Basketball News · LatestThursday, Aug 20, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns has a chance to lean even harder into his role next season.

There was an incident involving the XX-XY shirts at a recent Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream game that has seen the WNBA get some backlash. After two fans were told to cover their XX-XY shirts by security, the WNBA put out a statement that said it should not have happened.

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 4: Malique Lewis #19 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays defense during the game against the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

It’s history month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners that hang in the rafters of TD Garden. Today we cover the dawn of a new dynasty in Boston.

The Lakers have a chance to be a top-5 team even after losing LeBron James.

Pat Bev explains why nobody comes close to A'ja Wilson.

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Jalen Green #4 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns look on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 23: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks to drive toward the basket while being guarded by AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of the game at Fiserv Forum on February 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

The New York Knicks have veteran wing Josh Hart under team control through the 2027-28 NBA season, but it might not be too early to begin serious negotiations over an extension.

The Rockets built on their rebounding philosophy by signing Oscar Tshiebwe

Will weakened depth cost the Thunder in the upcoming season? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.

Two WNBA coaches just shut down the Cunningham rally noise.

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After a summer of scouting, draft analyst Jeremy Woo breaks down the early players to keep an eye on for the 2027 and 2028 draft.

One fan of Sophie Cunningham wants her new supporters to show their admiration for her by supporting her financially. Cunningham has quickly become one of the most polarising figures in the WNBA, with her drawing extreme reactions from both her fans and her critics.

It’s been a rough few weeks for Sophie Cunningham in the headlines. The Indiana Fever guard has been at the center of a firestorm, with protests springing up both for and against her after she took a stand against trans athletes competing in women’s sports last month.

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 12: 2023 Inductee Tony Parker speaks during the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) | Getty Images I moved to San Antonio (technically back to San Antonio) from New York in the summer 2013. The Spurs had just been upset in the Finals. I immediately plunged into my fandom and embraced the team I grew up adoring. Somewhere over the next couple of...

Don Nelson (L), head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, celebrates with Calvin Booth (R) after Dallas beat the Utah Jazz 84-83 to take the first round NBA Western Conference playoff series 03 May 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Booth scored the winning basket to beat the Jazz 84-83 and advance to the second round. AFP PPHOTO/George FREY (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP) (Photo by GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images On April 21st, 2001, the Dallas Mavericks officially broke the seal ...

The New York Knicks were the eighth different NBA champion in eight years, a good illustration of how extreme parity is only making it harder to guess at what each new season will bring.

Is Kyshawn George a career backup or a long-term starter? The stats point towards and answer. | FIBA via Getty Images Next stop in The Annual Statistical Doppelgänger Machine Tour: Switzerland. Well, kinda. No skiing or fancy-schmancy watches or neutrality — just a look at which players in NBA history had seasons that looked the most like what Kyshawn George did last season. For those who haven’t memorized the birthplaces and childhood homes of every Wizards player, George was born and raised...

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Atlanta Hawks team huddle before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last week, the NB...

When the Boston Celtics signed former Knick Mitchell Robinson to a three-year, $47.4 million deal this offseason, it didn’t take long for one part of his game to dominate the conversation: offensive rebounding. And for great reason. Robinson has established himself as one of, if not, the best offensive rebounders in the NBA, giving Boston exactly the type of interior presence they needed. The seven-footer averaged 8.8 total rebounds per game in just 19.6 minutes a night for the Finals-wi...

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The WNBA have outlined what teams are supposed to do during the pre-game national anthem in their rule book, though some teams do not appear to be obeying. Debate around the national anthem was brought back up again recently ahead of the Indiana Fever taking on the Atlanta Dream.

The transgender debate continues to take over the WNBA, with Cheryl Reeve feeling the need to address the situation once again. WNBA league-leaders Minnesota Lynx extended their win streak to five games with a sharp 77-66 road victory over the Golden State Valkyries, bringing their overall record to an impressive 30-7.

Shaquille O’Neal has weighed in on the Buss family’s reported decision to sell its remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, praising the family’s business acumen while acknowledging how different the franchise will feel without them. The Lakers legend discussed the sale during an appearance on SportsCenter, where he was asked about the latest developments […] The post Lakers legend Shaq shares powerful reaction to Buss family selling last LA stake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 20, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

There is a delicate balance between being on cruise control and pushing it too far.

How to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play the Dallas Wings tonight.