Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

What are the biggest lineup questions and position battles to know as college basketball practices begin this week?

Luke Kennard led the NBA in three-point percentage a season ago. Can we get an encore in Phoenix?

A mix of realistic, strange, and silly lineup combinations for the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves.

The young Lithuanian will get his shot in Milwaukee.

The Austrian Hammer is a big cog in the Raptors’ machine, but with injury concerns, how far can it go?

Dallas has a narrow path forward after a one-point loss in Phoenix.

UConn’s incoming freshman Colben Landrew could cement himself as a lottery pick this season.

While analyzing how media narratives have changed, Draymond Green highlighted how Michael Jordan's accomplishments are celebrated while LeBron James is criticized.

Raptors forward RJ Barrett, who was traded from New York to Toronto during the 2023/24 season, admitted in an interview with Donnovan Bennett of CBC Sports (YouTube link) that he felt “a little salty” watching his old team win a championship last season. However, Barrett stressed that he’s happy for his former Knicks teammates. “If […]

Your regularly scheduled reminder that Pop is indeed the GOAT

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Napheesa Collier attempts a shot vs. the Fever. | NBAE via Getty Images It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the FIBA World Cup break, all eight playoff spots were claimed. Since play resumed, only one non-playoff team, finally, defeated a playoff team, with Kahleah Copper putting on her cape on Monday night, scoring 31 points and the go-ah...

The Los Angeles Lakers have invested heavily in their roster for the coming season, both in contracts (Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili) and in draft compensation to acquire Kessler from the Utah Jazz (multiple first-round picks).

Caitlin Clark said that Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell is "a better human than she is a basketball player."

DeMarcus Cousins called out Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown when he was facing media scrutiny.

Read our Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever prediction, pick, and WNBA odds for Tuesday, September 22.

The Toronto Tempo (11-31) and Chicago Sky (15-27) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The game

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are seemingly ruining one playoff dream for Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever. Heading into the mid-season break due to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever were neck-and-neck in the WNBA standings.

Depth for the Minnesota Lynx? A veteran guard for the Washington Mystics? We evaluated each WNBA team's biggest offseason needs.

Angel Reese delivered another memorable fashion moment before recording a double-double in Atlanta’s important win over New York.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candic...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 1: Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors is introduced before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vau...

Head coach Sydney Johnson and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Mystics put up their second-straight victory of at least 15 points since returning from the FIBA World Cup. After beating the Chicago Sky by 30 points last Thursday, they took their dominance to Indiana and beat the No. 5-seed Fever 93-77. Kiki Iriafen (21p, 14r) and Shakira Austin (20p, 10r, 5a, 2s) steered the @WashMystics to victory 💪 Iriafen extends her Mystics single-season record with her 22n...

41 games in and still no set rotation.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jaylin Williams #26 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and teammates celebrate during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 David Dow/N...

What's the best thing that happened for every team this season? We break it down.

How key programs from the new Pac-12, Mountain West, American and more could perform this season.

Draymond Green clapped back at Bronny James' critics for claiming he received support from his father in the NBA.

Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations in 2026-27? Who will disappoint? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts list their picks.

Even the calmest player finally snapped.