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The Liberty dispatched the No. 1 seed Lynx in dominating fashion in Game 1. But can they do it again?

The Fever were embarrassed by the Aces in Game 1 and will have to dig deep at home to even the series.

The Dream are hoping suffocating defense and balanced scoring will be enough to finish off the Mystics in Game 2.

The Aces and Fever are playing for all the marbles in what could be an epic Game 3.

The debate over transgender athletes took over much of the conversation around the WNBA this summer after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham took a high-profile stance on the issue, even though the league has never had a transgender woman in the league. Now, a new report has found that much of that discourse was driven…

Following an attempt to gain collegiate eligibility and play at Providence College, guard Dink Pate is returning to the NBA G League.

Teams around the NBA have plenty of roster questions to address before Opening Night

The Lakers would have obstacles to overcome if Derrick Jones Jr. and Goga Bitadze become available for trade.

Baron Davis recalled how John Stockton's sneaky defensive tactics and relentless steals pushed him toward losing his temper.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has called out the WNBA.

The Denver Nuggets will be without Julian Strawther indefinitely, after the versatile 24-year-old guard and forward sprained his left knee while playing a preseason game at the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson started De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle together for the first time during Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. The three guards combined for 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the first half, helping San Antonio establish a 60-49 lead at halftime. The […] The post Spurs experiment with three-guard lineup in preseason victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has revealed that he, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle discussed the possibility of playing together in the starting lineup during a summer visit to Victor Wembanyama in France. The conversation came before head coach Mitch Johnson tested the three-guard combination in Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. […] The post De’Aaron Fox reveals Spurs guards discussed playing together during summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

3 key players for the Atlanta Dream before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

The Los Angeles Clippers have shared a positive update on Brandon Ingram’s recovery from a partially torn right Achilles tendon, confirming that the veteran forward has resumed on-court workouts. Although Ingram is still expected to miss the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, his progress suggests that he could return sooner than initially anticipated. […] The post Clippers provide update on Brandon Ingram’s Achilles recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As the roster deadline looms, Tidjane Salaun emerges as a likely candidate to be moved or cut.

The Boston Celtics locked in Payton Pritchard for two more years after signing him to a contract extension worth $44 million on Tuesday. Pritchard has become an indispensable member of the Celtics, and he is expected to play a big role in the upcoming season. Last season, he averaged career-highs of 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, […] The post Celtics rumors: NBA exec thinks Payton Pritchard blew $30 million opportunity, but insider delivers rebuttal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets completed a set of transactions, as they continue to line up players for the G League affiliate. Charlotte signed-and-waived guard DaJuan Gordon to/from an Exhibit 10 contract. The Hornets then signed guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal. Gordon played in 34 G League games for the Noblesville Boom last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Wrightsell went undrafted out of Alabama at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-...

The second-year player could see an increased role this season.

Following a stinker against the Bulls, can the Bucks lift spirits and end preseason on a high note?

16 Mar 1997: Guard Chris Mims of the Chattanooga Moccasins jumps up celebrating during a playoff game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Moccasins won the game 75 - 63. | Getty Images If I were to describe SoCon basketball in a phrase it would be “the most fun to decide one.”  It’s the essence of what this league is. The SoCon really has seen almost everything in its rich history on the hardwood, and it’s the unpredictability ...

Melo just gave Angel Reese the flowers that he truly deserves.

The WNBA highlights DeWanna Bonner's impact on the Atlanta Dream, a team that has stayed undefeated ever since adding the veteran forward.

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Entering the 2026-27 season in the West, it's the Spurs and Thunder, a big gap, and then everyone else

Sabrina Ionescu hit the floor, then got up and shoved Isobel Borlase. Before the situation could grow, Angel Reese was already there.

WembVP Everything is in place for Victor Wembanyama to make the leap to NBA MVP. This award tends to have a three-circle Venn diagram of team performance, statistical output and narrative. The Spurs project to once again compete for the best record in the league, his two-way impact puts him toward the top of impact metrics and voter fatigue with back-to-back winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should work in his favor. Looking at this award’s recent history, players often win twice in a row but ca...

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 and RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 31, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images...

Dillon Brooks joked about becoming an NBA referee after retirement, promising fewer foul calls and plenty of technicals.