Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball.
Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA captured its fifth consecutive gold medal. They spotlight veteran star and tournament MVP Breanna Stewart, while also diving into the dynamic duo of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and what their continued rise means for the future of women’s basketball.
Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]
Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! The Americans are world champions, again. Coming up today: 🥇 Fifth straight gold 👥 Clark and Reese’s friendship 🏆 Playoff projections Also: Send any questions you have about the rest of the season or the playoffs to our mailbag. Golden: Stewart’s greatness continues After the USA silenced the doubters and convincingly took down France...
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! The Americans are world champions, again. Coming up today: 🥇 Fifth straight gold 👥 Clark and Reese’s friendship 🏆 Playoff projections Also: Send any questions you have about the rest of the season or the playoffs to our mailbag. Golden: Stewart’s greatness continues After the USA silenced the doubters and convincingly took down France...
A line of more than 100 Memphis Grizzlies fans formed in the walkway at AutoZone Park ahead of a Redbirds game on Sept. 12. Many fans wore Grizzlies jerseys as new center Isaiah Stewart made his way to a table with a seat waiting for him. When fans spotted Stewart, a loud ovation and cheers broke out. Stewart smiled and clapped back in appreciation. The Grizzlies acquired Stewart this summer after he spent five seasons with the Detroit Pistons. It didn’t take long for him and his new teammate...
A line of more than 100 Memphis Grizzlies fans formed in the walkway at AutoZone Park ahead of a Redbirds game on Sept. 12. Many fans wore Grizzlies jerseys as new center Isaiah Stewart made his way to a table with a seat waiting for him. When fans spotted Stewart, a loud ovation and cheers broke out. Stewart smiled and clapped back in appreciation. The Grizzlies acquired Stewart this summer after he spent five seasons with the Detroit Pistons. It didn’t take long for him and his new teammate...
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup championship.
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup championship.
Team USA won the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup with a 97-79 victory over France. Breanna Stewart was named Tournament MVP after scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the final. Jackie Young added 18 points six rebounds and five assists. With the victory. Young became the first player in history to win an NCAA title, WNBA title, Olympic gold in 5-on-5 basketball, Olympic gold in 3-on-3 basketball and the FIBA World Cup. Kahleah Cooper had 15 points, while Caitlin Clark and Chelsea Gray e...
Breanna Stewart was named MVP of the FIBA Women's World Cup for the second time in her career after leading Team USA with a double-double against France.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
The U.S. pulled away in a 76-66 win over Spain while France routed Germany on Saturday, setting up a highly anticipated clash in Sunday's FIBA World Cup final.
Team USA finally found its championship gear when it mattered most. After battling through three uneven quarters, the… The post Breanna Stewart Burst Sends USA To FIBA World Cup Final appeared first on Ballislife.com.
As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.
As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.
Team USA plays Spain in the semifinals of the World Cup Saturday. The U.S. has won four consecutive World Cup golds and 34 straight in tournament play.
Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]
Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]
The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Bez Mbeng after waiving Kobe Stewart and opening a spot on their 21-man offseason roster. Mbeng went undrafted out of Yale in 2025 after earning Ivy League Player of the Year honors and winning the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award for a third consecutive season. The 6-foot-4 […] The post Hornets sign Bez Mbeng appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
After waiving Kobe Stewart on Monday, the Hornets have filled the open spot on their 21-man offseason roster by signing guard Bez Mbeng, the team announced today (via Twitter). Mbeng, who went undrafted out of Yale in 2025, was named the Ivy League Player of the Year in his final college season and earned the […]
For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season. Charlotte’s latest addition to its 21-man offseason roster is guard/forward Kobe Stewart, who replaces guard Jarkel Joiner (Twitter links). Stewart joins Josiah Allick, […]
For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season. Charlotte’s latest addition to its 21-man offseason roster is guard/forward Kobe Stewart, who replaces guard Jarkel Joiner (Twitter links). Stewart joins Josiah Allick, […]
The Charlotte Hornets signed Kobe Stewart, the team announced on Friday. Stewart played for the Austin Spurs, Memphis Hustle, and Wisconsin Herd last season, averaging 7.7 points and 3.2 rebounds. The Hornets also waived Jarkel Joiner on Friday.
Heading into a major tournament like the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, you would expect every team to have enough time to settle in, get several practice sessions together, and build chemistry. The U.
Heading into a major tournament like the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, you would expect every team to have enough time to settle in, get several practice sessions together, and build chemistry. The U.
Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart have joined forces as Team USA prepares for their opening World Cup game against China. Breanna Stewart is absolute WNBA royalty.
Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart have joined forces as Team USA prepares for their opening World Cup game against China. Breanna Stewart is absolute WNBA royalty.
The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]
The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]
The Detroit Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s $5.6 million salary for the 2026-27 season, according to Jake Fischer. The decision secures Reed’s place in Detroit’s frontcourt after he played a meaningful reserve role during the Pistons’ Eastern Conference-leading regular season. Reed appeared in 65 games for Detroit in 2025-26, including 11 starts, while averaging […] The post Pistons guarantee Paul Reed’s contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Detroit Pistons fully guaranteed Paul Reed's $5.6 million contract for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday. Reed averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds last season. The Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart over the offseason, and currently remain far apart in contract discussions with Jalen Duren.
Pistons Paul Reed isn’t going anywhere. The Pistons have fully guaranteed Reed’s $5.6 million salary for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report reported. The move isn’t much of a surprise, particularly after Detroit traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis earlier this offseason. Reed now projects as the primary backup to […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Timberwolves, Heat, Nick Richards appeared first on Hoops Wire.