Basketball News · LatestFriday, May 8, 2026

The WNBA’s lucrative, long-term media rights are inked. The historic collective bargaining agreement between owners and players is complete. Team valuations are at an all-time high. The league enters its 30th season Friday with more fans than ever and star players who are newly minted millionaires. To keep up with this growth, front offices around …

The New York Knicks will be dealt a blow if OG Anunoby is unable to play in Game 3 vs. 76ers with a right hamstring strain.

A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.

After injuries sidelined her for most of 2025, the Fever star is ready to turn the page after months of rehab and the "mental battle."

She shares the family’s experiences in the Alamo City

Who might the Golden State Warriors go after this offseason?

Caitlin Clark’s role with the Indiana Fever continues to spark debate, and one WNBA analyst believes her absence has actually revealed a different side of the team. Clark remains the centerpiece of Indiana’s offense, with one of the highest usage rates in the league and a playstyle that naturally puts the ball in her hands on most possessions.

Which team can stop Las Vegas from winning another title and A'ja Wilson from winning another MVP?

Here are the must-watch WNBA teams of 2026. Did Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever make it?

The league opens play for the 2026 season Friday, and the dreaded “day-to-day" status updates have already started rolling in.

After a decade of research and months of growth, MetLife Stadium is getting a natural grass pitch installed ahead of the World Cup

We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

After battling breast cancer, Wyckoff thought she wouldn't be able to have another child. Then she got a surprising phone call.

The 2026 WNBA season tips off tonight! Let us know what you’ll be watching.

These are the best team fits for A.J. Dybantsa in the NBA Draft.

After his NBA career, Smith worked through dyslexia, ADHD challenges to prove he's more than just an athlete.

When the Clippers tried to rebuild the team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Oklahoma City not only acquired SGA but a host of draft picks that led to a powerhouse.

After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.

The 2026 WNBA season officially kicks off on Friday, May 8, with a full slate of games throughout the night. Six teams will be taking the court for the season tip-off, as two new teams enter the league. In the…

How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.

The WNBA is back Friday with more stars, superteams and money than ever before. These are the storylines to watch.

Jennings joins a receiver room headlined by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison

New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.

The action begins this weekend. Here's what you need to know about all the teams and top players.

Did the WNBA accidentally give away a piece of its future too cheaply? Four years ago, WNBA commisioner Cathy Engelbert led a deal that saw the league sell a 16% equity stake for $75 million in a bid to raise capital. At the time, it appeared to be a reasonable move for an organization in need of financial backing.

As basketball fans approach the 2026 NBA draft lottery in Chicago, there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the prospects in this class.

The Chicago Sky are back this weekend — but this team will be hardly recognizable, even for longtime fans. After a blockbuster trade sent Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, this year’s Sky roster features only four returning players from 2025: Rachel Banham, Elizabeth Williams, Kamilla Cardoso and Courtney Vandersloot. New players bring new expectations for a Sky team that hasn’t made the ...

Here's everything you need to know to watch WNBA games without cable this season, including live streams for each matchup.

Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.

How to watch Game 3 of the Knicks vs. 76ers series during the 2026 NBA Playoffs.