The play saw Henderson with his team down 113-111, go on to score a layup to send the game into an extra period and an eventual win and title.

Today’s WNBA schedule features plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx.

Tip-off is Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MT) with a broadcast on NBA TV and streaming live on demand.

“If Denver wins it all or comes close while Rob [Pelinka] makes it clear he doesn't believe in Luka and LeBron as a combo, they could be a real threat for him this next season or two.”

Payton II, 32, remains an unrestricted free agent after averaging 6.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game off the bench for the Golden State Warriors last season.

Bradley Beal plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year deal for $11 million after agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns.

Ultimately, Windhorst paints Beal’s exit as emblematic of a Suns era defined by overspending, misfit pieces, and unmet expectations.

NBA legend LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are not currently on the same page. James, 40, wants to compete for a championship next season and would like to see the Lakers trade their future draft picks this offseason for win-now players.

"Everyone knows that retirement is on the horizon for LeBron, and multiple agents, scouts, and rival team representatives shared with ClutchPoints that they believe James is gearing up to announce he...

Just a few months back, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr called Payton "one of the best defensive players in the league," per Andscape's Marc J. Spears.