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Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 NBA Seasons
The point guard and former MVP, known for his relentless intensity, announced his retirement from professional basketball Wednesday.
Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Group Play Set to Begin Oct. 30
The full group stage schedule for the fourth annual in-season tournament is set, with 60 games leading to the championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Dec. 11.
NBA Reveals 2026-27 Opening Night Tripleheader for Oct. 20
The Knicks raise their first championship banner since 1973, while LeBron James debuts with the 76ers on Oct. 20.
Malonga Snaps Storm's 11-Game Skid With 26-Point Effort
Dominique Malonga posted 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead Seattle past Chicago 97-88, ending an 11-game losing streak.
Ben Simmons Eyes NBA Return With Unrestricted Australia Minicamp Appearance
The former All-Star will participate without restrictions in an Australian national team minicamp in Melbourne, drawing interest from at least one NBA club.
Stewart Powers Liberty to 16-12 Record in WNBA Playoff Push
Breanna Stewart's consistent play has New York winning tough games and building a credible case as a WNBA title contender.
Mystics Win Fourth Straight, Top Wings 81-75
Washington's first four-game winning streak of the season came July 31 with an 81-75 victory over Dallas.
Kyrie Irving Targets October Return as Mavericks Dismiss Trade Talk
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, rehabbing from an ACL injury that cost him 19 months, expects to return for the 2026–27 season.
VJ Edgecombe Sets 76ers' Bar: 'Championship or Bust'
VJ Edgecombe said the Philadelphia 76ers have one acceptable outcome this season: a championship
Mitchell Moves to Sixth All-Time in WNBA Three-Pointers as Indy Wins Fifth Straight
Kelsey Mitchell's 26-point game pushed her to sixth all-time in WNBA three-pointers, fueling Indiana's five-game winning streak.
A'ja Wilson Claims Her Spot in the WNBA GOAT Debate
Wilson said she has considered herself the greatest since '96, the year the WNBA was founded.
Warriors Stand Pat This Summer, Burning Another Year of Curry's Prime
Golden State entered the offseason as the NBA's only team to make zero roster additions, leaving Stephen Curry without new help at 38.
Fever Win Fourth Straight as Clark, Mitchell Combine for 60
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and Kelsey Mitchell added 28 as Indiana defeated Seattle 105-92, the Fever's longest winning streak in seven years.
Liberty Edge Sparks 88-84 as Ionescu's Late Three Seals Road Win
Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 points, including a clutch step-back three with 1:12 left, as New York improved to 18-5 and held off Los Angeles.
Kessler Turns 25 — Is He Worth a $100 Million Extension for the Jazz?
Utah's young center is eligible for a big payday next summer, and his elite rim protection makes the case hard to argue against.
WNBA Commissioner Dodges Contract Question During League's Growth Push
Cathy Engelbert's non-answer on her future creates uncertainty as the WNBA chases a media rights deal expected to far exceed its current $60 million annual agreement.
WNBA's Season 30 Championship Chain Goes Viral, Driving League's Surging Value
The WNBA's championship chain became a viral sensation in Chicago, reflecting the league's booming cultural and commercial appeal.
Jonquel Jones Gets SC Top 10 Chain — And Her $412K Contract Looks Like Grand Larceny
Jonquel Jones hit a game-winning three with 2.1 seconds left, earned ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 chain and is still making just $412,000 a year.
Courtney Williams' 22-Point Half Lifts Sky Past Liberty — and Her Next Contract
The veteran guard hit five three-pointers and added four assists, giving Chicago a critical 15-point cushion over New York.
A'ja Wilson's Age Shock at Olivia Miles Shows WNBA's New Wave
The two-time MVP's surprise at Miles being just 22 spotlights the youth surge remaking women's pro basketball.
Azzi Fudd Wins 3-Point Title as First Rookie Ever — and the Dallas Wings Just Hit the Jackpot
The Wings' No. 1 overall pick made WNBA history at the State Farm 3-Point Contest, and the business upside for Dallas is real.
All-Defensive Second Team: Anunoby Justifies Knicks' Price, Barnes Secures Max Deal Path
The 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Dyson Daniels and Cason Wallace, boosting their franchise value
NBA's Untouchables: Jokic, Wembanyama Anchor Franchises Beyond Trade Talk
Truly untouchable NBA assets combine elite performance, long-term contracts and central roles in franchise financial futures
WNBA's Record Surge Faces Turning Point: Elevate Fan Talk Or Tank Its Value
With record viewership and new talent, the league prepares for its biggest season, but online discourse risks undermining its financial momentum
Seattle Sonics' Ghost Haunts NBA — Billions on the Line for a Return
Eighteen years after their controversial relocation, the specter of the Seattle SuperSonics looms large over the NBA, with fans demanding a return and potential expansion fees reaching unprecedented figures.
NBA Titans Collide as Women's Final Four Eyes Future Money
Tonight's slate delivers high-stakes basketball, from championship bids in women's college hoops to a potential NBA Finals preview, highlighting massive financial implications for players and franchises.