Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

White played well last season, though his poor shooting garnered most of the attention, and he hopes to address it.

Caitlin Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game and finished with 27 points and 15 assists in a 99-89 win over the Aces to keep the Fever alive.

Caitlin Clark’s 2026 season gave the Indiana Fever plenty of reason to celebrate, as she had the best season of her young career. However, buried under the stuffed stat sheets and historic offensive numbers lies a statistic that the team would rather forget.

One dirty hit. Zero flags. One brutal upset.

Gabby Williams knows Paige Bueckers will score, so her plan is to wear her out.

DFree/Shutterstock.com Angel Reese cleared after Liberty foul Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was cleared to return after contact from Sabrina Ionescu late in the second quarter of Atlanta’s 83-65 victory over the New York Liberty on September 23 in Brooklyn. Officials reviewed the play with 5.6 seconds remaining before halftime and upgraded Ionescu’s offensive foul…

The Fever guard is having a historic season and the best year of her career, all while pursuing a doctorate degree.

Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who signed a four-year, $62.4MM rookie scale extension ahead of the 2025/26 season, had a disappointing year, battling back problems and averaging just 7.3 points on .366/.269/.683 shooting in 47 regular season appearances. As his new contract takes effect, Jovic said on Monday at the Heat’s media day that he hasn’t […]

DFree/Shutterstock.com Sabrina Ionescu faces a fine after Flagrant 1 foul Angel Reese left Atlanta’s regular-season finale after taking a hit to the face from Sabrina Ionescu, whose foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Reese returned briefly to make two free throws but did not play in the second half. Atlanta defeated New York 83-65…

As a key free agency deadline inches closer, the Detroit Pistons are forced to confront a frustrating Jalen Duren reality.

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Washed? Not if he’s got something to say about it

Media Day can be filled with sound bites that lack introspection, observations that aren’t particularly earth-shattering, and run-of-the-mill responses that ultimately provide little insight. But every year, there are a few hidden gems along the way that make you stop, think, and react. Maybe they’re funny. Maybe they’re unbelievably introspective. Either way, they’re part of the reason Media Day is one of my favorite events of the year. While the setting isn’t quite as personal as a media sc...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans of a game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Very few days in Utah Jazz history have made...

After eight seasons battling through the West, LeBron James says Philadelphia now faces “bully ball” in a loaded Eastern Conference.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 14: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a no call during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 14, 2026 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. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images All told, Kevin Porter Jr. is coming off a bette...

Tough news for the former Duke star

The WNBA regular season came to a close last week, and the playoffs are now firmly underway. The postseason has already provided us with some big results, including the New York Liberty securing a win over the number one seed, the Minnesota Lynx.

Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.

From Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto to LeBron James' fit in Philadelphia, we're answering the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams.

Was signing Smart a Smart signing?

New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season

The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.

Tatum missed the first 62 games of last season and spent his time learning how coaches operate.

galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham earns 29 minutes Sophie Cunningham played 29 minutes off Indiana’s bench on September 22 as the Fever beat Minnesota 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She scored 11 points, helping Indiana defeat the top-seeded Lynx before the playoffs. Cunningham made four of seven field goals and three of six attempts from three-point range. She…

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Luka Dončić is the clear leader of the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise heads into its first season in the post-LeBron James era.

The injuries have already started.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks are back and ready to start the 2026-27 season, and what better way to ...

A’ja Wilson’s financial trajectory has officially matched her on-court dominance. A’ja Wilson has built a resume that easily places her in the G.