Basketball News · LatestSaturday, Sep 19, 2026

The WNBA regular season is due to come to a close next week, with the playoffs getting underway almost immediately afterwards. The Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA Finals after they beat the Phoenix Mercury 4-0, and the Aces are once again having a strong campaign, sitting third in the league table at the time of writing.

The Jonathan Kuminga saga in free agency ran far longer than anyone anticipated. He didn’t choose his team until late August, and had several suitors, including the Los Angeles Lakers. He ultimately landed on a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves that gives him a starting role and the ability to return to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Jayden Nunn to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Nunn is expected to re-join the Austin Spurs for the G League season. Nunn played for Austin last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game for the G League Spurs.

Here is a Timberwolves trade idea that could land Minnesota a floor-spacing backup center to replace some of what Naz Reid gave them.

From Maluach’s opportunity to Green’s evaluation, these are the stories I’ll be watching most closely.

Sep 19, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Dallas Wings team huddles up before the game against the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Wings (26-16) defeated the Phoenix Mercury (15-27) 87-82 in an early Saturday matchup at home. The matchup follows the Wings’ Thursday night win over the Sparks after returning from the FIBA World Cup break. The final game at College Park Center for the Dallas Wings be...

Here is a Celtics trade idea with the Nets that could give Boston an escape route from Paul George’s huge contract if things go wrong.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' two-year contract with Jonathan Kuminga was apparently the product of five weeks of extensive negotiating.

On Friday, the Indiana Fever resumed their 2026 regular season when they visited the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Fresh off her stint with the gold medal-winning Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, Caitlin Clark made her return to WNBA action.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark still feels her teammate Kelsey Mitchell is largely overlooked despite her elite scoring.

The Golden State Warriors continued their preseason roster shuffling with a trio of moves. The Warriors signed guard Nick Boyd and forward Elias Ralph to Exhibit 10 contracts. Golden State also waived forward Jacksen Moni after previously signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal. Boyd went undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft out of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game as a senior for the Badgers. Ralph also went undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-...

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed center Jake Stephens to an Exhibit 10 contract. After the preseason, Stephens is expected to join the Wisconsin Herd for the upcoming G League season. Stephens has spent the last two seasons playing for teams in Spain and Serbia. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.1 points on 54.2% shooting and 4.6 rebounds.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Stephen Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Wolves also waived guard Jules Bernard, who they had previously signed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Thompson has spent the last three seasons with the Wisconsin Herd of the G League. The 6-foot-4 guard has also played several seasons in Puerto Rico, in addition to suiting up for the Puerto Rican national team. Both Thompson and Bernard are expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the upcoming G League season.

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard David Stockton. The Suns had signed Stockton to an Exhibit 10 contract. Stockton is expected to join the Valley Suns for the upcoming G League season.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Markquis Nowell to an Exhibit 10 contract. Nowell is expected to join the Laketown Squadron following the preseason. Nowell has previously played with the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905 on a two-way deal. He then played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, before joining Baskonia in Spain. The 5-foot-7 guard averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 assists per game for Baskonia last season.

The Charlotte Hornets and wing Brandon Miller have been actively discussing a rookie scale extension. Miller is entering his fourth season with the Hornets after being the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller has battled injuries throughout his career but has proven to be a building block for Charlotte when healthy. Last season, the 6-foot-7 wing averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Miller took a real leap with his efficiency, as he shot 38.3% on 7.9 three...

Caitlin Clark is already eyeing the next phase of the WNBA’s growth. The WNBA is riding an unprecedented wave of growth right now, and the league is moving fast to capitalize on it.

Players and fans alike often dream of the greatest players of different eras facing off against each other. These fantasy dream matches are great to think about and almost always include Los Angeles Lakers legends as the franchise has had so many of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. But it isn’t […]

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The best shooting guards in the NBA include two superstars and then a steep drop off to elite role players and former stars on the decline.

Royce White continued his campaign surrounding the WNBA’s transgender eligibility debate by attending Friday’s Indiana Fever game wearing a long blonde wig. The former NBA first-round pick sat courtside during Indiana’s 111-91 win over the Connecticut Sun and later wrote on Instagram: “The Kweeeen has arrived! They better bow for a beautiful Black Trans Lesbian!” […] The post Royce White wears blonde wig at WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Paige Bueckers. | NBAE via Getty Images A three-game WNBA Saturday slate where no game has direct playoff implications serves as a great opportunity for players in contention for end-of-season awards to author a closing argument. So, here’s a look at the primary awards contenders in action on Saturday. In the comments, spill any of your thoughts on the award races. Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings (1 p.m. ET, CBS) A leading candidate for Most Improved Player, Jessica Shepard added to her resu...

Earlier in September, Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of this calendar year. Since then, players and experts have joined the conversation to assess the 61-year-old’s performance during her tenure. The newest addition to the list is eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles. In a recent conversation on Sue [...]

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty I...

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Brayden Burries, Darius Acuff and Isaiah Evans look on during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In the...

With Jaylen Brown gone, someone needs to be the number 2 scoring option and there is no better option than Pritchard.

BOSTON - 1985: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move to the basket against the Washington Bullets during a game played in 1985 at the Boston Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1985 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yes...

Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (left) and guard Kyrie Irving (right) look on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Think about it. Two team-oriented, extremely versatile, selfless and very skilled players, both among the highest of the highest IQ players in the league. Put them together and healthy, and have them solve prob...

Olivia Miles claims that officiating standards have shifted mid-season, and she has clearly felt the impact. Miles has been the primary offensive weapon for the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx all season, but their last game against the New York Liberty clearly frustrated the rookie guard.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White fully supports her players’ bids to win the WNBA’s most prestigious individual end-of-season honors. According to her, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are putting together MVP-caliber seasons, and both have a legitimate chance to win the award.