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Deni Avdija dropped 41 points and hit a clutch 3-point play with 16 seconds left to lead Portland past Phoenix 114-110, becoming the first Israeli to reach the NBA playoffs. The Trail Blazers erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.
The Dallas Wings drafted Azzi Fudd first overall, reuniting her with girlfriend and teammate Paige Bueckers in a historic moment for WNBA representation. The couple, who met as teenagers and won together at UConn, now brings championship chemistry to professional basketball.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson refused to feel sorry for himself after missing 51 games with a torn hamstring. Now he's leading his team into the playoffs for the first time in his young career.
The Charlotte Hornets won their first playoff game at home in a decade, defeating Miami 127-126 in overtime on a dramatic final-second layup and block. After 10 years of waiting, Charlotte fans finally have something to celebrate.
Gabriela Jáquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA draft, making history alongside her NBA brother as the first Mexican-American siblings in both leagues. The UCLA champion also helped set two draft records in one incredible night.
Behind the sequins and spotlights of the 2025 WNBA Draft, 14 new players revealed the invisible struggles that got them there. From therapy sessions to mindset shifts, their stories prove success is built in the quiet moments.
Gabriela Jaquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA Draft, joining her brother Jaime in professional basketball. The UCLA national champion received a heartfelt Instagram message from her Miami Heat brother celebrating their shared success.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is facing an unexpected challenge as he recovers from a torn Achilles: a painful battle with shingles that's been harder than the injury itself. His honest message about the illness could help protect millions of Americans.
The Charlotte Hornets transformed from NBA punchline to playoff contender, winning 44 games after just 19 last season. Their secret weapon? A pre-dawn draft scouting session that changed everything.
A Glasgow physiotherapist who flew to Canada in 1974 with $300 and no job became the only Brit to win an NBA championship ring—six times over. At 74, Alex McKechnie is still revolutionizing how athletes recover from career-ending injuries.
Former UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 contract and reuniting with teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The draft showcased record-breaking moments and massive pay raises for rookies under the new collective bargaining agreement.
Saffron Shiels and Manuela Puoch just became the latest Australians to reach the world's top women's basketball league. The duo joins a growing wave of Australian talent making their mark in the WNBA.
Nigeria's former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo sparked conversation at a live church debate by rejecting the "prosperity gospel" doctrine. The lawyer and pastor argued that scripture emphasizes helping the poor over accumulating personal wealth.
The national champion UCLA Bruins made WNBA history with five players selected in the first round and six overall. The celebration in New York showcased a team that won together and now gets to chase professional dreams together.
Azzi Fudd became the first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, joining former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings. The selection caps a remarkable journey from NCAA champion to top overall choice, with rookie salaries now reaching $500,000.
Charlisse Leger-Walker just became the first New Zealander ever drafted into the WNBA, selected 18th overall by the Connecticut Sun. Two years after a devastating knee injury nearly ended her dream, the 24-year-old guard is proving that setbacks can set up the greatest comebacks.
Fresh off winning the NCAA championship with UCLA, New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker is poised to become just the second Kiwi ever to play in the WNBA. After battling back from a devastating knee injury, the 24-year-old point guard could make history at Tuesday's draft.
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela finally sank his first three-pointer after 739 NBA games, turning a career-long drought into a moment of pure joy. The 30-year-old big man's celebration shows that perseverance pays off, even in the smallest victories.
NBA referee Natalie Sago thought she was in trouble when her boss called Saturday. Instead, she got the news that she'd made playoff history as just the third woman ever selected for postseason officiating.
When NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal offered to buy an engagement ring if a viral Pacers couple got engaged on live TV, they turned the tables with humor and grace. Grace and Michael showed millions that love happens on your own timeline, not on camera.
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