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Player development is a big reason why the Mystics will likely make their first playoff appearance since 2023 this season

Tristi Rodriguez lists seven fascinating Sacramento Kings matchups to watch throughout the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

Elena Delle Donne swore she would never pick up a basketball again after quitting the sport before her freshman year of college. “I just needed to step away and find who Elena was outside of the game and realize, you know, I can have other passions and all these other things, and not everything is on a win or a loss in the game of basketball,” Delle Donne said. Home has always been the center of Delle Donne's world.

NBA 2K may have botched Booker’s shooting ratings, but his No. 19 overall ranking feels surprisingly accurate.

Two days before her No. 3 will be retired by the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi told ESPN that she hopes to join Mercury ownership in the next year or two.

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Reeve: ‘If we were looking to be a little more battle tested, then that happened tonight.’

From no-brainers like LeBron and Steph to those on the bubble, we break down the cases for current NBA stars to head to Springfield

A second player from the Upshot League is making the jump to the WNBA. Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has signed with the Dallas Wings.

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LeBron James might still be a Laker if Mark Walter sold the team earlier.

Klay Thompson’s future with the Mavericks remains unsettled, and several contenders appear perfectly willing to wait this one out. Dallas remains open to trading Thompson, though talks involving the veteran guard have yet to become “extensive,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Heat have been linked most frequently to Thompson. Miami could construct a […] The post Lakers, Heat waiting to see if Klay Thompson becomes available appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Brittney Griner shared the Phoenix Mercury's tribute after her longtime former teammate Diana Taurasi received another major honor in Phoenix.

Plum will miss her second straight game on Sunday night.

Two MLB teams are caught in a dispute with the WNBA over a phrase they all use in different fashions.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: Jeremy Sochan #20 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 17, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles touched on several aspects of her sensational rookie WNBA season as part of her partnership with GlassesUSA.com for the Trust Your Vision collection.

The Indiana Fever have been one of the best teams in the WNBA over the second half of the season. Unfortunately, the team has been covered relentlessly all season for reasons that have nothing to do with basketball. As of late, the discourse has centered on reserve guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes participating…

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: A Los Angeles Lakers hat is displayed for sale in a store on August 12, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Lakers to venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) | Getty Images 48 hours ago news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers had been sold for $12 billion. The im...

Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ all-time leader in games played, minutes, played, and points scored, will not be making his way back to Toronto, after all. DeRozan parted way with the Kings and there was wild speculation as to where he might end up. Rumo...

Different eras of Nets basketball, competition formats, and rebuild strategies are all touched on in this new episode!

Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks says he's "excited" to play the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on LeBron James' 42nd birthday.

Which players are providing the most value on their current contracts?

TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

While everything surrounding the Lakers has been a whirlwind, the basketball should still be good this season.

Two of the best guards in the WNBA face off, with a personal rivalry on the line.

The WNBA is already boiling over amid the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athlete eligibility, but another familiar basketball argument has suddenly entered the spotlight. A clip from a one-year-old video of the Club Shay Shay podcast featuring Flau’jae Johnson is going viral again, and this time, fans are focusing on her comments about WNBA players competing against NBA talent.