The case for Ziaire Williams as the Lakers’ fifth starter
Ziaire Williams presents a compelling case for the Lakers’ potential fifth starter as an uber-athletic wing.
Basketball News
Eastern Time, including earlier stories still developing that day. How days work
Player Preview: The Suns’ crowded guard room leaves Bouyea fighting for survival
Publisher:
Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet info
Bouyea turned a two-way opportunity into a roster spot, but Phoenix’s deeper backcourt makes his next step considerably harder.
Mercury return from World Cup break to finish season
Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet info
Here's what the Mercury are up to after a 17-day break for the FIBA World Cup.
Keep up without checking every headline
Basketball digest. Email-only signup. Optional account for league choices.
Why the Lakers are vastly overrated heading into 2026-27 NBA season
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet info
How good will the Lakers be next season? Depends who you ask. In an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Charles Barkley said the Lakers are “probably better” than the...
The case for starting Khaman Maluach over Oso Ighodaro
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet info
Williams’ injury creates an opening for Maluach to provide the size, rebounding, rim protection, and spacing Phoenix needs.
Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Celebrates Gold Medal Win with Team USA
Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet info
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is a world champion.
Atlanta Dream make the case for Angel Reese as WNBA DPOY amid career-best season
Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet info
Angel Reese’s first season with the Atlanta Dream has led to her emergence as one of the elite two-way forwards in the WNBA. Reese is averaging 16.
More stories
Sophie Cunningham Praises Kelsey Mitchell's Unstoppable Skills in New Podcast
Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet info