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The Lakers will honor Jerry West this season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 10 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West in the upcoming season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44. West died in June at 86. The purple band on the left shoulder of the Lakers' uniforms has No. 44 in gold at the center. West played his entire 14-year NBA career for the Lakers, becoming one of the greatest scorers and most versatile guards of his era while earning 14 All-Star selections and earning the nickname "Mr. Clutch." West went on to be a coach and an executive with the Lakers, most notably building the 1980s "Showtime" roster.
NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact. The league's Board of Governors approved the move at its meeting in New York, after it was unanimously recommended by the league's competition committee last week. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was scheduled to speak about the meeting later Tuesday. The change will take effect this season.
WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 10 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. All three teams will play each other at least once over the last nine days of the season. The Mystics face both the Sky and Dream this week, including a home-and-home set against Atlanta. Chicago visits Atlanta next Tuesday. The Sky have a one-game advantage over the Dream and a two-game lead over the Mystics, though they lost star rookie Angel Reese for the season with a wrist injury.
Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out at least two months after another knee procedure
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out for least two months after undergoing another arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee. Wood had the unspecified procedure Monday at UCLA Medical Center, the Lakers announced. He will be re-evaluated in about eight weeks, roughly early November. Wood missed the final two months of last season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in March. Wood is returning to the Lakers this season after picking up his $3 million player option. He averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 50 games last season, his first with Los Angeles.
Angel Reese uses social media to explain wrist injury that will sideline her the rest of WNBA season
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
her last coming in a 92-78 win over Los Angeles on Friday night.
AU Pro Basketball for women will play 2025 season in Nashville after stops in Las Vegas, Dallas
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:00 a.m. | Save Story
Athletes Unlimited will play its fourth women's basketball season in Nashville starting Feb. 5. Officials of the AU Pro Basketball program announced the new location for the 2025 season ] Monday. Athletes Unlimited played its 2022 season in Las Vegas with the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Dallas. The 24-game season will be played at Municipal Auditorium, with 29 of the 40 players having WNBA experience. Lexie Brown chairs the AU Pro Basketball player executive committee and also plays for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. She says she's heard from many players looking forward to competing in Nashville. They will have competition from Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and  Napheesa Collier, set to debut in January.
Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Brionna Jones scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, DiJonai Carrington added 19 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded her third triple-double of the season to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-67. Thomas finished with 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points and Marina Mabrey added 10 for Connecticut, which had lost back-to-back games for the second time this season. Rickea Jackson led the Sparks with 23 points.
Chennedy Carter scores 11 of her 28 in the first quarter as Sky cruise to 92-77 win over Wings
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
Chennedy Carter scored seven of her 28 points in the first couple minutes and the Chicago Sky never trailed in their 92-77 win over the Dallas Wings. Chicago has a one-game lead game lead over the Atlanta Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot with five games remaining in the Sky's regular season. Dallas has lost four games in a row. Carter scored 11 points in the first quarter, and Chicago used a 13-1 run midway through the period to blow the game open. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 23 points.
Ionescu has big fourth quarter as Liberty beat short-handed Aces 75-71
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 8 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sabrina Ionescu scored seven of her 14 points in the fourth quarter to help the New York Liberty hold off the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 75-71 on Sunday. The Aces were playing without A'ja Wilson, who was sidelined with a right ankle injury she suffered on Friday against Connecticut. Wilson was in a walking boot. It was the first game she had missed since Aug. 3, 2019. The Liberty remained three games in front of Minnesota for the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs. New York has five games left to play. With the loss, Las Vegas remained in the fourth spot, one game in front of Seattle. Breanna Stewart scored 21 points to lead New York. This wasn't an easy win for the Liberty, who blew a 20-point late third quarter lead.
Boston's career day, Clark's double-double help Fever beat Dream 104-100 in OT
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
Aliyah Boston scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 26 points and 12 assists to help the Indiana Fever beat Atlanta 104-100 in overtime Sunday and spoil the Dream's Rhyne Howard's third consecutive game with more than 30 points. Clark posted her franchise-record 14th double-double of the season for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell added 21 points and Lexie Hull scored 12 on 4-of-5 shooting from 3-point range. Howard hit four 3-pointers and finished a career-high 36 points for Atlanta.
Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead five Minnesota players scoring in double figures and the Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 78-71 to win for the 10th times in 11 games. Minnesota has won three consecutive games and has a 1 1/2-game lead over the Connecticut Sun for the No. 2 seed in the playoffs with five games remaining in the regular season. Washington had won five of six and is 1 1/2-games behind Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot. Brittney Sykes led the Mystics with 13 points, Ariel Atkins added 12 and Stefanie Dolson 11, including three 3-pointers.
Aces star A'ja Wilson sits out against Liberty with ankle injury
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson will not play against the New York Liberty because of an ankle injury. Wilson hasn't missed a game since Aug. 3, 2019, and only has missed three regular-season contests in her six-year career. She tweaked her right leg late in the game against Connecticut on Friday night, but was able to walk off the court. The 28-year-old center was in a walking boot heading into the arena on Sunday. She has been dominant this season, averaging 27.3 points, 11.98 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Wilson has scored more than 40 points twice in the Aces' last five games.
Loyd scores 20, Horston 16 as Storm hit 12 3s, beats Mercury 90-66
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 7 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Jewell Loyd scored 20 points, Jordan Horston added 16 on 7-of-8 shooting and Skylar Diggins-Smith had a double-double to help the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-66. Diggins-Smith finished with 12 points and 11 assists and Nneka Ogwumike scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Seattle (21-14). Horston made a hook shot that gave the Storm the lead for good with almost 8 minutes left in the second quarter and sparked a 17-4 run. Horston scored seven more points while Diggins-Smith and Sami Whitcomb each hit a 3-pointer in the spurt that pushed Seattle's lead to 36-23 with 3:17 left in the first half. Diana Taurasi led Phoenix (17-19) with 18 points. Kahleah Copper added 11 points on 4-of-16 shooting.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese out for the rest of the WNBA season due to a wrist injury
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
her last coming in a win over Los Angeles on Friday night.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source says
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. Murray made a remarkable comeback after missing the 2021-22 season with a torn ACL to help Nikola Jokic lead the Nuggets to their first NBA title in 2023. Murray had an injury-filled 2023-24 season and postseason and that was followed by a disappointing run with the Canadian team at the Paris Olympics. But when teamed with Jokic, Murray makes the Nuggets a championship contender featuring arguably the best pick-and-roll duo in the league.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
Napheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indiana's five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever. The Lynx trailed 50-45 at halftime before Collier scored nine of their opening 20 points of the third quarter for a 65-57 lead. Carleton scored 16 points for Minnesota. Kelsey Mitchell added 23 and Aliyah Boston scored 20 for Indiana.
Angel Reese scores 24, Sky ends 7-game skid with 92-78 victory over Sparks
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Angel Reese finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for her rookie record 26th double-double of the season and the Chicago Sky snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 92-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Reese made 9 of 15 shots with a 3-pointer and all five of her free throws as Chicago (12-22) remained tied with the Atlanta Dream for the final spot in the postseason. Chennedy Carter finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Dearica Hamby had 21 points, five assists and four steals to lead Los Angeles (7-27), which has lost three in a row and 10 of its last 11.
Rhyne Howard becomes the first Dream player since 2013 to score 30-plus in consecutive games
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Rhyne Howard scored a season-high 33 points to become the first Atlanta player since 2013 to put up consecutive 30-point performances and the Dream beat the Dallas Wings 107-96 in overtime. Howard, who was coming off a 31-point game against Phoenix on Tuesday, reached the mark by making a free throw with 19 seconds left in regulation. Atlanta dominated overtime 15-4. Atlanta started strong in OT with Howard making a 3-pointer with three minutes left for a six-point lead. Tina Charles put Atlanta ahead 104-96 on a hook shot in the lane. Natasha Howard led Dallas with 24 points.
Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson rally Aces to 4th straight victory, 72-67 over Sun
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
Kelsey Plum had 27 points, A'ja Wilson scored 20 and the Las Vegas Aces rallied to beat the Connecticut Sun 72-67. Plum sank 8 of 15 shots with three 3-pointers to help Las Vegas extend its win streak to four. Wilson made 8 of 15 shots, adding eight rebounds. The two-time MVP needs 10 points to set the league's single-season scoring record. Jewell Loyd set the mark with 939 for the Seattle Storm last season. Brionna Jones led Connecticut (24-10) with 17 points and Marina Mabrey scored 15.
NBA Mavericks reach local rights deal with free broadcasts for about 10 million people
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Mavericks have reached a multiyear local broadcast rights agreement. The team said Friday that the agreement with TEGNA will triple the number of people that will be able to see most of the NBA Western Conference champion's televised games over the air for free. About 10 million people in more than 3.1 million Texas households will have access to broadcasts of games not exclusively televised nationally. At least 70 games will be on local broadcasts. The announcement comes after the Mavericks and financially troubled Diamond Sports Group last month mutually agreed to end their existing rights agreement for games on Bally Sports Southwest.
Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Tristan Thompson have agreed to a one-year contract. The 33-year-old Thompson returned to the Cavs last season after playing for Boston, Sacramento, Indiana, Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers since 2020. Thompson played in 49 games last season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. The person says Thompson's agent, Rich Paul, finalized the deal with the team on Friday. This season will be Thompson's 11th with Cleveland, which selected him with the No. 4 pick in the 2011 draft.
Karlie Samuelson scores 19, Mystics' playoff push continues with 90-77 victory over Mercury
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Karlie Samuelson came off the bench to score 19 points and the Washington Mystics continued their late-season playoff push with a 90-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Washington, which opened the season with 12 straight losses, has won five of its last six to pull a half-game behind the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream for the final spot in the postseason. Phoenix won just once in a five-game homestand, beating Atlanta 74-66 on Tuesday to clinch a playoff spot.
Laney-Hamilton returns to starting lineup, helps Liberty to 77-70 win over Storm
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton scored 18 points in her return to the starting lineup and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 77-70 on Thursday night. Laney-Hamilton returned from a right knee injury on Aug. 26 that sidelined her for roughly six weeks after she had surgery. Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and Jonquel Jones had 15 for the Liberty. The win moved the Liberty a step closer to clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. New York has a 3 1/2-game lead over Connecticut and Minnesota with six games left to play. Seattle trails Las Vegas by 1 1/2 games for the No. 4 seed.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever are a playoff team and hungry for more
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 4 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever clinched a playoff berth without playing. Coach Christie Sides was already asleep Tuesday night when Chicago and Atlanta both lost to secure a postseason spot for her team. It was the next step in a remarkable season for a team that started 1-8 but has improved throughout the season and caught fire after the Olympic break. After Wednesday night's win over Los Angeles, Indiana is 17-8 since June 1 and 9-2 in its last 11 games. Clark just swept the league's monthly honors for player and rookie of the month. And she says the Fever aren't satisfied with just making the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86. Clark connected on her second 3 of the game and 100th of the season midway through the third quarter and added two more to reach 102. The No. 1 overall draft pick is the first rookie with 100 3s. She also became the first rookie and fifth WNBA player with multiple triple-doubles in a season. Aliyah Boston had 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever.
Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will be re-evaluated in 3 months after surgery on broken foot
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis forward GG Jackson II will be re-evaluated in three months after surgery Wednesday to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The Grizzlies updated Jackson's status for an injury they first announced Aug. 30. Jackson hurt his foot on a layup playing basketball in Texas last week. The 19-year-old Jackson was a second-round pick of Memphis in the 2023 NBA draft. He started 18 of 48 games and averaged 14.6 points per game. Jackson earned second-team NBA All-Rookie honors. He was a bright spot in an injury-plagued season for the Grizzlies, who went 27-55.
