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This past Tuesday, the Washington Wizards held a media Q&A session before the beginning of training camp. In it, Wizards executive Tommy Sheppard and Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr both took turns addressing the media about the fast approaching 2022-2023 NBA Season. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, when Sheppard was asked if this…

The Las Vegas Aces have completed their championship run by defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in game 4 of the WNBA Finals. The series-clinching win marked the Aces’ first championship in franchise history, and for the city of Las Vegas, their first title under a professional sports team. As do all sports organizations that have…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reportedly suffered a Grade 2 left MCL sprain that’ll force him to miss the start of training camp, according to the OKC Thunder. Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a Grade 2 left MCL sprain and will miss the start of training camp, team says. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 21, 2022 SGA led…

Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, according to agent Daniel Hazan and Shams Charania of The Athletic.  Free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management told @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)…

Life is sweet for the Las Vegas Aces. The proud franchise has had a banner year in 2022, earning the WNBA’s best record, winning the Commissioner’s Cup, winning the MVP, DPOY, Most Improved Player, and Coach of the Year, and bookmarked it with their first-ever championship. The fantastic year has the Aces talking and feeling…

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Robert Sarver has announced that he’s “beginning the process” to sell his majority stakes in the Suns and Mercury. Sarver is currently serving a one-year suspension after the NBA concluded its investigation into Sarver’s “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.” during his 18-year tenure as owner of the Phoenix franchises. “Words that I deeply regret now…

Canada is reportedly set to drop all of its vaccine requirements for people entering the country, according to multiple reports. This means that unvaccinated NBA players can play in Toronto without fear of missing games, suspension, or fines. This news comes after about a year of drama surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and players in the…

The Las Vegas Aces made history on Sunday after winning the franchise’s first WNBA championship. the perfect way to end a monumental season by the Aces, who already took home the Commissioner’s Cup earlier in the year and finished the regular season with a League-best 26-10 record. Coach Becky Hammon had a dominant showing as…

The Las Vegas Aces were on cloud nine following their win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday to claim the 2022 WNBA Championship. Shortly after the feat, NFL legend Tom Brady was hyped and commended Kelsey Plum and her Aces teammates.  Lets go! @LVAces @Kelseyplum10 @WNBA https://t.co/fpR6widy9f — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) September 19, 2022 Tommmmyyyyyyyy…