Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey and Azzi Fudd Headline WNBA 3-Point Contest

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Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey and Azzi Fudd Headline WNBA 3-Point Contest

Howard, Mabrey and No. 1 pick Fudd headline Friday’s six-player WNBA 3-Point Contest at Wintrust Arena. Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun complete the field. Mabrey leads the league with 82 made threes. The two-round event begins at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App from Chicago.

By Raahib Singh

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Stephen A. Smith Puts LeBron James’ Sixers Among NBA’s Championship Favorites

Smith called James choosing Philadelphia “a shock among shockers,” crediting Bob Myers for building a roster around Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. “The Philadelphia 76ers are now in play to be a championship favorite,” he said, ranking them alongside San Antonio, Oklahoma City and New York among the NBA’s top four teams.

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WNBA Shooting Stars Field Blends Legends, All-Stars and Rising Talent

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WNBA Shooting Stars Field Blends Legends, All-Stars and Rising Talent

Four teams will compete in Friday’s Kia WNBA Shooting Stars contest at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App. Rebekkah Brunson and Courtney Williams represent Minnesota, Lauren Jackson joins Flau’jae Johnson for Seattle, Elena Delle Donne teams with Shakira Austin for Washington, and Deanna Nolan pairs with Jessica Shepard for Dallas/Detroit.

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How the Celtics Helped the Sixers Land LeBron James

Shams Charania said Philadelphia “was not even in the picture” until Boston traded Jaylen Brown to the Sixers. James then evaluated a roster featuring Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid. “This is about Bob Myers and Mike Gansey,” Charania said, crediting their blockbuster move and the players’ recruiting push for reshaping James’ decision.

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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Pitch to LeBron James Came Too Late

Clark pitched Indiana’s basketball culture as the Pacers’ greatest selling point, saying James could play alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in an unmatched home atmosphere. “The crowd would be better than the Lakers games,” Clark said. Calling Indiana a “true basketball state,” she added, “I would be a season-ticket holder. Absolutely. I’d be at every game.”

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LeBron James Targets Another Championship After Joining Philadelphia 76ers

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LeBron James Targets Another Championship After Joining Philadelphia 76ers

James said he believed his career was over, but time away convinced him he “still truly love[s] this game” and has “more to give.” He stressed, “I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,” adding that he still wants to sacrifice, work, grind, compete and “help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.”

By Raahib Singh

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