Kahleah Copper scores 28 points, Mercury clinch playoff berth with 74-66 win over Dream
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
Kahleah Copper scored 28 points, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner hit clutch 3-pointers and the Phoenix Mercury clinched a playoff berth with a 74-66 win over the Atlanta Dream. Griner finished with 16 points and Taurasi had 13 for the Mercury (17-17). The Mercury were without Natasha Cloud, who had to sit out after picking up her seventh technical foul of the season in her last game. Rhyne Howard scored 31 points for the Dream (11-22), who remain tied with Chicago for the final playoff spot, a game ahead of Washington. Tina Charles added 12 points and 12 rebounds.
A'ja Wilson has 30 points, 14 rebounds as Aces hand Sky 7th-straight loss 90-71
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
A'ja Wilson scored 30 points and had 14 rebounds, Chelsea Gray added 13 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat Chicago 90-71, handing the Sky their seventh straight loss. Tiffany Hayes, who stepped into the starting lineup for an injured Kelsey Plum, added 20 points for the Aces, while Jackie Young had 15. Wilson has now scored 139 points in her last four games, tying Maya Moore for the most in a four game WNBA stretch. Michaela Onyenwere had 15 points to lead Chicago and Angel Reese extended her rookie record for double-doubles to 25 with 12 points and 16 rebounds.
Kelsey Mitchell becomes strong complement to Caitlin Clark, and they have the Fever in the playoffs
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Kelsey Mitchell has become the perfect backcourt running mate with Caitlin Clark, and the two guards have led the Indiana Fever's resurgence since the Olympic break. Now they have Indiana in the playoffs. The team has won six of its seven games and is over .500 for the first time since June 13, 2019. The Fever improved to 17-16 with Sunday's win over Dallas. They had gone an WNBA-record 189 straight games without a winning record, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Indiana clinched its first playoff appearance since 2016 when Chicago and Atlanta both lost Tuesday night.
Emily Engstler scores 19 points, Mystic reserves key 90-86 win over Wings
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Engstler had a career-high 19 points to lead a dominant performance by the Washington Mystics' bench in a critical 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings. Both teams started the night 9-23 and coming off losses after three straight wins had reignited their playoff hopes. They began two games behind Chicago and Atlanta in the battle for the final playoff berth. Ariel Atkins added 14 points and Julie Vanloo and reserve Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 11 each for the Mystics. Washington's bench scored 50 points to just 13 for the Wings. Arike Ogunbowale had 21 points to lead Dallas.
Diggins-Smith scores 18, Loyd adds 17, Storm grab key win over Sun 71-64
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 18 points, Jewell Loyd added 17 and the Seattle Storm bounced back from a tough loss at Connecticut last weekend to beat the Sun 71-64. The Storm got hammered inside in a 93-86 loss at Connecticut on Sunday when they allowed 56 points in the paint. The Sun led by 12 in the first quarter on Tuesday and nine in the middle of the second with a big rebounding advantage and 20 points in the paint. By the end, the Storm had a 40-34 advantage inside and won the rebounding battle 31-30. DeWanna Bonner had 26 points and Brionna Jones 21 for the Sun.
Tina Charles, Rhyne Howard power Dream to 80-62 victory over Sparks
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 1 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Tina Charles had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Rhyne Howard scored 19 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-62 to pull into a tie for the final WNBA playoff spot. Charles shot 11 for 17 shots from the floor for Atlanta (11-21) on the way to her 13th double-double of the season. She made five 3-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Dream end a three-game skid. Allisha Gray had 12 points and Naz Hillmon pitched in with 10 points and nine rebounds for the Dream, who tied Chicago for the last playoff spot after the Sky lost 79-74 to the Minnesota Lynx earlier Sunday. Li Yueru had 14 points to lead Los Angeles (7-25). Rookie Rickea Jackson scored 13 on 5-for-16 shooting.
Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to Lynx
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 1 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Angel Reese became the WNBA's single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Sky's 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams. Reese finished with 17 points and 19 rebounds for her 24th double-double, a league rookie record. She has 418 rebounds for an average of 13.1 per game, with her total surpassing Sylvia Fowles' record of 404 in 2018. The 6-foot-3 Reese also broke the record for offensive rebounds with 165, passing Yolanda Griffiths, who had 162 in 2001. Williams tied a season high in scoring for the Lynx, who are a league-best 8-1 since the Olympic break.
Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 1 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark had 28 points and 12 assists and the Indiana Fever overcame a record-tying nine 3-pointers from Arike Ogunbowale in a 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings. Kelsey Mitchell scored 36 points, including a 3-pointer that gave the Fever a four-point lead with 1:58 remaining. Both teams entered the game on three-game winning streaks. Ogunbowale finished nine of 16 from long range and scored 34 points. The All-Star Game MVP topped her previous career best of seven 3s.
A'ja Wilson has 41 points, 17 rebounds as Aces beat Mercury 97-79
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 1 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A'ja Wilson scored 41 points on 16-of-23 shooting and grabbed 17 rebounds, Jackie Young added 11 points and a career-best 14 assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-79. Wilson exceeded 40 points for the second time in three games. Kelsey Plum finished with 16 points and five assists and Tiffany Hayes scored 11 points for the Aces, who have won back-to-back games for the first time since winning four straight from July 7-14. Brittney Griner led Phoenix with 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting.
Brionna Jones scores season-high 26 points as Sun beats Storm 93-86
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 1 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Brionna Jones scored a season-high 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Seattle Storm 93-86. Marina Mabrey added 15 points and DiJonai Carrington scored 14 for Connecticut. Gabby Williams made 2 of 3 free throws to cut Seattle's deficit to 89-86 with 23.1 seconds to play but the Storm didn't score again. Jewell Loyd scored 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting to lead the Storm. Nneka Ogwumike finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Marina Mabrey scores 21 as Sun connect on 14 3-pointers in 96-85 win over Mystics
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
Marina Mabrey hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points, DiJonai Carrington added 11 of her 17 points in the first quarter and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 96-85 on Saturday. DeWanna Bonner and Tyasha Harris each scored 16 points for Connecticut (23-8). Bonner moved into fourth place on the WNBA's career scoring list with 7,381 points and into ninth place for field goals made with 2,456. Ariel Atkins led Washington (9-23) with 15 points.
LA Clippers and Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. His agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel, has confirmed the deal. Zubac averaged a career-high 11.7 points and 9.2 rebounds last season. That's when the 27-year-old center shot 65% from the field during the regular season. He averaged 16.2 points in the Clippers' loss to Dallas over six games of the Western Conference playoffs. Zubac had one year and $11.7 million remaining on his current deal. He is the longest tenured player on the roster as the team prepares to play its first season in its new arena in Inglewood.
Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana's Caitlin Clark and Chicago's Angel Reese in this season's rookie of the year balloting: "She did things the league has never seen before." The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head to head for the fourth and final time in this regular season. The game, and the individual race, were both one-sided: The Fever won 100-81, with Clark leading the way with 31 points and 12 assists.
Every night is girls' night as WNBA enters Barbie world with Chicago hosting theme night
Claire Savage And Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Chicago Sky celebrate Barbie night with pink towels were draped across the back of the seats at the arena and songs from the "Barbie" movie played during breaks. There was also a panel pregame on women in leadership and fans received either a Barbie-themed sherpa belt bag or Hawaiian shirt. This was the 65th year since Barbie was first introduced. Angel Reese, known as the Bayou Barbie in college and now the Chi-Town Barbie, said she was excited to see so many girls dressed up in their Barbie outfits.
A'ja Wilson scores 26, grabs 16 rebounds as Aces hold off Dream 83-72 to clinch playoff spot
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:15 p.m. | Save Story
A'ja Wilson scored 26 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, Tiffany Hayes added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces held off the Atlanta Dream 83-72 on Friday night, giving the two-time defending champions a playoff berth. Kelsey Plum had 18 points and four assists for the Aces, who moved into a tie with the Seattle Storm for fourth place in the WNBA standings. Allisha Gray had 17 points for the Dream, who remain one game behind Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot after their fourth straight loss.
