Basketball News · LatestWednesday, May 6, 2026

Rebecca Allen revealed she will join Sabrina Ionescu on the sideline for the Liberty’s season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on Friday. “It’s not gonna be Friday. It won’t be Friday, but hopefully the next one,” Allen said in hopes to make her season debut Sunday against the Washington Mystics. “So that’s what my fingers are crossed for.” Allen said she’s feeling “pretty ...

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down everything you must know heading into the 2026 WNBA season. From title contenders to teams under pressure to prove themselves, the duo lays out where every squad stands as opening tip approaches.

The last time the Lakers were in Oklahoma City, Luka Doncic's regular season ended because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain he suffered in the April 2 loss to the Thunder.

PSG edged a thrilling 5-4 game in the first leg in Paris last week, and the defending champions made the advantage count to progress 6-5 on aggregate to set up a final in Budapest against Arsenal on May 30.

The WNBA will have its biggest season yet in 2026 with two expansion teams starting play. Here's what to know with more coming down the line.

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez revealed plans to move home games to the American Airlines Center in 2027. The jump from 7,000 to 20,000 seats signals a major franchise bet

In Connecticut, Van Lith will try to carve out a larger role in the W.

Legendary professional wrestler Ric Flair took to X to bash LA Lakers star Luka Doncic for missing games with a hamstring injury.

Giannis and Milwaukee's front office have been playing will they/won't they for months and time is running out

Manchester City have dominated the Women's Super League and are worthy champions, but what were the keys to their success?

The Nature Boy is very upset with the Lakers' wonder boy.

Knicks fans got a little too wild outside of Madison Square Garden after Game 1, but J.R. Smith is surviving.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander figured out the Lakers defense in the second half to take Game 1.

Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles has retired after 14 seasons. She is the league's leader in career rebounds, made field goals and double-doubles.

Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs held him out of practice Wednesday, a day before they will shoot to even the second-round series in Detroit. Merrill had one assist and one turnover in six-plus minutes of the opener on Tuesday night.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will start their season without one of their key contributors, who could miss about 4 to 6 weeks. According to PHNX, Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body in her left knee.

Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf is taking full responsibility for Chicago's lack of success in recent years and believes Bryson Graham's hire as VP of basketball operations is a "step in the right direction."

Here's how Embiid's absence impacts the SportsLine Projection Model's simulations for 76ers vs. Knicks Game 2

Trainer Cherie DeVaux said the Derby winner will instead be pointed to the Belmont Stakes on June 6

McIlroy is no longer wondering what's next after completing grand slam and claiming a second green jacket

With the result of an anonymous survey of WNBA Gms being published on Wednesday, it was revealed that most executives around the league would start a franchise with Dallas Wings guard and 2025 number one overall pick Paige Bueckers. The news came as a shock to many, who assumed that Indiana Fever guard and 2024…

Lawson will be a WNBA game analyst for Amazon Prime Video.

After a short stint in Washington, Anthony Davis is reportedly looking for his third home in three years.

Canis’ Thilo Widder is joined once again by Pounding the Rock’s JR Wilco for some back and forth after Game 1.

It hasn’t always been perfect for Olivia Miles this preseason and training camp for Minnesota, as should be expected from a rookie attempting to take the reins of a highly successful organization — all while just grasping a new league herself. But the bright spots have been radiant. Because every time the No. 2 overall draft pick took the floor during the preseason, there were periods of play ...

Reigning Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes, foregoing an opportunity for horse racing's first Triple Crown since 2018.

Will Brad Stevens get bold again after the Celtics' first-round playoff exit? Chris Forsberg explains why Stevens seems ready for action this summer.

Arike Ogunbowale pleaded not guilty to a battery charge in April.

FOX Sports is set to present the "Bobby Rahal: True American Racer" documentary on the 40th anniversary of his 1986 Indy 500 victory.

Turns out the Sixers lost Game 1 because of the schedule, not because the Knicks crushed their souls into dust. Let’s see if having a bit of rest helps the Philly Numbers, or if they keep crumbling. Fresh Bulletin now, Game 2 later. Mike Brown On coaching under the Finals-or-bust pressure: “People have talked about […]