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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham's Instagram post drew an emoji reaction from Brittany Mahomes.

As former ESPN host Linda Cohn previously said, the WNBA playoffs are a “different animal”, and former NBA star Jeff Teague changing his opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Olivia Miles debate proves that. Miles has reached unprecedented heights since her inception in the WNBA, so much so that she is often compared to Caitlin Clark.

Minnesota Lynx star Naphessa Collier is one of the most prized free agents this offseason. There are three teams that could be a great fit.

A major topic of discussion back in the spring, the NBA’s new “3-2-1” lottery reform plan hasn’t come up as frequently as training camps begin this week, but basketball executives around the league are expecting the changes to have a major impact on the upcoming season, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. As Vorkunov details, […]

Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.

Stephanie White believes Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has another gear.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cle...

With the NCAA tournament field expanding from 68 to 76 teams beginning with the 2026-27 season, Andy Katz has expanded his weekly power rankings from 37 to 44. Check out his latest rankings just weeks before the men's college basketball season tips off.

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Adidas - a deal that will take him through a 10th signature shoe with the same brand, becoming the seventh active NBA player to accomplish the feat.

A look at the newest offerings from the freshest NBA title of 2026, and my thoughts on what needs to come next

Sam Merrill keeps getting better with a bigger workload. So why stop increasing it?

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Nick Nurse’s first three years in Philadelphia, the Sixers’ defense has mostly been… fine? They were 11th leaguewide in defensive rating in 2023-24, fell to 26th during their injury-ravaged 2024-25 campaign and bounced back up to...

The only bricks we want around here are Legos.

There are several reasons why there hasn’t been a repeat champion since 2017-18. Which one do you think is the most important? Fader: Defending a title takes a tremendous physical (and mental) toll. And it becomes harder and harder to do as teams age. Therefore, parity has increased. Hollinger: It’s hard! There are 30 teams out there, and only one of them can win the title. But beyond my extremely reductive first answer, I’ll blame injuries. In particular, postseason injuries to key players, ...

Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston shared how "proud" they are of the Indiana Fever's rising star, Raven Johnson.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Bronny James didn’t surprise anyone. After two years, the Los Angeles Lakers knew him. As he said during the Lakers’ media day on Monday, James can be a man of few words. And like he’s always said, he’s more focused on himself than the person he shares a name with. “Just the motivating factor of creating my path and my career makes me want to get up every day and work hard,” James said. “Come in the gym and learn from guys that have been around longer than me. I think it’...

The clock is ticking on fantasy hoops. See what's new on Yahoo and draft your team before the season tips off.

UConn has been picked to win the Big East by the league’s coaches with defending champion St. John’s the second choice.

After spending the offseason diving into the film of 2027 Draft Class prospects, Stephen lets you know what to expect for the coming season!

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Luka Doncic treated the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster to a minicamp in Slovenia, where the team worked out, explored Ljubljana and spent some time with locals. Everyone on the roster was in attendance with one exception. Lakers first round draft pick Cameron Carr was held back due to a mandatory rookie onboarding by the […]

Common dormouse / hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) leaving nest in hollow tree in forest at night. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) You don’t know how much I missed #KnicksSZN. Actually, if you’re reading this… I mean, you probably know as well. Here’s the latest from Tarrytown and other NBA-related places. Karl-Anthony Towns opened up extensively about what finally becoming an NBA champion meant after years of criticism. In an interview with The Athletic, ...

Having been sidelined by an ankle injury, recently acquired wing Micah Peavy won’t get a chance to make his case for a regular season roster spot during training camp, making him a likely victim of the Grizzlies’ roster crunch this fall, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Memphis is carrying 18 players on standard contracts and […]

Ben Simmons' ability to serve as a two-way threat has been acknowledged by Kings head coach Doug Christie.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown hopes the team and Miles McBride can resolve their contract situation and keep the guard in New York long-term. The Athletic reported Brown addressed McBride’s situation, emphasizing that both sides want to find a solution despite the challenges surrounding extension negotiations. “We’re gonna face a lot of adversity […] The post Mike Brown: Knicks want to keep Miles McBride appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It's never to early to think about 2027!

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Green #4, Dillon Brooks #3, Devin Booker #15, and Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns pose for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossag...

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These NBA players still look strange in their new uniforms.