Basketball NewsSaturday, Mar 21, 2026

Publisher:CBS Sports GeneralOutlet infoMar 21, 1:21 AM ET

'It was the worst year of my professional career'

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMar 20, 10:19 PM ET

Caitlin Clark is set for her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in 2026, looking to stay healthy throughout the year. In 2025, Clark was forced to miss most of the season, watching as the Fever went on an improbable playoff run without her. Clark was only able to play in 13 games in 2025, sidelined for the majority of the regular season and the entire playoffs due to numerous injuries, including to her groin and ankle.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 21, 12:53 AM ET

Conference loyalty has never been more of a talking point than it is in the NCAA now. Here's a look at how each conference fared in the first round.

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMar 21, 1:42 AM ET

PHOENIX — With a wave of unrestricted free agents set to hit the market next month, the Phoenix Mercury face a pivotal decision that could define their championship window: retaining and prioritizing a roster built around Alyssa Thomas. Sep 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the second half against the Minnesota Lynx during game two of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 21, 2:02 AM ET

Portland Trail Blazers (35-36, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (43-28, fifth in the Western Conference) Denver; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Nuggets play Portland. The Nuggets have gone 25-16 against Western Conference opponents. Denver averages 120.7 points while outscoring opponents by 4.2 points per game. The Trail Blazers are 25-19 in Western Conference play. Portland is ninth in the Western Con...

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 21, 2:02 AM ET

Brooklyn Nets (17-53, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (18-53, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn looks to stop its six-game slide with a win against Sacramento. The Kings are 12-25 on their home court. Sacramento is 6-35 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Nets are 8-27 on the road. Brooklyn has a 2-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Kings score 110.8 points per game, 4.5 fewer points ...