AnalysisFriday, Oct 9, 2026

The Dream finished off the Liberty with an 85-83 win in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVPs.

The average NBA team is worth $6.64 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The Golden State Warriors rank first at $14.5 billion, while the Memphis Grizzlies rank last at $4.2 billion. Below are the values of the league's 30 franchises, which are collectively worth $199 billion.

The NBA is pushing back on reports that the second-apron cap rules are having a negative impact on the non-superstar players.

Tyrese Haliburton says he wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard could be repaired after the Pacers star stole Lillard's Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament.

With their season on the line Friday night, the Liberty are moving past the controversial end to their Game 2 overtime loss to the Dream.

Dream All-Star guard Allisha Gray will remain out for Friday's Game 3 against the Liberty because of a finger injury.

Eliminations are on the line for both WNBA playoff semifinal Game 3s. What does each team need to focus on?

Everything to know about the 2027 men's NCAA tournament, from Selection Sunday to the Final Four and championship game.

The preseason all-stars -- elite returners and young guns -- who will become the faces of men's college hoops.

Jaylen Brown is unimpressed by the apparent jabs Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took toward him and his Philadelphia 76ers teammate LeBron James as part of an ad campaign with adidas.

The Las Vegas Aces’ quest to successfully defend their title is not over, as they seek to win a fourth championship in a five-year span. However, they now find themselves in a massive do-or-die situation in their semifinal series. With their semifinal series shifting to Las Vegas for Game Three, the Aces are on the… The post Overcoming the Obstacles appeared first on Winsidr.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was apparently taken by surprise when his former teammate Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA this August.

AJ Dybantsa's preseason debut was a promising one.

Forward Bilal Coulibaly has been a full-time starter each of the past two seasons for the Wizards, but the team wasn’t exactly going all out to win over that span, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Now that Washington is attempting to be more competitive, Coulibaly’s spot in the rotation is a little unclear. He […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero thinks very highly of Wendell Carter Jr.’s versatile defense. (via Orlando Magic): “That’s something that I’ve seen him continue to work on over the years is just his defense, pick-and-roll coverage, switching. He actually puts the time in to get better at it. I think he’s one of the better […] The post Paolo Banchero: Wendell Carter Jr. is one of the NBA’s better big defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo believes the team has the potential to become an even more productive offensive unit following the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adebayo pointed to Miami’s scoring performances last season, when the Heat led the NBA in games with at least 140 points, and suggested that Antetokounmpo’s presence could help the team […] The post Bam Adebayo expects explosive offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Head coach Mitch Johnson was prepared to unveil a new starting lineup during the Spurs’ preseason opener against Atlanta on Thursday, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic, with Dylan Harper replacing Julian Champagnie in the starting five. It would have marked the first time that guards De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Harper all started together, […]

Porzingis is still away from the team, with Kerr failing to shed much light.

Caitlin Clark said she's talked with Kelsey Mitchell since her backcourt mate spoke about online hate she's received and the difficulty of playing with the Fever.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some insight into how he views himself historically while speaking to some young ballers at a basketball camp in South Florida.

From big buckets to a big voice, DeWanna Bonner is the Atlanta Dream’s X-factor in the chase for their first-ever WNBA title. The Dream have made the playoffs four years in a row, but they are currently matched up against the New York Liberty in their first semifinals appearance since 2018. Atlanta, which hasn’t advanced… The post Battle-Tested and Built For This: How DeWanna Bonner Elevates Atlanta On and Off The Court appeared first on Winsidr.

An offseason of change is paying off for Jake LaRavia.

It’s actually a perplexing question.  Who is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3?  There are nine new players.  We know Luka Dončić is an offensive wizard who’s a top-four NBA player. We know Austin Reaves is a borderline All-Star. We know Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder and rim protector who’s ready to...

The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines before the NBA season, albeit not for things they would like. This continued with a story NBA insider Zach Lowe shared during an episode of his podcast that was released on Thursday night. “I have a good Kings story for you… I heard this about a week ago;...

Joel Embiid has one simple question: Why me?

Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team...

The New York Knicks have kicked off pre-season games, most recently dropping a game 111-109 to the Washington Wizards. Pre-season games are obviously about far more than the end result. But presently, the Knicks have even more to worry about than what they see from reserves and finalizing their rotation. The Knicks have to come […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks contract frustrations highlight NBA’s major 2nd apron problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson. From Yves Missi’s rim-rattling finishes to Trey Murphy III’s creativity and Karlo Matkovic’s surprising explosiveness, the Pelicans have several candidates capable of stealing the show in a hypothetical […] The post Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp appeared first on ClutchPo...

Despite being a two-time champion and two-time All-Defensive Second Team player, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has never made an NBA All-Star team, and superfan Ben Stiller wants that to change. During the Knicks’ second preseason game of the year, Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to write, “OG ALL-STAR.” His message was loud […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller declares OG Anunoby an ‘All-Star’ in second preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints.