Category: Basketball

Kelsey Plum Traded to Phoenix Mercury in Blockbuster Deal Ahead of WNBA Trade Deadline

Brandon King

One of the biggest moves of the 2026 WNBA season is official. The Phoenix Mercury have acquired five-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks in a blockbuster trade completed ahead of the league’s trade deadline, according to multiple reports. Trade Details Phoenix Mercury receive: Los Angeles Sparks receive: The move gives Phoenix another elite offensive weapon as the Mercury position themselves for a championship push during the second half of the season. Plum appeared in 12 games for the Sparks this season, averaging a career-high 23.9 points…

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A’ja Wilson Is Dominating the WNBA: MVP Continues Historic Four-Game Stretch for Las Vegas Aces

Brandon King

A’ja Wilson continues to remind the basketball world why she is widely considered one of the greatest players in the game today. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has been on an incredible run over her last four games, producing elite numbers on both ends of the floor while carrying the Aces during a critical stretch of the WNBA season. A’ja Wilson’s Last Four Games Wilson’s run began with a 26 point, 6 rebound performance in which she only missed 3 of her of her 14 field goal attempts in a…

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Miami Heat Waiting on Klay Thompson Buyout, Preserving $7 Million Exception: Report

Brandon King

The Miami Heat are taking a patient approach in their pursuit of veteran guard Klay Thompson. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the Heat are waiting to see whether Thompson can negotiate a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks rather than attempting to acquire him via trade. The strategy would allow Miami to add one of the NBA’s most accomplished shooters without surrendering valuable players or draft assets. The report also states that Miami intends to preserve the roughly $7 million remaining from its mid-level exception. By keeping that…

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Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese Won’t Be Punished Over $400 Wager Video After WNBA Deletes Social Media Post

Brandon King

The WNBA will not discipline Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers or Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese after the league deleted a social media video that appeared to show the two stars discussing a friendly $400 wager before Wednesday night’s matchup, according to Annie Costabile. The video, originally posted by the league’s official social media accounts, showed Bueckers and Reese seemingly agreeing to a $400 bet on the outcome of their game. The post was quickly removed after fans questioned whether it conflicted with the WNBA’s gambling policies. Despite the controversy,…

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WNBA Says Deleted Bueckers-Reese Betting Video ‘Missed the Mark’

Brandon King

The WNBA has acknowledged that a now-deleted social media video featuring Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese discussing a friendly wager before Wednesday night’s game was inappropriate, saying the post “missed the mark.” In a statement, a league spokesperson addressed the video’s removal: “While the social media post was intended to be lighthearted, it was inconsistent with WNBA policies. We recognized that the post missed the mark, removed it shortly after it was published, and addressed the matter internally.” The video showed Bueckers and Reese joking about a $400 bet over…

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Report: Raptors Unwilling to Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade Amid Ongoing NBA Investigation

Brandon King

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly refusing to complete a trade involving Kawhi Leonard because of concerns over potential NBA penalties tied to the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Toronto is unwilling to assume the risk while the NBA continues to examine allegations that the Clippers may have circumvented salary cap rules in connection with payments made to Leonard. “They are not willing to assume those risks,” Shelburne said. The NBA’s investigation remains ongoing, and the league has not announced any findings or…

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WNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner Celeste Keaton Five Home Games Following Incident With Sophie Cunningham Supporters

Brandon King

The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team’s next five home games after an incident involving fans supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Tuesday night’s game in Seattle.  According to multiple reports, Keaton allegedly confronted two teenage fans who were holding signs supporting Cunningham, using profanity during the exchange. One of the signs read, “Thank you Sophie for speaking up for girls!” The confrontation reportedly left one of the teens in tears.  Following the incident, the Storm issued a public apology. “Everyone who…

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WNBA Deletes Video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers’ $400 Bet After Gambling Rule Questions

Brandon King

The WNBA has removed a social media video featuring Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers discussing a $400 wager on the outcome of their matchup, prompting questions about the league’s gambling policy. The video, which was posted to the league’s official social media accounts, showed Reese and Bueckers agreeing to a friendly $400 bet over which player’s team would come out on top when the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings met. The post quickly gained traction online before being deleted by the WNBA. While the league has not publicly explained why…

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Report: FBI Seized Lakers Owner Mark Walter’s Phone and Laptop in Federal Investigation

Brandon King

According to a report from Lakers Daily, FBI agents seized Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter’s phone and laptop as part of an ongoing federal investigation involving his business interests. The reported seizure was carried out pursuant to a court-authorized search in September 2025 and is tied to a broader federal inquiry into financial dealings connected to companies associated with Walter. The investigation reportedly includes scrutiny of insurance-related transactions and lending practices involving businesses under his control. As of this writing, no criminal charges have been announced against Walter in…

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Indiana Fever Become First Team in WNBA History to Score 100+ Points in Four Straight Games

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever continue to rewrite the WNBA record book. Powered by the league’s most prolific offense, Indiana became the first team in WNBA history to score at least 100 points in four consecutive games, adding another milestone to what has been one of the most efficient and explosive offensive seasons the league has ever seen. The historic streak included dominant performances against some of the WNBA’s top competition: The Fever’s offensive explosion is backed by league-leading numbers across the board. Indiana currently leads the WNBA in scoring at 95.5…

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