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Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images On Tuesday, four of the teams battling for homecourt advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs are in action, unofficially inaugurating the down-the-stretch race for playoff seeding. The current No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces host the No. 5-seed Atlanta Dream (9 p.m. ET, ESPN), while the No. 4-seed Indiana Fever visit the Toronto Tempo (7 p.m. ET, ESPN). The now No. 6-seed New York Liberty will be in Chicago the play the Sky (9 p.m. ET, ...

Sophie Cunningham ignited a national debate following her July ESPN interview, “Love her or hate her, Sophie Cunningham won’t be ignored. ” The veteran voiced support for barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.

The Raptors have signed free agent guard Malachi Smith, the team formally announced in a press release (Twitter link via Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic). Smith, 26, went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and played in the G League for the majority of his first three professional seasons before catching on with the Nets […]

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 21 : Kyshawn George (18) of Washington Wizards in action against Ja'Kobe Walter (14) of Toronto Raptors during the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup basketball game between Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on November 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images When the Toronto Raptors released their 2026-27 schedule, they also unveiled their NBA Cup schedule and opponents. ...

It's never too early to think about next season. In this week's WNBA Power Rankings, we take a look at the top pending 2027 free agent for each team.

BALTIMORE, MD - 1969: Gus Johnson #25 of the Baltimore Bullets shoots against the Phoenix Suns during a game played circa 1969 at the Baltimore Coliseum in Baltimore, Maryland. 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 1969 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We continue ou...

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks talk during the game against the Orlando Magic on February 9, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Ima...

This could be a really fun season for Dallas (and Duke) fans

Head coach Geno Auriemma and Sarah Strong. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images UConn women’s basketball announced their non-conference schedule Monday morning, starting some early conversations about which teams could take down the Huskies before they likely undefeated, yet again, in in-conference Big East play. Per usual, UConn didn’t skimp on their schedule. This is going to be fun – the 2026-27 non-con schedule is here! 🎟️ https://t.co/2vcCtOdhpp pic.twitter.com/rPmFNgFLz5 — UConn Wo...

In the wake of the win over the Atlanta Dream, Stephanie White delivered an unfiltered, high-energy tribute to Caitlin Clark in the locker room. The Indiana Fever continue to shut out the outside noise and deliver statements on the court, pulling together for another clutch win amidst intense public scrutiny.

Sophie Cunningham’s comments from last year in response to Michael Porter Jr. ’s claims have now resurfaced.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Wizards fans and fans across the country. In this week’s survey, we ask whether you think AJ Dybantsa will be the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Vote in our survey below! Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Inductee Doc Rivers speaks to the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen feud felt so distant and settled that the announcement that they would introduce their 2008 championship head coach Doc Rivers at his Hall of Fame induction didn’t immediately...

The Indiana Fever edged past the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The win moved Caitlin Clark and the Fever closer to securing a playoff spot and home-court advantage by finishing in the top four, something Angel Reese and Atlanta would now face difficulty in achieving, as they now sit fifth in the standings with a 21-13 record.

Paige Bueckers entered Monday’s matchup with the Golden State Valkyries looking to steady the Dallas Wings amid a rough stretch. Instead, the star guard endured a night that could mark a significant blemish on her MVP bid.

Is Darryn Peterson the future of the Jazz? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

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

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Republican political donor Miriam Adelson attends the inauguration of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks have contacted 10-game mini-plan season-ticket holders from a year ago in hopes of retaining them for the 2026-27 season, but i...

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 18: Tim Bontemps and Kyle Korver talk before the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks during Round One Game One of the NBA Playoffs on April 18, 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 Jesse D...

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.