Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic after undergoing left elbow surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of 2025 and part of next season.
Toronto Tempo rookie Kiki Rice has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain and will miss time after suffering an injury late in a loss to the New York Liberty.
Miami’s scorching three-point shooting powered a 130–117 win over Sacramento, underscoring the Kings’ defensive flaws and a roster that increasingly looks headed for major changes.
Sacramento’s challenging campaign has not dimmed coach Doug Christie’s optimism about guard Killian Hayes, who recently earned a two-year contract after impressing during short-term deals.
Sacramento’s depleted roster suffers a lopsided defeat, highlighting a difficult stretch.
Sacramento converted rookie big man Dylan Cardwell from a two-way contract to a standard four-year deal following a deadline trade, signaling a renewed focus on defense and development amid ongoing roster uncertainty.