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Issued Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 06:00 UTC Edition 8/day editions · 5 desks From the chopped neck
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ISABELLA'S ISLAYWNBA expansion pushes Golden State Valkyries to $1B valuationHENRI IVErik Spoelstra named USA Basketball men's coach through 2028MACALLAN 1926Mike Schmitz named Dallas Mavericks general managerLOUIS XIIILakers hire Tony Bennett as NBA draft advisorPAPPY 23Steve Weinman joins Wake Forest as GM of basketball operationsJOHNNIE BLUELPGA partners with Golf Saudi on Las Vegas event with $4M purseWELL POURTrail Blazers owner Dundon cutting costs after multi-billion acquisitionISABELLA'S ISLAYWNBA expansion pushes Golden State Valkyries to $1B valuationHENRI IVErik Spoelstra named USA Basketball men's coach through 2028MACALLAN 1926Mike Schmitz named Dallas Mavericks general managerLOUIS XIIILakers hire Tony Bennett as NBA draft advisorPAPPY 23Steve Weinman joins Wake Forest as GM of basketball operationsJOHNNIE BLUELPGA partners with Golf Saudi on Las Vegas event with $4M purseWELL POURTrail Blazers owner Dundon cutting costs after multi-billion acquisition
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ISABELLA'S ISLAY League Expansion May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
WNBA
NBC Sports Bay Area & California ↗

WNBA expansion pushes Golden State Valkyries to $1B valuation

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion franchise to reach a $1 billion valuation, signaling a dramatic shift in women's sports investment.

ReadingWhen a startup women's team is worth more than established NBA franchises from 2015, the valuation conversation has shifted from debate to denominator.
WatchThe next two expansion teams will price at parity or premium. Media rights renewal in 2026 will anchor the entire league's value.
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HENRI IV Coaching & Front Office May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
USA Basketball
USA Basketball ↗

Erik Spoelstra named USA Basketball men's coach through 2028

The Miami Heat head coach was named the USA Basketball Men's National Team head coach for the 2025-2028 Olympic cycle, replacing Steve Kerr.

ReadingContinuity hires at the national team level signal confidence in existing player pools. Spoelstra gets the 2026 World Cup as a warm-up before the real event.
WatchHis first roster call for World Cup qualifiers in late 2025. Which NBA stars accept the invitation.
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MACALLAN 1926 Coaching & Front Office May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Dallas Mavericks
ESPN ↗

Mike Schmitz named Dallas Mavericks general manager

The Dallas Mavericks appointed Mike Schmitz as general manager, filling the vacancy after Nico Harrison's departure.

ReadingInternal continuity hires at the GM level usually mean the owner is satisfied with the core roster and wants someone who will not disrupt it.
WatchTrade activity at the deadline in February 2025. Schmitz will be auditioning for his next contract.
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LOUIS XIII Coaching & Front Office May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Los Angeles Lakers
Sports Illustrated ↗

Lakers hire Tony Bennett as NBA draft advisor

The Los Angeles Lakers appointed former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett as an NBA draft advisor, adding institutional scouting depth.

ReadingHiring legendary college coaches as scouts is now standard. The Lakers are building a scouting infrastructure that includes both draft acumen and player development philosophy from outside the league.
WatchWhether Bennett transitions from advisory to full-time scouting roles at other franchises within twelve months.
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PAPPY 23 Coaching & Front Office May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest University Athletics ↗

Steve Weinman joins Wake Forest as GM of basketball operations

Steve Weinman was named general manager for basketball and senior associate athletics director for analytics at Wake Forest University, bringing operational expertise to the athletic department.

ReadingColleges are slowly copying the NBA org chart. Wake Forest is ten years ahead of the curve.
WatchWhether other ACC programs hire similar roles in the next two recruiting cycles.
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JOHNNIE BLUE Sponsorship & Kit May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
LPGA / Golf Saudi
Golfweek ↗

LPGA partners with Golf Saudi on Las Vegas event with $4M purse

The LPGA announced a new partnership with Golf Saudi for a Las Vegas tournament featuring a $4 million purse, marking the organization's expansion into new markets and sponsorship categories.

ReadingWhen Saudi Arabia spends on women's sports at parity with men's, the sponsorship market has fundamentally shifted. Geography matters less than screen time.
WatchPrize money for the 2026 edition. If it rises to $6M+, the circuit has staying power.
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WELL POUR Ownership Intelligence May 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Portland Trail Blazers
AOL ↗

Trail Blazers owner Dundon cutting costs after multi-billion acquisition

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has begun cutting operational costs after purchasing the NBA franchise for billions, signaling a shift toward financial discipline.

ReadingBillionaires who buy sports franchises for legacy reasons tend to trim fat within eighteen months. Dundon is ahead of schedule.
WatchWhich operational hires and arena vendors get let go in the next sixty days.
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