Basketball NewsThursday, Mar 19, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMar 19, 1:31 PM ET

After WNBA leadership and players stood side by side around 2 a.m. Wednesday at a New York hotel to announce a landmark seven-year collective bargaining agreement, they toasted with Moët champagne in water glasses. Celebratory but practical. The memorable image marked the end of a tense year and a half and an exhausting eight days of bargaining that ultimately provided an immediate pop and fizzle to the league. The pop: In 2026, the WNBA’s salary cap will nearly quintuple to $7 million, with the

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 19, 1:38 PM ET

LeBron James was listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers ' game in Miami on Thursday, meaning Robert Parish might keep outright possession of the NBA's all-time games played record for a couple more days. The Lakers said James is dealing with left foot arthritis. The Lakers flew to Miami after that game, landing at 3:59 a.m. — later than most teams arrive in their next city when facing games on back-to-back days.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 19, 1:59 PM ET

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the biggest NBA news and ask if it's a "Big Deal" or "No Big Deal."

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 19, 1:56 PM ET

These five players and four duos are starring in their roles.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMar 19, 2:00 PM ET

News of a tentative collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and players association has sent a wave of relief and excitement across women’s basketball. With fears of a work stoppage subsiding, attention turns to the start of the WBNA season…

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMar 19, 2:09 PM ET

Why isn't Caleb Wilson playing for North Carolina? Here's what to know of his season-ending injury: