Game RecapsTuesday, Aug 11, 2026

The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.

The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the NBA opening week and Christmas slate of games, salute the top-seeded Lynx and check on the 4-8 seeds in the WNBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day this season, and the two-time MVP is confident about the matchup.

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns meets with fans before the Christmas game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 25, 2023 at Footprint Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Following a triple-header on 2026-27-NBA-Opening-Night the opening week for the NBA will feature some notable player debuts with new teams. On Wednesday, October 21, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. That game will be followed by the Golden State Warriors taking on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. Both matchups will be broadcast on ESPN. ESPN follows up with another double-header on Thursday, October 22, which features the...

DiJonai Carrington says she never claimed that the assessment of a Flagrant 2 foul on her in a game vs. the Fever was the result of white privilege.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking to pass the ball is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Hende...

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever returned home on Tuesday evening to face Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever are coming off a wild 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, which improved their record to 20-12 on the 2026 WNBA season. Going into the game, Clark had recorded 1,589 points during career.

On Saturday, several newsworthy incidents came out of the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game, and one of them involved Caitlin Clark, who was initially poised to receive a suspension.

The Liberty suffered their most deflating loss of the season less than four weeks ago at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stephen Curry #30 and Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 29, 2024 in New York City. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 110-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)...

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Cade Cunningham #2 and Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 18, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

About 3 ½ weeks ago, the Liberty got rocked by the Indiana Fever, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga has quickly become one of the most efficient two-way players in the WNBA.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak...

The first doubleheader of the 2026-27 NBA season on Prime Video will feature Opening Week matchups between division rivals, with the New York Knicks visiting the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs facing the Houston Rockets. The two games will be played on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, three days after the season’s Opening Night […] The post Prime Video’s NBA Opening Week doubleheader features Knicks-Celtics, Spurs-Rockets with a twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. | NBAE via Getty Images Since ending a four-game losing streak on July 20 with a win over the Dallas Wings, the New York Liberty have won seven of their last eight games, including four in a row. They’re now seven games over .500 and in seventh place in the standings, with a chance to quickly vault higher, especially if they earn a win in Indianapolis on Tuesday evening against the Indiana Fever, a team that’s in fourth place with a 20-12 record (7:30 p.m....

Angel Reese’s latest performance added another milestone to what has already been a record-setting season for the Atlanta Dream star. The All-Star forward helped Atlanta secure a 107-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Monday, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

The Lakers will open the 2026-27 season against one of their in-state rivals.

All the stars are out on Tuesday night.

The Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky game last Saturday posted one of the highest ESPN viewership numbers for a WNBA game.

Another piece of the NBA schedule has apparently slipped out ahead of Thursday’s full release. The Lakers will host the Suns on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, who reported the matchup Tuesday. Phoenix went 3-2 against Los Angeles last season. Of course, these aren’t quite the same […] The post Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

On Monday, following the Indiana Fever’s practice, head coach Stephanie White addressed the latest fine issued by the WNBA after she received a technical foul during the game against the Chicago Sky. For those who didn't have a chance to watch the game or the highlights, Fever guard Caitlin Clark ...

Kelsey Plum won’t play in her return to L.A. on Tuesday night as the Phoenix Mercury (12-22) visit the Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) at USC’s Galen Center with the playoff hopes of both teams fading. How to Watch Phoenix Mercury…

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White shared a strong message pregame before the Fever battled the New York Liberty

The Atlanta Dream edged past the Toronto Tempo 107-95 on Monday at the Gateway Center Arena, a game in which Angel Reese achieved a milestone with the Dream. However, there was another talking point after the game regarding the contact Reese made with her former LSU teammate Aneesah Morrow, as they contested for a rebound in the third quarter.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: Erica Wheeler #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 11, 2026 at Galen Center 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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