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Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Fined $500,000 For Calling the Luxury Tax ‘Unfair’
July 21, 2022
Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Fined $500,000 For Calling the Luxury Tax ‘Unfair’

As first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA has fined Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob $500,000 for criticizing the NBA’s luxury tax rule. The fine is said to be the largest in NBA history. Lacob had gone onto Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner’s “Point Forward Podcast” when the episode had turned to the NBA’s luxury tax…

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From DJing to Co-founding VitaDrop, Liz Cambage is Making Moves in the Business World
July 21, 2022
From DJing to Co-founding VitaDrop, Liz Cambage is Making Moves in the Business World

 This story appears in the second edition of WSLAM 2. Get your copy here. The owner of two tea shops with plans for expansion. A fan favorite with a clothing line of her own. A cultural icon with an up-and-coming vitamin and supplement company. Though the businesses that three of the W’s biggest names—Tamika Catchings,…

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Shakira Austin Making a Run for Rookie of the Year Award
July 21, 2022
Shakira Austin Making a Run for Rookie of the Year Award

Make some room Rhyne Howard. Mystics forward Shakira Austin is making a run for the Rookie of the Year award. The two rookie forwards have established themselves as key players in their respective team’s rotation late into the season. Howard leads a standout rookie group in scoring (15.1 points per game), assists (2.7), and steals…

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Chicago Sky First to Clinch 2022 Playoff Spot
July 21, 2022
Chicago Sky First to Clinch 2022 Playoff Spot

The Chicago Sky were able to clinch the first spot in the playoffs after gaining their 20th win of the season over the Seattle Storm, 78-74. With their 20th win of the season, the @chicagosky are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2022 WNBA playoffs! pic.twitter.com/9HspEIagdX — WNBA (@WNBA) July 21, 2022…

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How Ty Young Built Her Own Clothing Brand, Ty1 Gear
July 21, 2022
How Ty Young Built Her Own Clothing Brand, Ty1 Gear

 This story appears in the second edition of WSLAM 2. Get your copy here. The owner of two tea shops with plans for expansion. A fan favorite with a clothing line of her own. A cultural icon with an up-and-coming vitamin and supplement company. Though the businesses that three of the W’s biggest names—Tamika Catchings,…

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REPORT: James Harden Returning to 76ers on Two-Year Deal
July 20, 2022
REPORT: James Harden Returning to 76ers on Two-Year Deal

James Harden has reportedly signed a two-year deal, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden will make $33M for the 2022-2023 season, and has the player option for $35.6M in 2023-2024, sources tell ESPN. He can move right back into free agency next summer and negotiate another new deal. https://t.co/9UM0LArYzH — Adrian Wojnarowski…

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Sydney Colson ‘Grateful’ For WNBA Career and Those Around Her
July 20, 2022
Sydney Colson ‘Grateful’ For WNBA Career and Those Around Her

When it comes to professional sports, especially basketball, the best kind of player you can be is a champion of your role. It’s not just the superstars that’ll deliver a championship to your franchise. It takes the players off the bench with a smaller part to help earn wins on off nights. It’s the role…

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Sky Coach James Wade on Brittney Griner: ‘We Need Her Home Urgently’
July 20, 2022
Sky Coach James Wade on Brittney Griner: ‘We Need Her Home Urgently’

James Wade has joined the chorus of players, coaches, and many others making a plea for the release of Brittney Griner from her detainment in a Russian jail cell. Griner also wrote a hand-written letter to Preisdent Biden pleaing for her release along with the other American detainees being held in Russia. “I think I…

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Grant Williams Opens Up About the Celtics’ Journey to the Finals
July 20, 2022
Grant Williams Opens Up About the Celtics’ Journey to the Finals

Knowledge is power. It comes in many forms and is learned in various ways; visual knowledge serves NBA players well by watching game film. Celtics forward Grant Williams used this to his advantage in Boston’s Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to advance to the ECF. Williams scored 27 points and hit seven threes…

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Kelsey Plum Sets Franchise Record For Made Threes in a Single-Season
July 20, 2022
Kelsey Plum Sets Franchise Record For Made Threes in a Single-Season

Kelsey Plum made some history on Tuesday during the Aces’ 92-76 loss to the Atlanta Dream (12-14). The reigning Sixth Woman of the Year is coming off signing a two-year extension and won the All-Star Game MVP. Plum scored 17 points on 3-7 shooting from long distance, taking over Coach Becky Hammon’s previous franchise for…

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