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The best position in the league is small forward, and stars pack out the Top 10, including strong backing for Kawhi + Tatum and a drop for Jaylen Brown.

The Dallas Wings walked away with yet another win against the Phoenix Mercury, but Jose Fernandez was not interested in pretending that everything went according to plan. Instead, the Wings’ head coach called out his team for botching coverage against one of the worst-performing teams in the league.

Caitlin Clark is having the best season of her WNBA career, averaging 22. 6 points, 3.

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person -- and first Sparks player -- honored with a statue in what's become known as Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

Does anything prove the fact that basketball no longer belongs to the good ole US of A more than this: It’s been nine long years since an American-born player last won the NBA’s coveted MVP award. James Harden won it at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. Since then, non-Americans have held the prize hostage. […] The post Who are America’s Best Hopes to Win the NBA MVP Award This Season? appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark has once again been named on the Indiana Fever’s injury report ahead of their game against the Washington Mystics on Sunday. It will be the Fever’s second game since the WNBA resumed following a three-week break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Walton has a limited body of work due to injuries, but his greatness was undeniable

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s fanbase has come under attack from former ESPN anchor Cari Champion, who slammed the WNBA for mishandling her. Clark is unquestionably the most popular women’s basketball player in the world, with her emergence into the WNBA taking the league to new heights within just a few seasons of being active.

Here's everything you need to know about Fever vs. Mystics today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 20, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham might be one of the most consistent players in the WNBA based on her stats from the last two seasons. Cunningham has excelled as a role player on the Fever for the last few seasons.

The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI⁠ views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough. To be clear, Mobley’s name appeared in speculation. There was no credible indication that the Cavs were actively attempting to move him. The larger point still […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross, the team announced Saturday. The Lakers also waived forward Anton Watson as part of the roster moves. Johnson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds, started all 32 games for South Carolina during the 2025-26 season. He averaged 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and […] The post Lakers sign Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry wants to finish his career with the Warriors. Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI⁠ wonders whether Golden State has earned that loyalty. That’s Akeley’s question, not an indication that Curry is privately unhappy or considering leaving. Still, the clock makes it worth asking. Curry is 38 and under contract through 2027. Golden State […] The post Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers. Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year, $8 million contract and added Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dean Wade. ESPN’s 2026-27 season preview gave the Sixers an A-minus offseason grade and ranked them sixth in its Basketball […] The post 76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking appeared first on Hoops Wire.

If you think distance can be an impediment when it comes to seeing your favorite player play live, think again. While it’s no secret that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s popularity transcends continents, a Clark fan’s decision to make a 4000+ miles journey across the globe to see the Fever guard play has social media abuzz, and even the Fever general manager has been roped in to grant a special request to this particular Clark fan.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream went into halftime against the Chicago Sky with a 51-47 lead, but it felt like they hadn’t played their best basketball yet. The Sky, who were missing most of their key players and were out of playoff contention, found a way to exploit the Dream throughout the half and keep things close. On the other hand, the Dream […] The post Dream news: Allisha Gray praises ‘amazing’ rookie after career game vs. Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question. In its 2026-27 Knicks preview, ESPN noted that nine of New York’s top 10 playoff rotation members are returning. The exception is Mitchell Robinson, who joined the rival Celtics after owner James Dolan […] The post ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Sabrina Ionescu doesn’t want you to feel sorry for her.

The Rockets were “way too reliant” on Kevin Durant last season, according to an anonymous NBA scout. The playoffs made that painfully clear. Houston lost to the Lakers in six games after Durant injured his ankle, despite Los Angeles playing the entire series without Luka Doncic and most of it without Austin Reaves. The scout […] The post NBA scout sees Fred VanVleet as key to easing Rockets’ Kevin Durant dependence appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Free agent center Dwight Powell is expected to sign with the Mavericks, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). Stein’s suggests Powell will likely receive a non-guaranteed training camp deal that features Exhibit 9 language to protect the Mavericks if he were to suffer an injury during camp/preseason. As Stein notes, […]

Getting a Gold Medal for Team USA in the 2026 FIBA World Cup is not enough, as Angel Reese now aims to lead the Atlanta Dream to a WNBA championship. She has made that pretty clear after powering the Dream to a second straight win since the regular season resumed following the FIBA break.

Sometimes, players don’t need words for everyone watching to understand the messages they send, and during the game between the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky, one Angel Reese teammate’s icy reaction began setting the stage for a celebration that had fans talking. The sequence, which was clipped by @brwsports on Instagram, began when Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez, who was being guarded by Rhyne Howard, waved her arms around with the ball as a teammate screened for her, coming close to hitting Howard

Caitlin Clark’s 2026 season has been productive by almost any statistical measure. However, Fever reporter Tony East argues that Clark’s early-season struggles and back injury still may have overshadowed the level she has reached since feeling fully healthy again.

Angel Reese did not make it as a starter on the All-Star team this season. But as the regular season draws to a close, Atlanta head coach Karl Smesko believes that there can be no doubt that Reese will make the starting lineup of the All-WNBA Defensive Team.

The Utah Jazz held a press conference for Keyonte George, who signed a new $157.5M contract. The press conference included Will Hardy, Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge, Austin Ainge, and Justin Zanik. It also was important to note that all of George’s teammates were there to support him. the fam showed up for Key 💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/PXV8uhuNK9 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 20, 2026 Here is the full press conference if you missed it. Here are some notable quotes. Will Hardy talked abo...

Angel Reese made history in the Atlanta Dream's blowout win over the Chicago Sky, as she breached the 500-rebound mark.