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Aug 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In one of the worst losses of the season, the Sparks were routed from start to finish by the Dream, losing 124-88. Atlanta opened up a double-digit lead late in the first quarter, blew the lead open to 20 points in the s...

Paige Bueckers argued that Caitlin Clark pushed off during a fourth-quarter sequence, but the complaint could cost the Wings star $500.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Peyton Watson trade to the Cavaliers, James Harden returning to Cleveland and break down the latest WNBA news with Sarah Kustok.

At some point, covering the WNBA became a lot more than just basketball. Every week seems to bring a new controversy.

Kelsey Mitchell set the WNBA record with her 21st consecutive game with at least 20 points, tying her season high with 37 in the Fever's loss to the Wings.

Kelsey Mitchell only needed a half to score 20 points and set a WNBA record on Thursday night. Here's how she did it.

Klay Thompson defended himself in a debate amongst fans on social media on Thursday.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is being used as a "political football for people who have never watched the WNBA."

Speaking to Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Clippers point guard Darius Garland discussed the toe injury that required him to undergo surgery last offseason and caused him to miss 37 games in 2026/27. The former No. 5 overall pick also talked about being traded from Cleveland to Los Angeles in February and playing for head coach […]

Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks feels his team's first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder might have been the start of a new rivalry between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić had high praise for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after they faced off in a friendly international matchup on Thursday.

The Nuggets and Jokić have been in contract limbo.

LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks (12-23) will be home for a while.

Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has emerged as the early front-runner for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo. The 7-foot-2 forward will spend two seasons at Duke before becoming draft-eligible in 2028. Boumtje Boumtje made his USA Basketball debut at the Under-17 World Cup in Istanbul, averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and 53.1 percent from three-point range. He earned tournament M...

James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cavaliers, his agency, Equity Sports, told ESPN on Thursday.

One of the Lakers' minority owners, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the team, his attorney told ESPN.

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Enes Kanter and Royce White have both recently confirmed they are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. Kanter and White’s declarations came after the debate around whether transgender women should be allowed to compete was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.

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.

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

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

Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.