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Caitlin Clark's 32 points help Fever take down Storm
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and had seven assists and fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell added 28 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever held off the host Seattle Storm 105-95 Tuesday night.,Monique Billings added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Fever (18-10), who won their fourth ...
A'ja Wilson, Aces coast to wire-to-wire win over Fire
The Las Vegas Aces wasted no time getting back on track after the All-Star break, defeating the visiting Portland Fire 98-83 in a wire-to-wire effort upon their return from a six-day hiatus. ,The Aces were led by a 28-point, 14-rebound performance from A'ja Wilson, who was 7 of 10 from the field, 13...
Olivia Miles guides Lynx past Tempo for eighth straight win
Olivia Miles scored 24 points and reserve Antonia Delaere nailed three critical 3-pointers down the stretch as the Minnesota Lynx held off the Toronto Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (23-6) won its eighth consecutive game. The Lynx led for most of the last three quarters and threat...
Mystics use strong 3rd quarter to best Sun, run win streak to 3
Sonia Citron poured in 22 points, Kiki Iriafen bundled 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics used a lopsided third quarter to turn back the visiting Connecticut Sun 92-84 on Tuesday., ,In both teams' first game back from the All-Star break, the Mystics (15-12) won their third in a row...
Valkyries flying high while Mercury try to leave hard times behind
The Golden State Valkyries and the host Phoenix Mercury, both coming off unexpected first halves, will meet Wednesday in their first game after the WNBA All-Star break.,The Valkyries (19-8) look to continue a rollicking start that included a nine-game winning streak, the best defensive numbers in th...
Wings, Dream eager to sustain winning ways after All-Star break
The high-flying Dallas Wings look to continue their midseason success that has them in the WNBA's upper echelon when they host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings (18-9) entered the All-Star break as one of the league's hottest teams with seven wins in their last eight game...
76ers trade C/F Johni Broome, draft pick to Clippers for financial reasons
The Philadelphia 76ers traded second-year center/forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations on Tuesday.,The trade will allow the 76ers to stay under both the first and second aprons after signing LeBron James and guard Kentavious Caldw...
Report: 76ers trade C/F Johni Broome, draft pick to Clippers for financial reasons
The Philadelphia 76ers are trading second-year center/forward Johni Broome and a second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations, ESPN reported on Tuesday afternoon.,The trade will allow the 76ers to stay under both the first and second aprons after signing LeBron James a...
Report: Draymond Green returns to Warriors on $27.7M deal
Veteran forward Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors.,Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirmed the details of his client's deal to ESPN on Tuesday. The deal does not include a no-trade clause, per ESPN.,It is just $100,000 more than th...
Report: Nuggets offer Peyton Watson 5-year, $70M deal
The Denver Nuggets have offered restricted free agent Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,The Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have expressed interest in acquiring the 23-year-old forward in sign-and-trade deals, per the report.,Wats...
Liberty open 3-game road trip against struggling Sparks
The New York Liberty return from the WNBA All-Star break on Tuesday with the first date in a three-game road swing, facing a Los Angeles Sparks team looking to turn around its season.,The Sparks (10-16) went into the break on a five-game losing skid and with losses in eight of their last 10 games ov...
A'ja Wilson, Aces seek defensive reset against Fire
After uncharacteristically dropping two of their last three games, the host Las Vegas Aces are looking to get back on track against the Portland Fire in each team's first game after the All-Star break.,A'ja Wilson poured in 38 points against the Washington Mystics in the Aces last game on July 22. H...
Caitlin Clark-led Fever aim to stymie Storm
Caitlin Clark had quite the weekend at the WNBA All-Star Game.,She met former President Barack Obama, unveiled her new line of basketballs and scored 17 points to help Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129-122 Saturday in Chicago.,Clark and the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever (17-10), who are rid...
Napheesa Collier, Lynx have sights set on slumping Tempo
What does one give the team that owns the WNBA's best record coming out of the All-Star break?,Perhaps getting its best player back at 100% health for the season's remainder.,That's the spot the Minnesota Lynx are happy to occupy as they resume play Tuesday night against the Toronto Tempo in Minneap...
LeBron James Gives Philadelphia 76ers Instant Title Expectations
LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a veteran minimum deal, instantly raising championship expectations. Here's why the fit could work....
Mystics' terrific trio in spotlight as Sun come to town
The Washington Mystics hope to pick up where they left off as their regular season resumes Tuesday against the visiting Connecticut Sun.,Heading into the All-Star break, the Mystics (14-12) had won two in a row. They currently occupy eighth place and the final playoff spot as the second half of the ...
Sixers give 'King James' royal welcome to Philadelphia
After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the 2026 postseason, superstar LeBron James wrote that he was "done," but on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers officially welcomed the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion into the fold.,James, who turns 42 in December, signed a tw...
Report: NBA to max out LeBron James, 76ers' national TV games
Fans itching to watch LeBron James play in his new Philadelphia uniform should get plenty of opportunities this season as the 76ers are expected to get the NBA's maximum of 34 national game telecasts/streams, Front Office Sports reported Monday.,That would more than double the 14 national games the ...
Reports: Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet to F Spencer Jones
The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on forward Spencer Jones ahead of Sunday night's deadline, ESPN reported.,The Thunder had offered Jones, a restricted free agent, the fully-guaranteed contract on Saturday, and the Nuggets had until 11:59 p...
Stephen Curry's Future With the Warriors Suddenly Feels Less Certain
Stephen Curry's future with the Warriors is drawing attention after reports of frustration and new prediction market odds on his next team....