Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New York Liberty, it’s that the team goes as Sabrina Ionescu goes. Head coach Chris DeMarco said as much before the Liberty’s big-time 91-75 win over the No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx. “We go as Sab goes,” DeMarco said. DeMarco went on to explain Ionescu’s significance and presence […]

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson offered an honest assessment of his first training camp practice with his new team in comments to reporters Tuesday.

Victor Wembanyama hasn’t forgotten how last season ended. Apparently, there were nights when the NBA Finals wouldn’t let him. The Spurs star admitted that losing to the Knicks in five games stuck with him well into the offseason. “I’ve had a few sleepless nights,” Wembanyama said at Media Day, via Reuters. “Maybe not sleepless nights, […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on Finals loss: ‘We’re going to face these emotions’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Raven Johnson didn’t look like a rookie making her WNBA playoff debut. Unfortunately for the Indiana Fever, she didn’t get much of a chance to prove it. Johnson scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and added two steals in 22 minutes during Indiana’s 102-85 loss to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Make no mistake about it, of the countless storylines entering the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns season, one I’m particularly interested in is seeing what second-year prospect Rasheer Fleming looks like on the court, how he’s integrated into the rotation, and what his role ultimately becom...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Washington head coach Sydney Johnson gestures during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Associated Press released their WNBA awards yesterday. The headliners included Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson winning Player of the Year and Minnesota Lynx head coac...

The Indiana Fever opened their 2026 WNBA playoff campaign with a tough 102-85 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. But the result was not the only thing creating buzz after Game 1.

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During the Toronto Raptors NBA Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, veteran star Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past after agreeing to a $115 million extension following his return trade. He discussed his departure to the Los Angeles Clippers after winning the 2019 title, explaining to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic that his decision […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘legacy’ reason for rejecting other trade suitors besides Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer, many assumed it would pave a way for Cason Wallace to become a starting guard alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026-27. Entering training camp, Wallace is eligible for a lucrative contract extension, which could reach north […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is no secret that Draymond Green did his very best to convince LeBron James to choose the Golden State Warriors after his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the 41-year-old veteran eventually chose the Philadelphia 76ers and will now be playing alongside the likes of Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, over Stephen […] The post Why did Draymond Green’s LeBron James recruiting pitch fail? Warriors star reveals theory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters Monday that Brown rolled his ankle last week but isn’t expected to miss “considerable time.” Meanwhile, second-year point guard Nolan Traore is not expected to miss any practices after […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed mixed emotions about the team’s offseason changes during Monday’s Media Day, and his comments about Naz Reid could be interpreted as a subtle shot at former teammate Julius Randle. Minnesota underwent significant changes following the 2025-26 season, parting ways with both Reid and Randle as the organization reshaped the […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ Naz Reid comment sure seems like a subtle shot at Julius Randle appeared fir...

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030. And while the franchise, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After previously revealing his plans to leave Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, it appears former player and analyst Charles Barkley is done after this year. Speaking to WSFA12 News, Barkley confirmed that he was going to be done with Inside the NBA after the upcoming season. Still, he is excited about his final […] The post Charles Barkley confirms 2026-27 NBA season will be his last dance on Inside the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks have interest in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for restricted free agent and All-Star center Jalen Duren if Detroit and the 6'10", 250-pound man cannot reach terms on a contract agreement, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

The New York Knicks are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season as they look to defend their recent world championship. The Knicks come into this season with mostly the same core of players as last year, with Mitchell Robinson being the lone key departure in free agency over the […] The post Knicks disrespected in 2027 NBA championship odds behind Spurs, Thunder, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Liberty could potentially do the Valkyries a huge favor by knocking out the Lynx early.

Caitlin Clark has gotten used to it by now. No matter what she does on the basketball court, there always seems to be someone ready to explain why it isn’t quite as impressive as everyone else thinks. A new record? There’s a reason it doesn’t matter. Another huge scoring night? Someone will point out what […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.

Social media was quick to react after an awkward exchange between soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Paige Bueckers. Megan Rapinoe has never shied away from vocalising her opinions on trans inclusion, constantly pushing for sports to be open to everyone, a stance that often sparks debate around leagues like the WNBA.

Checking in on the alphabet soup of defensive metrics to see which playoff teams have an edge in the field.

The Indiana Fever suffered a 17-point blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces, and Rachel DeMita couldn't help but question Stephanie White's rotation.

No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Game 2s start today. Let’s hope they’re all more competitive than Sunday’s blowouts. Coming up: 🚸 Vets still got it ❓ One Q for each team 💲 Soaring arena prices Playoff Talk: Proven stars continue to shine Remember when Diana Taurasi said “reality is coming” at the 2024 Final Four? That the college stars who had dominated at the NCAA l...

With the 2026-27 college basketball season just over a month away, LSU has just four players listed on its official roster

Here are 10 NBA stars coming back from major injuries who'll have a lot to prove in 2026-27, from staying healthy to showing they're still elite.

Tyler Marsh: 'The positives probably start with our young core' The post Looking back at the good, bad and ugly of the Chicago Sky’s 2026 appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Mystics out-rebounded Angel Reese and the Dream, but lost one big margin that couldn’t be overcame.