Game RecapsFriday, Jul 17, 2026

The Liberty were stuck on the tarmac for over 10 hours on Wednesday

The Chicago Sky (8-16) looks for a second straight win while the Los Angeles Sparks (10-13) try to stop a two-game slide in a Friday night matchup at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago…

LeBron James reflected on center Isaiah Stewart chasing after him during an altercation between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons in Nov. 2021.

Hugo Gonzalez put on a show Wednesday night in what marked his best Celtics Summer League performance yet.

For the Knicks, winning the title was already tough.

A red panda observes tourists at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The SummerKnicks wrapped up their scheduled Las Vegas slate with an 87-77 loss to the SummerWarriors, ending their Sin City run with a 1-3 record and a consolation game against the SummerMavs later today. No recap nor scenes, so here’s a kinda sorta summary of the most important performances we watched,...

CHICAGO -- The Sparks (10-13) have played better over the last week or so.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Sean Pedulla #00 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Chris Livingston #24 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

Sergio de Larrea is turning heads in Las Vegas.

A disappointing showing from veteran guard De'Aaron Fox was coupled with the emergence of rookie sensation Dylan Harper during the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, but it doesn't sound like the team will be making any changes to its backcourt anytime soon.

LeBron James gave the Knicks their flowers on Thursday and pinpointed the changes that helped them win the NBA Finals.

Clark sensed pregame that she had something special coming, and she delivered with 45 points and 10 assists

CHICAGO -- Another day, another record is acquired by the great Nneka Ogwumike.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images While ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 13: Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu #42 of the Dallas Mavericks converts an alley-oop dunk over Olivier-Maxence Prosper #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Allen ...

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 17: Erica Wheeler #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a free throw during the game 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Sparks lost their rematch with the Chica...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 16, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to media during the game against the Miami Heat on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 10, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Today is actually a doubleheader. First, the Washington Mystics play the Toronto Tempo tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Then, the Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls...

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: Jacob Toppin #0 and Eli John Ndiaye #30 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrate game winning three point basket in overtime during the game against the Miami Heat on October 13, 2025 at State Farm Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boat...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the net during the first half of a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Tempo fell to 9-12, 10th in the ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a free throw during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on July 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

The Lower Manhattan skyline is pictured as wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazy conditions, in New York City on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images The New York Liberty were supposed to play the Dallas Wings tonight in Dallas. However, the game has been postponed. The announcement was made by the WNBA earlier this morning Tonight’s Game Between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings Postponed pic.twitter.com/DJ7V2ze80T — WNBA Communi...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the New York Knicks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images You’d ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks looks to pass the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ryan Stetz/...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...