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The WNBA tips off Friday so we asked our USA TODAY Sports experts to predict who will win the league's 2026 awards and championship.

If WNBA general managers could pick any player in the league to launch a new franchise today, former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers would be the most popular choice. In the league’s annual preseason general manager survey released Tuesday, 33% named Bueckers the best player to build a team around over reigning four-time MVP A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark, who ...

The Fever boast one of the best rosters in the WNBA, which was noticed by the Sporting News in their latest WNBA player rankings.

Jalen Brunson was searching for answers. He was searching for his shot.

The Cavaliers simultaneously can’t live with or without Dean Wade.

Against the Celtics, Tyrese Maxey was unstoppable.

Whatever was said, the Sixers did not seem to take to it kindly, and it led to a feisty verbal exchange.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ brilliance eventually defeated his long-standing demons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Mike Brown was prescient. Then he was critical.

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer would consider a move to Manchester United, while the club also want Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly. Transfer Talk has the latest.

San Antonio’s suffocating defense and diligent commitment to early offense led to a dominant performance in Game 2.

Whether it's chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose. A loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves only magnified that loathing. Wembanyama responded by setting a suffocating tone as San Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their series at one game apiece.

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 win over the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.

The Timberwolves, despite a warning from superstar Anthony Edwards, could not keep pace with the recharged Spurs in Wednesday night's Game 2.

Garbage time usually starts in the fourth quarter, not the third.

The Wolves got destroyed in Game 2 on a night that was seemingly over before it even began.

Even after taking a 2-0 series lead, the Knicks are likely holding their breath.

A few notes following the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 2-0 series lead.

Victor Wembanyama shines as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA's Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead.

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 216.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs are in a 1-1 series tie in the Western Conference second round. The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 133-95 in the last meeting on Thursday. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 21 poin...

New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Knicks -1.5; over/under is 213.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 108-102 on Wednesday, led by 26 points from Jalen Brunson. Tyrese Maxey led the 76...

Hailey Van Lith instantly found herself a new home after getting waived by the Chicago Sky who according to reports made the decision due to "style of play preference."

The Lakers will attempt to steal Game 2 on the road against the Thunder on Thursday.

New York held Philadelphia to just one field goal over the final six minutes and 52 seconds of the fourth quarter to claim a so-grimy-it’s-golden 108-102 win.

Despite new standouts during preseason, the Liberty set their 12-player roster and there were no surprises.

San Antonio's defense was physical and the Timberwolves did not have an answer in Game 2.

Luckily for Ben Stiller, the Met Gala is only one night.

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

With 20+ points from KAT, OG, and JB (and 18 by Mikal), NY fends off Maxey and the Sixers to go up 2-0.

Victor Wembanyama and co. didn't play around in Game 2.