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SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait at the 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 The Spurs are back to having fun with each ...

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Paige Bueckers receives a massive nod from her Dallas Wings teammate, Arike Ogunbowale. The Dallas Wings are out of the 2026 playoffs following an underwhelming display in the first round against the Golden State Valkyries.

The semifinals open Sunday. How do Las Vegas-Golden State and New York-Atlanta match up? Who are the favorites?

Boston, MA - September 15: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, forward Paul George, guard Mike Conley and president Brad Stevens pose for photos at a press conference on September 15, 2026. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images 1. The Jaylen question: The Celtics’ stated reason for moving on from Jaylen Brown is that they didn’t believe that they could build around two players each making 35% of the Cap. Yet the end result of the trad...

Bam Adebayo has been full of praise for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson this week. Wilson has been one of the best players in the WNBA for some time now and recently impressed in the first-round of this year’s playoffs against the Indiana Fever.

Both teams were still rising and the rivalry was about to get red-hot

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were sent home just three games into the 2026 WNBA playoffs. The Indiana Fever took on WNBA championship favorites, the Las Vegas Aces, during the opening round of the 2026 playoffs.

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

The Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces first-round series was a matchup of what many believed were two of the frontrunners for the WNBA MVP trophy. Eventually, it was the Aces who came out victorious, but it once again showed how dominant Caitlin Clark is in terms of drawing audiences.

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez had nothing but praise for his star player Paige Bueckers after the team’s season ended, following the playoff series loss against the Golden State Valkyries. The 24-year-old guard was limited to just 17 points, on 3-14 shooting from the field in a game where the Wings fought until the end, but suffered a 77-73 loss to their opponents.

Another day, another disrespect! In a recent interview, Bub Carrington revealed that the Wizards held back to try to draft AJ Dybantsa last season. You can see the exchange below. That should mean a fine, right? I mean, that’s what they did with the Utah Jazz? Turns out that they will not be fining the […]

Josh Hart speaks on Avoiding career-ending surgery, Jalen Brunson's growing stardom and plans after retirement.

Utah Jazz season preview, insights, intel, and more!

Bueckers went a combined 6-of-27 from the field in Games 2 and 3 of the Wings’ first-round playoff loss to the Valkyries

As the WNBA playoffs move deeper into the postseason, the league is also approaching the end of an era. The 2026 season will be Cathy Engelbert’s last as commissioner after she announced last month that she would step down at the end of the calendar year.

The WNBA is barreling toward the playoffs and a monumental leadership transition. One of them falls on Adam Silver’s shoulders.

The Valkyries said head coach Natalie Nakase was feeling lightheaded and exhausted when she collapsed on the court late in Friday's Game 3 win, but said she was fine after the game and is expected to coach Sunday's Game 1 of the semifinals.

The Washington Wizards might avoid an NBA investigation after Bub Carrington's controversial comments on tanking.

The deciding Game 3 between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever averaged 2.25 million viewers on USA Network. It is the third most-viewed WNBA playoff game outside of the Finals. The Aces' win peaked at 2.7 million viewers. Game 2 of the series averaged 1.42 million viewers on Amazon Prime, with Game 1 averaging 2.11 million viewers on ABC.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Another day, another disrespect! In...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 28: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz media day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on September 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chandler Holt of KSL Sports was kind enough to join me on the Hoops ...

The Detroit Pistons can now breathe and focus completely on basketball. Center Jalen Duren finally reached an agreement to return to the team after signing his five-year, $200 million extension. Both sides were at a stalemate all offseason as they searched for a resolution. Duren finally felt comfortable with the provided terms and signed the […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has spoken highly of new teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic following their opening training camp sessions, highlighting the Serbian guard’s dedication and intensity on the practice court. Bogdanovic is preparing for a fresh start in Houston after a difficult previous campaign marked by recurring injury problems. Despite those setbacks, the veteran has […] The post Kevin Durant shares thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Olivia Miles spent most of her rookie season making the WNBA look easier than it was supposed to be. However, the playoffs gave the Minnesota Lynx guard something she hadn’t experienced much of all year: a problem she couldn’t solve in time.

A'ja Wilson exploded for 36 points in the Las Vegas Aces' Game 3 win against the Indiana Fever. She scored 21 in the first half alone.

The story surrounding former Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell has taken another turn. Now the people who reported the story are reportedly facing scrutiny of their own. TEGNA, the parent company of Portland television station KGW, has launched an internal review into whether proper editorial procedures were followed in the station’s reporting on Bell, […] The post KGW reportedly under review after Blazers broadcaster controversy appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Head coach David Adelman said he hoped the Nuggets would add more ball-handling to their roster in May, after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Rather than relying on external additions, they want Christian Braun to help Jamal Murray in that department, writes Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. “It’s more […]

Paige Bueckers' season with the Wings is over. What happens next?

The Lakers' fans react as rumors suggest Dalton Knecht would not make it to the team's opening night roster.