UConn star Paige Bueckers continues to make history as the first NIL athlete to design and release a player edition sneaker with Nike, featuring personal details like area codes and inspirational messages. Bueckers also signed an NIL deal with the Unrivaled 3×3 league, becoming the first NCAA athlete to receive ownership equity. With her future in the WNBA uncertain, Bueckers is set to play her final college season before potentially declaring for the draft and joining a group of women’s basketball players with Nike player-exclusive sneakers.
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Phoenix Mercury sign former Dream guard after injuries to star players
Haley Jones has signed a hardship contract with the Phoenix Mercury while Alyssa Thomas is injured. Originally drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2023, Jones averaged 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season before being waived. The Mercury, currently 5-2 despite injuries, saw Jones debut with 2 points and an assist in a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, benefiting from strong performances by undrafted rookies like Monique Akoa Makani and...
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