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Becky Hammon is correct when she says the Fever need to evolve to become perennial champion like the Aces. Here's how the teams compare.

Shaquille O'Neal credits Karl Malone for much of John Stockton's success.

The Las Vegas Aces are not expected to have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.

CHENGDU, CHINA - JUNE 27: American professional basketball player Kyrie Irving poses for a photo with young players in a fan meeting during his China tour on June 27, 2026 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by You Fang/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images Remember last year? When the sunshine pumpers swore up and down that Kyrie Irving would be back on the court for the Dallas Mavericks by the New Year? Well, as it turns out, it was always going to be closer to March, which...

Will the Dream and Valkyries again ride their defenses to Game 2 wins in the WNBA semifinals?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 14: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics and Anthony Gill #16 of the Washington Wizards reach for a loose ball during the second quarter at the TD Garden on April 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Heading into the 2026-2...

Angel Reese and Leonie Fiebich. | Getty Images Will a season in which WNBA offenses exploded, with the league reaching new offensive heights behind a combination of officiating emphases, modernized strategies and more skilled players, end up with two defense-first teams fighting it out in the 2026 WNBA Finals? Just a game into the two five-game WNBA semifinal series, it’s way too soon to offer a definitive answer. But, it’s worth pondering. On Wednesday night, the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and...

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Despite her uncertain future with the team, Kelsey Mitchell remains supportive of her Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 7, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Nikola Vucevic is returning to the Orlando Magic after nearly five seasons away, and the veteran center said the opportunity carries particular significance because of what he built during his first stint with the franchise. “Feels great,” Vucevic told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “Very excited to be back. Obviously, a place that means a lot […] The post Nikola Vucevic excited about return to Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers, who started Bronny James in place of Luka Doncic, suffered a 26-point defeat to the Golden State Warriors in their second preseason game.

Adou Thiero said the Los Angeles Lakers responded to a direct halftime message from JJ Redick during Tuesday’s 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, while emphasizing decision-making as the main area of his development. “I feel like being out there already, we kind of already knew that we had to get it under […] The post Adou Thiero explains his progress with Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It wasn’t hard to tell that this one was a preseason game.

The Denver Nuggets overcame a strong performance from Darryn Peterson to beat the Utah Jazz 117-106 in a preseason matchup Tuesday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Peterson led all scorers with 23 points in 30 minutes, shooting 10-of-18 from the field and adding three rebounds and three assists. The rookie also went 1-of-6 […] The post Nuggets overcome Darryn Peterson’s big night to beat Jazz appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 13 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 116-110 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Pelicans trailed 67-52 at halftime but used a 38-point third quarter to cut the deficit to 93-90 entering the final period. New Orleans then completed […] The post Bennedict Mathurin leads Pelicans past Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season ticket holders that he intends to bring a championship to Portland.

Michael Porter Jr. has been impressed by Egor Demin’s development and believes the Brooklyn Nets guard is capable of making a significant improvement this season. Demin has worked on becoming stronger and more effective when attacking the basket, adding another dimension to a game that already includes shooting and playmaking. “I’m excited to play with […] The post Michael Porter Jr. predicts ‘humongous jump’ for Egor Demin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he recovers from a foot injury. Coach Ty Lue outlined the challenge when asked how Strus’ absence changes the offense. “A lot of movement, ATO’s, coming off screens, pindowns… another guy that […] The post Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed several important areas following Tuesday’s 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, focusing on Quentin Grimes’ potential role, Adou Thiero’s development and the team’s disappointing start. Redick was particularly encouraged by what he has seen from Grimes during the Lakers’ first two preseason games. Grimes started […] The post JJ Redick on Quentin Grimes, Adou Thiero and Lakers’ loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez came away pleased with his team’s overall performance following a 124-90 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets.The Nets were able to use almost their entire available roster while producing 31 assists on 44 made field goals. Their defensive pressure also played a major role, forcing Charlotte into 25 turnovers that […] The post Jordi Fernandez reacts to Nets forcing 25 turnovers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On Sunday, USA Today columnist Christine Brennan called out the Atlanta Dream’s postseason attendance in Game 1 against the New York Liberty, noting that they drew only 9,745 fans and closed off sections of the upper deck with curtains. Then, she pointed out that Atlanta’s two regular-season games against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever drew more than 17,000 fans each.

The Philadelphia 76ers have received a significant injury blow after Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles during Monday’s preseason matchup against the New York Knicks. Hukporti sustained the injury during the game, with further testing needed to determine the extent of the damage. An MRI performed Tuesday confirmed the Achilles tear, and the center is […] The post Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending torn Achilles injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Liberty watched the tape of their Game 1 loss and came away with a clear conclusion: Their third-quarter collapse was mostly self-inflicted.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is expected to make a big leap in his third season. He showed vast improvement in his sophomore year, but he continued to struggle with consistency. Armed with more experience, Buzelis will be a key factor on both ends for the Bulls, joining Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, Nic Claxton, and […] The post Bulls’ Matas Buzelis gets blunt about last season’s chaotic situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn. One […] The post Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just to make some NBA fans feel older than they think they are, Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of the former NBA guard who was most famous for his time with the Dwight Howard-led Orlando Magic, is now in the NBA as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp roster as an Exhibit 10 […] The post 76ers’ Jameer Nelson Jr. shows out in NBA debut with his dad watching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Adou Thiero had one of the few exciting moments for the Lakers in a 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors. He hopes to provide more this season.

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