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DiJonai Carrington pulled up to Michelob ULTRA Arena to watch Jackie Young and the Las Vegas Aces sweep Caitlin Clark and the Fever.

Reporters who watched scrimmage - Slater and Johnson mention BP as the clear the offensive standout, not Kerr. Cool tidbits about George Niang-Gui-Brandon Williams making things happen off the bench and putting up good resistance for Yax. Kerr Steph/Dray/GP2 still working to adjust to this new organization, but knowing that this foundation will make their skills shine after a few weeks at this. There's a cool long video of Kerr linked - responding to all questions. Kerr seems like he's workin...

NEW YORK — I sometimes like to imagine that Breanna Stewart puts herself to sleep by reciting her professional achievements, the way that I put myself to sleep by reciting childhood friends’ phone numbers. I’ll abridge the list, to spare you: McDonald’s All-American, four straight NCAA championships at UConn, first pick in the WNBA Draft, Rookie of the Year, multi-time Olympic gold medalist (one of them a mere 48 hours before the birth of Stewart and her wife’s first child), winner of multiple M

Former NBA player Enes Kanter now says he has invited US President Donald Trump to attend his first WNBA game next year. Kanter began to make headlines earlier in 2026 when he said that he was declaring for the next WNBA draft.

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful. Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to watch,...

Caitlin Clark's blunt response to the Indiana Fever's lack of free-throws compared to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night speaks volumes.

Luka Doncic appears to be entering the 2026-27 NBA season in noticeably better physical condition, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. Speaking on The Hoop Collective, Windhorst reported that Doncic “might be in better shape this year than he was last year,” while MacMahon offered a comparison to the Slovenian star’s early NBA […] The post Luka Doncic enters season in best shape since rookie year appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dean Wade has been impressed by the basketball IQ of his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates, particularly Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Wade joined Philadelphia this offseason on a four-year, $38.7 million contract after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now part of […] The post Dean Wade impressed by 76ers stars’ basketball IQ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Indiana Fever lost their first-round WNBA playoff series 1-2 to the Las Vegas Aces, and Skip Bayless has suggested why that was the case. The Fever showed great fight to come from 0-1 in the second game earlier this week, which included Caitlin Clark making WNBA history when she scored 27 and assisted 15.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 2, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Golden State Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain engaged in contract extension talks, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching an agreement before the October 19 deadline. Anthony Slater reported that negotiations are ongoing, with the Warriors also weighing the importance of preserving future salary-cap flexibility. “They’re both sides are expressing optimism. They’re still talking. […] The post Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain optimistic on extension appeared first on...

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Ben Simmons is embracing his return to an NBA environment after spending the past year away from the game, with the Sacramento Kings guard emphasizing work, leadership and simply enjoying the opportunity to compete again. Speaking during Kings training camp on Thursday, Simmons said his body is responding well after the first few days of […] The post Ben Simmons: “The best part is I just got normal soreness now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie has been impressed by Ben Simmons since the veteran guard joined the team, saying his experience around Simmons has been very different from what he had previously read about the former All-Star. “Nothing I read was true,” Christie said during Kings training camp on Thursday. “I really enjoy being […] The post Doug Christie on Ben Simmons: “Nothing I read was true” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PJ Washington has embraced a leadership role since being acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. He is a respected voice in the locker room, even taking Cooper Flagg under his wing. Flagg has credited Washington for helping him adjust in his rookie year. Now, the new faces in Dallas could benefit from the hard-nosed […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington shares hilarious complaint about new teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise is under new management, with Tom Dundon seizing control of the team from the Allen family by purchasing the team for a valuation of $4.25 billion. Dundon has then proceeded to clean house in the name of cutting costs. Kevin Calabro, the team’s play-by-play commentator from 2016 to 2026, decided […] The post Blazers fire newly hired play-by-play broadcaster after finding old racist tweets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was rightfully frustrated about a no-call after being given a bloody mouth against the Las Vegas Aces.

A'ja Wilson is HER! The post A'ja Wilson Reminds Caitlin Clark, Fever and WNBA: This is Still Her Time appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be. Nasty. Defensively, anyway. Kessler came away from the Lakers’ first training camp practice feeling awfully good about what he saw, particularly from the team’s revamped group of defenders. “Listen, I think we’re gonna be a nasty […] The post Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Angel Reese makes sure her Atlanta Dream teammate Allisha Gray doesn't get a tech during Game 2 against the Washington Mystics

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever already survived one elimination game against the Las Vegas Aces. Doing so twice proved to be a different story.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was surprised to learn that Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Mark Walter was preparing to sell the franchise, with the deal ultimately setting a record $12.5 billion valuation. Speaking at Puck’s In The Arena conference on Thursday, October 1, Silver said the size of the transaction was not what […] The post Adam Silver: “I did not know” Mark Walter was selling Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LAS VEGAS — Around 10 a.m. here on Thursday, the Indiana Fever made their way to the court. A staffer implored everyone to keep it down while the head coach spoke with reporters. It was a nice try. Some players spun a prize wheel stashed in the tunnel. They chittered during pre-shootaround stretches. They clapped while they circled up. A coach had to dance because his last clap came late. Then Stephanie White, the ringmaster of the WNBA’s biggest circus, spoke to her team. A longer-than-usual mo

It's good to know JJJ has been using his voice on the court and setting the tone for the team's defense. With youth, length and strength, it would be fantastic to see this Jazz team play tough defense. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Dalton Johnson shares his observations from Day 3 of Golden State Warriors training camp in Hawaii.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark carried the Fever far this season, but the ride came to an end on Thursday.

The Wizards recorded only 17 victories in 2025-26 — their second-fewest in single-season franchise history — before winning the No. 1 overall pick and drafting Dybantsa.

Jake LaRavia is one of the few Lakers wings who survived the roster overhaul, which gives his read on the defense some weight. Asked how the group looks different beyond the addition of Walker Kessler, he did not hedge. “We got some problems this year,” LaRavia said in a press conference. “We got a lot […] The post Lakers’ Jake LaRavia sends bold warning about LA’s defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ziaire Williams, after spending two seasons with the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets, will get a chance to play competitive basketball this season for the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a veteran minimum contract this offseason. Considering that the Lakers are in dire need of some help on the wings following the departures of LeBron James, Rui […] The post Ziaire Williams opens up on real comfort level with Lakers role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ben Simmons knows exactly why that clip traveled. Days into his first training camp with the Kings, and his first in nearly 18 months, the veteran guard was asked about the airballed three from practice that spread across social media this week. He pointed out the selection bias at work. “I airballed one, and one […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons speaks out on airball everyone is talking about appeared first on ClutchPoints.