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The second annual NBA Cup tips off under new branding

New name, same tourney — the rebranded NBA Cup (previously known as the In-Season Tournament) tipped off last night, ushering in the league’s second annual in-season competition, complete with even flashier courts and cash prizes to place a greater emphasis on early schedule games.

November 13, 2024

🏀 The (coaching) carousel never stops turning

Indiana Fever part ways with head coach (HC), Christie Sides, marking the sixth WNBA HC to be fired this offseason

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The Indiana Fever parted ways with head coach (HC) Christie Sides yesterday, making her the sixth WNBA HC (of 12) to be fired in an already spicy offseason. Pass the milk — it’s time for a deep dive.

October 28, 2024

No. 1 NY Liberty top No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime, win first WNBA championship

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The No. 1 NY Liberty are finally WNBA champions, topping the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime (OT) last night to win the franchise’s first-ever title, a feat 28 seasons in the making. You know what they say: sixth time’s the charm.

October 21, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 NBA season

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Basketball’s a year-round party with the NBA’s regular season action tipping off on Tuesday. It’s time to lace up your Nikes and dive into everything you need to know before the orange ball’s tossed up.

October 20, 2024

No. 1 NY Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu hits game-winning three, gives NY 2-1 Finals lead over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx

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The No. 1 NY Liberty are one win away from their first-ever championship following Wednesday's stunning comeback 80–77 Game 3 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx. This Finals series has been downright unpredictable, but here’s what we do know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 4 and a potential Game 5 on Sunday.

October 18, 2024

No. 1 NY Liberty bounce back, win WNBA Finals Game 2 over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx

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We’re only two games into the WNBA Finals, but as No. 1 NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said, there’s already a winner: women’s basketball. NY’s 80–66 Game 2 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx was the most-watched Finals showdown in 23 years. And it’s just the beginning. Here’s how NY evened the thrilling best-of-five series on Sunday and a preview of what’s to come during tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 3 in Minneapolis.

October 16, 2024

A look back on the history of the WNBA

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With the NY Liberty and Minnesota Lynx locked in a thrilling shootout for this season’s WNBA crown, it’s the perfect time to look back on the league’s history — from the W’s roots to its bright future and all the jumpers in between.

October 13, 2024

Sports News

No. 2 Minnesota Lynx launch historic WNBA Finals comeback, beat No. 1 NY Liberty in Game 1

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October 11, 2024

The excitement never stops during the most-watched WNBA Playoffs of all time, and the hype continued as the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx took last night’s Game 1 vs. the No. 1 NY Liberty in dramatic overtime (OT) fashion.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #413

Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

November 19, 2024

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Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Hoop, there it is!

Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set.

Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waiting for, as the brand-new women’s hoops league prepares to draft its 36 inaugural players into teams, plus a couple updates from Athletes Unlimited Basketball, who are making roster moves themselves.

And finally, there’s so much to discuss from the NBA, from LA Laker LeBron James’ continued dominance to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic season start. All hoops, all the time.

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