AnalysisWednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has won the 2026 Most Improved Player award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.

The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of "high-volume and highly impactful" calls, including push-offs.

Even after watching his son, Karl-Anthony Towns, win the 2026 NBA championship with the New York Knicks, Karl Towns Sr. won't forget the past disrespect.

Coming off a career year, Tyrese Maxey said he doesn't want to be judged by how he does individually but by how the 76ers do as a team this year.

As training camps get underway across the league, Bobby Marks examines roster, contract and fit questions for all 30 teams.

"A Game 3, the amount of pressure and tension that has built up at that point, I throw everything out the door,” Aces coach Hammon said.

On Tuesday, journalist Pablo Torre continued his investigation into Kawhi Leonard and his questionable no-show endorsement deals that ultimately led the NBA to fine him $700,000 and hit the Los Angeles Clippers with severe penalties for salary-cap circumvention on Wednesday.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the offseason and react to the biggest news out of NBA media days.

Dan Titus takes you through how to navigate your Yahoo High Score fantasy basketball league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says his first training camp with the Miami Heat has so far been "everything that I expected and more."

Aces center A'ja Wilson had to be restrained by teammates after she confronted a fan whom she said stepped toward her and pointed at her late in Tuesday's Game 2 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images Six of the eight teams that made the 2026 WNBA Playoffs also participated in last postseason. The new entrants? The Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings, both returning to postseason play for the first time since 2023. For the Mystics, Shakira Austin is the only player remaining from the 2023 team that lost in the first round. The 2023 Wings, who won their first round series before being swept in the semifinals, featured Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims, Maddy Sieg...

Austin Reaves believes the Los Angeles Lakers can make significant strides defensively this season after the team added several players known for their defensive ability during the offseason. Speaking to reporters at Lakers training camp on Wednesday, Reaves highlighted Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams in particular after facing them during the first few practices. “Trying […] The post Austin Reaves: “Defensively, we’re gonna be much better” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Paolo Banchero highlighted the influence of Kevin Durant and former Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod during media day, focusing on the lessons he has taken from both while continuing to develop his game. Banchero drew attention over the summer when photos and video surfaced of him working out with Durant. However, the Orlando forward […] The post Paolo Banchero on Kevin Durant: “Every rep he does is game speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson candidly reflected on his career trajectory at Monday's media day, acknowledging he has fallen short of expectations despite entering his eighth NBA season. "I'm not where I want to be," said Williamson. Williamson offered a similarly direct assessment when asked to explain. "I'm just not where I need to be," said Williamson. "(I'm) not where I want to be." Williamson's comments come as he and the Pelicans organization express confidence in a new a...

It’s a safe bet that Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen will be starters for the Jazz, and Jusuf Nurkic seems likely to be part of that group too, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson may all be […]

The young point guard returned to the Nets bigger and brawnier.

Caitlin Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game and finished with 27 points and 15 assists in a 99-89 win over the Aces to keep the Fever alive.

The WNBA playoffs continue on Wednesday night with another pair of Game 2s with eliminations on the line.

Golden State Warriors veteran Al Horford is already quite impressed by the overall makeup of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. (via Golden State Warriors): “Yaxel, extremely hard worker. You can tell he’s dedicated, he’s committed, he’s hungry, he’s here. We’ve been here for weeks now training together, and it’s just been really nice just to see him […] The post Al Horford: Yaxel’s skill/talent level reminds me of Michael Beasley appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns' wife Jordyn Woods took a break from attending his games after witnessing the New York fan base heckle him in front of her.

Last year’s playoffs might have only been an appetizer.

Jaylen Brown is coming off the best season of his career as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics. Brown averaged 29/7/5 last season and led the Celtics to a 56-win campaign even though Jayson Tatum played just 16 games after returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. All Brown got for his troubles […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown’s answer about circled games will grab Celtics fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have heightened expectations this season after bringing back star wing Kawhi Leonard, the centerpiece of their 2019 championship team. Leonard is joining a more youthful Raptors roster compared to the veteran-laden one he played on. For current Raptors star Scottie Barnes, he’ll co-lead the team alongside Leonard, but there is one player […] The post Scottie Barnes gives indispensable teammate his flowers, and it’s not Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are in the midst of training camp, having completed their second day on Wednesday, the time is being used for newcomers such as Giannis Antetokounmpo to get acclimated to the team. However, other Heat players use training camp as a way to prove to the coaching staff […] The post Exclusive: Ex-March Madness star ready to prove himself along Giannis, Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Ajay Mitchell’s season end short of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After Thunder GM Sam Presti predicted Mitchell will take a leap in his growth this upcoming season, Daigneault agrees, as he can already see a difference in Ajay’s approach. After the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals the origin of Ajay Mitchell’s newfound confidence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, while making the All-Defensive First Team in 2026-27. Holmgren also took Thomas Sorber under his wing, finding common ground with the Thunder rookie center who sat out the […] The post 24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded Thunder roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks had a solid year on defense last season, and it was once again led by Dyson Daniels and what he’s able to do on the perimeter. Outside of his defense, he made a big impact on the Hawks’ offense as well, but it didn’t come from the 3-point line. It was a […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels states obvious about ‘very bad’ problem he’s putting all his energy in to fix appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have kicked off training camp and are putting everything from this past summer behind them. At least, that’s what Kawhi Leonard is trying to do. Toronto held their second practice of training camp on Wednesday in Quebec City, and Leonard remained a somewhat limited participant as he ramps up his activity from […] The post Kawhi Leonard reacts to Pablo Torre continued reporting on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– Jalen Green has arguably the most offensive potential on the Phoenix Suns. His athleticism, slashing ability, and underrated playmaking always had Steve Nash’s attention. The latter, who was brought in as a special advisor to the team, has helped players develop in different ways. Whether it’s talking to Devin Booker or head coach Jordan […] The post How Jalen Green’s offseason work with Suns Hall of Famer sets career season precedent appeared first on ClutchPoints.