archiveJuly 2025

NBA fans know Luka Dončić as a walking highlight reel. But according to Kyrie Irving, one of Dončić's most jaw-dropping performances didn’t happen under arena lights; it happened at practice. During a recent Twitch stream, Irving described the moment in disbelief: “I witnessed him give somebody 24 points in three...

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has never needed long to make her presence felt. But 20 games? That’s all it took for her to carve out a slice of WNBA history. On Friday night at Chase Center, the Wings guard became the first player ever to record 350 points and...

The Dallas Wings came out swinging Friday night at Chase Center, torching the Golden State Valkyries early in one of their most dominant first quarters of the season. But when the pressure mounted, their lead collapsed, and so did their grip on the game. Outscored 76–55 over the final three...

The Golden State Valkyries will be without their leading scorer and emotional anchor for the remainder of the season. Forward Kayla Thornton underwent season-ending surgery on her right knee, the team announced Friday. Thornton, 32, suffered the injury during a practice session earlier this week. The setback marks a significant...

The Dallas Wings continue their West Coast trip on Friday night as they take on the Golden State Valkyries in the second of four meetings this season. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT at Chase Center in San Francisco, with the game airing nationally on ION. The Wings (7–17)...

Damian Lillard spoke to NBA reporter Jim Owczarki of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about what it was like playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard and Antetokounmpo were teammates for two seasons on the Bucks. "I thought it was a great experience, man," Lillard said. "It was a...

The Golden State Warriors have searched for potential sign-and-trades for Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA reporter Fred Katz of The Athletic. Kuminga remains a restricted free agent. "The Warriors have searched for potential sign-and-trades for Jonathan Kuminga but haven’t gained any traction, league sources said," Katz wrote. "A niche rule...

The Brooklyn Nets don't want to keep Cam Thomas as a focal point long-term, according to NBA insider Brett Sigel of ClutchPoints. Thomas is a restricted free agent. "The belief around the league is that the Nets don't want to keep him as a focal point long-term, which leads to...

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick. After trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Flagg is the new franchise player in Dallas. “It pays to be lucky, right? Dallas got a generational talent when...

LeBron James' time with the Los Angeles Lakers "is nearing an end," according to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. LeBron will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. "The writing was on the wall when LeBron James opted into his contract with the...