Basketball News · LatestThursday, Aug 27, 2026

Caitlin Clark’s gravitational pull as the WNBA’s face is undeniable, breaking television viewership records, driving up merchandise sales, and drawing in more and more audiences to the arenas every time she steps onto the hardwood. Despite her on-court brilliance and off-court influence, the three-time All-Star continues to find herself caught in the W’s cultural wars and puzzling snubs across the sports landscape.

Having already popped up in trade rumors this offseason, Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving remain popular candidates to get moved at some point during the 2026-27 NBA season.

ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin expressed doubt Thursday regarding the possibility of Luka Dončić wanting to split with the Los Angeles Lakers any time soon.

Led by Beckham Black, this list of the best high school players includes 16 seniors, six juniors and three sophomores.

It’s History Month at CelticsBlog, celebrating all 18 banners. Today we recall how disappointment turned to domination.

Let’s rank the championship contenders in the WNBA.

Veronica Burton races up the court against Breanna Stewart and Marine Johannès. | Getty Images Imagine telling someone six years ago that Breanna Stewart, who then would have been fresh off her second WNBA title within the first five seasons of her pro career after winning four national championships in four college seasons at UConn, along with garnering a slew of collegiate and professional individuals accolades, would be underrated. Yet, I think that’s where we are. In a WNBA, like the larg...

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Myles Turner #3 and Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Kia Center on February 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Volu...

Luka Doncic is being backed to repeat as the scoring champion.

Patrick Beverley recently revealed how Klay Thompson identified him as one of the best point guards in Clippers history.

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Thursday night as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into August. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phone lin...

Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint this season -- and answers nine other questions, including the next star to request a trade.

Aliyah Boston clearly did not want to face one statistic from the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Dallas Wings, but when a WNBA legend brought it up to her face, the Fever star could only laugh and push back. “August 20th, you all lost to the Wings at Dallas,” Candace Parker told Boston on the August 26 episode of the Post Moves podcast.

A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?

What could be in store Phoenix this season? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

There was a lot of unexpected action off the court when the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever met. While debates rage on, though, the WNBA is quietly breaking viewership records in the background.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 16: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a shot as he is defended by Jalen Johnson #1 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on March 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

The Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts after he was called a foul against him on San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, May 14, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by RAY CHAVEZ/MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Over the past 80 years, the NBA had evolved. From the addition of a three-point line to the 14-second c...

Political figures have weighed in as the WNBA faces growing pressure.

Every offseason, dozens of NBA players cash in by signing contracts for life-changing amounts of money.

The veteran-led New York Knicks are defending NBA champions, and they won their title by going through the rising San Antonio Spurs. Which of those two teams is most likely to reach the mountaintop over the next three seasons, and who else might join them in the climb?

The $150-million training center in El Segundo is the biggest investment in women's sports in the U.S., but it's only a start with new ownership needed too.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 12: Hugo Gonzalez #28 and Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 27, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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The WNBA is probably one of the most talked about topics in American sport right now, but not all of the attention is positive. The Indiana Fever have been garnering some impressive viewership numbers this season, including averaging 3.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images NB...

Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most high-profile names in the WNBA since her comments about protecting young girls from competing against biological males emerged last month. Some people have thrown their support behind the Indiana Fever star, including using her face and image during rallies at WNBA games.

The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham interviewed WNBA legend Tamika Catchings for USA Sports to recognise her incredible career. Cunningham has been a career-long role player in the WNBA, averaging 7.