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It has been a postseason of extremes for the New York Liberty this year. On one hand, they made WNBA history by ousting the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Round 1, only to be swept by the Atlanta Dream in the Semifinals.

The NBA China Games showcased Flagg's evolving game, leadership and, perhaps most impressive, his franchise-savior ceiling.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 4: Jon Elmore #33 and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs throw memorabilia for fans during the open scrimmage on October 4, 2026 at 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 by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Tatum, White and George feel like locks. After that, I’m not sure there’s one right answer. Pritchard gives them another creator, Queta and Robinson each solve different problems, and the young wings could make sense depending on the matchup. Can’t wait to see who Joe trusts in crunch time this season. submitted by /u/Frequent-Control7090 [link] [comments]

If the Liberty’s season must be considered a disappointment, must another coaching change happen?

Breanna Stewart scored 35 points in the New York Liberty’s 101-98 overtime playoff loss to the Atlanta Dream, but a disputed timeout exchange with WNBA officials became a major postgame talking point. The controversy intensified after video appeared to complicate the officials’ explanation of what happened.

Head coach Chris DeMarco speaks to Liberty players during a 2026 game. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The New York Liberty’s 2024 WNBA season was an unqualified success, as the franchise finally won it’s long-sought first championship. The repeat bid in the 2025 season was deemed a failure, as an up-and-down regular season led to a fifth-place finish and first-round exit. What about the 2026 season? New York extended their postseason stay beyond the first round, sweeping the No. 1-seed Mi...

From rookies to seasoned veterans, stars to breakout candidates, we ranked our top 100 NBA players for 2026-27, starting with No. 100 through No. 51.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28 2026 at PC&E in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images When the Atlanta Hawks made the trade ...

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

An old face in an old place doesn’t always bode well for success

It’s going to be fun for Duke fans to watch the Mavericks this year.

Kenny Atkinson is eyeing a Kevin Garnett-type approach to offense for Evan Mobley in the upcoming campaign.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese hosted a dinner for her WNBA Finals-bound teammates in New York City days before Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream will play their fourth WNBA Finals series in franchise history and their first since last losing in 2013.

Nneka Ogwumike’s cryptic “shhh” reel stirs WNBA commissioner speculation.

Pete Maravich was an absolute ahead-of-his-time freak.

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images It feels like it was eons ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded for PJ W...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics smiles before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images First, let’...

Angel Reese is making sure her Atlanta Dream teammates get to enjoy the rewards of a breakthrough season. Following Atlanta’s semifinal sweep, Reese treated her teammates to a celebration dinner at Sei Less in New York City. The group had plenty to celebrate, and they apparently weren’t in a hurry to call it a night. […]

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 11, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Imag...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league could begin using a chip-equipped basketball to assist officiating as soon as next season, with testing already completed in the G League and Summer League. Speaking on CNBC Sport, Silver revealed that the NBA is developing the technology in partnership with Wilson, the league’s official basketball manufacturer. “We’re […] The post NBA could introduce smart basketball next season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

The New York Knicks could consider trading Miles McBride as the season progresses if they cannot resolve their contract-extension negotiations with the guard. “Rival teams continue to describe McBride as a likely trade candidate as the season unfolds given the uncertainty surrounding his own Knicks future,” Jake Fischer and Marc Stein reported in The Stein […] The post Knicks could trade Miles McBride amid contract uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After experiencing injury setbacks, Ben Simmons is ready to take the next step. The former Rookie of the Year is playing his eighth season after sitting out the entire 2025-26 regular season to rehabilitate back and leg injuries and has just officially made his on-court return with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons said he is more […] The post Ben Simmons opens up feeling different this season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first title in Milwaukee during the 2021 Finals, he had his supporting cast, Jrue Holiday in the backcourt role. Holiday became an asset defensively not just in the league, but also on the international scenes such as with Team USA. Meanwhile, Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell said he is ready […] The post Davion Mitchell draws Jrue Holiday comparison as Giannis’ backup guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks could face a difficult roster decision involving Moussa Cisse as they consider creating a spot for veteran center Dwight Powell ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Marc Stein addressed the possibility in The Stein Line on Sunday, October 11, noting that Dallas could either waive Cisse or pursue a consolidation trade to […] The post Mavericks could waive Moussa Cisse to keep Dwight Powell appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nikola Jokic recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 133-128 in a high-scoring preseason game at Ball Arena on Sunday, October 11. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 25 points, while Cameron Johnson added 15 as the Nuggets improved to 2-1 in the preseason. Denver […] The post Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets rally past Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese recalled a training-camp drill from Karl Smesko after making two 3-pointers in Atlanta's semifinal-clinching win over New York.