Category: Sports

Indiana Fever Clinch 2026 WNBA Playoff Berth

Brandon King

image via the Indiana Fever The Indiana Fever are officially playoff bound. Indiana secured its spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel on Friday night without even taking the court. The Fever clinched after the Portland Fire suffered an 82-79 loss to the Toronto Tempo.  The postseason berth marks Indiana’s third consecutive playoff appearance and makes the Fever the fourth team to qualify for the 2026 WNBA postseason.  A third straight postseason appearance The Fever’s return to the playoffs continues a remarkable turnaround for the franchise. Indiana…

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Vin Baker Joins Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat Coaching Staff, Reuniting With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Brandon King

The Miami Heat are adding a familiar face for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After spending the past eight seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA All-Star Vin Baker is joining Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff in Miami, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Baker’s arrival gives the Heat another member of Giannis’ inner circle as the two-time MVP begins a new chapter in Miami. Baker and Antetokounmpo developed a close bond during their time together in Milwaukee, both professionally and personally. From Milwaukee to Miami Baker joined the Bucks’…

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USA Basketball Announces 12-Man Team for August 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Brandon King

USA Basketball is gearing up for another important step toward the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup, officially announcing its 12-man roster for the August 2026 World Cup Qualifying Window 4. The Americans will play two games during the window, traveling to Chile on August 27 before returning home to face Colombia on August 31. The roster features a mix of NBA, NBA G League and international experience, with eight of the 12 players having previous USA Basketball experience. 🇺🇸 The 12-Man USA Basketball Roster The August qualifying team includes: Four…

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Los Angeles Sparks Ownership Wants Bench Players to See More Minutes Over Final Stretch, Lynne Roberts Says

Brandon King

Los Angeles Sparks Looking Toward the Future The Los Angeles Sparks appear to be shifting their focus toward player evaluation over the final stretch of the 2026 WNBA season. According to reporter John W. Davis, Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts said following Thursday morning’s shootaround that while the team is expected to be relatively healthy, ownership has requested that bench players receive increased playing time for the remainder of the season. The decision comes as Los Angeles enters Thursday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Dream with a 12-24 record, coming…

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DeMar DeRozan Intends to Sign With Denver Nuggets

Brandon King

Free-agent star DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, league sources told NBA insider Chris Haynes on Friday. The move was later reported as a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and others. DeRozan, 37, joins Denver after spending the previous two seasons with the Sacramento Kings. He was waived by Sacramento in July after averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game across 77 appearances during the 2025-26 season. The veteran scorer gives Denver another proven offensive weapon alongside Nikola Jokić, Jamal…

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Natalie Nakase Calls for Love Amid “Save Women’s Sports” Protest

Brandon King

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase is speaking out after a “Save Women’s Sports” demonstration took place outside Chase Center ahead of Wednesday’s WNBA matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Nakase was asked about the protest and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender participation in women’s sports. Rather than engaging directly with the protesters’ position, Nakase focused her comments on what she described as an increasingly hateful environment surrounding the issue. “In the world and just in sports right now, there’s too much hate that’s going on. Too much hate speech.…

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Arctos Agrees to Buy 10% Stake in Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 Billion Valuation

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons are poised to welcome a new minority investor. According to CNBC, Dallas-based private equity firm Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% ownership stake in the Falcons in a transaction that values the franchise at an enterprise value of $10.6 billion. The deal remains subject to approval by NFL owners, who are expected to vote on it during league meetings in October. If approved, the Falcons would become the fourth NFL franchise in Arctos’ growing investment portfolio. The firm already owns minority stakes in the Los Angeles…

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Angel Reese Becomes Third Player in WNBA History to Record Perfect-Shooting 20-10 Game

Brandon King

Angel Reese etched her name into the WNBA record books Friday with one of the most efficient performances in league history. The Atlanta Dream star finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two made three-pointers, while shooting a perfect 100% from the field. With the performance, Reese became just the third player in WNBA history to record a 20-point, 10-rebound game without missing a field-goal attempt. She joins an exclusive list that includes: Reese’s historic outing showcased far more than efficient scoring. She nearly recorded a…

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Kelsey Mitchell breaks her own Indiana Fever single-season scoring record with 891 points in just 37 games

Brandon King

Kelsey Mitchell’s remarkable 2026 campaign continues to rewrite the Indiana Fever record book. The four-time WNBA All-Star has officially broken her own franchise single-season scoring record, reaching 891 points in just 37 games after another dominant offensive performance. The Fever announced the milestone during Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Wings as Mitchell continued one of the greatest scoring seasons in franchise history. Mitchell entered the night needing just one point to surpass the previous franchise mark of 890 points, which she established last season. She wasted no time, finishing…

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Kelsey Mitchell Makes WNBA History With 21 Straight 20-Point Games

Brandon King

Image via The Indiana Fever Kelsey Mitchell’s historic scoring streak reached another milestone Thursday night. The Indiana Fever guard scored 37 points and added five assists, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score at least 20 points in 21 consecutive games. Mitchell broke a record previously shared with Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The four-time WNBA All-Star entered Thursday averaging 24.3 points per game, second in the league behind Wilson, while shooting an impressive 44.3% from three-point range. During the first 20½ games of her scoring streak,…

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