Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a "beautiful game" under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

As North Carolina forced a winner-take-all game in Omaha, it wasn't without any tears.

Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, to help the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a 76-70 lead with 2:30 left to play. Washington rookie Cotie McMahon answered with a 3-pointer and Iriafen followed with two straight baskets in a 12-0 run as the Mystics (8-7) took an 82-76 lead.

The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and where Tennessee standout Nate Ament lands is a curious question and a storyline to follow. The 6-10 forward is a rare specimen, combining length with a variety of scoring tools, along with a capable outside shot. But so far, he hasn’t gotten the top-of-the-draft love […]

Before all the drama surrounding the Sixers’ trade for Jaylen Brown, the team's biggest additions of the summer were rookie Labaron Philon Jr. and Dean Wade.

The Las Vegas Aces are attempting to poach Justine Pissott from the Indiana Fever.

Michelle Beadle is urging Knicks fans to choose a new fight.

It wasn't easy for Clark. The crowd was against him, and his game was shaky. But Clark made enough shots to win.

Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.

A temporary contract suspension is often used for players who are out for personal reasons or playing overseas.

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the New York Liberty, 98-97, at Crypto.

The Washington Mystics have the youngest team in the WNBA. And they have now moved above .500 by defeating two championship contenders in back-to-back games. On Friday, they defeated the New York Liberty 86-83. And now, they defeated the Minnesota Lynx, the team currently leading in the standings, 84-79. Better yet, the Mystics are now […]

We have the details, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.

Braden Smith and Nick Martinelli offer very different draft paths.

LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike couldn’t fight back the tears as the ESPN broadcast asked her what it meant to have a celebration of the WNBA’s evolution on her home court. No. 30 hit the game-winner at the buzzer for the Los Angeles Sparks’ 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday night to commemorate the league’s 30th season and honor all of the legends in the building who helped the franchise survive to this point. It was all too much for the 15-year veteran to process during her live i

Jackie Young scored 21 points and A’Ja Wilson added 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces cruise to a 92-73 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. Young did not have a turnover and made 9 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers. NaLyssa Smith and reserve Jewell Loyd both scored 14 for the Aces (12-4), who have won eight of their last nine overall.

Kuminga's market is light, but he could be in for a major role if he lands in Los Angeles

The Oklahoma City have traded guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins, a 27-year-old guard who was a key role player on the Thunder's championship squad in 2024-25, from Oklahoma City for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania Sunday.

Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer at the buzzer sent the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997.

It is not easy to get on the nerves of veteran forward Natasha Howard. But when the Minnesota Lynx started to lose its lead over a rather young Washington Mystics, emotions flared up.

Jalen Brunson played through pain to carry the Knicks to a championship.

LOS ANGELES -- It was a game to remember.

An emotional game on the anniversary of the league’s debut ended with an incredible buzzer beater from Nneka Ogwumike.

An addition to the Hawks bench.

Olivia Miles continues to strengthen her case as the WNBA’s top rookie, even as one late mistake became the focus of debate following Minnesota’s latest loss. The Minnesota Lynx fell 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday at Target Center, but Miles once again looked every bit like a future star.

Dalton Johnson evaluates the three biggest takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' California Classic games ahead of 2026 NBA Summer League.

The UConn coach says it is normal for top draft picks to get fouled hard

The Cavaliers have made their decision: Donovan Mitchell is a guy worth going all in for.