Jack Norris 
The Las Vegas Aces bounced back from an opening night loss with four straight wins. The New York Liberty are averaging a league-best 100 points per game. The Golden State Valkyries will be tested this week with a road back-to-back.
Aneesah Morrow is playing with an ‘all-time high’ confidence for the WNBA’s Sun. This follows a focused offseason. The Day will continue its long-running tradition of publishing its Make a Difference series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been named MVP for the second straight season. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets finished second in the MVP voting. San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama placed third.
The Kia NBA All-Rookie Teams have been announced, with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel leading the First Team selections. VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper, and Cedric Coward join them. The All-Rookie Second Team includes Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Ace Bailey, Maxime Raynaud, and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Several UConn Huskies players, including Sarah Strong, attended a recent WNBA game to support former teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Bueckers and Fudd are playing for the Dallas Wings. Allison Feaster, Strong’s mother, reacted to the show of support on social media.
Dylan Harper, a 20-year-old rookie, is making an impact for the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. His Game 1 performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder included 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Harper’s offensive and defensive contributions are proving vital for the Spurs.
David Hamilton of the Brewers turned a single into a Little League home run against the Cubs. A misplayed ball in center field allowed Hamilton to circle the bases, scoring three runs. The Brewers looked to complete a sweep.
OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams has declared himself “healthy” ahead of the Western Conference finals. Williams has been out of action since April 22 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He says he has been taking extra recovery days.
Jamal Crawford is still considering a job with the Kentucky Basketball team. Mark Pope offered Crawford a job, and Crawford has expressed interest in the position. Other schools have also expressed interest in Crawford, but Kentucky is the only job he would consider.
Dylan Harper, a 20-year-old rookie, is making a name for himself with the San Antonio Spurs. His Game 1 performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which included 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7 steals, places him in the company of Larry Bird and Julius Erving.