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Less than two months ago, on May 14, WNBA officials told Sports Illustrated that they were happy with the newly formed officiating task force. While they did admit that it would be “miraculous” to change the physicality that has been present for years, the league thought things were heading in the right direction.

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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA -- The Los Angeles Sparks lose to the Minnesota Lynx, 99-83, at Crypto.

All signs point to LeBron James returning to the Lakers, and perhaps his old friend Kevin Love will be joining him.

Olivia Miles scored a WNBA rookie record 24 points in the first half and finished with a career-best 31 to lead the Lynx past the Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES -- It's been a mixed week for the Los Angeles Sparks.

Last week, the Minnesota Lynx came under a lot of fire over just one graphic. Following their 100-76 win over the Dallas Wings, the team’s social media account posted a head-to-head comparison of Olivia Miles’ and Azzi Fudd’s stats.

The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough played just two games for the Indiana Fever this 2026 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Sandro Mamukelashvili on Tuesday night, which was one day after new deals could be made official. The team did not disclose terms of the agreement, but Mamukelashvili’s Lakers contract reportedly is for $52 million over four years. Mamukelashvili and the Lakers came to terms on the multi-year […]

Ron Holland played regularly off the bench in his second season with the Pistons until the postseason came around. He averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.9 minutes per game during 78 regular-season appearances. However, he saw action in just nine postseason contests, averaging 6.4 minutes in those outings. His […]

After finishing the regular season fourth in the NBA with a record of 53-29 and getting swept in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Dončić admits last season was "bad," and also revealed what kind of help he needs this offseason.

The Knicks will celebrate the title along the historic Canyon of Heroes, the famed Broadway route that has hosted ticker-tape parades for over a century.

Sabrina Ionescu hit the winning layup with 10 seconds remaining, Jonquel Jones scored 19 points and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 96-95 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play. Ionescu subbed back onto the floor with 15.6 seconds remaining, caught the ball and drove to the basket before finishing with her left hand to seal the Liberty's eighth-straight win. Jones hauled in eight rebounds and finished 6 for 9 from the field.

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New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally once again delivered off the bench in their nail-biting win over the Chicago Sky.

Trae Young staying in Washington for too long isn't a sure thing.

What’s the holdup?

The Aces will return to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game for the third time thanks to an 86-76 win over the Mercury on Wednesday night.

The Minnesota Lynx knew exactly what they were getting when they selected Olivia Miles with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?

Ready to celebrate Knicks in five? Here's how to watch Thursday's parade — even if you're not in New York.

The Liberty beat the Mystics 86-64 on Sunday and clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship game.

Sparks forward Cameron Brink, who has only played 48 games across three seasons with an ACL injury, now has an ankle sprain, which occurred Monday.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will make her broadcast debut on Wednesday when USA Network airs a WNBA doubleheader.

Bill Simmons is confident that LeBron James will join the Golden State Warriors this NBA offseason.

Hello! The New York Knicks are NBA champions! Still!

Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted the places where New York Knicks fans can watch the historic championship parade if they can't attend in person.

Less than 24 hours after the Knicks’ Game 5 win over Spurs in San Antonio , the backup Knicks guard was back in New York, celebrating his heritage and the title in one of the city’s annual Puerto Rican Day parades.