Breanna Stewart scores 32 points, Sabrina Ionescu adds 25 as Liberty defeat Storm 98-85
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:07 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart scored 32 points, Sabrina Ionescu added 25 and the New York Liberty pulled away for a 98-85 win over the Seattle Storm on Friday night. Leonie Fiebich added 12 points for the Liberty, who bounced back after losing to the last-place Los Angeles Sparks to end a three-game West Coast road trip. Jonquel Jones grabbed 11 rebounds as the Liberty dominated the boards 45-17. New York had 17 offensive rebounds. New York shot 50.7% and was 12 of 26 from 3-point range. Seattle dropped into a tie with Las Vegas for fourth place but still clinched a playoff spot.
Arike Ogunbowale scores 25 as Wings beat Lynx 94-76 to end Minnesota's 7-game winning streak
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 30 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Arike Ogunbowale had 25 points and eight assists, Satou Sabally added 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists and the Dallas Wings beat Minnesota 94-76 on Friday night to end the Lynx's seven-game winning streak. Natasha Howard scored 17 points for Dallas (9-22), which has won three straight games. Teaira McCowan had 11 points and 11 rebounds for her 10th double-double, and Sevgi Uzun also scored 11. Kalani Brown, who only had four combined points over the last three games, added 10 points. Sabally went 7 of 14 to help the Wings shoot 48.2% from the field.
Caitlin Clark has career-high 31 points, 12 assists as Fever beat Sky 100-81 despite Reese record
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 30 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in her final regular-season matchup with fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominating 100-81 win over the reeling Chicago Sky. Clark shot 8 for 14, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, in her 11th double-double. She is the only player to ever have three games of at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a season. On the other side, Reese  had 10 points and 11 rebounds, breaking a tie with Tina Charles for rookie double-doubles with 23 and passing Sylvia Fowles for the Chicago season record. The Fever (16-16) beat the Sky (11-20) for the third time in four matchups, solidifying their probable playoff berth while Chicago is barely hanging on to the last spot as the season winds down.
Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will have surgery on his broken right foot
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 30 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will have surgery after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The team announced Friday that surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday and an update will be provided following the procedure. The 19-year-old Jackson was a second-round pick of Memphis in the 2023 NBA draft. In 48 games, including 18 starts, he averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, earning second team all-rookie honors.
Indiana Pacers sign guard T.J. McConnell to a 4-year, $45 million extension
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 30 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to terms with guard T.J. McConnell on a four-year extension worth $45 million. Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman confirmed the deal in an email to The Associated Press. McConnell is now under contract with the Pacers through the 2028-29 NBA season. The 32-year-old is coming off career highs in scoring in the regular season and in the playoffs on Indiana's run to the Eastern Conference final. The Western Pennsylvania native has played nine years in the league with the Philadelphia 76ers and Pacers since making his debut in October 2015.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 30 - 6:10 a.m. | Save Story
the highest average in league history by any player. On Friday, Clark and Reese meet for the final time during the regular season when the Indiana Fever take on the Sky in Chicago.
Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 29 - 7:41 p.m. | Save Story
for 2026-27.
Stephen Curry cherishes winning Olympic gold after tough Warriors finish
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 29 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Winning an Olympic gold medal has taken some of the sting away from such a disappointing end to Stephen Curry's season with the Golden State Warriors, who missed the playoffs. He's now back from his scoring flurry in a triumphant Paris Games for the United States and back on regular fatherhood and family duty before the new NBA season begins. Curry can reflect on the highs and lows of his year, with one notable joy being the addition of his fourth child with wife Ayesha.
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 29 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction. Judge Valerie E. Caproni on Wednesday said Davis can wait until October to start serving his three-year, four-month stint for defrauding an insurance plan for NBA players and their families. About two dozen former players and others were convicted of cheating the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan of over $5 million. Davis was to report to prison by Sunday. He sought a delay to complete a documentary film project on his life. Now, he must report to prison by Oct. 22.
Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 29 - 5:51 a.m. | Save Story
Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series. It was Indiana's first win against Connecticut since July 3, 2021. Clark set a WNBA rookie record for made 3-pointers, passing Rhyne Howard's 85 in 2022, with a triple in the first quarter. Clark added two more 3-pointers before finishing 3 of 12, giving her 88 on the season.
