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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Warriors' Steph Curry Reveals Surprising Bronny James Revelation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James had one of the most-talked about NBA rookie seasons in recent memory. A second-round pick of the Lakers last summer — a decision that was highly criticized because of nepotism accusations that many fans believe landed him in L.A. in the first place thanks to his father, LeBron James — Bronny split his time between the NBA and the South Bay Lakers of the G League. And while Bronny will likely always be in the shadow of his famous father, that doesn't mean he doesn't still have potential to develop into a solid or above-average NBA player. In fact, there's some who believe that Bronny has all the makings of a potential future star, including Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry. In a recent interview with Complex, Curry recalled a time during his rookie season back in 2009 when he spent some time at LeBron's house when he was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he walked away overly impressed by what he saw from a much younger Bronny. More Basketball: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack... Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreMore Basketball: A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever "I remember how athletic Bronny looked, and how fast he ran, I was like, 'He going somewhere,'" Curry said of a then-4-year-old Bronny. "And now to see him in the league is crazy." Bronny finished his rookie year averaging 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.3 steals per game over 27 NBA contests. He played just 6.7 minutes per night. However, he fared much better in his G League stint. James averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game last season with South Bay while shooting 51% from the field, 45% from 3-point range, and 88% from the free-throw line, per the official G League X account. Heading into Year 2, Bronny is expected to see an increased role in L.A. He showed significant signs of improvement in his second Summer League stint. He was among the NBA's list of top five sophomore standouts after averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per outing over his three games.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Caitlin Clark Is Recruiting Sabrina Ionescu to the Indiana Fever
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Indiana Fever entered the 2025 WNBA season with championship hopes. They received a lot of hype as a potential contender, but no one saw the injury issues that Caitlin Clark has been dealing with coming. On multiple occasions, Clark has been forced to miss time due to injury. Coming out of the All-Star break, she has missed time as well. Despite not being on the court, Clark is trying to make an impact. Even past cheering her team on from the sideline, she is openly trying to recruit another WNBA star to Indiana. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever and Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty talk during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever and Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty talk during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo byOn a post from New York Liberty star sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu about the All-Star game being her fourth appearance, Clark commented with a clear recruiting pitch. Read more: WNBA Legend Gets Honest About Caitlin Clark's Concerning Injury In a comment on the post, Clark made a point to note that Ionescu looked good in the All-Star game locker room. Why is that a recruiting pitch? The All-Star game was held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the Fever. "looking real natural in that lockerroom," Clark wrote in the comment. Ionescu coming to Indiana to play alongside Clark would be a league-altering move for the WNBA. Just because Clark is recruiting her doesn't mean that there is any chance of the move happening, but it's interesting to note. During the 2025 WNBA season thus far, Ionescu has had another big year. She has played in 21 games, averaging 18.4 points per game to go along with 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. Ionescu has also shot 37.7 percent from the floor and 31.7 percent from three-point range. Clark, on the other hand, has played in just 13 games so far this year. She has averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting 36.7 percent from the floor and 27.9 percent from the three-point line. Read more: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx While this is just in the recruiting stage, Clark's interest in playing alongside Ionescu is clear. Indiana might try to accommodate that interest if the opportunity presents itself. At the very least, this is a situation worth keeping an eye on for the future. Ionescu and Clark would make for a very fun WNBA duo to watch. Make sure to follow Newsweek Sports for all Indiana Fever and WNBA news and updates.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Wings Rookie Paige Bueckers Ties WNBA Record vs. Seattle Storm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Paige Bueckers leads all WNBA rookies in scoring (18.4 points per game) and assists (5.5 per game), and she ranks second in steals (1.7 per game), and she accomplished something on Tuesday night that put her name in the records books. The Dallas Wings first-year guard is fresh off her first All-Star appearance, and she's having a breakout rookie season, ranking among the top 10 in the league in several categories including made field goals per game (fifth), steals per game (sixth), assists per game (seventh), and points per game (eighth). Bueckers has been compared to Indiana Fever star and reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark for much of their time in college, and after Dallas drafted Bueckers No. 1 overall back in April (Clark was the No. 1 overall pick the year before), many began using Clark as the bar for which Bueckers' rookie season would be judged. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Mystics at Carefirst Arena on June 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Mystics at Carefirst Arena on June 22, 2025 in Washington, WNBA: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx So, it seems only fitting that Bueckers tied Clark for a notable rookie record in Tuesday's matchup against the Seattle Storm. "A show stopping history maker doing what she does best 👑 Paige Bueckers has officially tied the record for fastest player to secure 300 pts & 100 asts!" the Wings posted on X. A show stopping history maker doing what she does best 👑 Paige Bueckers has officially tied the record for fasted player to secure 300 pts & 100 asts!@albertapp | #WingsUp — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) July 23, 2025 More WNBA: Caitlin Clark Trolls Kelsey Plum After Getting Shaded at All-Star Game Clark also achieved the feat in 19 games, though she did it nearly a full month quicker than Bueckers (Clark's 19th game was on June 27 last year while Bueckers' 19th game came on July 22.) Bueckers also tied one of Clark's records earlier this season in averaging 15 points and five assists through her first 15 games, and she broke two of Clark's other records — most fan votes for the All-Star game by a rookie (805,471) and fastest player to 250 career points (Bueckers did it in 13 games while it took Clark 16 games last year.) Through three quarters of Tuesday's game against the Storm, Bueckers logged 11 points, three assists, two rebounds, a steal, and a block — and the Wings held a 66-51 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Reese Has Heated Exchange With Courtside Fan During Sky-Lynx Game
Angel Reese Has Heated Exchange With Courtside Fan During Sky-Lynx Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There was no shortage of action in Monday's matchup between the Chicago Sky and the league-best Minnesota Lynx. The game turned out to be pretty intense, too, with Sky star Angel Reese getting into it with a courtside fan at one point in the third quarter. Advertisement The cameras caught Reese having an animated conversation with a fan sitting courtside at Chicago's home stadium, Wintrust Arena. It appears that the said spectator may have had words for Reese after the Sky forward drew a foul on a drive to the basket. It did not look like Reese like what she heard from the fan, which prompted a heated confrontation. According to the broadcast, Reese had 'stuff to say to a fan right there courtside.' They also said that the Sky star was 'pointing them out' to the referee as she made her way to the free-throw line. The game would go on without incident, and it is unclear if the game officials did anything about the fan. In the NBA, in particular, fans have been ejected from the arena for their unruly behavior toward the players. In fact, some of them have even received lifetime bans, depending on the extent of the incident they were involved in. Advertisement Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during a Zanine-Imagn Images Either way, it appears that Reese was quickly able to move on from the fan confrontation. She had a big game, too, putting up 22 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes of action. Chicago, however, couldn't hold off the Lynx. They ultimately suffered a 91-78 loss, which ended their two-game winning streak. Related: Hailey Van Lith Steals the Spotlight With Her Outfit for Sky-Lynx Game Related: Angel Reese Turns Heads With Outfit for Sky-Lynx Game Related: Angel Reese's Exchange With Lynx Star Before Sky Game Caught on Camera This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
