Basketball News · LatestSaturday, May 9, 2026

Harden carried the Cavs over the finish line tonight.

The Cleveland Cavaliers got back in the series with a Game 3 victory Saturday, May 9. Can the Los Angeles Lakers do the same?

It took a lot of work to get the new CBA done, but Saturday proved it was well worth it

Strus made the ‘winning play’ of the game with his fourth quarter steal.

James Harden had more turnovers than field goals in the first two games. Then he went off in crunch time of Game 3.

James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Caitlin Clark admitted to being a bit anxious before playing in her first regular-season WNBA game since July 15.

Well, it didn't take long for Caitlin Clark to be at the center of a controversial play this WNBA season. During the Indiana Fever's season opener against the Dallas Wings on Saturday, the referees hit Clark with an offensive foul. ESPN's camera crew showed a replay of Clark shoving Wings guard ...

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There was a lot of hype for Saturday’s showdown between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings, which featured the last four No. 1 overall picks on the court at the same time. There was also a lot of excitement for Fudd’s WNBA debut, but it’s safe to say that debut was a bit underwhelming.…

How did Caitlin Clark fare in the Indiana Fever's 2026 WNBA regular-season opener? Clark's points and stats against the Wings.

Caitlin Clark’s first regular-season game since last summer’s injury instantly turned into the biggest WNBA conversation of opening weekend. Even though the Dallas Wings escaped Indiana with a wild 107-104 victory, the Fever star’s third-quarter takeover completely changed the energy inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse and reminded everyone why the league continues centering so much attention around her return.

Friday night’s Liberty home opener came with a surprise. It wasn’t Breanna Stewart’s 31-point performance or Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s first game back since the 2024 WNBA Finals, which included a nasty crossover that put Sun defender Gianna Kneepkens on the hardwood. The surprise performance came from Julie Vanloo, a player that joined the Liberty roster less than 24 hours prior to the 106-75 ...

Denver's season ended earlier than expected last week when the Timberwolves dumped them out of the playoffs in the first round in six games.

Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogić had a standout game in her WNBA debut against the Las Vegas Aces. Who is she?

Wemby holds strong against the storm

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points, giving Cleveland the star performances it needed.

The Wings’ 2026 season starts with a certified barnburner in Indianapolis. Six total players scored 20 or more points.

After being cut earlier in the week, Julie Vanloo speaks on her outstanding debut for the Liberty against the Sun.

Caitlin Clark scored her 1,000th career point on Saturday, putting her with some elite company.

The big day has finally arrived. Two plus seasons of tanking and the ultimate decision-maker is 1001 ping pong balls.

The Brooklyn Nets assistant coach continues to draw league interest

Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever opened the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday afternoon, hosting Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hull began her fifth WNBA season coming off the bench, with guards Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Kelsey Mitchell receiving the starting nods. Hull has become a key rotation piece for the Fever during her WNBA career.

Azzi Fudd was taken No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but her WNBA debut left a lot to be desired. Here is the record low that Fudd set.

To celebrate the Las Vegas Aces’ third championship in four years, owner Mark Davis clearly spared no expense on a thoughtful design.

Well, we need to know who Mercury rookie guard Jovana Nogić is now?

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Angel Reese's debut with the Atlanta Dream. Follow for complete results from the WNBA season opener.

This game feels seismic

In his second season at the helm, Redick locks into each phase of the game one at a time. "A little more sane," he says of his approach.

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