Yahoo Sports AM: The NBA’s conference imbalance

Paige Bueckers has signed a three-year contract with the three-on-three league Unrivaled, where her first-year salary will exceed her total WNBA rookie salary over four years. As the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, Bueckers is set to earn $78,831 in her debut season in the league. Unrivaled, which generated over $27 million in revenue last year—more than twice the initial projections—continues to draw significant attention in the sports industry. Full Article

Bam expressed frustration regarding his position in the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) race, indicating that his chances of winning are diminished when ranked 10th, unlike if he were in 3rd or 4th place. This remark serves as his annual complaint about not securing the DPOY title. The comment highlights the perceived importance of ranking when advocating for individual awards in the league. Full Article

Seth achieved a three-point shooting percentage of 45.6% this season, making 83 three-pointers, surpassing the qualifying mark of 82. In the 1998–99 season, Dell led the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 47.6%. Despite Steph shooting over 44% five times and over 45% three times, he has never officially led the league in three-point percentage. Full Article

James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been recognized as the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 25. Harden, playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, averaged 29.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists while leading his team to a 4-0 record and securing the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks also went 4-0. Full Article

The San Antonio Spurs are set to improve next season with a healthy DeAaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, who expressed his eagerness to return after ending his season due to deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder. Wembanyama, who averaged 24.3 points and 11 rebounds and led the league with 176 blocked shots, emphasized his positive outlook and gratitude for the care he received during his recovery. He believes this setback is minor and remains optimistic...