Basketball NewsThursday, Apr 2, 2026

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Sparks legend Candace Parker will reportedly be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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A look at the Suns’ schedule in April.

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If the Lakers beat the reigning NBA champions, their stock will skyrocket. And if Doncic outshines the reigning MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he could win the MVP Award.

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Season-high performance rescues Sixers from trap game.

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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky did not have the 2025 WNBA season they were hoping for, finishing the year with a 10-34 record and missing out on a spot in the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Now, Reese and the Sky will turn their attention to the 2026 WNBA season, which they open on May 9 against one of the league’s newest expansion teams, the Portland Fire.

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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have added familiarity and a forward-thinking perspective to their coaching staff on Wednesday, naming former franchise standout Tangela Smith as an assistant coach and Amiee Book as head video coordinator. Smith’s return to Phoenix brings organizational experience and knowledge that directly links to the club’s championship identity.