Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 5, 2026

Last year, UNC's Chloe Humphrey became the first freshman -- man or woman -- to take home lacrosse's top individual honor. Where does she go from here?

How do all of the teamd stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.

The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.

A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator? All are part of our offseason evaluations.

New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was discharged recently from the hospital following a stint for a stomach-related issue and is returning home to Florida.

The Giants have agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract sign veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that a boycott might be needed for players to get a bigger share of Slam revenues, and players such as Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina agreed.

The Wild plan to switch to goaltender Filip Gustavsson for Game 2 against the Avalanche after Jesper Wallstedt allowed eight goals in a 9-6 loss in Game 1.

Angel Reese made a statement at the Met Gala, and Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson took notice with a simple but telling reaction.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese are fierce rivals on the court. Off it, the two have built one of the WNBA's most adorable friendships. Bueckers recently took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into her world lately, sharing images from photoshoots and preseason action.

Raven Johnson has been getting to know her new Indiana Fever teammates well over the past few weeks. This also includes the team’s head coach Stephanie White. The Fever selected Johnson in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is already making an early impression in The Big Peach. The Chicago Sky traded her to Atlanta in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. In just two preseason games, the Dream fanbase has quickly embraced the Reese.

UConn legend Tina Charles ended her remarkable career in quiet fashion on Tuesday morning, releasing a statement on her social media accounts announcing her retirement from professional basketball. Charles concludes her 15-year career as one of the greatest centers in WNBA history, finishing as the league’s all-time leader in rebounds (4,262), double-doubles (201) and made field goals (3,364). ...

Justine Pissott made her Indiana Fever debut in the team’s first game of the preseason. The 22-year-old rookie came off the bench to help lead Indiana to a 109-91 victory over the New York Liberty. Pissott finished with eight points, one rebound, an assist and two triples in 10 minutes of action.

Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the league, the eight-time All-Star announced Tuesday on social media.

Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the league, the eight-time All-Star announced Tuesday on social media.

Cathy Engelbert praised Tina Charles’ WNBA legacy after the all-time rebounding leader announced her retirement following 14 seasons.

WNBA teams are waiving players this week as they finalize opening-day rosters. What does it mean when a player is waived?

The WNBA season tips off this week

Brittney Griner signed a one-year deal with the Connecticut Sun after her lone season with the Atlanta Dream.

The WNBA, not surprisingly, chose Canada as the country to extend its footprint outside of the U.S. for the first time. Kelly Boucher was the first Canadian player to compete in the league, playing a season with the Charlotte Sting in 1998. Stacey Dales was the highest draft pick of a Canadian, going third in 2002 to the Washington Mystics.

The former UConn star hangs it up after 14 seasons in the WNBA.

Tina Charles retirement. Tina Charles has called time on one of the great careers in New York basketball history. The former Liberty star announced her retirement in a heartfelt Instagram...

Tina Charles, the WNBA's all-time leader in rebounds, calls it a career.

With 14 players on rookie contracts, Washington has no choice but to play through their youth.

Lexie Hull watched on as the Indiana Fever finished the 2026 WNBA preseason with a 2-1 record, ending with a 105-57 win over the Nigeria women's national basketball team. Now, the Fever will be getting ready for their regular-season opener on Saturday, facing Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hull has become an important player for the Fever over the past four years, averaging 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 2025.

Brittney Griner explained her biggest adjustment open joining the Connecticut Sun for the WNBA's 2026 season.

PHOENIX — Tina Charles’ retirement marks the end of one of the most consistent and impactful careers in the WNBA, including her time with the Phoenix Mercury, but her legacy goes beyond what happened on the court. Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury general manager Jim Pitman (left) and Tina Charles hold up her jersey during Charles’ introductory press conference at Footprint Center.

After one season, the Hailey Van Lith experiment is over. What went wrong with Van Lith and the Chicago Sky?