Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 17, 2026

Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoOct 17, 5:45 PM ET

The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown while keeping James Wiseman on the roster as the team heads into its regular season opener, sources told ESPN.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoOct 17, 6:25 PM ET

- Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game...

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoOct 17, 2:20 PM ET

Dream coach Karl Smesko was optimistic forward Allisha Gray would return from a finger injury to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoOct 17, 12:20 PM ET

The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract.

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoOct 17, 10:56 PM ET

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed on Friday that he will use a three-guard lineup for the season opener, with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on the court alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Johnson’s announcement follows months of speculation that Harper is ready for a starting […]

Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoOct 17, 5:25 PM ET

Cathy Engelbert said she's proud of the growth she's helped oversee as WNBA commissioner while acknowledging you need to have a "thick skin" to do the job.

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