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The Minnesota Lynx will meet the New York Liberty in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, opening with Game 1 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Here’s the complete schedule for the best-of-3 series with TV and timing information (times listed in Central) Game 1: 1 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis, ABC Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in New York, USA/CNBC Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday in Minneapolis, TBD Related ...

The mad dash to seeding after the World Cup break proved that the next month will be tense, chaotic and full of good postseason basketball. Here's what we're looking out for.

Caitlin Clark and Cheryl Reeve sent fans on X into a frenzy with their pre-game embrace on Thursday. Clark and Reeve clicked a photo together after two years of questions about their dynamic.

Luka Doncic enjoyed one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year, winning his second career scoring title and being named to the All-NBA First Team for the sixth time in his career. Now coming into this season, Doncic is the unquestioned face of the Los Angeles Lakers and the expectations remain high […]

Since the Knicks failed to land Moussa Diabate in initial trade talks, we explore how New York could revisit these negotiations to acquire the Hornets' center.

Here are the biggest storylines to watch as training camps open across the NBA and players meet with the media next week

A'ja Wilson has been No. 1 all season. Who falls into place behind her as the postseason arrives?

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 9: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Miami Heat during the second half in their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptors have high expectations. Im...

Ahead of his upcoming debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James gave his thoughts on new teammate Jaylen Brown and the perception people have of him.

Thirteen years after the Philadelphia 76ers entered their "Trust the Process" era, LeBron James is focused on helping the franchise fulfill their ultimate goal by winning an NBA championship.

The Dream will host Game 1 against the Washington Mystics on Sunday, September 27. The post Five keys for the Dream to avoid a repeat of last year’s playoffs appeared first on The IX Sports.

Rob Pelinka believes Luka Doncic is a basketball savant.

A prospective ownership group led by Bill Bakk and Jodi Evans has announced plans to pursue a WNBA expansion team in Vancouver.

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game after scoring the game winning basket against the Denver Nuggets on March 17, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Gett...

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The Dallas Mavericks have made extensive changes across their basketball operations department ahead of the 2026-27 season, adding executives and specialists in areas ranging from scouting and analytics to player health and salary-cap strategy. Nico Berg has been appointed Executive Director of Health and Performance. A physiotherapist with experience across multiple professional sports leagues, Berg […] The post Mavericks overhaul basketball operations with extensive hires appeared first on ...

Up until Thursday, Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever were due to take on Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream in the first round of this year’s WNBA playoffs. The Dream had already secured their spot as the fourth seed the day prior, and the Fever just had to beat the Minnesota Lynx to ensure they took the fifth seed.

The big move for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was bringing in Walker Kessler to be their long-term answer at the center position. It came at a steep cost as the Lakers gave up two first-round picks and two swaps to complete a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz and then signed the 25-year-old to […]

Damian Lillard hasn’t played in an NBA game since tearing his Achilles on April 27, 2025, but early accounts from Trail Blazers teammate Toumani Camara and head coach Micah Nori suggest that the veteran point guard is starting to look like his old self, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. “If I never knew Dame […]

Did White’s shirt cost Clark her worst game?

Jared McCain named Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, and Jalen Brunson when asked to identify the NBA’s best foul baiters.

UNCASVILLE — The serendipity of sport always seem to hover over moments like this. When emotions are high and history of the strangest kind is in the making, who will be chosen by fate? Maybe the unlikeliest candidate on the floor on Thursday night was Ashlon Jackson, who’d already had her moment in 2026. But there she was with the ball, and the hot hand with time running out on Connecticut ...

Fever got destroyed - and the playoffs start now.

Quietly working behind the scenes for over a year, a Canadian investment group is putting together a $350 million framework for a WNBA team. The WNBA’s path to 18 franchises is officially set, with three markets lined up.

She has the stars but also the strife. Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room as storms swirl around Indiana's championship hopes.

Caitlin Clark explains her career-worst shooting night as the Fever prepare for a playoff clash with A'ja Wilson and the Aces.

Charles Oakley thinks marketing might have been a reason why the NBA wanted to push James Jordan Sr. out of the picture.

Paul George’s illustrious NBA career is missing one key component: a championship.

EMMITSBURG, MD - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Tobin Anderson of the Iona Gaels signals to his players in the second half during a college basketball game against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at the Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Dark night and bright future” is the title of a song of late legendary country star Dolly Parton, but it adequately describes the state of Tennessee Tech’s basketball program at the end of the John Pelphrey...

Let’s give our picks for the NBA preseason over/under win total lines.