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Elena Delle Donne’s departure alters the face of WNBA Finals
It took only 3 minutes 23 seconds for the tenor of the WNBA Finals to change.

Isaiah Thomas had an eventful summer, from Kobe Bryant’s secret camp to a thumb injury
Unlike most nine-year NBA veterans, Thomas had actually been looking forward to participating in training camp.

Bradley Beal withdraws from USA Basketball camp, no indications on extension decision
As Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal anticipates the birth of his second child in August, he has decided to withdraw from next month's Team USA Basketball training camp and FIBA...

Former Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas says he’s fully healthy and ready to prove it with Wizards
For the last two summers, Isaiah Thomas hasn't felt like himself. Instead of working out, Thomas spent the offseasons in recovery -- the result of a hip injury endured during...

Dwight Howard era in Washington ends abruptly with trade to Memphis
Dwight Howard was preparing for a Saturday morning flight to Las Vegas to meet up with his team, the Washington Wizards. By Friday night, he no longer had a team...

Luka Doncic’s success raises a question: Are Europeans better prepared for the NBA?
Doncic's rise -- he's averaging 20.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists, and he could be the first European winner of the rookie honor since Spain's Pau Gasol in 2001-02...

From No. 1 draft pick to basketball’s biggest enigma: What’s up with Markelle Fultz?
PHILADELPHIA -- About an hour had passed after Markelle Fultz's last appearance on an NBA court, and he had something to say.

Graybeard Cleveland Cavaliers have turned experience into their best weapon against the Boston Celtics
These players make the Cavaliers' locker room look like a 30-and-over club. Grown folks only, please. And against the young Celtics, Cleveland brandished experience like its best asset in the...

Marcus Smart “was born with his hands dirty.” And he’ll do anything to help the Boston Celtics win.
BOSTON -- Marcus Smart doesn't care about the effect the hardwood can have on human flesh. He plays with the abandon of a hair-on-fire stuntman for his Boston Celtics, diving...

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is a breakout star of the NBA playoffs. So is his hair.
In his rookie season, Jayson Tatum has emerged as perhaps the next great young player for the Boston Celtics. He's blossomed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, tying Donovan Mitchell of...