Basketball News · LatestFriday, May 8, 2026

Tip-off is at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Andy Katz makes his first bracket predictions for the 2026-27 season, featuring his first 76-team bracket since the NCAA tournament expansion.

The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover by Knicks supporters.

See the full list of draft lottery odds ahead of Sunday's selection process

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC 328 card from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Paramount+, featuring Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland in a middleweight matchup

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens offered Hugo Gonzalez high praise -- and also a goal to work toward, writes Chris Forsberg.

Martin played his role, often in the face of injury, but the fit is difficult to find

Let’s dive into the “new” guy, Haywood Highsmith.

Here's how this week's two-start slate stacks up

The 30th season of the WNBA is just some hours away as the 15 teams take center stage after a tumultuous offseason. As the fans prepare for the tournament, the rosters have taken firm shape.

Jared McCain has found his stride with the Thunder.

Crowded receiving corps raises questions about overall Fantasy consistency

The Hawkeyes have bulletin board material after way-too-early CBS Sports Bracketology snub

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.