Basketball News · LatestSaturday, May 9, 2026

Man City couldn't afford another slip-up, and Jérémy Doku ensured that didn't happen.

People Magazine is facing a ton of backlash this weekend from WNBA fans around the country. In honor of the 2026 season kicking off, People Magazine highlighted three couples in the WNBA. Their story highlighted Paige Buckers and Azzi Fudd, who are currently teammates on the Dallas Wings. A few ...

Texas Tech continued its run of success with in-state recruits after landing a commitment from four-star WR Julian Caldwell, No. 59 in the SC Next 300.

The wait around the Dallas Wings’ new era finally ended as they opened their 2026 regular season with a thrilling 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever. But just when fans thought they were about to get the full Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd experience in one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, the Wings threw in a surprise nobody saw coming.

The Indiana Fever are down two players as they open their season on Saturday against the Wings. Indiana has big expectations this year.

I don’t know if I’ve ever watched a team with the spunk of the one we’ve seen in the last six games.

Here are the NBA playoff games for Saturday, May 9, 2026: Enjoy the basketball everyone.

INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday was a 40-minute exchange of firepower between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. Both teams offer high-powered offensive machines, anchored by two of the league’s biggest stars in Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. In the season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Wings came away with a 107-104 win over Fever. In front of a sell-out crowd, the teams changed leads 11 times, but it was mainly the Fever attempting to regain the advantage over the more efficient Wings. G

Barcelona can potentially clinch the title on Sunday if they avoid a defeat against a Real Madrid side in crisis

Paige Bueckers scores 20 on 8-of-10 shooting as Dallas Wings edge Indiana Fever 107-104

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had a simple question for JJ Redick after the Los Angeles Lakers coach's claim about LeBron James' whistle.

The Atlanta Dream is set to begin the WNBA season on Saturday night, and fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a stronger performance from Angel Reese than she showed during the team’s two preseason games, especially on the offensive side of the court. The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky back in April, sending…

LeBron James has provided NBA fans with countless unforgettable moments all over the court. Some rise above others, helping to tell the story of the NBA's most legendary career.

Cunningham has now entered her second season with Indiana after spending her first six years in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury. The former Missouri Tigers guard became a key contributor for the Fever in 2025, averaging 8.6 points on 46.9% shooting, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Sonia Citron and Kaitlyn Chen are early standouts from the first 24 hours of WNBA Opening Weekend.

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NEW YORK — The morning of her WNBA debut, Aubrey Griffin‘s mom unearthed a decade-old photo of the former UConn women’s basketball standout attending her first New York Liberty game at 16 years old. Griffin grew up just a few miles north of New York City in Ossining, and having the Liberty nearby helped foster her aspirations to compete on the professional level from an early age. On Friday ...

This is how the game is going to be called. It’s on the Cavaliers to handle the physicality better.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is dealing with an injury against the Dallas Wings. Here's what we know.

Raw but impactful: Maluach shows why Phoenix is betting big on his defensive upside.

Man United settled for a scoreless draw at Sunderland, but Bruno Fernandes was adamant the hosts should've gone down to 10 men. Was he right?

This was a pretty historic play.

The Cavs will look to capture some momentum in Game 3.

Wemby becomes the fourth player in NBA history to record 35+ PTS, 15+ REB, and 5+ BLK in a postseason game

On the eve of the WNBA’s 30th season, Dan Ricci received a message. “Coach, it’s not out there yet, but I signed with the Liberty,” the text read. The message put everything into perspective for the Ossining High School girls’ basketball coach. One of the best players he’s ever coached was getting an opportunity to play on one of the greatest WNBA teams assembled on opening night at Barclays ...

The Phoenix Mercury travel to Michelob ULTRA Arena to face the Las Vegas Aces in both teams’ WNBA season opener. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028 Olympics How to Watch Mercury vs Aces Phoenix starts the 2026…

Rui Hachimura has elevated his game in the highest stakes, showing himself to be a playoff riser as a shooter.

The Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals. Here’s the realistic path to a comeback, from winning non-SGA minutes to fixing turnovers and three-point shooting.

When Indiana Fever fans returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Saturday's season opener, it seemed everything was back in place. The street banners dotted the downtown landscape, the handmade signs were visible from any vantage point inside the sold out arena and, of course, Caitlin Clark jerseys and T-shirts remained a trendy favorite.

The four most recent first overall picks in the WNBA draft will share the court.