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SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Media day is ...

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics shoots a free throw 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

The Indiana Fever are about to have some sweet digs right next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

On Monday, Olivia Miles became the sixth player in WNBA history to win the Rookie of the Year award with a unanimous vote. While the Minnesota Lynx rookie was ecstatic, her excitement subsided after her parents informed her they wouldn’t be able to celebrate the win with her.

The New York Knicks are navigating a challenging contract extension discussion with Karl-Anthony Towns and are significantly apart on a new number. The Knicks are "far more interested" in signing Towns to a contract closer to a four-year, $200 million deal compared to the four-year, $276 million extension he is eligible to sign, reports Jake Fischer at Bleacher Report. Towns is prepared to sign for less than his max, but the two sides are significantly apart on value. Towns can become a free ...

Olivia Miles snagged Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve won her fifth Coach of the Year nod ahead of the team's second game against the New York Liberty in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs Tuesday. The post Lynx snag two big awards ahead of even bigger Game 2 appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Cavaliers were busy trying to upgrade at the forward spot this offseason. They were unwilling to give up Evan Mobley in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown deals, while LeBron James decided to go to Philadelphia instead of returning to Cleveland for a third stint. Cleveland eventually pivoted to restricted free agent Peyton Watson, […]

The WNBA has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years, with that growth accelerating following the arrivals of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in 2024 and Paige Bueckers in 2025. Now, former WNBA star and three-time champion Swin Cash has shared her thoughts on media scrutiny surrounding women’s sports amid the league’s rising popularity.

One of Lakers coach JJ Redick’s trusted assistant coaches that he "explicitly" trusted and believed in retired last month.

76ers star Joel Embiid reflects on joining forces with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is raring to return to action after missing all but five games last season due to a shoulder injury. A change of scenery with the Lakers could be the perfect opportunity for Kessler, who signed a 4-year, $130 million contract in July. The Lakers acquired him via a sign-and-trade […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals reason he’s most excited about Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner got their first taste of a Sean Sweeney-led training camp Tuesday, and both Orlando Magic stars came away encouraged by the energy and structure their new head coach brought to the floor. Orlando opened training camp one day after holding its annual Media Day as Sweeney officially began preparations for […] The post Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner give first Sean Sweeney impressions after Magic start training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dusted Jared McCain during the first day of training camp, Jalen Williams wouldn’t let the third-year guard live it down. Before McCain first full season with the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander welcomed him back to the practice facility by out-sprinting him towards the end of camp. Video […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams roasts Jared McCain after viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video appeared first on Cl...

Bronny is ready to carve his own path in Los Angeles this season

Lipsey has been added to Iowa State's roster after receiving a temporary restraining order in the Daley v. NCAA case.

Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell. | Getty Images Missing the WNBA playoffs for a sixth-consecutive year means the offseason has begun for the Los Angeles Sparks. They’ve wasted no time getting to work. The day after their season ended, they parted ways with head coach Lynne Roberts. And on Tuesday morning, they held an introductory press conference for their new general manager Ariana Andonian, who was officially hired on Sept. 4. She didn’t waste any time and immediately laid out her vision for...

Let's break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for each team to finish in the standings.

The Warriors have spent years searching for a young frontcourt player Kerr can trust. Rookie Yaxel gets the next shot.

The Athletic has live coverage of Fever vs Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. John Pearson, the former Dowling Catholic High girls’ soccer coach, doesn’t remember every detail of his team’s match from April 30, 2018. But he’ll never forget what he saw Caitlin Clark do on the field that day in Iowa. Dowling trailed Johnston 2-0 in the second half. Even after Dowling scored once, Pearson told his assistant coach, “If (Johnston) scores another one, we’re down and out.” Somewhere between the 65th

The eighth seed New York Liberty faced the WNBA’s season toppers in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. However, the Liberty flipped the script in their 16-point win (91-75), shutting down the momentum the Lynx built by beating the Indiana Fever in their final regular-season game.

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Karl-Anthony Towns faces uncertain future with Knicks amid ongoing extension talks.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 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 It was a rare rainy day in Phoenix. As the sprinkles began to fall outside Mortgage Matchup Center, where the massive LED screen proudly displayed Suns Media Day, I entered the arena with one primary question in mind: Who made the biggest impression on this team during the offseaso...

Caitlin Clark starred in her rookie season, averaging 19.2 points and setting WNBA single-season assist records. Fans were upset when they learned that Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s Rookie of the Year award during a short speakerphone call. Some critics accused league officials of treating the Indiana Fever star poorly. But a new book says [...]

The WNBA playoffs opened with four blowouts. Here’s who we think will advance and why, as teams look to make a championship run.

Indiana Fever stars Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull were on the same page with their pregame fits for a must-win WNBA playoff game.

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, and Sophie Cunningham were considered one of the WNBA’s most exciting trios. However, this season has been far from what was expected from Hull.