After a frigid start that reminded many of why people were down on the 2024 NBA Draft class, the 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is finally starting to heat up. NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain and Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, selected back-to-back in the draft, have been playing so well they might be … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case
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Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
The Wizards have lost eight straight and their last two outings were particularly ugly. They were blown out by Detroit and New York by a combined 48 points. Head coach Brian Keefe took ownership for the poor performances. “I’m the leader of this team. I’m the head coach of this team,” Keefe said, per Varun Shankar of the Washington Post. “So I’ll take the responsibility for the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
Unrivaled basketball league reveals its six rosters of WNBA players
Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Sykes, Stefanie Dolson and Shakira Austin are all a part of the startup 3-on-3 league. The Unrivaled basketball league revealed its team rosters this morning on a YouTube livestream. The startup 3-on-3 league, founded by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa … [Read more...] about Unrivaled basketball league reveals its six rosters of WNBA players
The Mystics are now the only WNBA team without a GM and Head Coach
Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images It’s early to say whether Washington should panic. But now, the clock is truly ticking. Last Sunday, the Washington Mystics received the No. 4 selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft. In addition, they also hold the No. 6 pick from the Atlanta Dream, the No. 23 pick which was from the Connecticut Sun, and the No. 32 pick which was … [Read more...] about The Mystics are now the only WNBA team without a GM and Head Coach
White House embraces Transgender Day of Remembrance despite voter skepticism on gender-identity push
Championing transgender rights may not have done Democrats any favors in the election, but the Biden administration still pulled out the stops for Transgender Day of Remembrance. … [Read more...] about White House embraces Transgender Day of Remembrance despite voter skepticism on gender-identity push