Wilton C. Jackson II

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[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

For @tinacharles31, the journey back to the #WNBA has been as much a spiritual one as a physical one. I spoke with Charles on the role of God in her life and impact she has on her @AtlantaDream teammates.

“He gets the glory for getting me back to the league,” Charles said. #wnba

[The IX Sports @TheIXSports]

For @tinacharles31, the journey back to the #WNBA has been as much a spiritual one as a physical one. On the role of God in her life and the impact Charles has on her teammates, from our @WiltonReports https://t.co/yXp6LBwxhx

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Free agent guard Landry Shamet intends to sign a new four-year, $24 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Shamet's agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, worked with Knicks executives on Monday to land the long-term commitment.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Free agent center Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension to return to the Golden State Warriors through 2027-28, with a player option in the second season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN.

[Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes]

Atlanta Hawks are declining the $24.3M team option on Johnathan Kuminga for the 2026-27 season and he becomes an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell me.

[Overtime @overtime]

JA AND DAME OMGGGGGGG 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Beginning Thursday, July 9, @ESPNNBA tips off its coverage of the '26 @NBASummerLeague 🏀

Details: https://t.co/sviPCUSprM

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

Poppin' off in her rookie season 😮‍💨

Olivia Miles is the fastest player to 350+ PTS and 100 AST, passing Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark 👏

[Unrivaled Basketball @Unrivaledwbb]

Marine Johannès signs multi-year contract with Unrivaled! 🚨

The two-time Olympic Medalist is set to make her Unrivaled debut in Season 3. "I've heard so many great things about the league, and I can't wait to be part of it, meet my new teammates, and experience everything Unrivaled has to offer."

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins intends to a sign a three-year, $64 million contract to stay with the franchise, with a player option in the third season, sources tell ESPN. Heat executives and Wiggins' agents at CAA sports Steven Heumann and Andrew Morrison, as well as Richard Clarke, came to terms on a critical commitment.

[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

Oh wow!!!

[Kimberley A. Martin @ByKimberleyA]

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[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Detroit Lions have released Terrion Arnold

[WNBA @WNBA]

Your weekly WNBA standings update 🚨

▪️ @valkyries rise to No. 3 on a three-game win streak.
▪️ @TempoBasketball move up to No. 9.
▪️ @minnesotalynx remain No. 1 in the standings.

📲 More in the WNBA App: https://t.co/KXpNAuSILJ

[WNBA @WNBA]

A new week. A packed slate 🍿

Don't miss this week's games streaming on WNBA League Pass!

📲https://t.co/Xo5768czic

[Las Vegas Aces @LVAces]

Of course the 4x M'VP is @BET's Sportswoman of the Year! 👏✨

@_ajawilson22 // @WNBA

[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

Sherrod started her #WNBA career with the New York Liberty in ‘24. After initially signing a training camp contract and later a seven-day deal, she secured a spot for the remainder of the season and contributed to the Liberty’s title run.

She returned to New York in ‘25 before signing with the Minnesota Lynx later that season. #Dream #WNBA

[Atlanta Dream PR @ATLDreamPR]

Press Release: Atlanta Dream Sign Jaylyn Sherrod to Developmental Contract

Read More: https://t.co/Fu2jJ4KJt8

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, sources tell ESPN.

[Southwestern Athletic Conference @theswac]

It's talking season.🎙️ 🏈

Here's who's taking the stage at the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day. ➡️

📺️ SWACTV

#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife

[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

The #SWAC student-athletes set to participate in the annual @theswac Football Media Day on July 15

Alabama A&M
Cornelious Brown IV, QB
Jeremiah Hudson-Davis, DB

Alabama State
Andrew Body, QB
Ta’Shawn Sims, DB

Alcorn State
Jaylon Tolbert, QB
Eric Thomas, DL

Bethune-Cookman
Christian Loving, OL
Stephen Sparrow, LB

Florida A&M
Isaiah Knowles, QB
Antonio Camon, DL

Grambling State
Alexander Vigil, OL
Marcellius Johnson, LB

Jackson State
Jared Lockhart, QB
Kam Sallis, DB

Mississippi Valley State
Josh Brown, QB
Jamari Stokes, DB

Prairie View A&M
Rodny Ojo, WR
Molik Mason, DL

Southern
Herman Brister, DB
Cameron Jefferson, WR

Texas Southern
Cam’Ron McCoy, QB
MJ Hinson, DB

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Jordan Jackson, WR
Danarius Hilliard, LB

#SWACFootball #HBCUFootball

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

On this day in 1958, Brazil defeated Sweden to win its first World Cup ⚽

Pelé scored twice, including the winning goal for the Seleção, becoming the youngest player to score in a World Cup Final (17y-249d) 👏