Basketball News · LatestFriday, Jun 5, 2026

Let's look at three key takeaways from Game 1 and what they could mean for the future of this series.

It looks like Raven Johnson is learning more than just basketball from Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull.

Listed at 7-foot-4, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the tallest player in the NBA and is showcasing his skills in the NBA Finals.

Jalen Brunson’s performance during these NBA playoffs has put renewed focus on Rick Brunson and the family ties shaping his career.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark got the best of Angel Reese once again. The Fever hosted the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to start their WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title defense on Thursday night. This is also the first time that Clark faced Reese now that she's with a new team.

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White’s relationship has been under scrutiny for much of the past week. Things got heated, rumors started swirling, and suddenly every past interaction between the two became a talking point.

On the heels of a 28-point, 7-assist Minnesota Lynx win, rookie Olivia Miles has entered the MVP conversation.

There are compelling cases on both sides as to how they should conduct their offense.

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team.

Your eyes do not deceive you: New York's Captain Clutch is raising his game when it matters most.

Gene Menez revealed his Belmont Stakes 2026 picks for the final leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Jalen Brunson was the star of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, willing the New York Knicks to a series-opening win. Victor Wembanyama, even while struggling from the field, put up big numbers for the San Antonio Spurs in his finals debut as well. Game 2 of the title series is Friday night in San Antonio, with the Spurs hoping to pull into a tie before the series heads to New York — and the Knicks aiming at becoming the first team since Houston in 1995 to start the NBA Finals with two road wins.

The Knicks star's defense passed the eye test in Game 1, and it sounded even better thanks to one out-of-context stat

Caitlin Clark somehow avoided a technical foul during a heated referee exchange in the Fever-Dream game, and what lip-readers caught is going viral.

The Knicks have separated themselves from the rest of the Eastern Conference and the Celtics need to close the gap.

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

Caitlin Clark responded to backlash and scrutiny after a tough week, reminding fans that challenges are part of the process.

Can Golden Tempo repeat his brilliant Kentucky Derby late kick? Patrick Everson breaks down the action ahead of the 158th Belmont Stakes.

The best way for the USWNT to win the World Cup next summer? It just might be to go to Brazil and lose this week.

As the Indiana Fever get off to a turbulent start in the 2026 season, speculations are running wild over Caitlin Clark’s status with the team. Now, a two-time NBA champion is wondering out loud if the Fever have reached a breaking point with their star player.

The beginning of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd’s tenure as teammates in the WNBA met with significant criticism and controversy due to their romantic relationship. Critics accused the Wings of using the No.

Jalen Brunson is called "Captain Clutch" for a reason. Here's what makes the New York Knicks guard one of the best players in the NBA.

Just four sets of teammates to have contributed to a title together at the college level have gone on to repeat the feat in the NBA.

Several big names switched teams during the shortened 2026 offseason, and they’ve since made significant impacts.

Denver Heights gets a makeover

Plus can the United States really win the World Cup?

The Atlanta Dream star shared a heartfelt exchange before Thursday's showdown with Indiana.

Stephon Castle took a page out of James Harden’s playbook Thursday.

Jody Demling, who has called four of the last eight Belmont champions, reveals his 2026 Belmont Stakes picks for Saturday, June 6 at Saratoga Race Course

Rookie point guard Olivia Miles scored a career-high 28 points while hitting eight of 11 shots from 3-point range as the Lynx topped Golden State 87-84 in a Commissioner’s Cup game at Target Center on Thursday night. Coming into Thursday’s matchup, Miles was just 2 for 18 from beyond the arc. However, she blossomed from distance against the Valkyries to easily lead all scorers in a matchup of ...