Basketball News · LatestToday, Oct 4, 2026

Following the Indiana Fever's playoff exit, GM Amber Cox said the "WNBA is incredibly fortunate" to have Caitlin Clark.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to be the leaders of the Lakers’ offense this season, and an aggressive group of wing defenders is getting them ready for that role, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. “They all annoy the hell out of me,” Reaves said of the […]

The New York Knicks are unlikely to reach contract extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart or Miles McBride before the regular season begins, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The biggest issue is Towns, with a significant gap remaining between what the Knicks are offering and what the four-time All-Star is seeking. “Logically, the Knicks […] The post Knicks unlikely to extend Towns, Hart and McBride before season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With a couple of minutes left in Q2, a foul call on Lexie Hull triggered a chain of events that would define the Fever’s season. The Indiana Fever’s playoff run ended at Michelob ULTRA Arena, but for Sophie Cunningham, Game 3’s disappointment went beyond the final score.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has compared Giannis Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability to that of Magic Johnson, praising the Greek forward’s passing following his latest performance. Spoelstra said that watching Antetokounmpo throughout the week in practice gave him a better understanding of how effectively he can create scoring opportunities for teammates. “He makes great plays. […] The post Heat coach compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Antetokounmpo rested in the second half, along with the other Miami starters.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called out the WNBA over a suspension decision amid the playoffs.

Even though Trae Young is still in the early stages of a new chapter with the Washington Wizards, he won't close the door on one day potentially returning to his original team.

Sophie Cunningham believes WNBA players must accept heckling and criticism from fans if they want the league to keep growing.

The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

The Knicks are hoping 2025 second-round pick Mohamed Diawara will continue to improve in his second season after a solid rookie campaign in which he received rotation minutes at times, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. At 6’9″ with a 7’4″ wingspan, Diawara has excellent size for a forward. Teammate OG Anunoby believes […]

Retaining unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a top offseason priority for the Indiana Fever, both GM Amber Cox and coach Stephanie White acknowledged Saturday morning.

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

LeBron James offered an early glimpse into the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential after Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, emphasizing the team’s gradual progress, flexibility and defensive upside. James, who joined Philadelphia in free agency this offseason after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, said the scrimmage was another opportunity for the team to build chemistry. […] The post LeBron James: “We could be a top 10 if not top five defensive team” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

She didn't hold back.

Stephanie White left the decision about her future with the Indiana Fever in the organization’s hands after the team’s season ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Las Vegas Aces . White addressed her status during the Fever’s exit interviews following Thursday night’s 94-83 loss to Las Vegas in a decisive Game 3 . “At the end of the […] The post Stephanie White shares indifferent response when asked about future with Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jakcie Young drives on Gabby Williams. | Getty Images In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which is the next task for ascendant second-year franchise. That that went 0-3 against Vegas this season, and that their lone win came in June 2025, the first-ever game between the two teams, is even less...

Amid outside questions about how quickly the new-look Philadelphia 76ers will adapt to playing with each other, LeBron James is apparently having a breeze working with Joel Embiid.

Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.

The Wizards have signed guard Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward Steve Settle, the team tweets. Gortman has spent time in several organizations since going undrafted in 2023. He’s signed Exhibit 10 contracts with the Bucks, Mavericks, and Thunder. Gortman also spent over three months in 2024/25 on a two-way deal […]

The Fateful Eight vs. The Fantastic Four! The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs: Dream vs. Liberty Semifinal Preview appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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

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