Basketball News · LatestFriday, May 8, 2026

The 2026 WNBA season is finally here, and two legends of the league think the Aces will make a fifth WNBA Finals appearance in the last six years.

Jerry West’s jumper was unbelievably fast.

The WNBA has more teams than it has had since 2002. In the more crowded landscape of 15 franchises, thanks to an expansion explosion in the league, we have questions for each team. The Aces seem like the favorites, but intrigue abounds. How will the new teams perform? Will free agency pickups have an influence? Will new fits work out? Let’s see what our experts have to say before the season kicks off Friday. Eastern Conference Atlanta Dream Does Angel Reese’s addition get the Dream gets over the

Acquiring shelf space might be one of A’ja Wilson’s toughest life tasks. Her trophy collection is so large, it’s hard to imagine where she puts it all. Among her stockpile of honors, the Las Vegas Aces forward is already the WNBA’s first four-time MVP after being awarded the top individual honor for the second year in a row last season. Make more space, A’ja. The Athletic’s women’s basketball experts predict there’s more to come for her as our WNBA preseason MVP pick. They each voted for their t

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

San Antonio looks to steal a game on the road in Game Three.

The new campaign tips off on Friday. Our team of writers look at the rookies to watch, the surprise teams and who will rule the roost at the end of the year

The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center.

The pinnacle of P.J. Tucker's NBA career came in 2021 as part of the Bucks' championship-winning team.

The Knicks and the 76ers have major health questions as the Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night.

Here's everything you need to know about Tempo vs. Mystics today, including TV channel and streaming options for Toronto's debut game.

Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb built this roster to withstand adversity after an injury-marred 2025.

Michael Porter Jr. said ex-Nets teammate Cam Thomas getting dumped by both Brooklyn and Milwaukee this season was more about attitude than ability.

Manchester City are waiting in the wings should Vinícius Júnior become available this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Here's a look at the WNBA players bringing in the most cash this season.

A combination of bad third quarter play and poor bench contributions sealed LA’s fate in Game 2.

Indiana Fever road games have generated all sort of sold out arenas. Here's how many teams are moving into NBA arenas to accommodate the women's basketball boom.

As the series shifts to LA, an aggressive Lakers unit will attempt to deconstruct the Thunder’s size in the middle in hopes of saving their season and avoiding the same 3-0 hole they sent Houston into.

An NBA trade idea that makes sense for the Celtics and Jazz

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Shay Ciezki said the biggest lesson from her first WNBA preseason was learning how much value comes from elements that never appear in a box score. After arriving in Phoenix on a training camp contract after wrapping up her collegiate career at Indiana, the undrafted rookie competed for one of the final roster spots on a veteran-heavy Mercury team built around stars such as Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

Here's a look inside Indiana's roster for the 2026 season and a breakdown of how it was built.

Austin Reaves, meanwhile, accused John Goble of being 'disrespectful'

WNBA teams finalized their rosters on Thursday before the 2026 season kicks off on Friday.

Here's how much some of the league's best and rookies are making after the 2026 CBA deal.

The Jazz have a real shot at moving up — here’s exactly what the numbers say.

Another close game got away from the Lakers late on Thursday as the Thunder took Game 2.

The Dallas Wings have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Dream -3.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Atlanta Dream in the season opener. Minnesota finished 20-2 at home last season while going 34-10 overall. The Lynx shot 47.2% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range last season. Atlanta finished 30-14 overall a season ago while going 14-8 on the road. The Dream averaged 84.4 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.7% from beh...

Ever since she stepped into the WNBA, Napheesa Collier has been the face of the Minnesota Lynx. Through deep playoff runs, roster changes, injuries, and championship heartbreak, the Minnesota Lynx could always count on Phee to stay put.

Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Pistons won the last meeting 107-97 on Thursday, led by 25 points from Cade Cunningham. Donovan Mitchell l...