Pro Basketball

Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals

Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges.

Josh Hart ejected from Knicks' preseason game after slipping to court and throwing ball

Knicks forward Josh Hart was ejected from the opening game of the preseason after slipping to the court and then throwing the ball when a Philadelphia player tried to take it from him while he was on his back.

Caitlin Clark says Collier made valid points and Commissioner Engelbert hasn't contacted her

Caitlin Clark says WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t reached out to her in the aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s statement about an alleged private conversation in which the league’s leader made comments about Clark.

Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension, AP source says

The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on a four-year, $62.4 million extension.

Money well spent: Ishbia's investment into WNBA's Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals

Mat Ishbia's investment into the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury has paid off in a hurry.

Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA's leadership. Here's why that matters

Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx player and vice president of the WNBA players union, is preparing for tense negotiations with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Las Vegas Aces eye historic third WNBA title in four years

The Las Vegas Aces have a chance to make history in the WNBA Finals.

Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury

A’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 to lead the Las Vegas Aces back to the WNBA Finals.

A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons.

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering statement on her thoughts about the current state of the WNBA in her exit interview.

LeBron misses Lakers' first practice of training camp due to minor injury, focus on long-term health

LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first practice of training camp with a minor injury.

Dallas Wings fire coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in Paige Bueckers' rookie season

The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.

WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP Source

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 by the WNBA for her comments and conduct after her team’s Game 3 semifinal loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a person familiar with the penalty tells The Associated Press.

Kawhi Leonard denies wrongdoing as NBA investigates his endorsement deal

Kawhi Leonard said he didn’t receive all of the money he was owed from a company he had an endorsement deal with in a business relationship that is under investigation by the NBA, but he insisted there was no wrongdoing.

Wemby's back. Kyrie and Tatum want to be back. Injuries were a talking point at NBA media days

Victor Wembanyama is back in action for the Spurs after recovering from deep vein thrombosis.