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Magic, Jeff Weltman 'valued' Desmond Bane, who became 'priority' for Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — The decision to trade guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and multiple future first-round picks to acquire Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies was one Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman described as easy to make.
Speaking with the media Monday inside the AdventHealth Training Center for the first time ...Read more
After heated moment, Sun's Tina Charles, Sky's Angel Reese show mutual respect
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Connecticut Sun veteran Tina Charles and Chicago Sky phenom Angel Reese had to be separated by multiple teammates and referees after a heated shoving match in Sunday’s game at Mohegan Sun Arena, resulting in double technical fouls for the star forwards.
The scuffle involved all three UConn alumni on the Sun’s roster, ...Read more
Mike Bianchi: Blockbuster deal for Desmond Bane puts Magic in championship conversation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hallelujah, the rebuild is over.
No, seriously, this time, it’s really over.
It’s finally, officially, historically, euphorically, dramatically, emphatically over.
After a dozen years of painful rebuilding and an endless pursuit of acquiring draft capital, cap flexibility and other future assets, Orlando Magic president ...Read more
Keith Pompey: Sixers' future success depends on Joel Embiid's level of play -- not the upcoming NBA draft
PHILADELPHIA — Where these 76ers end up will depend on the health of a player who had two left knee surgeries in 14 months and three in nine years.
This was always the case.
What has changed is the level of intrigue regarding what the team will do in the June 25-26 NBA draft.
Right now, the Sixers are garnering headlines for exploring every...Read more
Ira Winderman: Durant might want Heat, but history shows that only means so much
MIAMI — You start here: It didn’t matter what Damian Lillard wanted.
But you also start here: It did matter what Jimmy Butler wanted.
Because here the Pat Riley and the Miami Heat stand again, at a crossroads of desire and destination, this time with Kevin Durant.
Once again, a player who wants out, but also wants out to a preferred ...Read more
Anthony Edwards-Kevin Durant reunion in Minnesota seems 'unlikely'
MINNEAPOLIS — The latest twist in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes seems to have the Timberwolves on the outside looking in as teams are assembling their best offers to entice the Suns to deal the 36-year-old former MVP.
On Saturday night, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania reported Durant has a list of teams he would prefer to go to that ...Read more
What acquiring Desmond Bane from Grizzlies in huge trade means for Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman made his first move Sunday looking through Orlando’s “win-now” lens that he described the organization entering after a second straight first-round playoff exit.
The Magic will acquire guard-forward Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard Cole ...Read more
Sun fall to Sky as Angel Reese logs first career triple-double
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Despite standout performances from the star duo of Tina Charles and Marina Mabrey, the Connecticut Sun fell to last place in the Eastern Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings with a 78-66 loss to the Chicago Sky at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday.
Mabrey led the Sun with 22 points, shooting 7 for 17 from the field and ...Read more
VJ Edgecombe's former coaches detail his rise from relative unknown to elite draft prospect: 'He produces winning plays'
PHILADELPHIA — In the first moments of New York’s 2023 Class AA state championship game, VJ Edgecombe received an up-the-court pass after a defensive stop, then elevated off two feet to throw down a dunk for his Long Island Lutheran team.
“I remember that play starting the game, like, ‘Whooo, no one’s beating us today,’ ” Long ...Read more
Ira Winderman: Time for Heat to consider dealing ... anyone and everyone?
MIAMI — All roads apparently lead to this intersection for the Miami Heat, where the hope of a union with Kevin Durant meets the reality of obstacles at play.
Over. And over. And over again.
So within a matter of days, likely ahead of the June 25 first round of the NBA draft, it again could be a case of coming up short amid lust for the ...Read more
Patrick Reusse: On a traumatic day, Lynx advocate, inspire and keep on winning
MINNEAPOLIS — This was more than 90 minutes before the Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks would have a noon tipoff at Target Center. The WNBA game was scheduled to be televised nationally on CBS.
There were 15 girls, maybe ages 10 to 13, ready to make a left turn from the skyway to the arena entry. The youngsters were wearing T-shirts saluting ...Read more
Caitlin Clark returns with 32 points as Fever hand Liberty first loss of season
Caitlin Clark is back.
The WNBA’s brightest young star returned Saturday afternoon against the Liberty after missing five games with a quad injury and lit up the defending champs in the Fever’s 102-88 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Clark’s 32 points was enough to overcome Sabrina Ionescu’s 34 and hand the Liberty (9-...Read more
Storm comply with Li Yueru's trade request, send center to Wings
SEATTLE — Ten days after Li Yueru’s trade request, the Storm sent her to the Dallas Wings in exchange for a 2026 second-round and 2027 third-round draft pick on Saturday.
Li, a 6-foot-7 center and third-year veteran from Changzhi, Shanxi, China, was unhappy with her backup role in Seattle, where she appeared in nine of 11 games while ...Read more
News of shooting mars Lynx planned celebration, saddens coach Cheryl Reeve
MINNEAPOLIS — Saturday afternoon at Target Center was supposed to be a celebration of Seimone Augustus’ Hall of Fame career, the legacy of four WNBA titles, the joy of success past and a bright future.
But Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve sat down 90 minutes before her team’s nationally televised game with the Los Angeles Sparks, in a quiet room, ...Read more
David Murphy: Trade up for Dylan Harper? Sure, but Sixers have a fine consolation prize at No. 3.
PHILADELPHIA — The more I watch VJ Edgecombe, the more I think that the Sixers shouldn’t be looking to trade down.
Trade up? Sure. But that’s probably not going to happen. Not with a prospect like Dylan Harper on the board. Most years, he’d be the unquestioned No. 1 overall pick. He isn’t a surefire generational talent like Cooper ...Read more
What lessons can Warriors learn from Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals?
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ brand of basketball, once revolutionary, appears downright antiquated compared to the breathtaking hoops being played in the NBA Finals.
The Pacers and Thunder look light years ahead of Golden State as young, flexible and tactically modern rosters zoom up and down the court.
Athleticism, overt defensive ...Read more
Aces star A'ja Wilson in concussion protocol, return uncertain
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson will not take the court when the Las Vegas Aces host the Dallas Wings on Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The three-time WNBA MVP was ruled out hours before tipoff. She is in concussion protocol, the team said.
This comes after Wilson took a hit to the face and briefly returned to play before exiting in the third ...Read more
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook to decline player option, enter free agency, source says
DENVER — Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is expected to decline his $3.5 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency this offseason, a league source told The Denver Post on Friday, confirming a report by league insider Marc Stein.
Westbrook, 36, signed with Denver last summer at the veteran minimum for two years, with a player ...Read more
Heat interested in Kevin Durant, with latest trade clock already ticking
MIAMI — With the Miami Heat again intrigued by the possibility of landing Kevin Durant, a potential union could come down to whether there is mutual interest from the 15-time All-Star.
In the wake of reports linking the Heat to a potential deal for Durant, the Sun Sentinel has confirmed Heat interest. That Heat are not permitted to comment on...Read more
Sixers exploring every option to land impact player, including moving up for Dylan Harper in NBA draft
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers are in the process of exploring every option available to secure an impact player in the upcoming NBA draft.
A source confirmed a HoopsHype report that the team reached out to the San Antonio Spurs about obtaining the second pick. This comes after league executives told The Philadelphia Inquirer they expected the ...Read more
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