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Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA

Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league.

By DOUG FEINBERG / AP Basketball Writer June 4, 2024

FILE - Fans watch Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warm up for the team's WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Jason Kidd passes on vindication as he leads Mavs to NBA Finals a year after chaotic finish

Jason Kidd isn't big on personal vindication.

By SCHUYLER DIXON / AP Sports Writer June 3, 2024

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd pauses on the sideline during the second half of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship

The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals.

By MICHAEL MAROT / AP Sports Writer May 28, 2024

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Derrick White's tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.

By MICHAEL MAROT / AP Sports Writer May 27, 2024

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Brown, White lead Celtics’ 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to Game 1 win over Cavaliers

When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics.

By KYLE HIGHTOWER / AP Sports Writer May 7, 2024

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit.

By PAT GRAHAM / AP Sports Writer April 30, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) checks the scoreboard in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

As WNBA camps open, Caitlin Clark gets back to basketball

Caitlin Clark got back to the basics Sunday: working out on a basketball court.

By MICHAEL MAROT / The Associated Press April 28, 2024

AP photo by Michael Conroy / Indiana Fever rookie guard and No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark brings the ball upcourt as the team practices in Indianapolis on Sunday, when training camps opened around the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record.

By The Associated Press April 23, 2024

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark holds her jersey following a WNBA basketball news conference, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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A look at who’s back, who’s gone and who’s been added to the UTC basketball roster

It's been a busy offseason for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball season, one that ended in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament and a 21-12 final record.

By Gene Henley April 22, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ UTC guard Honor Huff, who averaged 17.4 points per game to earn second-team All-Southern Conference honors, is one of five scholarship players who will return to the program next season.

Bradley Central stars highlight area’s all-state girls’ basketball picks

A second consecutive state championship for Bradley Central helped the Bearettes land two players on the TSWA all-state girls' basketball team.

By Staff Report April 19, 2024

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