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Angel Reese won her first WNBA playoff game on Sunday as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost.

Chris Finch noticed an interesting pattern when teams built their rosters around playmakers like Luka Doncic, Trae Young, or James Harden.

Amen Thompson has heard plenty of criticism about his shooting during his first three NBA seasons, but the Houston Rockets guard remains confident that it will become a strength of his game. Speaking to Will Guillory, Thompson acknowledged that his jumper often receives more attention than the other parts of his game. “They gotta talk […] The post Amen Thompson confident he’ll become a good shooter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Blake Wesley to a one-year deal, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The 23-year-old guard averaged 4.8 points and 2.0 assists in 31 games for the Blazers last year.

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring ways to keep Dwight Powell on the roster heading into this season, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 35-year-old signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Mavs last week. The Mavs currently have the maximum of 15 standard contracts on the roster. Powell, the longest-tenured player on the Mavs, averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko delivered the news to Angel Reese in front of the whole team.

Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DeWanna Bonner, who signed with Atlanta on Aug. 27, took charge on Sunday, and the No. 4 seed Dream followed along with her, en route to a 92-77 victory over the No. 5 Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena.

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The WNBA playoffs started off with an upset and then went straight chalk. Here are the winners and losers.

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The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off. As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. […] The post Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White react to Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson's performance in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Angel Reese filled up the stat sheet as she impressed in his playoff debut in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-77 win over the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday night. Reese completed the third regular season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She enjoyed her best campaign to date as she helped […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese's stat line in WNBA playoffs debut will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed big man William Kyle III and forward Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts. Kyle and Swider are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season after the NBA preseason. Kyle went undrafted out of Syracuse at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 center/forward averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game as a senior for the Orange. Swider spent last season with Anadolu Efes in Turkey last season. In 53 games across all compe...

The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to add him without giving up any crucial players, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health and general ability to stay on […]

A referee call on Sophia Cunningham in the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s opening playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces faced the wrath of fans. The Fever fanbase has already slammed referees on multiple occasions during the regular season, and a Chelsea Gray play on Sunday gave them another reason to do so.

Indiana's exasperation during Game 1 on Sunday wasn't a good matchup for a Las Vegas team that looks like it's just getting started.

Angel Reese and the Dream bench celebrate during Game 1. | Christina Merrion. Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the season playing with confidence and crispness was nowhere to be seen as the Mystics executed in ways the belied their inexperience. Something, however, woke up the Dream at halftime, with Atlanta, after trailing by as many as ...

The Indiana Fever had many struggles in Game 1 of their series against the Aces, but none need more attention than their defense The post Indiana Fever can blame defense for Game 1 loss to Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Mand...

The Suns were able to fill their hole at power forward by trading for Miles Bridges earlier this summer. That raises the question of how the 6’7″ athlete will fit in with Phoenix’s tough-nosed identity from last season, Duane Rankin writes in five-questions preview for the Arizona Republic. Bridges’ primary offensive value has always come […]

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes the sponge of my brain becomes oversaturated but...

In front of a full house at Target Center Sunday afternoon, the Lynx lost Game 1 of their best-of-three series to the New York Liberty, 91-75. Their season is on the line Tuesday night.

Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

The Aces rolled to a Game 1 victory as A'ja Wilson became the first player in any WNBA game to record 35 points and 15 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field.

The Pistons have waived shooting guard Gary Harris, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). After picking up his $3.8MM player option at the start of the summer, Harris was acquired by Detroit as part of the six-team trade in July that sent Santi Aldama to the Mavericks, Khris Middleton to the Wizards, and John […]

The Warriors have signed free agent guard Miles Kelly to a training camp deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Kelly spent three years at Georgia Tech and one with Auburn prior to going undrafted last year. He spent most of his rookie NBA season on a two-way contract with Dallas prior to being waived […]

Breanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.

The Indiana Fever will begin the 2026 WNBA playoffs on the road on Sunday. The Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces at the Michelob Ultra Arena for Game 1 of their first-round series matchup. It’s a rematch of the 2025 WNBA semifinals, wherein the Aces outlasted the Fever in one of the best playoff series […] The post Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on HEAVY.