Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoOct 16, 9:30 AM ET

This is the last chance before the results count, so who will step up and lead the team tonight?

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 16, 6:16 AM ET

In many ways, the 2026 WNBA Finals presents a matchup of contrasts. The Bay vs. The South. A two-year-old franchise under NBA ownership against one of the last remaining independent owners in the WNBA. Strength in numbers versus a team headlined by a No. 1 pick and a megawatt star. A 5-foot-2 coach who has traversed professional leagues all across the world pitted against one who had the same job for 22 years before coming to the WNBA. But the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream also ha

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldOct 16, 2:19 PM ET

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

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Publisher:Fadeaway WorldOct 16, 2:14 PM ET

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections. Oguwmike announced her retirement toward the latter part of the 2026 regular season. Now, she’s reframing the […]

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 16, 6:33 PM ET

The upcoming WNBA Finals are another opportunity for Golden State Valkyries All-Star forward Gabby Williams to continue earning national recognition. Williams has been one of the best players in the playoffs so far, earning media praise in the process.

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Publisher:Reddit r/UtahJazzOct 15, 10:05 PM ET

Analysis

I wouldn't mind Bamba getting more run. Mo Bamba has shown the length, athleticism, and great hands for getting rebounds and easy points around the basket while being a defensive threat on the other end. With more development and knowledge of the Jazz system, Bamba might even overtake Hayes in the rotation especially if he starts making open threes. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]