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No Trans Women in the WNBA, Yet Conspiracy Theories Persist
culture3 hours ago

No Trans Women in the WNBA, Yet Conspiracy Theories Persist

The article traces how right-wing commentators and social media figures push baseless claims that transgender women already play in the WNBA, even though there are no transgender players and the league has no eligible-matter issues. Pundits like Sydney Watson and players such as Sophie Cunningham amplify anti-trans narratives, with some even proposing extreme measures like cheek-swab tests. The piece argues this misinformation weaponizes sports culture, harming both cisgender women and transgender athletes, and highlights how online discourse can fuel harassment and distort policy debates.

via WIRED|
#basketball#culture#culture-war
Knicks Lead a Fluid Offseason as NBA Power Rankings Take Shape
sports2 days ago

Knicks Lead a Fluid Offseason as NBA Power Rankings Take Shape

Five weeks before camps open, this offseason NBA Power Rankings by Law Murray sorts teams into tiers from Top Contenders to Basement Floor, noting how late free-agent signings and trades—plus high-profile moves around LeBron, Giannis, and LaMelo—have reshaped expectations. The piece highlights roster churn across the league (with the Knicks at No. 1 and teams like Spurs, Thunder, 76ers, Cavaliers, Hawks and Warriors adjusting to new rosters), emphasizes the importance of health and depth, and treats the rankings as a suspenseful snapshot of a still-evolving landscape rather than a finished forecast.

via The New York Times|
#basketball#nba#offseason
Sex Toys Disrupt WNBA Games, Prompting Bans and Policy Debate
sports4 days ago

Sex Toys Disrupt WNBA Games, Prompting Bans and Policy Debate

Two WNBA games were interrupted after spectators threw sex toys onto the court; a male fan at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena was reportedly banned for life, with unclear consequences for the Chicago incident. A meme-coin group that claimed last year’s disruptions has threatened more protests against the league’s transgender-athlete policy, a debated topic under the WNBA’s CBA, which governs eligibility and other league rules, while no transgender players are currently in the league.

via BBC|
#basketball#disruption#spectator-ban
Dildo-Thrower Arrest Sparks WNBA Ban Across Leagues
sports4 days ago

Dildo-Thrower Arrest Sparks WNBA Ban Across Leagues

A fan who threw a green dildo onto the court during the Dream-Sparks game at Crypto.com Arena was arrested by arena security and given an indefinite ban from all WNBA, NBA, and league-affiliated events. The incident follows a pattern of similar on-court toy tosses last season across multiple teams, with the league saying it will pursue arrests and felony charges where applicable and citing past arrests in 2025 linked to broader groups.

via Front Office Sports|
#arrest#ban#basketball
Klay Thompson Heads to Heat After Mavericks Buyout
sports4 days ago

Klay Thompson Heads to Heat After Mavericks Buyout

Dallas bought out Klay Thompson after two seasons with the Mavericks, and he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. His exit comes as Dallas, which finished a poor 65-99 record with him on the roster, continues reshaping its roster amid free-agent moves elsewhere, including DeRozan's discussions with the Heat and Nuggets’ later agreement with him. Thompson wasDallas’ most prolific 3-point shooter during his stint and appeared in most games.

via The New York Times|
#basketball#dallas-mavericks#klay-thompson
Klay Thompson Bought Out by Mavericks, Set to Sign With Heat
sports5 days ago

Klay Thompson Bought Out by Mavericks, Set to Sign With Heat

After two seasons in Dallas, Klay Thompson was bought out and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. He averaged 11.7 points per game last season and shot 38.3% from three as a reserve, a drop from his 21.9 ppg and 41.2% 3-point shooting with Golden State in 2022-23, as the Heat pursue continued championship contention while adding another veteran scorer.

via New York Post|
#basketball#dallas-mavericks#klay-thompson
Watson Deal Shrinks RFA Field to Two
sports5 days ago

Watson Deal Shrinks RFA Field to Two

Peyton Watson’s four-year, $88 million deal with the Cavaliers via sign-and-trade leaves only two unsigned restricted free agents: Jalen Duren and Bennedict Mathurin. Duren’s path is complicated by a Rose Rule max and limited offer-sheet options, making a Detroit long-term deal likely the outcome; Mathurin faces a crowded Clippers roster and potential sign-and-trade or a qualifying offer, with an October 1 deadline looming. Both situations illustrate the changing dynamics of the RFA market this summer.

via Hoops Rumors|
#basketball#free-agency#jalen-duren
Five‑Team Blockbuster Repositions Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers as Watson and Strus Change Hands
basketball5 days ago

Five‑Team Blockbuster Repositions Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers as Watson and Strus Change Hands

A five‑team swap sends Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore to Cleveland, unprotected 2031 first and a 2032 Kings second to Denver, Max Strus to the Clippers, Tre Mann to the Wizards, and Dennis Schroder to the Hornets. Analysts largely grade the deal by team, with Cleveland overpaying for a wing upgrade, Denver resetting for the future, the Clippers acquiring a solid shooter at little risk, and the Wizards and Hornets landing pieces with upside.

via SB Nation|
#basketball#cavaliers#nba
Miles Proves Unguardable as Lynx Top Valkyries
sports6 days ago

Miles Proves Unguardable as Lynx Top Valkyries

Olivia Miles dominated the Lynx’s 77-66 win over the Valkyries, finishing with 20 points and seven assists while going 3-for-5 from three, including a decisive late step-back; her improved shooting (about 44% from deep on five attempts per game) and elite playmaking have made her increasingly unguardable, even against the WNBA’s top defense, a point reinforced by her late-game expletive-filled burst of energy.

via Defector|
#basketball#minnesota-lynx#olivia-miles
Beverley Criticizes Enes Freedom's 2027 WNBA Draft Stunt
sports6 days ago

Beverley Criticizes Enes Freedom's 2027 WNBA Draft Stunt

Patrick Beverley blasted Enes Kanter Freedom (and Royce White) for announcing a 2027 WNBA Draft bid as a protest against transgender eligibility rules, calling it a disrespectful stunt that harms the WNBA and its players. The league has dismissed the move as bad-faith, while Beverley argues there are respectful ways to advocate for change without hijacking the sport.

via New York Post|
#basketball#enes-kanter-freedom#patrick-beverley