Basketball NewsWednesday, Apr 29, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 29, 12:41 AM ET

After Jalen Brunson's breakout game of these playoffs, the question was who deserved the credit for his play. Maybe it was Karl-Anthony Towns — though he himself wasn't sure about that one. Whatever the reason, Brunson scored 39 points on Tuesday night, leading the Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks for a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 29, 1:55 AM ET

Because of his defensive versatility, forward Josh Hart has become one of the key figures in the title hopes for the New York Knicks.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 28, 5:49 PM ET

Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty couldn't get it done in their 2026 WNBA preseason opener, falling to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 109-91 on their home court at Barclays Center. Now, the Liberty will look to close out the preseason with a win, facing Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun on the road on Sunday. Stewart, just a few days after returning from the EuroLeague championship, led the New York starters against Indiana, tallying 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting and five reb...

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 29, 12:16 AM ET

Kathryn Westbeld had almost quit on her basketball career. After winning the National Championship with Notre Dame and playing overseas, the COVID-19 pandemic altered her plans.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 28, 8:21 PM ET

In a lot of ways, Tuesday felt like the first day of school for Johannès. She came to Barclays Center with renewed excitement after a disappointing finish to last season.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 28, 9:37 PM ET

Celtics struggle to close out the series, now travel back to Philly for Game 6