Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Aug 18, 2026

It’s time for another PrR Offseason Tournament!

It's been nearly a decade since the NBA has seen a repeat champion, and despite the New York Knicks' dominant run to the 2026 title, many feel that trend will continue.

BLACKSBURG, VA.- DECEMBER 11: Julien Soumaoro #3 and Samuel Dada #12 of the Western Carolina Catamounts protect the lane form Antonio Dorn #77 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during a college basketball game at the Cassell Coliseum on December 11, 2025 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Western Carolina’s men’s basketball team caught fire at the right time last season by winning six straight entering the Southern Conference Tournament, and with a 1...

Porter Jr. apologizes to Lexie Brown for his controversial WNBA comments and explains why he considers himself an ally of women.

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles received a major endorsement in the WNBA MVP race as she continues to challenge A'ja Wilson for the award.

Our WNBA predictions and moneyline picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18, are focused on three of the top championship contenders, including Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever.

Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at power forward alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. However, Connelly said the Wolves believe they have internal options for the four and […]

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The Lakers' messy ownership situation packs more pressure into critical season

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 18: Tonie Morgan #4 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 18, 2026 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts . 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 8: Tyrese Maxey #0 and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game during Round Two Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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...

With all eyes on the Sixers’ stars, it might take healthy contributions from a few unsung heroes for the team to reach its ceiling.

After the latest round of Hall of Fame inductions, we're making our best guesses about some current players with borderline cases

Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream are both on the road Tuesday night as the WNBA regular season heats up.

Every season in the WNBA, there always seems to be a player who shocks the world with a breakout game and even a breakout season. This year, that player is an undrafted rookie: Sydney Taylor. Not only has Sydney Taylor taken the league by storm by breaking rookie records and leading the Chicago Sky in… The post From Undrafted to Unstoppable: The Story of Sydney Taylor appeared first on Winsidr.

Both the Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s matchup.

Both the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s matchup.

Any mention of Sophie Cunningham has been banned from the r/WNBA subreddit.

Atlanta Dream skipped anthem then honored a politician.

Angel Reese is generational. The conversations surrounding her game focus on the wrong things.

The WNBA responds to a controversy involving fans during the Fever’s game in Atlanta.

The Tempo and Fever clash in Tuesday's WNBA matchup. Here's how you can watch the game with TV and live streaming information.

NBA teams can become hard-capped during a given league year if they use specific cap exceptions or make certain transactions, but the league doesn’t have a hard cap in place for all its teams. However, in addition to its soft cap, the league does have a luxury tax threshold, which serves to discourage excessive spending. […]

USA- 2000: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a 2000 photo. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s August, free agency is all but done, the schedule has been released, and...

The Mercury sent away their Finals starting point guard in the Plum trade. How can the Sparks benefit?

Rebecca Lobo had nothing but high praise for Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark just rewrote the record books for about the fiftieth time this WNBA season. Caitlin Clark is completely rewriting what people thought was possible in the WNBA, making record-breaking look almost routine.

Associating themselves with Sophie Cunningham and then showing up to support the Indiana Fever star during the Fever’s road game against Minnesota was enough to boost apparel brand XX-XY ‘s sales sixfold. That’s how much the Fever guard’s influence has grown off the court.

The Aces have already clinched their spot in the 2026 postseason, but Tuesday's game against the Dream is still a must-win. Here's how to watch it.

The officiating in the WNBA is back under the spotlight after a viral replay involving Caitlin Clark. The friction between Caitlin Clark and the rest of the WNBA stems from a mix of rookie initiation, intense spotlight, and physical play.