Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

Breanna Stewart demands Angel Reese pay her fine after a rare technical in the Liberty's loss to the Dream.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 22, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Dallas Wings make an announcement on guard Paige Bueckers after unfortunate news from the Phoenix Mercury game during the 2026 WNBA regular season.

The Indiana Fever suffered a painful 93-77 blowout home loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday, and popular sports YouTuber Awful Coaching did not hold back in his analysis. In a fiery breakdown, the critic accused head coach Stephanie White of destroying Indiana’s offense, claiming she is making life difficult for star guard Caitlin Clark with poor offensive schemes and sloppy execution.

Sophie Cunningham’s popularity is soaring higher than ever, but an Indiana Fever analyst thinks she might be on her way out of the league. Sophie Cunningham has become one of the faces of the WNBA this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ roster for the 2026-27 season appears to be set following their recent move for forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga appears to be the final piece of the puzzle for this Timberwolves team that the front office overhauled earlier this offseason when they acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets for a package headlined […] The post 2 Timberwolves on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Solomon Washington to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Washington joins New Orleans after spending the 2025-26 season at Maryland, where he took on a significantly larger role following two seasons at Texas A&M. The forward averaged 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 25 games […] The post Pelicans sign Solomon Washington appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Darryn Peterson has a chance to have an incredible season

Trae Young is embracing a fresh start with the Washington Wizards and is determined to return to the level that has defined his NBA career. Speaking to Michael Porter Jr., Young said staying healthy is important, but he is not dwelling on his injury-shortened 2025-26 season. “For me, it’s just about, obviously I got to […] The post Trae Young: “I’m ready to get back to what I’ve been” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors are always going to face some pressure to put together a strong roster around Stephen Curry for as long as Curry is playing. Curry may have slowed down a bit, particularly due to injuries, but he’s always been a proud winner who would love nothing more than to get one more […] The post 3 Warriors on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trae Young has played five games in a Wizards uniform. That’s it. But he already sounds like a guy who sees the next piece walking through the door. Young went on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast and did not hedge on No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. “He’s cold, bro. He’s the real deal,” Young said. Then […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young on AJ Dybantsa: ‘He’s cold, bro. He’s the real deal.’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — From neighborhood playgrounds to sold-out arenas, basketball greatness has never belonged to just one stage. The American Basketball Hall of Fame is bringing that story into the spotlight with the announcement of 35 nominees for its Class of 2027, headlined by Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Charles Barkley and Sonny Vaccaro. The nominees represent players, coaches, a broadcaster, a […] The post Magic, Barkley and Vaccaro headline 35 nominees for American Basketball HOF Class of 2...

The Denver Nuggetes signed Keonte Jones and Reese Dixon-Waters to training camp deals on Monday. Jones averaged 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds for Dayton last season. Dixon-Waters averaged 13.1 points and 3.6 rebounds for San Diego State last year. The Nuggets own G League rights to both players.

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

Jalen Duren’s future with the Detroit Pistons remains uncertain as the two sides continue to negotiate a long-term contract ahead of the start of training camp. Speaking on NBA Today on Monday, Shams Charania said the Pistons and Duren are “at an impasse,” with his status for the team’s upcoming media day also uncertain. “The […] The post Jalen Duren could skip Pistons media day amid stalemate appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

There is one WNBA stat that Angel Reese has almost become known for. In just her third season, she could already be one of the best to ever do it.

Teams around the NBA are monitoring Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas as the Mavericks build their roster around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, according to Tim MacMahon and Marc Spears of ESPN. “The question that’s being asked around the league is…how long is this fit with Kyrie and the Mavericks,” MacMahon said Monday, September 21, on NBA […] The post Teams monitor Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Miroslav Raduljica has offered a critical assessment of former Milwaukee Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, questioning his natural basketball talent while praising the work ethic that helped turn him into an NBA superstar. Raduljica played alongside Antetokounmpo during the 2013–14 season, when the Greek forward was beginning his NBA career as a rookie. Speaking on the […] The post Miroslav Raduljica questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s basketball talent appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Breanna Stewart, known for her composure, lost it in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. Stewart, the calm, veteran floor general for the New York Liberty, caught a rare technical foul that came at the worst moment—with New York trailing and a playoff seeding on the line.

Angel Reese had plenty to celebrate Monday night. The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 95-84 at Barclays Center, and Reese had another strong game.

The calendar flipped. Training camp is next. And the first microphones of the 2026-27 NBA season are already live. Houston goes first. Dallas follows a few days later. Both are getting an early jump because they’re headed to Macao for the NBA China Games on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11. Everybody else piles in on […] The post 2026-27 NBA Media Days schedule: When every team meets the press appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Barron/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Olivia Miles had barely surpassed Caitlin Clark by taking her rookie scoring record before, hours later, Clark fired back, proving why she is the face of the WNBA. Before the Indiana Fever face off against the Minnesota Lynx, Clark’s performance against the Washington Mystics put her in a league of her own, adding her name to the historic list of the best guards to ever play the game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Clara Wu Tsai speaks onstage during TAAF Heritage Month Summit and Celebration on May 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)) | Getty Images for The Asian Ameri In the latest discussion of how the Tsai family sees the future of their holdings in the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, Clara Wu Tsai recently told fellow sports team owner the Baltimore Orioles David M. Rubenstein that she hopes to see the tw...

The Milwaukee Bucks have serious interest in Jalen Duren as the Detroit Pistons center remains locked in a contract stalemate with his current team. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that Milwaukee is among multiple teams known to have significant interest in Duren, both ahead of the upcoming season and potentially next summer. The report […] The post Bucks among teams with serious interest in Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 21: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on September 21, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Mercury (1...

There remains plenty of optimism surrounding the Dallas Mavericks heading into the second season of prized franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg’s career. The Mavs may still be in the middle of a rebuild after their disastrous decision to trade Luka Doncic away in February 2025, but having Flagg around means that Dallas should be on the […] The post 3 Mavericks on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Breanna Stewart's nine-year run of not getting a technical foul has come to an end after she picked one up in New York's 95-84 loss to Atlanta

Tyrese Haliburton makes his feelings known on the New York Knicks' 2026 championship run.

Rivers’ coaching career spanned nine seasons with the Celtics, where he led the team to an NBA title in 2008, along with time coaching the Clippers, Sixers and Bucks.