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As the saga around Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade request evolves, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly looking for “one of the biggest trade returns in League history.” .@wojespn with the latest on Kevin Durant’s trade request: “[The Nets] think this should look like one of the biggest trade…

According to Howard Megdal of The Next Hoops, the Phoenix Mercury is exploring their trade options with Skylar Diggins-Smith. Could SDS be on the move? Our @howardmegdal has reporting for WBB Wednesday that indicates that she could be. Also, don’t miss must-click women’s basketball links along with Howard and @HaydenCilley breaking down all of the…

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have reached another historic feat after NBA 2K announced the two WNBA legends would grace the cover of the WNBA Edition of NBA 2K23. Taurasi and Bird embark on this moment together as they did back in college when they won the national title for Connecticut in 2002. From college…

According to Shams Charania, the Portland Trailblazers are expected to waiver guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of his guarantee date. The Portland Trail Blazers plan to waive guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of his guarantee date approaching, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Entering his 13th NBA season, several teams are expected to pursue Bledsoe as a free agent….

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have gained no traction on a trade centered around Kyrie Irving. Charania appeared on the “Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday to discuss NBA news and the Nets’ offseason storylines in light of Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade request. His report comes…

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets have reportedly signed two former Indiana Pacers, wing T.J. Warren and guard Edmond Sumner, to free-agent deals. Free agent G TJ Warren has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2022 Nets general manager Sean Marks made…

The Lynx retired Rebekkah Brunson’s jersey on Sunday, making Brunson the third player in franchise history to have their number retired. Brunson’s jersey joins Lindsay Whalen and Seimmone Augustus.  Brunson played 15 seasons in the League, and her last nine were with the Lynx. Brunson is the only player in the League with five titles….

Aerial Powers scored a career-high 32 points to lead Minnesota’s 102-71 shelling against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night.  Powers started the game off strong by scoring 19 points in the first half giving Minnesota the edge that handed the Lynx a 20-point lead. Entering the third quarter, Powers kept the pressure as she…

Brittney Griner sent a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden on Monday pleading for the POTUS to not forget about her and the other American detainees in Russia. “As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m…

LiAngelo Ball’s status on Charlotte’s Summer League roster is in doubt after he entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Monday, per Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated. #Hornets are wrapping up their second summer league mini camp practice. No LiAngelo Ball again today because he’s still in health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/IYxmk8F9jD — Rod…