Last-place Sparks snap 7-game losing streak with 94-88 win over WNBA-leading Liberty
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 28 - 11:26 p.m. | Save Story
Dearica Hamby scored 21 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Los Angeles Sparks beat the WNBA-leading New York Liberty 94-88 to snap a seven-game losing streak. Rae Burrell tied her season high with 18 points for the Sparks. New York has lost two of its last three games following an eight-game winning streak. Breanna Stewart led New York with 32 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points and six assists. Ionescu has made a 3-pointer in 55 consecutive games, tying Diana Taurasi for the second-longest streak in WNBA history.
Jewell Loyd hits go-ahead 3 as Storm beat Dream 85-81 despite Tina Charles' first triple-double
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 28 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
with 1:40 left in the fourth.
Kayla McBride scores 19 to help Lynx beat Mercury 89-76, extend win streak to 7 games
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 28 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
Kayla McBride scored 19 points and hit three of Minnesota's 11 3-pointers to help the Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-76 Wednesday night and extend their winning streak to seven. Courtney Williams scored 16 points with five assists, Napheesa Collier added 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists and Myisha Hines-Allen had 11 for Minnesota. Bridget Carleton finished with nine points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Minnesota, which is now a half-game ahead of Connecticut for the second-best record in the WNBA at 23-8, built an early edge with a 17-0 run in the first quarter and never looked back.
The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 28 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
The combo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has become the face of the Phoenix Mercury over a dozen seasons. They won the WNBA championship in 2014 and also won three Olympic gold medals together. They've also endured the heartbreak of tough losses, injuries and off-the-court issues. Now might be their last, best chance to make one more basketball memory. The Mercury have a 16-16 record, they're relatively healthy and they're focused on building momentum as they prepare for the WNBA playoffs that begin in late September.
Stefanie Dolson scores 17, Ariel Atkins adds 15 to help Mystics beat Sky 74-70
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Stefanie Dolson scored 17 points and Ariel Atkins added 15 points and five assists to help the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 74-70 on Wednesday night. Washington has won three consecutive games for the first time this season. That winning streak comes on the heels of a five-game skid. The Sky had a 68-61 lead with 4:38 to play, but the Mystics rallied and closed the game on a 13-2 run to clinch their first three-game winning streak since last June.
Wings beat the Aces 93-90 despite A'ja Wilson's 42-point performance
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 27 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
Satou Sabally had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Natasha Howard added 24 points, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-90 despite A'ja Wilson's 42-point performance. Dallas (8-22), which was coming off a 113-110 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday, secured its second two-game winning streak of the season. The Wings also snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Aces. Arike Ogunbowale finished with 20 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Wings. Jackie Young had 17 points and Chelsea Gray added 15 for Las Vegas (19-11).
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 27 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it's paid off. They are the team sitting atop the WNBA standings. New York has won nine of its last 10 games, including all but one of is post Olympic contests to hold a three-game lead over Connecticut in the race for the No. 1 seed. Star Breanna Stewart credits the Liberty's success to accountability. The team has had a year playing together and also has spent more time off the court together this season. Stewart says they go to dinners more together which has helped further strengthen their bonds.
Sykes scores 20, makes winning free throws with 1.1 seconds left, lifts Mystic over Storm 74-72
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
Brittney Sykes scored 20 points, including the winning free throws with 1.1 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics picked up their fourth road win, handing the Seattle Storm just their fourth home loss, 74-72. The Mystics got a big boost from their reserves with Emily Engstler scoring 12 points and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough adding 11. Jewell Loyd led Seattle (18-11) with 16 points. Neither team had a double-digit lead and the difference in the fourth quarter was never more than four points. Ogwumike pulled Seattle into a tie at 72 with 55.2 seconds to go and the teams traded misses, with Sykes rebounding the Storm miss with 12.5 to go and headed for the bucket before getting fouled by Diggins Smith as she attempted the game-winning shot.
