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Here are some potential options for each of the nine scoring categories in standard fantasy basketball leagues.

The WNBA weathered more than one metaphorical storm this summer. From outgoing commissioner Cathy Englebert coming under heavy criticism for her leadership to players making what many perceived as intolerant comments, the league faced tough times.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos ...

The Golden State Valkyries are looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces. Playing at home at Chase Center, the Valkyries threw the first punch, defeating A’ja Wilson and the Aces 71-60 behind Gabby Williams, who recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. In the process, the […]

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against Lachlan Olbrich #47 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Phoenix Suns (0-1) vs. Chicago Bulls ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 31: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets jump for the ball at tip-off during the first quarter of the NBA Cup game at the Moda Center on October 31, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

Here are three realistic outcomes for the new-look Clippers, from a surprise playoff run to a rough season that could trigger another reset.

Ausar Thompson showed a big improvement in the most important area of his game

Sean Sweeney on Switching being the Magic’s main defensive identity or one of many options: “One of many options. We got… Fastball, Changeup, Curveball, Slurve, Knuckle Curve, Fernando Valenzuela’s Screw Ball. All of ’em.” (via Ryan Kaminski, Magic On SI) submitted by /u/Papermariosays [link] [comments]

After turning down the NBA’s initial proposal for a merger, EuroLeague shareholders are expected to present the NBA with a counter-offer in the coming weeks, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the NBA has been interested in a model that would allow teams to compete in their respective domestic leagues on […]

Despite having a roster filled with battle-tested, championship-proven star power, the New York Liberty were underdogs heading into the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The Liberty entered the postseason as the No. 8 seed after finishing the year 26-18 overall, coming off two losses to close out the regular season. With those two losses as well as… The post The Eighth Seed That Never Felt Like One: The Story of the New York Liberty appeared first on Winsidr.

"It's real, and I love every f****** second of it," Antetokounmpo said of Heat Culture.

Lexie Hull didn't hide her disappointment following the Indiana Fever's playoff failure.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting big things from second-year wing Adou Thiero this season. The 2025 second-round pick is one of the most athletic players in the entire league, and that undoubtedly stands out on film. He is a high-flying, high-energy wing defender who exemplifies a lot of what the Lakers need more of […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 4: Dominick Barlow #25 and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 4, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Image...

After LaMelo Ball made his Minnesota Timberwolves debut in a 116-97 preseason win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Iman Shumpert made a Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take about the veteran guard. For Shumpert, All-Star Anthony Edwards is the missing piece Ball needs to be an elite NBA guard. Shumpert believes Ball teaming up with Edwards […] The post Iman Shumpert makes plea to Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball after wild SGA take had everybody calling him ‘dumb’ appeared first on ClutchP...

Courtney Williams questioned the discourse after Kelsey Mitchell’s comments about the flak players get for playing on Caitlin Clark’s team. Mitchell made the remarks in her exit interview after the Indiana Fever lost 2-1 to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Washington...

NBC aired its first WNBA playoff game in more than two decades.

Dana Altman, the winningest coach in Oregon men's basketball history with 382 victories and nine NCAA tournament berths, has retired after 16 seasons.

Altman has decided to retire effective immediately after coaching the Ducks for 16 seasons

NBA Draft season is back. The No Ceilings crew returns with their first composite 2027 NBA Draft BIG Board installment.

There’s almost too much change to track in Chicago. The makeover of the front office and coaching staff. The selection of a potential future franchise face in Caleb Wilson. The clear pivot in direction, a pronounced embrace of a more conventional rebuild. Welcomed changes, surely, after trying to maintain a competitive facade for multiple seasons. Chicago Bulls fans, no matter how distant the results might be, have a future to look forward to. That all starts to unfold on the court this week....

The average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap.

The Sixers are currently operating right up against their first-apron hard cap and don’t have the ability to add a 15th man without making a cost-cutting trade. On top of that, one of their 14 players on standard contracts is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season, as Ariel Hukporti underwent surgery on Tuesday to […]

As we patiently wait for the Knicks to host the Wiz Kiz on Thursday… …here are the latest quotables from around Tarrytown and elsewhere. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ lack of physicality against Philadelphia: “What bothers me is our lack of physicality throughout the ball game, and that’s the whole roster up and down. We […]

The usual suspects lead the first fantasy rankings of the 2026-27 season, but this may mark the dawn of a new era in fantasy basketball.

Atlanta's roster is missing one critical thing if it wants to go deep in the playoffs.

Our 2026-27 fantasy basketball forward guide ranks breakouts, sleepers and fades, from AJ Dybantsa and Cooper Flagg to Naz Reid, Jaime Jaquez and Patrick Williams, for your draft.