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Sonia Citron attempts to drive past DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs over a month ago. But that didn’t curb their competitiveness during the final stretch of the season. They fought for the best seed possible. Washington grinded out six wins in their final seven games and found external fortune in the Indiana Fever dropping key games, propelling the Mystics into the No. 5 seed. That very No. 5 seed was a colorful target f...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Class of 2026 recruit Deron Rippey Jr. #0 warms up during the SLAM Summer Classic at Rucker Park on August 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. We’ve seen some pretty unique locations for college basketball games. Aircraft carriers, a baseball stadium, La...

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler won’t be available when the regular season tips off next month, but he told reporters on Monday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL (Twitter video link via Anthony Slater of ESPN). Butler said the team isn’t letting him “skip steps” and wants him to be […]

Luka Doncic named the ageless Stephen Curry as his toughest assignment.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers need to address the problems they experienced last season as they prepare to compete again with their star point guard back in the lineup. Indiana went 19-63 while Haliburton recovered from the Achilles injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His rehabilitation also included a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton discusses Pacers after 19-63 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sources tell Bring Me The Sports that iHeart Minneapolis was willing to carry Lynx playoff games.

The WNBA playoffs tipped off on Sunday, and as always, you’ll find a former UConn women’s basketball star virtually everywhere you look. The W’s next champion won’t be crowned without a major impact from several former Huskies– it’s just a matter of which ones will swing the tide one way or the other. The current reigning Best Husky in the World, Breanna Stewart, showed why she’s still an ...

For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players.

A'ja Wilsone exploded for 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces' Game 1 win over the Indiana Fever. She outscored Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Indiana Fever’s offense picked the worst night to disappear. After spending the season masking a struggling defense with relentless scoring, the Fever saw that usual saving grace vanish in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Here's how to tune in to the Lynx vs. Liberty game tonight during the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

Golden State Warriors veteran Al Horford is already quite impressed by the overall makeup of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. (via Golden State Warriors): “Yaxel, extremely hard worker. You can tell he’s dedicated, he’s committed, he’s hungry, he’s here. We’ve been here for weeks now training together, and it’s just been really nice just to see him […] The post Al Horford: Yaxel’s skill/talent level reminds me of Michael Beasley appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Speaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]

Josh Hart wants his Knicks extension resolved quickly, warning that prolonged uncertainty can eventually affect players on a day-to-day basis.

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After a moment involving OG Anunoby at Media Day went viral, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller reiterated his belief in the star player. Speaking to reporters at Media Day, Anunoby was told he has “one of the best poker faces in the NBA.” Chuckling, he responded, “I don’t know what that means.” Again, so […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops ‘lucky’ reaction to viral OG Anunoby Media Day moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Media days are in the rearview and training camps are underway all over the NBA.

After skipping media day and the start of training camp this week, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren's absence reportedly could extend into the 2026-27 season.

AJ Dybantsa said he does not feel the pressure typically associated with being the No. 1 overall pick as he prepares for his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. Speaking during Wizards media day on Monday, September 28, Dybantsa said the veteran talent around him has allowed him to focus on learning rather than immediately […] The post AJ Dybantsa: “There’s not a lot of pressure on me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

What happened in Day 1 of the WNBA Playoffs? Here's a full recap of Sunday's games.

Every year around this time, NBA teams report to training camp with one collective goal in mind and that's winning the championship...

The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of "high-volume and highly impactful" calls, including push-offs.

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 5: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The...

Even with eight new at-large spots coming to an expanded 76-team field, transfer portal volatility means some teams will fail to return to March Madness

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Here is what every 2026 NBA lottery pick has to prove and show during training camp to earn or keep a starting job during the season.

Whatever incremental improvements the Nets have made, they’ve been made without touching the league’s biggest cache of assets.

The Golden State Warriors' early fate practically begs for significant contributions from grizzled rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.