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Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White react to Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson's performance in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Angel Reese filled up the stat sheet as she impressed in his playoff debut in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-77 win over the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Sunday night. Reese completed the third regular season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She enjoyed her best campaign to date as she helped […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese's stat line in WNBA playoffs debut will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed big man William Kyle III and forward Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts. Kyle and Swider are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season after the NBA preseason. Kyle went undrafted out of Syracuse at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 center/forward averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game as a senior for the Orange. Swider spent last season with Anadolu Efes in Turkey last season. In 53 games across all compe...

Kelly Oubre Jr. reveals how the notion of playing alongside Tyrese Haliburton factored into his decision to join the Pacers.

Too many Celtics thoughts, too little brain cells.

The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to add him without giving up any crucial players, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health and general ability to stay on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo released a video on Sunday showing a behind-the-scenes look at his first few days with the Miami Heat before the team's media day on Monday and the start of training camp this week.

Draymond Green boldly claims Luka Doncic's presence affected LeBron James' performance last season.

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: Devin Booker #1, Jalen Green #4 and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 24, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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A referee call on Sophia Cunningham in the first quarter of the Indiana Fever’s opening playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces faced the wrath of fans. The Fever fanbase has already slammed referees on multiple occasions during the regular season, and a Chelsea Gray play on Sunday gave them another reason to do so.

Indiana's exasperation during Game 1 on Sunday wasn't a good matchup for a Las Vegas team that looks like it's just getting started.

Angel Reese and the Dream bench celebrate during Game 1. | Christina Merrion. Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the season playing with confidence and crispness was nowhere to be seen as the Mystics executed in ways the belied their inexperience. Something, however, woke up the Dream at halftime, with Atlanta, after trailing by as many as ...

Can Joel Embiid and the star-loaded 2026-27 Sixers go deep in the playoffs?

The Indiana Fever had many struggles in Game 1 of their series against the Aces, but none need more attention than their defense The post Indiana Fever can blame defense for Game 1 loss to Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mand...

The Suns were able to fill their hole at power forward by trading for Miles Bridges earlier this summer. That raises the question of how the 6’7″ athlete will fit in with Phoenix’s tough-nosed identity from last season, Duane Rankin writes in five-questions preview for the Arizona Republic. Bridges’ primary offensive value has always come […]

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 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. (Photo By Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes the sponge of my brain becomes oversaturated but...

In front of a full house at Target Center Sunday afternoon, the Lynx lost Game 1 of their best-of-three series to the New York Liberty, 91-75. Their season is on the line Tuesday night.

The Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Golden State Valkyries.

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Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

The offseason ends Sunday. Monday is Media Day, the beginning of pre-season. Hurrah! A week later, after six practice sessions at HSS Training Center, the 20 players — 15 on standard deals, three on two-ways and as of now two on Exhibit 10s — will fly to Charlotte for their first pre-season game vs. the Hornets on October 8, a week. Three more preseason games, starting with a home game vs. the 76ers at Barclays Center two days later on October 8, will follow, giving fans their first look at t...

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese may still be building toward their defining WNBA moment.

The Detroit Pistons made a move this weekend to trim their roster down with the waiving of veteran guard Garry Harris on the eve of training camp, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com. The move brings the Pistons roster down to 14 standard contracts, just one shy of the league’s maximum of 15. And while […] The post Pistons dumping veteran right before training camp hints at Jalen Duren expectation despite contract beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Suns have officially signed two training camp additions, bringing their roster to 21 players ahead of training camp.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 28: Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards celebrates with Alexandre Sarr #20 and Bilal Coulibaly #0 during the game against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on December 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards...

Austin Reaves might prove to be more valuable than Luka Doncic

What are the biggest questions facing the Lakers ahead of training camp?

September 27: The Jazz have officially signed Brown, the team announced in a press release. August 6: Guard Terrell Brown Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Jazz, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it’ll likely be a non-guaranteed training camp […]