Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

Both the Phoenix Mercury and Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Monday night’s matchup.

The Indiana Fever promote the media spotlight on guard Kelsey Mitchell during the WNBA season.

Last year, when the WNBA changed the first-round playoff format from 2-1 to 1-1-1, Becky Hammon was among the first ones to express her displeasure with the new format. A year later, the Las Vegas Aces head coach saw no change of heart about the format.

Gary Payton II believes the Golden State Warriors’ relatively low expectations entering the 2026-27 season could give the team a familiar feeling. The Warriors missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2022, but Payton sees similarities between the current situation and the circumstances surrounding Golden State’s most recent championship. “It’s funny,” Payton […] The post Gary Payton II sees 2022 feeling with Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Monday evening. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: none Sun: Saniya Rivers (Day-to-Day), Rayah Marshall, Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Kennedy Burke (Out) What to watch for The Washington Mystics just beat one of the stronger teams, away, the Indiana Fever. And they did in impressive fashion, leading by almost...

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever this weekend.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Keyontae Johnson #9 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garret...

Hawks rookie 7-footer Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the season.

Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks could become a major talking point during the upcoming NBA season.

Jaden Bradley and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Bradley initially signed a Two-Way contract with the Raptors after he was the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arizona. Bradley appeared in five Summer League games with the Raptors, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.5 minutes. Bradley, who was the Big 12 Player of the Year, averaged 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 30.6 minutes across 39 games in his senior se...

Kelsey Mitchell’s ongoing 2026 WNBA campaign is not just the best season of her WNBA career yet. It is, in fact, one of the best scoring seasons in WNBA history.

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.

With the WNBA entering the final week of the regular season, the playoff seedings are undecided. Minnesota and Golden State are still vying for the top overall seed and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. Las Vegas is in the driver's seat for the No. 3 seed.

Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.

The Hornets have announced the signing of free agent guard DJ Armstrong (via Twitter). Armstrong played last season with UMBC, averaging 16.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33 games while shooting 46.4% from the field and leading the America East Conference in three-point shooting at 41.9%. He’s the son of former NBA player […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same can be said for their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and arguably the greatest to ever wear that uniform, and one of […]

Read our Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury WNBA prediction, pick and odds for Monday, September 21.

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Emily Engstler #21 of the Portland Fire look to rebound the ball during the game on September 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via...

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.

Ronnie Burrell was named the head coach of the Osceola Magic, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team is the G League affiliate for the Orlando Magic. Burrell was previously named the G League Coach of the Year in 2023 while with the Long Island Nets.