Basketball NewsThursday, Oct 1, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 10:00 AM ET

As former ESPN host Linda Cohn previously said, the WNBA playoffs are a “different animal”, and former NBA star Jeff Teague changing his opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Olivia Miles debate proves that. Miles has reached unprecedented heights since her inception in the WNBA, so much so that she is often compared to Caitlin Clark.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 10:42 AM ET

Angel Reese is under fire once again after a controversial post-game gesture left fans questioning her sportsmanship. Angel Reese put up 15 points and 7 rebounds in a solid performance, helping spark Atlanta’s offense whenever the Mystics tried making a run.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 11:40 AM ET

Paige Bueckers may not have had her best night statistically, but her mindset heading into Game 3 could not be clearer. After the Dallas Wings fought off elimination with a dramatic overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, the young star has now turned her attention toward the biggest game of the series.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoOct 1, 5:58 AM ET

Target these second-year NBA breakout players in 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts, including sleepers Collin Murray-Boyles, Cedric Coward, Joan Beringer and Khaman Maluach.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 4:30 AM ET

Here's everything you need to know about Aces vs. Fever today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA Playoff matchup.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 1, 4:45 AM ET

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 1, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.