Basketball NewsFriday, Apr 17, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 16, 9:41 PM ET

More than a few Indiana Fever supporters were not pleased with the team’s decision to use its 10th overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Raven Johnson. In their minds, there were more viable options available than the former South Carolina Gamecocks star. Both general manager Amber Cox and head coach Stephanie White expressed their delight after securing the services of the two-time NCAA champion guard.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoApr 17, 2:03 AM ET

Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors to open the Eastern Conference first round. Toronto went 3-0 against Cleveland during the regular season. The Raptors won the last regular season matchup 110-99 on Tuesda...

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 16, 7:40 PM ET

Every WNBA team has selected its group of players in the 2026 draft and are ready for the season's May 8 tip-off. But how do they measure up?

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 17, 1:06 AM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury and center Kalani Brown are parting ways, agreeing to a contract buyout ahead of the 2026 season. According to ICYMIwithKW on X, the former first-round pick will become an unrestricted free agent as she ends her one-year tenure in the Valley.

Coverage from: Yahoo Sports WNBA · Coverage details

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 16, 9:51 PM ET

The Toronto Raptors are coming into their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers without home-court advantage. The Cavs are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and the Raptors are the No. 5 seed. But consider Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic as one who is unmoved by the Cavs’ […] The post Darko Rajakovic shows zero fear over Cavs’ home-court advantage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coverage from: TalkBasket.net · Compare coverage

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoApr 16, 8:38 PM ET

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White will play a pivotal role in Caitlin Clark’s third season in the WNBA. There is a lot of excitement surrounding Clark’s upcoming campaign, especially after she was limited to just 13 games last season due to injury. White was one of the assistant coaches for Team USA, allowing her to reunite with Clark during the offseason.