Tag: Basketball

Object Thrown Onto Court During Mercury-Mystics Game

Brandon King

A bizarre incident briefly interrupted Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics. During the game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, a sex toy was thrown onto the court, prompting officials to pause play. The object was quickly covered and removed from the playing area, while the individual who allegedly threw it was escorted out of the arena, according to Sports360AZ’s Eliav Gabay. The incident comes amid growing concerns surrounding fans throwing objects onto WNBA courts. A similar situation occurred during the Chicago Sky’s recent game…

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Kenyon Martin Calls Out Enes Kanter Freedom: “You Made Your Point, But Now You’re Doing Too Much”

Brandon King

Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin has a message for Enes Kanter Freedom following the former NBA center’s heated confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud during Sunday’s Indiana Fever–Chicago Sky matchup. Kanter Freedom was escorted out of Wintrust Arena after he and Cloud exchanged words during the game. The incident occurred while Kanter was seated courtside wearing a shirt that defined a woman as an “adult human female.” Security ultimately intervened and removed him from the arena. Following the incident, Martin criticized Kanter Freedom’s approach and argued that he has…

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Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White Not Eligible to Play in WNBA

Brandon King

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White will not be playing in the WNBA anytime soon. According to Front Office Sports, league sources have confirmed that neither former NBA player is eligible to play in the WNBA, despite both declaring their intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom and White sparked controversy earlier this month when they announced plans to enter the WNBA draft while arguing that the league’s current eligibility framework could allow them to participate. However, the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement states that “only players who are women…

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WNBA Sex Toy Thrower Arrested, Banned Indefinitely From NBA and WNBA Games

Brandon King

The bizarre trend of fans throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts has once again escalated from an internet stunt into a matter involving law enforcement, arena security and league-wide punishment. A spectator accused of throwing a green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 20 was arrested and has received an indefinite ban from attending WNBA, NBA and other league-affiliated events. The incident occurred during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena as Sparks guard Jihyun Park was preparing to shoot…

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Clark, Mitchell Power Fever Past Sky 113-90

Brandon King

CHICAGO — With Aaliyah Boston sidelined with a leg injury, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on an offensive clinic Sunday night, combining for 67 points as the Indiana Fever cruised past the Chicago Sky, 113-90. Clark erupted for 37 points and 10 assists, knocking down a career-high eight 3-pointers as Indiana established a franchise record with 18 made shots from beyond the arc. Mitchell added 30 points, continuing her remarkable scoring streak while providing the Fever with another lethal perimeter option. Her performance helped Indiana overcome a demanding stretch…

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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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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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Nneka Ogwumike Plans to Continue Playing in Project B After WNBA Retirement

Brandon King

Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA career may be coming to an end, but the veteran forward isn’t ready to step away from professional basketball. According to Front Office Sports, Ogwumike intends to play in Project B, a new global women’s basketball league scheduled to debut in January 2027. The development comes shortly after Ogwumike announced that she will retire from the WNBA following the 2026 season, bringing an end to a decorated 15-year career that includes a WNBA championship, MVP award and 11 All-Star selections. Project B will give Ogwumike an opportunity…

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Azzi Fudd Turns Focus to Recovery Following Season-Ending Injury

Brandon King

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd is already looking ahead. Just one day after the Wings announced that Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season following an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness, the rookie guard shared a message that reflected both optimism and determination. “I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before.” The statement offered a glimpse into Fudd’s mindset as she begins another rehabilitation process, a challenge she has faced before throughout her basketball…

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