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The Minnesota Lynx had spent most of the season making the No. 1 seed look comfortable. Then the regular season reached its final stretch, and the margin suddenly became a little less forgiving. Minnesota enters the final four games at 31-9, with the Golden State Valkyries sitting two games back at 29-11. The Lynx still [...]

NEWARK, DE - JANUARY 04: Trey Simpson #2 of the Kennesaw State Owls is introduced before a college basketball game against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at the Bob Carpenter Center on January 4, 2026 in Newark, Delaware. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images In this podcast, Isaac Bourne, Ian Sacks, Frank DeBari, and Drew Gentile come together to preview three new mid-major conferences as we truck the month before the month before the college basketball season starts. Liste...

The Dallas Wings are heading into the final four games with plenty still to chase. Their playoff spot is already secured, yet the last week of the regular season could add another chapter to a season that has already changed the franchise’s recent history. Dallas sits at 24-16 after going 10-34 last season. The Wings [...]

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 Friday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into September. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phon...

As the Knicks look to clear more cap space to sign veteran talent, we explore how they could do so by offloading Pacome Dadiet's contract.

Let’s rank the NBA Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 regular season.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Footprint Center on November 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the 76ers 118-116. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a cl...

Dereck Lively II works out at the Duke University campus during Duke Brotherhood offseason sessions. | Courtesy Dallas Mavericks We polled the Mavs Moneyball readership a couple of weeks back on how many games the readership expected Dereck Lively II to play in 2026-27, a year removed from a lost season of just seven games. I was shocked at how many of you answered “zero” and seemed to mean it. If Lively plays zero games this year, keeping him around for the promise of “next year” after two s...

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 7: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You love Pete Nance....

The Rockest have a high ranking but have actually slipped since last year.

Former Lady Vol listed as questionable for Seattle-Las Vegas WNBA game.

MVP conversations usually start with players putting up massive scoring numbers, but one WNBA legend sees something different in Angel Reese. For her, the Atlanta Dream star clearly deserves to be a part of the conversation, especially with the transformation the team has undergone over the season.

Sophie Cunningham receives support from Jason Whitlock for her WNBA Commissioner ambitions. Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has been very vocal about the WNBA’s ongoing search for its next commissioner after the retirement of Cathy Engelbert.

Clark’s own team got her numbers wrong.

Cindy Brunson names every Team USA contributor except Caitlin Clark, and fans aren't letting the omission slide.

Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.

The WNBA is back, but for certain franchises, it may already be time to look ahead to 2027. Seven teams are out of the playoffs and aren’t exactly pushing for wins over the final four games of the 2026 campaign. Several players are already ruled out with injury, and some may not return following the World Cup. We asked for your questions about the end of the regular season and the upcoming offseason, as well as any lingering thoughts on this year’s world championship. Let’s get into it. (And che

The offseason is about stories. There is no NBA basketball to analyze, so all the enjoyment of the sport comes from conversing about hypotheticals. Football is back, which means Cowboys-fueled disappointment has activated my basketball brain. It is time to turn away from an embarrassing Cowboys loss on Sunday Night Football and turn towards a compelling Mavericks season ahead. Here are five storylines to follow this season in Dallas: Cooper Flagg’s sophomore leap Arguably the most important o...

Half the Wizards roster will be under 23. That’s why they might be really good. | Getty Images The Wizards will be better in 2026-27 than they’ve been the previous three seasons. Low bar, I know. But at least they were trying to be bad unlike a previous season almost 20 years ago where the basketball operations group were tasked by ownership with competing for a championship and assembled a roster that was so bad the only sane move was to trade away all the veterans. They finished the season ...

One of the best parts of every NBA season is seeing young players make a major leap in their overall play.

The 2017 NBA draft delivered superstars, champions and franchise cornerstones—just not in the spots everybody expected.

Caitlin Clark's first Nike signature shoe is coming soon. Here's what to know about its price, colorways, release date and features.

With the playoffs fast approaching in the WNBA, the predictions are starting to come in. The Minnesota Lynx are setting the pace at 31-9, but right on their heels, the Golden State Valkyries sit second at 29-11 behind a four-game win streak, while the Las Vegas Aces remain dangerous at 27-13.

Basking in the glow and attention of the franchise’s first title since Richard Nixon was in the White House, players were everywhere the past three months.

Michael Porter Jr. believes the Brooklyn Nets can win more than 50 games during the 2026-27 season, pointing to the continued development of the team’s young players and the importance of building chemistry. “If we get that chemistry right… all of our young guys from last year who got so much better now… we’re going […] The post Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks have signed-and-waived center Liam Robbins. Robbins was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract that is designed for him to join the Westchester Knicks for the upcoming G League season. Robbins spent last season with the Rip City Remix of the G League. The 7-foot center averaged 8.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 18 minutes per game.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Amen Thompson #1 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston ...

We all remember May 12th, 2025 when Jayson Tatum fell to the floor in Game 4 of Round 2 against the New York Knicks. To that point, it had been one of the been one of the best games Tatum had played in his career with 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. The 2024-25 version of Jayson Tatum is the best Tatum we have seen in his career. He had become the best scorer, passer and rebounder on the Celtics and was playing as well as any player in the league. That is the Jayson T...

The NBA offseason is dragging on, as it tends to do, but there’s still plenty of basketball-related debate to get into. For example, who makes...

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jordan Schakel to a training camp deal, HoopsHype reported. Schakel returns to the organization after previously spending parts of three seasons with the Wizards and their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. His familiarity with the franchise and experience in the G League give Washington an experienced option […] The post Wizards sign Jordan Schakel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.