Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center Aja Wilson have been named the 2025 Kia WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year, the first shared award in league history, each earning 29 votes. Smith excelled defensively for the Lynx, while Wilson led the Aces in blocks and rebounds, showcasing her dominance both defensively and offensively during the season.
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The Houston Rockets plan to petition the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for Fred VanVleet, which would allow them to access $12.5 million of his $25 million salary if deemed likely to miss the season. However, the team currently lacks the cap space to utilize this exception, though they prefer to have it available for potential future use. Want More Context? 🔎
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Brandon Miller will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder subluxation, sustained during the second quarter of the Hornets' recent loss to the Sixers. He is scheduled for re-evaluation on October 29 after the team's road trip. Want More Context? 🔎
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Zion Williamson missed the New Orleans Pelicans' game against the Boston Celtics due to a left bone contusion in his foot, despite not being on the injury report initially. In his previous game against the Spurs, he recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while playing 37 minutes. Want More Context? 🔎
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