AnalysisTuesday, Nov 3, 2026

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

The Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA champions, and Kaila Charles shared a message for fans on social media, but one Angel Reese fan was unimpressed. The Atlanta Dream forward played an intense final series, and she had several heated moments on the court.

The Indiana Fever did not have the 2026 season of their dreams. Indiana was eliminated by Las Vegas in a brutal first round exit for the organization. Perhaps the Fever can feel optimistic about the future after the Valkyries’ magical run this season. Fever guard Caitlin Clark heaped praise on the Valkyries for winning a WNBA championship in their […] The post Caitlin Clark breaks silence on Valkyries’ WNBA title with begrudgingly ‘awesome’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Georges Niang #32 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Phoenix Suns (1-...

DeWanna Bonner called her move to Atlanta “life changing” and left her future open after the Dream's Game 7 loss in the WNBA Finals.

After former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan secured a championship in the 2026 Finals with the New York Knicks, he signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Blazers. Then, the Blazers waived Sochan ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ affiliate, drafted him first overall in the 2026 G League […] The post Jeremy Sochan shares eye-opening take on his career amid G League stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Opening day is the most overwhelming day of college basketball all season. There were 118 Division I vs. Division I games, and another batch of Division I teams playing against non-Division I opponents. It’s impossible to have eyes on everything, especially during the 7 p.m. Eastern window. So we asked fans to tell us what they saw from their teams on the first day of action. Here’s what some of them said: Miami is a veteran group that is still very well-coached. We need to get better at rebo...

Clark entered the league before the Valkyries -- and she's still waiting.

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live Saturday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss the beginning of the Pistons’ season. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown ha...

Over six games played with the Celtics, Robinson has already posted five with two offensive rebounds or fewer after only 14 such games all of last season with the New York Knicks. Statistically one of the best offensive rebounders ever — he entered this season tied with Dennis Rodman in career offensive rebound percentage — Robinson is on pace to set a career low in that category. He didn’t want to use the adjustment to a new team as an excuse. “It’s new, but at the end of the day it’s still ...

Man, I miss Marcus Smart.

No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! One season ends, and another begins. Today: 🏆 Can Valks do it again? 🏀 2027 contenders ⛹️‍♀️ Fresh college talent Let’s go. Can the Valks repeat? The Golden State Valkyries’ historic championship run will be talked about for years, maybe even decades. It was the franchise’s first, of course, but it was also the fastest any expansion te...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 2: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 2, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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Caitlin Clark says the WNBA is only beginning to realize its potential as expansion, longer playoff series and signature shoes fuel continued growth.

After just two seasons in the WNBA as an expansion team and a much-anticipated WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries are champions. Gabby Williams' outstanding second-half performance powered the Valkyries to a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream. There are many reasons behind how this team pulled off a finals win in just the first …

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 31: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center on October 31, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images This has not gone as well as we had hoped. S...

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 02: Damian Lillard #0 and Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers interact during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on November 2, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Tyler McFarland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers regi...

Dain Dainja, Jonathan Pierre, DJ Rodman, Long Island Nets, Getty Images While assignment players and two-ways typically generate whatever intrigue there is in the G League, there’s often a lot more than that going on down on the NBA’s farm. Just below those players are those who might be described as diamonds-in-the-rough development projects, fallen angels looking for a better fit, late bloomers hoping to get noticed or just hoopers looking for steady work. Speaking to NetsDaily at Long Isla...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks talks to Myles Turner #3 against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 139-122. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcom...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on November 2, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

Nancy Liberman had high praise for Sophie Cunningham.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark believes the WNBA to make another change to its playoff system after a first-round playoff exit.

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Caitlin Clark is already calling for a change to the playoffs ahead of the new WNBA season. Right now, the WNBA playoffs move fast.

It’s hard to win games when you don’t strike any fear into your opponents. Right?

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