Basketball News · LatestSunday, Aug 16, 2026

Clay Travis doubles down on $10 million offer for WNBA champions to face high school boys.

The late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made multiple visits to the Drew League, including attending their...

When Mark Walter purchased the majority ownership of the Lakers last year, expectations for the franchise’s short- and long-term future soared. After being primarily owned by the Buss family – first Dr. Jerry Buss and then his children, led by Jeanie Buss – for 46 years, which was the longest majority ownership tenure in the...

The Indiana Fever made sure Sophie Cunningham received some special recognition before Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream.

Austin Reaves was enjoying the best season of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers before injuries ruined things. Reaves averaged a career-high 23.3 points per game, but was limited to only 51 games and also missed the start of the playoffs. But his overall play when he was on the court greatly outweighed the […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 15: Anthony Edwards #5 celebrates with Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 15, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Agreeme...

Los Angeles Sparks star Rae Burrell is due to receive a fine from the WNBA. This comes after her actions during their game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday at CareFirst Arena. The Sparks were holding a three-point lead with around 3:16 left in the third quarter.

The Minnesota Timberwolves can continue building their exciting new roster in this proposed blockbuster trade for Zion Williamson.

The 76ers received the NBA's fewest back-to-backs, leading fans to question whether LeBron James is getting special treatment again.

Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell leads Los Angeles in scoring for a third consecutive WNBA game.

Candace Parker recently had a mic drop moment on the Naismith Hall of Fame stage when she denoted former NBA great Allen Iverson with AI.

The Mavericks just went through one of the strangest offseasons in the NBA. Dallas changed leadership, hired Dusty May, added several useful young players and role players, but never made the massive roster-altering move some expected. After months of debating what Masai Ujiri is building, whether the Mavericks have enough guards and which veterans could eventually be traded, it feels like the most important part of their entire outlook has gotten lost. Cooper Flagg might be about to take a r...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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. (Photo by Christian Pe...

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A massive trade proposal would send four proven players to Golden State as the Warriors desperately try maximizing Stephen Curry's window.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in a position to engage in one of the three best available trades involving Jarred Vanderbilt.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 16, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

On Saturday, Devin Vassell hosted a pair of basketball camps at Wagner High School, a morning session for elementary and middle school aged players and an afternoon for the high schoolers. During his morning session, a camper asked Vassell who his “least favorite player on OKC” was. Before the Florida native could respond, the campers began a unison call of “SGA.” Vassell took a minute, paced around the court, engaged with special guest Carter Bryant (who visually displayed he did not care to...

After the Phoenix Mercury's 88-85 loss to the Portland Fire on Sunday night, Diana Taurasi held court, detailing a Hall of Fame career that now includes a jersey retirement ceremony that felt "like the end and the beginning of so many things in my life."

Dropping a game to the league-leading Minnesota Lynx is not enough to spark frustrations for Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon just yet. Her team has now recorded its 12th loss of the season, just two shy of its total regular-season losses last year.

The Mercury have too much veteran leadership to lose to the Fire, and they highlight our Sunday WNBA moneyline predictions!

Pat Riley predicted Doc Rivers would become a head coach during an explosive argument that nearly became physical in New York.

Clay Travis blasts the WNBA for mishandling its biggest superstar.

How to watch Caitlin Clark when the Indiana Fever play the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.

Two months ago, Nate Tibbetts was taking issue with Stephanie White’s comments on Alyssa Thomas. That was when the Phoenix Mercury star had gotten involved in a highly physical altercation with Caitlin Clark.

WNBA legend Candace Parker looks forward to seeing Aces star A'ja Wilson carry on her legacy as a current superstar in the league.

Here's a look at the players who have caused the most trouble with WNBA referees this season.

The Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings may have followed remarkably similar paths over the last few years, but their timelines are starting to look very different. With Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers leading two young franchises toward what could become the next WNBA dynasty, both teams have built around back-to-back No.

With the playoffs right around the corner, the WNBA MVP race is starting to heat up. A’ja Wilson remains the obvious name at the top.

A'ja Wilson scored 32 points for the Aces, but only got 12 from Chelsea Gray and 8 from Jackie Young.