Basketball News · LatestWednesday, Sep 23, 2026

With two days remaining in the regular season, only one WNBA playoff seed is locked in.

The real proof for WNBA awards begin with a test called the playoffs. For the next few weeks, starting with Game 1 of the first round on Sunday, we’ll get evidence that shows who the league’s VIPs are. But based on the regular-season, The Athletic’s experts will unveil our choices for several awards: Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year (below), Thursday will reveal our Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Award, and on Friday, we’ll showcase our MVP and All-WNBA teams. Our

The 2026 NBA offseason produced an unforgettable wave of landscape-shifting player movement.

There is no more iconic athlete in professional sports history than Michael Jordan, and his enduring legacy has made his sports cards and memorabilia big business in recent years.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has been asked about how Caitlin Clark has ‘grown from a physicality standpoint’ during her time in the WNBA. Clark has cemented herself as one of the best players in the league since she was drafted back in 2024.

Let us rewind for a moment. It is June 18, 2026. The New York Knicks are finally NBA Champions, parading through the Canyon of Heroes amongst an expansive sea of orange-and-blue faithful. Jalen Brunson takes the microphone, holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy over his head, ready to address a fanbase that has waited for this moment since 1973. When he speaks, he rightfully takes the time to acknowledge his teammates and thank his coaches. But he doesn’t stop there. He also takes time to address ...

It looked like the Minnesota Lynx would cruise into the WNBA postseason, but they are struggling at the worst time.

As the Lakers aim to upgrade their wing depth, we explore whether trading for Bilal Coulibaly is a viable option.

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We're coming off an objectively bonkers offseason that gave us the following (non-comprehensive) list of moves:

NBA contracts have exploded over the last decade, although there's still plenty of value players to be found across the league.

After nine seasons together the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown partnership with the Boston Celtics has ended. Now, Tatum will take on an even larger role.

Arguably no team is in a tougher salary cap spot than the Nuggets, who had to trade away a young star in Peyton Watson. Is Denver's window closing?

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 NBA season as perhaps the league's most confounding team after largely standing pat despite a poor record.

The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, signaling a rebuild despite a strong finish to last season.

Coach Jordan Ott and guard Devin Booker will look to guide the Phoenix Suns back to the postseason in a tough Western Conference.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in rebuilding mode during their first season since trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a new coach and a roster in transition.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 23, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham delivered a strong bounce-back performance Tuesday against the Minnesota Lynx.

Sophie Cunningham bounced back from one of her worst games of the season as the Indiana Fever took care of business against the shorthanded Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday. In doing so, the eight-year veteran achieved a career scoring milestone, reaching 2,000 points.

The Bulls have spent years going nowhere slowly. They weren’t good enough to matter, bad enough to start over or bold enough to choose between the two. That finally changed this summer. Chicago hired Bryson Graham to lead its basketball operations, named Tiago Splitter as coach and selected Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick. Nic […] The post NBA Preview: Bulls finally have a direction, but patience required appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Durant is looking forward to the Houston Rockets beginning training camp, with the veteran forward emphasizing the importance of having the team healthy after last season ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “I’m excited for the first day. I mean, it’s taking it a day at a time,” Durant […] The post Kevin Durant: “I’m excited for the first day” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Javion Tyndale announced his commitment to Seton Hall for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Tyndale, who is ranked No. 48 in the SC Next 100, is the school's highest-ranked recruit since 2014. "Coach Shaheen [Holloway] keeps it real, and I love that about him," Tyndale said. "He will push me and teach me to play with more patience. He made me a priority from the start. We have a lot in common: the same position and being an undersized point guard. He has a street fighter mentality." Tyndale lead Can...

Alperen Sengun enters the 2026-27 season with higher expectations after another All-Star campaign and a second consecutive first-round playoff exit for the Houston Rockets. Sengun made clear during Tuesday’s media day that he embraces those expectations and believes they can push him toward becoming a better player. “Every year is different expectation. It’s just getting […] The post Alperen Sengun: “I want to be the best player in this league” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bogdan Bogdanovic believes his skill set fits naturally with the Houston Rockets, while his longstanding relationship with Clint Capela also played a role in his decision to join the team. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Bogdanovic reflected on his connection with Capela, whom he first met in Serbia before the two eventually became teammates […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic explains why Rockets fit his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Amen Thompson enters the 2026-27 season with a new five-year, $208 million extension and an even greater emphasis on becoming one of the NBA’s premier two-way players. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Thompson reflected on his development and made it clear that defense remains central to his identity. “I play both ends of the […] The post Amen Thompson wants to become a premier defender appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Caitlin Clark has found another gear at just the right time for the Indiana Fever. With playoff seeding at stake, she has only proved her worth as an MVP contender.

Former NBA center Olden Polynice believes the fundamentals of basketball have not changed despite the league’s evolution toward perimeter-oriented play and greater emphasis on spacing. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Polynice pushed back on the idea that traditional big-man traits such as physicality, rebounding and interior scoring have become less valuable in the modern […] The post Olden Polynice questions what has changed about NBA bigs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dawson Battie announced his commitment to Nebraska for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Battie is ranked No. 34 in the SC Next 100, making him Nebraska's second highest-ranked recruit in the past 20 years. "Nebraska is the best fanbase I have ever experienced," Battie said. "In practice, Coach Fred [Hoiberg] is very efficient. He does not beat around the bush, and he does not have to yell to get his point across. The players and coaches respect him." Battie is Nebraska's second commit for the class...