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The proof is clear – fans want to see the Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. The No. 1 pick in April’s WNBA Draft has the second-most votes for the All-Star Game, just behind defending WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson. The WNBA announced that Wilson, leading the league with 27.9 points…

Photo: FIBA In the 2023 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, held at Tallinn’s Tondiraba Ice Hall, Estonia defied expectations by upsetting Israel 67-65. Despite being down 12 points in the third quarter, Estonia made an impressive comeback in front of their home fans. Kaspar Treier was crucial in Estonia’s victory with…

One of the greatest, ever. Candace Parker officially announced on Sunday that she is retiring from the game after more than a decade. Parker is undeniably one of the most influential, and iconic, players in the history of women’s basketball. A champion and seven-time WNBA All-Star, Parker is also a…

Photo: Steven Ryan/Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, who has issued a trade request, is seeking a contract in the neighborhood of a four-year, $198.5 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski. “Irving, who’s in the final year of a deal that pays him $36.9 million, has been seeking in…

What happens when you look to blend the best of speed and flight? Jordan Brand asked that question, and the answer was the Air Jordan 37. Jayson Tatum and Satou Sabally are what we call, in the new age of positionless hoops, the ultimate hybrid. The Prince of Boston coupled…

As Trae Young’s tenure with the Atlanta Hawks nears an end, the star point guard has reportedly set his sights on joining either the Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, or San Antonio Spurs this offseason. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Young’s preferences include teams like the Lakers,…