Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 26, 2026

Utah: people working together!

The Thunder rode another great game from their role players to a decisive 127-114 win over the Spurs to take a 3-2 series lead.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum has got off to a blistering start to the season, but an untimely injury will sideline the WNBA's leading scorer.

It's been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win. Wembanyama, who has had 41-point and 33-point outings in winning efforts during the series, never seemed to get fully rolling and the Spurs lost 127-114.

Los Angeles Sparks All-Star guard Kelsey Plum was playing the best basketball of her life before suffering an injury in practice.

The New York Liberty entered the season as the favorites to win the 2026 WNBA title. They're not off to an inspiring start.

A mix of emotions during Tuesday's concert-like atmosphere that revealed the USA's World Cup roster.

Red Auerbach, Tommy Heinsohn, and Bill Fitch are the only others to win COTY in team history.

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino shut down questions regarding omissions as "disrespectful" to the selected World Cup roster.

The United States' 26-man roster opened up about the excitement and preparation leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden debate Sebastian Berhalter’s spot after the USA's 2026 World Cup roster reveal.

The Spurs can take control of the series with a win tonight

Locking down the Villain makes sure the Suns stick to their new identity

The team's president, usually behind the scenes, got visibly emotional in the stands watching the team he helped build reach the NBA Finals by completing a sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals at Rocket Arena on Monday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle during practice Tuesday. The team said she'll be reevaluated next week. Plum is leading the WNBA in scoring with a career-best 26.8 points per game, while shooting 59% from the floor and 49% from 3-point range. Her 6.3 assists average also is a career high. Plum is in her second season with Los Angeles after being acquired in a trade from the Las Vegas Aces during the 2025 offseason. ___ AP WNBA: https://apnews.com...

Who wouldn’t love a “homecoming?”

The Los Angeles Sparks could have a Kelsey Plum injury problem plaguing them early in their latest WNBA season.

Today is Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The San Antonio Spurs play the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. ET. Watch it on NBC (WRC-TV) in the DMV. Enjoy hearing “Roundball Rock” non-stop and the basketball.

Sparks star Kelsey Plum, the WNBA's leading scorer so far this season, suffered an ankle sprain during practice and will be reevaluated in one week.

A Victor Wembanyama rookie card recently sold for $5.11 million, a record for a non-autographed NBA card. Wemby has helped the Spurs to a 2-2 tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals.

The East has been decided, but things in the West are all tied up again.

When the Minnesota Lynx drafted Olivia Miles No. 2 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, there was some shock. Among experts, there seemed to be a definitive top four prospects: Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, Lauren Betts and Miles herself. Top prospects during the draft process Fudd had a successful five-year career playing guard at UConn. […] The post How Has the Lynx’s No. 2 Overall Pick Been Performing? appeared first on The Lead.

After years of pain, the Jazz finally hit big. The No. 2 pick could be a true franchise-changer.

Jalen Williams was downgraded to out by Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, after being listed as questionable throughout the day because of his ongoing issues with a strained left hamstring. Ajay Mitchell, who typically starts in Williams' place, was ruled out earlier by the Thunder with a strained right soleus. The Thunder opted to put Jared McCain in the starting lineup, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and...

The NBA draft early entry withdrawal deadline is Wednesday at midnight, meaning these big-time players have to decide if they'll stay or go.

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Mystics looking to get the 2nd game in their two-game matchup in Seattle.

The lack of competitiveness of the Eastern Conference finals was offensive to Kendrick Perkins.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino finalized his World Cup roster on Tuesday, but how he let the team know has drawn backlash

Mauricio Pochettino's roster features massive breakthroughs for Alex Zendejas and Alex Freeman, but his unconventional notification method left some feeling the sting