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It has been 160 days since Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained in Russia (the US government declared that officially in May). Per the AP, the US has now offered a deal to Russia for the release of BG, who has been held in a Russian prison for charges on possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis…

The Las Vegas Aces took home the second annual WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship title with a 93-83 win over the Chicago Sky Tuesday night. Kelsey Plum scored a team-high 24 points, while Candace Parker finished with a 20 point and 14 rebounds, along with A’ja Wilson, who had 17 points, 17 rebounds, and six blocks. While…

With the Celtics reportedly entering the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, Celtics star Jayson Tatum was approached about the thought of Durant joining Boston at the premier of the new documentary, “Point Gods.” “I played with [Durant] during the Olympics,” Tatum said Tuesday night prior to the premiere, per ESPN. “Obviously, he’s a great player, but that’s…

Champagne sprayed from every direction. Players jumped around, danced, hugged, screamed, drank, puffed cigars. The Golden State Warriors were champions. Again. And back in the visiting locker room at TD Garden, it was time to celebrate. Amid that celebration, an overjoyed and overwhelmed Stephen Curry begged an interesting question. “What are they gonna say now?”…

Jonathan Kuminga has had a long journey to the NBA. A journey that’s been unconventional but could be the norm as he migrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he bounced around from Huntington Prep to Our Savior New American School in New York before he rose to stardom and became a consensus five-star recruit…

Some top picks take longer to adjust to the League than others, but former Duke star Paolo Banchero seemed right at home at the Las Vegas Summer League. Banchero combined for 40 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in his first (and only) two games against NBA-level talent. While there’s always pressure following the No….

This story appears in the second edition of WSLAM 2. Get your copy here. This is the year, right? With 2021 Coach of the Year Curt Miller at the helm, this must be the year the Connecticut Sun translate their regular-season success into playoff glory…right? Championship windows don’t linger for long, so the pressure is…

After playing two seasons, mainly in a minor off-the-bench role, for the Dallas Mavericks, third-year swingman Josh Green is ready to play a bigger role with the team this season. With the Mavericks losing guard Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in free agency, now is the ideal time for Green to develop his…

Liz Cambage’s playing days with the Los Angeles Sparks are over after the two parties agreed to a “contract divorce” on Tuesday. Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV and Mike Robinson of The Ball Out reported that Cambage intended to leave the organization on Tuesday before the Sparks confirmed the transaction. Cambage reportedly made…

The chaos surrounding the Brooklyn Nets has become the biggest show in the NBA. The drama around the franchise has gotten even crazier after Shams Charania reported that Kyrie Irving fully intends on staying in Brooklyn regardless of Kevin Durant’s presence on the team. “Kyrie Irving opted in with the full intent of playing out…