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Freedom says the Thunder lost focus before losing the series. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

Yaxel Lendeborg continues to take lighthearted jabs at Draymond Green.

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud is expected to miss at least two weeks after suffering a right knee injury during Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings announced Sunday that Raynaud sustained a patellar subluxation, which occurs when the kneecap partially moves out of its normal position. The injury happened when Warriors superstar […] The post Maxime Raynaud sidelined with injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.

Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images Dynasties are defined by dominance. The Las Vegas Aces have won three of the last four titles and were chasing another in 2026. While Las Vegas flashed brilliance all season, they never felt like the WNBA’s best team. Still, they have championship pedigree and the league’s best player, A’ja Wilson. That makes them a threat until they are eliminated. The Golden State Valkyries took on that challenge and passed with flying colors, sweeping t...

Strike the words “three-point,” “fit,” and “load management” out of your vocabulary this season.

“No More Run It Back Crap” is Robin Lundberg’s message to the Indiana Fever after watching the teams competing in the WNBA Finals. The sports analyst believes Indiana needs an offseason overhaul, with Caitlin Clark at the center of every major decision. That could mean front-office changes, a new coach and a fresh approach to […]

Austin Reaves pointed to an area where he and Luka Doncic need to be better.

Our NBA power rankings are back and we are starting the season out by breaking teams into championship tiers.

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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...