AnalysisSunday, Oct 4, 2026

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Rayj Dennis #00 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we embark on a new Hawks season, it’s time to preview th...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during Media Day at Target Center on September 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Grades are an imperfect metric, but they are a widely shared cultu...

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Paying homage to my biggest brain fart… Would you b...

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has continued to impress heading into his rookie season. Lendeborg led the Warriors to the title in the Summer League in Las Vegas, winning the MVP trophy in the process. While they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-101, in the preseason on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr gave a […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg’s quality has Steve Kerr thinking big without Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Change can be difficult to navigate, but for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, it may allow him to spread his wings. Whether he admits it or not, LeBron James’ departure lets Bronny be himself and worry less about outside noise. After showing more positive growth in his sophomore season and playing in the playoffs, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a pair extremely talented young wings in rookie Cameron Carr and second-year player Adou Thiero. Both showed excellent promise in Summer League with Thiero looking like a potential defensive force while Carr showed off his outstanding shotmaking ability and both being amazing athletes as well. The Lakers have a number […]

Here’s what I’m looking for this preseason from the Suns.

Throughout the 2026 season, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell formed the best and most high-profile frontcourt tandem in the WNBA. Some recent comments have led to some speculation that Mitchell might not return to the Indiana Fever next season, but not everyone thinks that would be a wise move. After Indiana’s playoff exit this week,…

Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox addressed media about criticism from its fanbase and defended the team against that narrative. The team is out of the postseason after a heated Round 1 battle with the Las Vegas Aces.

ATLANTA — With her hair pulled back beneath a white headband and sporting her iconic long-sleeved shirt underneath her jersey, DeWanna Bonner is perfectly comfortable in front of the mic, speaking after yet another WNBA playoff game. It feels like she has been here a million times. (Or, 101 times, to be exact.) Staring down at the box score, she scans the numbers and cups her face with her hand. Bonner, who dropped 23 points and snagged nine rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-82 WNBA semifinal G

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What grabbed your attention the most from the information that came out on Media Day? zenzino: Let’s call it what it is. Media Day is a hype day to get us excited about the season. From that standpoint, it was hugely successful as far as I’m concerned. Color me excited...

Some WNBA fans are calling her out.

The Indiana Fever’s playoff exit has sparked another debate surrounding Caitlin Clark’s fan base. Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel analyzed the situation in his latest piece, and fans reacted to the narrative.

Bronny James believes relentless full-court defense could become his pathway toward a bigger Lakers role.

Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here.

He’s not just a shooter.

Draymond Green knows a thing or two about being the player everyone thinks should’ve been suspended. In December 2023, the league handed him an indefinite suspension after he put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold and struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face, his fifth significant disciplinary incident in less than two years.

There’s some Iceman to his game

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The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

What can facial hair, a Pokémon, and a fancy bartender tell us about the upcoming Timberwolves season?

Stephanie White believes Raven Johnson can fill a bigger role for the Fever.

The Timberwolves raised their ceiling, but they also made themselves much more fragile

Angel Reese seemed to take aim at the Sky after winning Defensive Player of the Year, praising Atlanta for the support she says she lacked in Chicago.

Kicking off our previews.

Here are the three Knicks whose roles are likeliest to grow this season, as New York pursues the first repeat in recent NBA history.

Indiana Fever has enjoyed one of the most passionate fanbases in the WNBA, especially in the last three seasons. But as great as the numbers have been, players have differed in their opinions about their supporters.

Dalton Johnson shares his observations from Day 5 of Golden State Warriors training camp in Hawaii.

Angel Reese received a pregame celebration after earning AP Defensive Player of the Year, while Atlanta’s “Sorry, Angel” message also honored Rhyne Howard’s AP All-WNBA Second Team recognition.