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Caitlin Clark opens up on how she's talking her way past a looming suspension with just four games left in Indiana's season.

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The Dallas Wings just won their 25th game of the season right after the 2026 FIBA World Cup, and Wings star guard Paige Bueckers made a comparison between international and WNBA play that cracked even Jessica Shepard up. As the Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in a 97-77 game, Bueckers’ statement showcased the reality of playing in the FIBA tournament.

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NBA teams scouting prospects likely to separate them by archetype to make it easier to identify their projected roles.

The trade market scattered stars all around the NBA this offseason.

Madison Square Garden is seen with the Empire State Building in the background in New York City, United States, on August 6, 2026. The multi-purpose indoor arena serves as a major venue for sports and entertainment, hosting concerts, live events, and games for the NBA New York Knicks and the NHL New York Rangers. A digital screen on the arena displays a celebration of the New York Knicks as NBA champions. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images On Wednesd...

The eligibility debate doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in the WNBA. The ongoing debate over WNBA eligibility seems to be falling on deaf ears at league headquarters, leaving a massive gap where clear rules ought to be.

Jayson Tatum enters his 10th NBA season with a significantly different Boston Celtics roster, but he believes the team should focus on itself rather than the changes around the Eastern Conference. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked whether he was more concerned about the Philadelphia 76ers or New York Knicks heading into […] The post Jayson Tatum discusses new-look Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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For the first time since his arrival in Boston, the trade machine came for Derrick White. After a season of inefficiency, and a shaky playoff exit, the narrative shifted. Boston’s favorite adopted cousin no longer had the same unshakeable trust from all corners of the fanbase. But appreciating White has always required some nuance, and by looking deeper we can understand how important he is and the reason for optimism moving forward. Judging White solely on raw shooting splits completely miss...

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter had a sinking feeling after he learned that former NBA player turned WNBA agitator Enes Kanter Freedom’s manager alerted the Sky he would attend the team’s Aug. 23 game against the Indiana Fever. “This isn’t the kind of thing you say when you’re just coming to watch a basketball game,” Alter said. He was proven right. Kanter sat courtside wearing a shirt that read “Woman noun adult human female” to display his stance opposing transgender participation in sports, v

A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young put the WNBA on notice with their displays for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant victory over the Seattle Storm, setting the tone from the opening tip.

The WNBA is back on our screens this week after a break for the FIBA World Cup, but the regular season is almost over. Most teams now have just three or four regular season ties to play before this year’s playoffs get underway.

Our long, national nightmare is over. Well, I guess it only lasted 17 days, but WNBA games are back after a break that allowed Team USA to win a fifth gold medal at the World Cup. Starting Friday, each team has a four-game sprint to close the regular season, followed by what figures to be the most wide-open playoffs in recent memory. We asked for your questions, and you had plenty on the playoff picture. Let’s get into it. (Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.) What are the

The Golden State Warriors have officially added Frank Vogel to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff, announcing Thursday that the veteran coach will serve as the team’s associate head coach. Vogel joins Golden State after spending the previous two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. He most recently worked as Dallas’ lead assistant coach during the 2025-26 season. […] The post Warriors make Frank Vogel hiring appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Warriors have signed Nick Boyd and Elias Ralph to training camp contracts, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Golden State has been cycling several players in and out ahead of training camp — for example, forward/center Jacksen Moni was signed on Thursday (link to RealGM’s transaction log) and waived on Friday, per […]

Angel Reese is on a roll coming out of the international break, recording a record-breaking night in her first game back with the Atlanta Dream. Reese finished Thursday’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun with 30 points and 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes of action.

Free agent guard Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Timberwolves, while point guard guard David Stockton has done the same with the Suns, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (Twitter links). Bernard, 26, made 19 appearances with the Wizards in 2023/24 while on a two-way contract and was briefly on […]

The Phoenix Suns have signed guard David Stockton to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Stockton returns to the NBA environment after spending much of his career playing in the G League and overseas. The 35-year-old guard has built an extensive professional résumé since finishing his college career at Gonzaga in 2014. Stockton spent […] The post Suns sign David Stockton to training camp deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from an Achilles injury, describing the mental challenge of returning to basketball and the importance of regaining confidence during the rehabilitation process. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum discussed the medication he used during the early stages of his recovery and how it helped him navigate one […] The post Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steph Curry’s next contract with the Golden State Warriors remains undecided, but both sides appear to have a clear understanding of the options available. Anthony Slater reported on NBA Today that the Warriors have presented Curry with multiple paths rather than negotiating over a specific dollar amount. Slater said Golden State’s decision-makers made it clear […] The post Latest on Steph Curry’s Warriors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Shakira Austin led the Washington Mystics to a 110-80 win over the Chicago Sky on Thursday, but she also got in trouble in the process.

Donovan Mitchell makes his feelings known about Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Indiana Fever this Friday.

Just a few days ago, Angel Reese helped Team USA secure their fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold medal. But the job is not done yet, and the 24-year-old made that clear in her return to the WNBA.

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Caitlin Clark’s technical-foul count has become the Indiana Fever’s biggest storyline to watch out for heading into their final four games. Clark is sitting on seven, meaning one more would trigger an automatic one-game suspension.

The Atlanta Hawks hired Jason Love an assistant coach, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Ettore Messina was hired as a consultant earlier this week. The Hawks also hired former Blazers assistant general manager Sergi Oliva as a basketball strategy and development advisor.