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Sue Bird believes the WNBA commissioner job carries enough cultural weight to attract a powerhouse figure. Fresh off guiding Team USA as managing director, Sue Bird has her sights set on the WNBA’s next chapter as search efforts begin for Cathy Engelbert’s replacement.

After Friday’s WNBA action, every team except Portland has three regular-season games remaining. And yet, no playoff seeds have been clinched for the 2026 postseason. Here is where each team can finish in the playoff bracket. Minnesota Lynx Remaining games: at Connecticut, at Indiana, vs. Indiana The Lynx’s magic number to clinch the No. 1 seed is two, meaning they need two Minnesota wins and Golden State losses combined. It’s unrealistic to count on the Valkyries losing; they finish the season

Jovan Buha believes the Lakers can finish top four, win 50 games, and seriously challenge the West’s elite.

The Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto witnessed Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking feat Friday night. After helping Team USA win gold at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the Indiana Fever star returned to WNBA action and immediately made her presence felt.

Caitlin Clark was a standout performer in the WNBA during her first season with the Indiana Fever, but Olivia Miles is almost guaranteed to break her rookie points record in the next three games. Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2024 and went on to notch 769 points in 40 games that season.

When Magic Johnson burst on the scene, no one had seen anyone quite like him.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, Payton Pr...

Sophie Cunningham can’t believe NBA players have this advantage over WNBA stars. The WNBA is still in its budding stage, as each year a wave of fans continues to become new supporters.

Brad Stevens didn’t trade Jaylen Brown because Brown failed in Boston. He traded him because keeping the Celtics built around two maximum-salary, high-usage stars had become increasingly difficult. Stevens addressed the decision during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, explaining that Boston wanted greater depth and a roster capable of remaining competitive over an extended […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown trade: ‘It was inevitable’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic’s extended stay in Slovenia is nearing its end. The Lakers star is expected to return to Los Angeles on Sept. 20, according to SportKlub.si, via BasketNews⁠. That will give Doncic eight days in California before the Lakers hold media day on Sept. 28. Training camp begins the following day. Doncic has spent most […] The post Luka Doncic expected back in Los Angeles on Sept. 20 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio. Beverley told BasketUSA⁠ that guarding Rubio during the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four in Paris helped establish his reputation as an elite defender. “That’s where I made a name for […] The post Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Looking back now, Collier considers her mission a success.

Stephen Curry wanted LeBron James to join the Warriors. Not rumored. Not inferred. Confirmed. Curry acknowledged during an interview with CNBC that he tried to recruit James before the four-time MVP signed with the 76ers this summer. “If anybody didn’t try, I think they’d be a fool,” Curry said, via NBC Sports Bay Area⁠. That […] The post Stephen Curry confirms he tried to recruit LeBron James to Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Caitlin Clark had herself a night in the Indiana Fever’s first game back after the international break, helping her team to a 103-85 victory against the Toronto Tempo. She finished with 28 points, 14 assists, and 6 rebounds.

Caitlin Clark turned in another strong performance for the Indiana Fever on Friday night.

The New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals he won't be attending the Knicks' banner-raising night against the 76ers due to their exorbitant ticket prices.

Asked about Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA stunts, Montrezl Harrell says the tactics undercut their message about protecting women's sports. He also compares the NBL, Puerto Rico's BSN and the NBA. The post Montrezl Harrell Pushes Back on WNBA Draft Stunts appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA is currently prioritizing Las Vegas in its expansion process before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Shams Charania. “The NBA is focused right now on closing on the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team and then moving toward Seattle,” Charania said on NBA Today. Charania cited the increasingly competitive bidding market […] The post NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DeMar DeRozan continues to view Toronto as home despite spending the majority of his NBA career away from the city. “This will always be home for me… This was the foundation of me as a basketball player, as a human being. This was my first home. This was the first everything for me. Nothing will […] The post DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision. “He actually DM’d me, and to clear this […] The post Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Montrezl Harrell previews the offensive impact of the new-look Lakers following LeBron James' exit this summer.

The Pistons won 60 games last season. They also discovered in the playoffs that Cade Cunningham could use another scorer beside him. So, naturally, someone has placed Kyrie Irving in the trade machine. Miles Irvin of Pistons On SI proposed two hypothetical deals that would send Irving from the Mavericks to Detroit. To be clear, […] The post NBA trade proposals send Kyrie Irving to Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ja Morant's reaction to getting traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers was revealed on Friday.

The Lakers have signed Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson to Exhibit 10 contracts ahead of training camp, tweets Law Murray of The Athletic. Both players went undrafted in June, making them unrestricted free agents. Ross, a 6’4″ guard, spent the past four years playing for Marquette. The Dallas native was named to the Big East’s All-Defense […]

Sep 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) blocks a shot from Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Coming out of the World Cup break there was hope that Minnesota would bounce back to their winning ways. Instead, on Friday night, the Lynx just bounced off the bodies of New York Liberty defenders. Presumptive Rookie of the Year Olivia M...

With three games left in the Liberty's regular season, Stewart will almost certainly take eighth place among the league's all-time scorers.

The Chicago Sky announced an unfortunate decision on guard DiJonai Carrington after she missed two straight games during the 2026 WNBA season.