Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 17, 2026

The Utah Jazz played their final 2026 preseason game on Friday evening and beat the host Phoenix Suns, 119-116.

Dream forward Angel Reese is embracing her first trip to the WNBA Finals with open arms, saying she's not about to "shy away from the moment" against the Valkyries.

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections. Oguwmike announced her retirement toward the latter part of the 2026 regular season. Now, she’s reframing the […]

Renee Montgomery on owning the Dream, analyzing the WNBA Finals and her new show Checkmate.

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has been a key piece in the Dream’s journey to the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA Finals approaching, Hillmon discussed the bond she’s built with her teammates, particularly Rhyne Howard, who she entered the league alongside. “It’s really special, because when Rhyne and I got drafted, Dan [Padover] had a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are both wrapping up their respective preseasons against one another on Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. But while this matchup brings an end to games that don't count toward the standings, it marks the beginning of a rivalry between Jaylen Brown and his former team.

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.

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

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Gabby Williams. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries’ arrival in the 2026 WNBA Finals has inspired many big picture proclamations. In just their second WNBA season, the Valkyries have made history with their rapid ascent toward the very top of the league, proving to be “light years ahead” of a seemingly overly ambitious five-season contention plan. And they’re here with an atypical roster construction amplified by a unique culture, prioritizing a deep group of previously-undervalued-yet-...

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?