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For the second consecutive season, Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has been the most impressive coach in the WNBA.

There is a pretty simple question surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles entering his second NBA season: how high can his ceiling actually be? Selected ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Murray-Boyles entered Toronto with plenty of intrigue. At 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, he is undersized for a traditional center, but his strength, physicality and instincts allow him to play much bigger than his frame suggests. After an encouraging rookie season, the Raptors now have a better idea of what they have ...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Christian Koloko #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Garrett...

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Liberty on September 21, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

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Caitlin Clark's defense helped the Fever beat the Lynx. Clark scored 27 points, but she also had seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals.

Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart will be facing off in what could be either player’s final regular-season game of the 2026 WNBA campaign. For WNBA legend Candace Parker, this game already carries a playoff-level feel to it, and she has already made up her mind about who comes out on top after forty minutes on Wednesday night.

This is an ominous sign for Minnesota.

The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center. Cem Yolbulan of NBA on SI makes the case for pursuing Duren in a sign-and-trade. He would give the Clippers a 22-year-old All-NBA center to build […] The post Clippers floated as Jalen Duren trade destination, but Pistons hold the cards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid #21 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game on December 7, 2025 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jim Poort...

Hayden Gray and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract. Gray appeared in one game with the Utah Jazz at the end of last season, scoring six points in 24.8 minutes. Gray appeared in 48 G League games with the Maine Celtics last season, averaging 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 27.9 minutes.

A source says the WNBA has no expansion plans beyond what’s been announced.

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball against Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Yesterday, we learned that Dillon Brooks had made quite the jump in ESPN’s preseason player rankings, going from unranked a season ago to No. 76 overall. Today, ESPN released players 11 through 50, which means we finally learned where Devin B...

Karl-Anthony Towns helped lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years in June, but that hasn't made giving him a max deal an easy choice.

Extension talks have stagnated between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, and an agreement is considered unlikely as the team begins camp, sources told ESPN.

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Here are the best landing spots for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t sign with the Pistons long-term and decides to bet on himself for one more year.

The Valkyries boast the league's second-best record and have awards candidates all over the court The post Valkyries make their case for WNBA postseason awards appeared first on The IX Sports.

Who's the Best Shot Creator? The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs: Top 5 Shot Creators to Watch appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Washington Mystics didn’t just win their franchise-record 27th game of the 2026 WNBA season last night. They also clinched the No. 7 seed in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs after the Dallas Wings lost 87-86 to the Phoenix Mercury on Monday. Washington also has some things going for them heading into Thursday when they host […]

The Fever star is going from strength to strength.

The Lakers' broadcast team will feature familiar and new faces for the 2026-27 NBA season.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 24: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we shar...

The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract. Duren has rejected it and continues to leave open the possibility of accepting his $9.6 million […] The post Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Leonard is coming off an excellent season with the Clippers, but his Toronto return doesn't come without questions

An Indiana judge's preliminary injunction restores eligibility to more than 90 college athletes

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is on track to be the WNBA's all-time double-double queen.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on October 27, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) | Getty Images Training Camp begins for the Port...

The 38-year-old Curry is entering the final year of his deal with Golden State