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NBA insiders predict which top rookies will make the biggest long-term impact in their careers and who can reach stardom.

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The 2026-27 NBA schedule has officially been released, meaning it's the most optimistic time of the year for basketball fans.

Boxing world champion Claressa Shields isn’t mincing words when it comes to the endless comparisons between women’s and men’s sports. Claressa Shields continues to redefine greatness as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division undisputed world champion.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 18, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Over her first three seasons in the WNBA, Angel Reese has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the league. But unlike her longtime rival, Caitlin Clark, she hasn’t emerged as a superstar for her scoring, but rather for her rebounding. Through three seasons, Reese has already established herself as one of the most…

Dave Portnoy is just as fixated on the WNBA as the rest of us, as things heat up ahead of the playoffs. Love it or hate it, the WNBA’s exploding popularity is being fueled by chaos.

No one, before or since, has changed basketball the way that Julius Erving did.

A herd of white yaks grazes at a snowy pasture 3,000 metres high in the remote Kyrgyz mountains on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Vyacheslav OSELEDKO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images This is a stretch to say, but is the offseason melting into the preseason quicker than we expected? If we’re to base our judgement exclusively on having two of these posts published in a span of just three days, not so much! On to some links and notes! In case you missed it, now we know the Knicks’ fiv...

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese met for the ninth time in their WNBA careers on Sunday. Clark extended her lead as a pro against her old college rival to 6-3 after the Indiana Fever completed an impressive comeback to win 95-91 in overtime over the Atlanta Dream.

Sydney Taylor and the 13-win Sky have given the championship-hopeful Liberty more trouble than they should have this season.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark showed her appreciation for the fans who attended their win over the Atlanta Dream with a postgame gesture. Clark’s arrival in the WNBA with the Fever in 2023 completely transformed the franchise and the league, pushing them into the mainstream, and they are now among the most popular American sports leagues.

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The Miami Heat reportedly want Klay Thompson on their roster only if the Dallas Mavericks buy him out.

ESPN’s halftime coverage of Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream matchup quickly became a story of its own. What was supposed to be a breakdown of a tightly contested game instead drew criticism from analysts and WNBA observers who felt the discussion leaned heavily toward Reese while Clark’s impact received comparatively little attention.

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The Atlanta Dream were without a key player in their loss to the Indiana Fever.

For those stuck behind the paywall: “Jaylen Wells is growing up fast in NBA years. After two seasons in the league and several Memphis Grizzlies roster changes, Wells is already one of the longest-tenured players on the team. The 6-foot-7 wing has played more games with the Grizzlies than any member of the current roster. Third-year players aren’t often expected to vault into leadership roles, but Wells is carrying himself like a player prepared for increased expectations. It’s been a busy su...

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Jason Whitlock didn’t waste any time targeting Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese after her offensive stumble against the Indiana Fever on Sunday. The outspoken analyst used the Dream’s overtime loss to deliver a harsh assessment of Reese’s place in Caitlin Clark debates.

Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes had strong words for Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell.

Given how meaningful first impressions can be, Timberwolves GM Tim Connelly could not have asked for a better one from LaMelo Ball.

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The Golden State Valkyries are officially playoff-bound after the ninth seeded Portland Fire's loss to Phoenix on Sunday night.

Every year, pre-season, some rookie runs his mouth about a random vet who ends up wrecking them. Usually it’s LeBron. THIS year however, we get the absolute privilege to watch Dillon absolutely obliterate this man. Anyone who just says shit like this unprompted deserves it. submitted by /u/Humble_Lie_4833 [link] [comments]

The Valkyries beat the Wings 78-70 to clinch a playoff spot Monday night, becoming just the fourth franchise to make the playoffs in each of its first two seasons.

Minnesota, Las Vegas and Golden State will play in the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Who will join them?