Tag: Basketball

Azzi Fudd to Miss Remainder of Rookie Season Following Knee Procedure

Brandon King

The Dallas Wings announced Wednesday that rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on her right knee. According to the team, the procedure was performed to address ongoing soreness in Fudd’s right knee. The Wings did not provide a timetable for her recovery beyond confirming she will not return this season. The setback brings an early end to Fudd’s highly anticipated rookie campaign. Selected near the top of the 2026 WNBA Draft after a standout collegiate career at UConn,…

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NBA Vets Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley & Spencer Dinwiddie Teaming Up for BIG3 All-Star Game

Brandon King

The BIG3 All-Star Game is bringing together a trio of NBA veterans that basketball fans won’t want to miss. Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley, and Spencer Dinwiddie are expected to team up for the 2026 BIG3 All-Star Game on August 22 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS Sports. The BIG3 has confirmed all three veterans for the event, with additional teammates still expected to be revealed. Stoudemire returns to the BIG3 after previously playing for Tri-State, where he averaged 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game…

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Nneka Ogwumike Announces Retirement After 2026 WNBA Season

Brandon King

Nneka Ogwumike is calling it a career after the 2026 WNBA season. After 15 seasons in the WNBA, the longtime superstar has announced that this will be her final season, bringing one of the most accomplished careers in league history toward its conclusion. “I feel very fulfilled with the 15 years that I’ve been able to play and compete at such a high level and I am proud to say that I am retiring from the WNBA.” Ogwumike entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012…

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Cade Cunningham Didn’t Believe Recruiting LeBron James Would Change His Free-Agency Decision

Brandon King

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham apparently didn’t see much value in trying to recruit LeBron James during free agency. Cunningham recently explained that he didn’t reach out to James because he didn’t believe his pitch would have changed the course of LeBron’s decision. While recruiting superstar free agents has become a common part of NBA roster building, Cunningham seemingly understood that James’ decision would ultimately come down to what was best for LeBron and his career. Rather than making a call just for the sake of making one, Cunningham opted…

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NBA Pushes Back on ESPN Report Regarding Clippers Investigation

Brandon King

The NBA is disputing key details of ESPN’s reporting on the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement Monday criticizing ESPN’s report, saying the league did not participate in the outlet’s reporting and that its conclusions are premature. “ESPN’s article regarding the LA Clippers investigation — for which the NBA declined to cooperate — contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” The statement comes after ESPN reported that…

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NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Funneled Sponsor Money to Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The NBA has reportedly found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the league’s salary cap. According to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne, the NBA’s investigation found no evidence that Ballmer used Clippers sponsors as a way to provide Leonard with additional compensation outside of his NBA contract. The investigation stemmed in part from Leonard’s business relationship with Aspiration, a now-defunct sustainable financial services company that previously partnered with the Clippers. The…

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Kevin Garnett Finally Gets His Flowers

Brandon King

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the greatest players in Minnesota Timberwolves history is finally receiving the honor many fans have been waiting for. According to @DaneMooreNBA, the Timberwolves plan to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on February 28 when they host the Boston Celtics. The ceremony will celebrate the Hall of Famer whose impact on the franchise helped define an era of Timberwolves basketball. Garnett spent 14 seasons with Minnesota across two stints, captured the 2004 NBA MVP award, led the franchise to its first Western Conference Finals appearance, and…

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Ice Cube Already Has Russell Westbrook in His Sights for the BIG3

Brandon King

Russell Westbrook may be done with the NBA, but that doesn’t mean fans have seen the last of Brodie on the basketball court. BIG3 founder Ice Cube is already showing interest in bringing Westbrook to the 3-on-3 league, saying he believes fans would still love to watch the former MVP compete. And honestly? It makes a lot of sense. Westbrook remains one of the most recognizable and entertaining players of his generation. From his relentless athleticism and intensity to his historic triple-double numbers, he built a fanbase that has followed…

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Satou Sabally Steps Away From Liberty to Focus on Concussion Recovery

Brandon King

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally is stepping away from the team as she continues recovering from the concussion she suffered on June 23, head coach Chris DeMarco announced Thursday. Although Sabally has officially cleared the WNBA’s concussion protocol, she said she is still experiencing lingering effects from the injury. DeMarco emphasized that the organization’s priority is ensuring the veteran forward returns only when she feels fully healthy, especially after sustaining her second significant head injury within the past year. “Health will always be the focus,” DeMarco said, adding that…

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Former NBA First-Round Pick Royce White Says He Will Declare for 2027 WNBA Draft

Brandon King

Former NBA first-round pick Royce White says he plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, stating that he now identifies as transgender for the purpose of pursuing a professional basketball career in the league. White, who was selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 NBA Draft, made the announcement in comments to Fox News Digital. The 6-foot-8 former NBA forward said he believes he would be “unstoppable” in the WNBA and indicated he could consider legal action if he is not permitted to participate. According to…

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