Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 8, 2026

Angel Reese has given the Atlanta Dream plenty of reasons to believe this could be their year. The recently named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year has carried her regular-season form into the playoffs, helping Atlanta build momentum at just the right time.

The Dream and Valkyries are one win each from advance to the WNBA Finals. Here are the winners and losers from Game 2 on the semifinals.

Former NBA player Pero Antic has strongly criticized LeBron James, questioning comparisons between the four-time NBA champion and basketball legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Antic expressed frustration with several aspects of James’ career, including his behavior on the court, his pursuit of individual achievements and his desire to play alongside his son. “They’re comparing […] The post Pero Antic blasts LeBron James over legacy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Chicago Bulls handled the Phoenix Suns well enough on Wednesday night as they squeezed by a 124-117 win behind a balanced team performance.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Th...

The Golden State Warriors were unable to ride the hot shooting from their role players in a disappointing 123-118 preseason loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Brandon Williams grabbed the lead role and never let go of it in the Golden State Warriors’ 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Tristan da Silva scored 19 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 122-118 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, October 7. Da Silva came off the bench and shot 6-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-10 from three-point range, and went 3-of-4 at the free-throw line. He added five rebounds, two […] The post Tristan da Silva leads Magic past Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Jahmyl Telfort to an Exhibit 10 deal on Wednesday. Telfort appeared in eight games for the Clippers last season. The Clippers also waived Fletcher Loyer on Wednesday.

The first round of the WNBA playoffs averaged 1.3 million viewers across ESPN/ABC, Prime Video, and USA Network. That number is up 37% from last season and is the highest viewership for the opening round on record. The viewership was lead by Game 3 between the Fever and Aces, which averaged 2.25 million viewers on USA Network. Game 3 between the Wings and Valkyries averaged 1.2 million viewers, up 28% from last year.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made a gesture for former Iowa teammates Gabbie Marshall and Jada Gyamfi.

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OKLAHOMA CITY — In his first outing since missing Game 7 of last season’s Western Conference Finals, coach Mark Daigneault watched Jalen Williams shine in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara made his NBA debut on Tuesday, Williams made his preseason debut […] The post Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham gave the Indiana Fever plenty to talk about this season. Amber Cox doesn’t seem particularly interested in most of it. Cunningham enters WNBA free agency as one of Indiana’s most recognizable players, both for what she did on the court and for the attention she gets off the court. The Fever general manager […]

Following the Indiana Fever’s first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs, social media has erupted into a fiery debate over the Caitlin Clark effect. While fans, media, and former players debate her overall impact on the league, the guys who had a front-row seat to a similar surge in the NBA three decades ago have entered the chat.

How the Valkyries became the first women's team to reach $100M in revenue.

David Adelman backs Nikola Jokic amid claims that the Nuggets star is not a good defender.

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 31: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Ti...

AJ Dybantsa's preseason debut was a promising one.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […] The post Micah Nori addresses Ja Morant’s preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Viral posts suggesting WNBA playoff viewership dropped over 70% since Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost deserve correction.

Is Sophie Cunningham too much trouble for the Indiana Fever?

The Milwaukee Bucks erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a preseason thriller at Paycom Center on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City controlled the first half, taking a 44-35 lead after one quarter and extending the advantage to 82-64 by halftime. The Thunder shot 49% from the field and 37% from […] The post Bucks edge Thunder in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Breanna Stewart said officials told her the Liberty did not have a reset timeout to use at the end of overtime in Wednesday's loss at Atlanta. Crew chief Fatou Cissoko-Stephens disputed this in a pool report, saying the remaining timeout was communicated.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Washin...

LeBron at the 5? The 76ers might need to try it after their backup center was hurt in their preseason opener

Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

Let the Caleb Wilson era begin in the Windy City.