Four games remain in this regular season; it only remains to be seen which teams end up securing what seed heading into the playoffs. For now, Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream (4th) and Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever (5th) are currently positioned to face each other in the first round of the playoffs.
Four games remain in this regular season; it only remains to be seen which teams end up securing what seed heading into the playoffs. For now, Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream (4th) and Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever (5th) are currently positioned to face each other in the first round of the playoffs.
Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. | Getty Images The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of this award? Two candidates stand out with the strongest case for this year’s DPOY award. Here’s more on those two contenders. In the comments, let us know who you think the WNBA’s best defender has been this season. Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream) When the sea...
Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. | Getty Images The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of this award? Two candidates stand out with the strongest case for this year’s DPOY award. Here’s more on those two contenders. In the comments, let us know who you think the WNBA’s best defender has been this season. Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream) When the sea...
The WNBA is finally getting back into rhythm after the FIBA Women’s World Cup break, and teams are heading into the final stretch of the regular season. With just a handful of games left, attention is starting to shift toward end-of-season hardware, and the Defensive Player of the Year race is heating up.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. | Getty Images The WNBA (finally) resumes tonight, with five games kicking off the final, one-week sprint to the end of the regular season. With four games remaining for all teams, there could be some consequential shifts in the standings, as the eight confirmed playoff teams strive to improve their seed and, in turn, first-round prospects. As a reminder, here’s what the standings look like: Minnesota Lynx (31-9) Golden State Valkyries (29-11) Las Vegas Aces (27...
Atlanta is throwing two names into the DPOY fight, but one voter is already cutting through the noise. While the Dream are campaigning for both Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, Reese has already won over at least one official awards voter.
Atlanta is throwing two names into the DPOY fight, but one voter is already cutting through the noise. While the Dream are campaigning for both Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, Reese has already won over at least one official awards voter.
Atlanta and Indiana are tied entering the final week, creating the possibility of a star-filled Dream-Fever series in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Atlanta and Indiana are tied entering the final week, creating the possibility of a star-filled Dream-Fever series in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
The WNBA returns Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed but every seed still unsettled. Here is the complete standings update, remaining schedule and postseason picture.
The WNBA returns Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed but every seed still unsettled. Here is the complete standings update, remaining schedule and postseason picture.
Taj Gibson is returning to the Chicago Bulls, this time beginning a new chapter on the coaching staff. The Bulls are hiring Gibson as an assistant coach after the veteran recently concluded a lengthy NBA playing career. The move brings him back to the franchise where he spent the largest portion of his career. Gibson […] The post Taj Gibson joins Bulls as assistant coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Chicago Bulls have completed Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, bringing in several new assistants while promoting multiple members already within the organization. Wes Unseld Jr. will return for his third season as a Bulls assistant, while Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu and former Bulls big man Taj Gibson […] The post Bulls finalize Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
At some point, people are going to have to admit it. Angel Reese is really good at basketball. Reese has spent most of her WNBA career as one of the league’s most criticized and polarizing players. But in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, she’s putting together a ridiculous year. Through 39 games, Reese…
At some point, people are going to have to admit it. Angel Reese is really good at basketball. Reese has spent most of her WNBA career as one of the league’s most criticized and polarizing players. But in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, she’s putting together a ridiculous year. Through 39 games, Reese…
Duke basketball blessed Celtics fans with some electric offseason content. At this point of the offseason, any morsel of Celtics content can help satiate us for another moment as we inch closer to the start of the season. This time, it comes courtesy of a 59-second highlight video featuring plenty of Jayson Tatum in what appears to be a scrimmage between current Duke players and program alumni. Saturday bump w/ Kai, JT & P5‼️‼️‼️👿👿👿 pic.twitter.com/nKyFVWwUnt — Duke Men’s Basketball ...
Duke basketball blessed Celtics fans with some electric offseason content. At this point of the offseason, any morsel of Celtics content can help satiate us for another moment as we inch closer to the start of the season. This time, it comes courtesy of a 59-second highlight video featuring plenty of Jayson Tatum in what appears to be a scrimmage between current Duke players and program alumni. Saturday bump w/ Kai, JT & P5‼️‼️‼️👿👿👿 pic.twitter.com/nKyFVWwUnt — Duke Men’s Basketball ...
The Golden State Warriors “love” Devin Booker and could be among the first teams to pursue the Phoenix Suns star if he ever becomes available, according to veteran NBA reporter Tim Kawakami. “I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they love him. Steve [Kerr] loves him. Booker loved playing […] The post Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Golden State Warriors “love” Devin Booker and could be among the first teams to pursue the Phoenix Suns star if he ever becomes available, according to veteran NBA reporter Tim Kawakami. “I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they love him. Steve [Kerr] loves him. Booker loved playing […] The post Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball. But eventually, you have to acknowledge what she’s actually doing on the court. Reese is averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. She’s also already broken WNBA records for rebounds in a single game,…
Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball. But eventually, you have to acknowledge what she’s actually doing on the court. Reese is averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. She’s also already broken WNBA records for rebounds in a single game,…
There were plenty of doubts around Angel Reese’s place in the Team USA roster. Her scoring was inconsistent coming into the World Cup, while her turnover issues were ever-present.
There were plenty of doubts around Angel Reese’s place in the Team USA roster. Her scoring was inconsistent coming into the World Cup, while her turnover issues were ever-present.
Paige Bueckers, coming off the bench, is quietly having one of the best debut tournaments for Team USA in recent memory. And while Caitlin Clark’s debut hype has gone global, Bueckers’ contributions are not being overshadowed, as Atlanta Dream co-owner and former WNBA champion Renee Montgomery recently commended the averages the Dallas Wings guard is pulling off in the World Cup.
Paige Bueckers, coming off the bench, is quietly having one of the best debut tournaments for Team USA in recent memory. And while Caitlin Clark’s debut hype has gone global, Bueckers’ contributions are not being overshadowed, as Atlanta Dream co-owner and former WNBA champion Renee Montgomery recently commended the averages the Dallas Wings guard is pulling off in the World Cup.
Chicago Sky is already out of playoff contention in the 2026 WNBA season. While they plan to rebuild, they signed young sensation Kate Martin on a development contract. And coach Tyler Marsh is exhilarated to have the 26-year-old on the team. Earlier this season, Sky traded their golden goose Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream [...]
Atlanta has never had a shortage of talented athletes. But Angel Reese brings something different. The Atlanta Dream landed one of the biggest personalities in women’s basketball, and Reese feels like exactly the type of athlete this city needed. She’s talented. She’s controversial. She’s confident. And most importantly, people pay attention to her. Reese has…
Atlanta has never had a shortage of talented athletes. But Angel Reese brings something different. The Atlanta Dream landed one of the biggest personalities in women’s basketball, and Reese feels like exactly the type of athlete this city needed. She’s talented. She’s controversial. She’s confident. And most importantly, people pay attention to her. Reese has…