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The Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA championship odds entering the final four regular-season games, with Las Vegas and Golden State among the top challengers.

The WNBA returns from its World Cup break with four games left. See where the Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Fever and all 15 teams rank.

Asked by Yossi Gozlan during an episode of The Third Apron podcast if the Lakers essentially chose Collin Sexton over Marcus Smart in free agency, Lakers insider Jovan Buha suggested that the former Defensive Player of the Year may not have been enthusiastic about re-signing in Los Angeles. “I don’t have great clarity on this, […]

Former WNBA player Lauren Jackson explains why she favors Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to win the 2026 WNBA championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic in order to get back into contention. One way to do that is to bring in players he has a history with and they did exactly that with both Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy. Specifically for Hardy, the Lakers acquired […]

I don't know how I missed this but the NBA decided to release some of the data you get on Second Spectrum(i.e. optical tracking data). Wiggins ranks first on the second page which is pretty good for a role player and should go up with him entering a contract year. submitted by /u/avinash240 [link] [comments]

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks hangs off the rim after a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at American Airlines Center on April 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Using the latest release in the NBA2...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns talks with head coach Igor Kokoskov against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on February 25, 2019 in Miami, 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just when everyone had (mostly) heale...

From clutch shots to record-breaking scoring runs, revisit the 12 greatest postseason performances in WNBA history

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Kawhi Leonard had to forego $7.45 million to facilitate his trade to the Raptors.

Ever since Sophie Cunningham came over to the Indiana Fever, she has thrown her full support behind Caitlin Clark on and off the court. It was interesting, then, to hear Cunningham say she didn’t catch Clark’s gold-medal game when Team USA faced France in the FIBA World Cup finals.

Suns’ fans have been fortunate to enjoy a great history of radio and television coverage. For the last 25 years, Kevin Ray has built his chapter of this legacy with the TV crew and now starts his tenth year as our eyes and ears during games. In a video interview Friday, I asked him a range of questions about his best memories, how they prepare for the season and individual broadcasts, that day’s breaking Mark Williams news, this year’s team, and yes, even the “BoomRoom”, his patented signatur...

Wolves at the Metrodome Editor’s Note: Today is a perfect day to announce the debut of another one of Canis’ very own, JetAllen! Jet Helmbrecht is introducing a series of articles called the “What If” Wolves, beginning all the way back with the beginning. You are in for a treat! You can also say hello to Jet on BlueSky @coachjet! Volume One: Let’s Begin $32.5 million dollars. That was the purchase price of an NBA expansion team in 1987. Harvey Ratner and Marv Wolfenson put some dough together...

INGLEWOOD, CA - January 14: Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards, Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards, and Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on January 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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 Li...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Bogoljub Markovic #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Af...

Time to bring out the calendars.

Like Al Horford before him, Paul George could thrive as an overqualified role player.

Don’t sleep on the Raptors as a championship contender.

Janelle Salaün. | Getty Images Basketball fans and the media often deem being a starter important. However, in a single game and over the course of a season, depth and role can matter far more than who starts. This year, Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been the runaway favorite as the Sixth Player of the Year (6POY). During our midseason check-in, she was already the top option. Months later, nothing has changed. Salaün remains a force. She has played in 38 games for the Val...

WNBA banked on hate. Now what?

It was an offseason of change for the Celtics. Can they still compete in the upgraded Eastern Conference?

Melbourne United forward Joe Ingles recently discussed what he would say if an NBA team contacted him about the possibility of bringing in Cole Anthony. (via The Aussie Hoops Hour Podcast): “I mean, yes. I would have said that before he got here. Obviously, I got to play with him in Orlando. I mean, I […] The post Joe Ingles on Cole Anthony: He’s an NBA player appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Washington returns tied with New York and Dallas, but three games against eliminated teams could send the young Mystics flying up the WNBA playoff bracket.

Kings GM speaks on what excites him the most about signing Ben Simmons despite bouncing back from lingering injury concerns.

Who wouldn’t want to be in the gym to watch this?

Nov 8, 2023; Mexico City, Mexico; From left: Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, forward Saddiq Bey, forward AJ Griffin and guard Kobe Bufkin pose during practice at the Arena CDMX. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The Atlanta Hawks are still trying to recreate that glory they found during a 2021 playoff run. Only one player, Onyeka Okongwu, remains from that Eastern Conference finalist team. Coaches and executives have come and gone, and yet e...

As we set out on our annual journey to build the NBA's All-Overpaid team ahead of 2026-27 training camps, it's important to remember this won't be a step-for-step repeat of the league's worst contracts.

As the WNBA season gets ready for its resumption, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?

Caitlin Clark changed the way WNBA players travel for games during the season. In 2024, the Indiana Fever drafted Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark with the No.