Game RecapsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

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

The 2026-27 NBA schedule release continued on Wednesday with the league dropping information on an NBC Sports quartet of games that will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 18).

The Fever cannot fully insulate themselves. But they can make their narrative clear, in their play on the court and their words off it.

A star-studded doubleheader will lead the NBA action for the day after Thanksgiving.

The Indiana Fever have proved that their 108-88 win over the New York Liberty on July 18 wasn’t out of sheer luck. After losing to New York earlier in the season, Indiana has now beaten the Liberty twice in a row, and their latest 106-92 win was enough to catch the attention of WNBA legend Tamika Catchings.

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury’s 94-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks concluded a tough five-game road trip and was highlighted by forward Noémie Brochant’s career night, putting her in elite rookie company alongside Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Phoenix had been on a three-game skid coming into Los Angeles, with tough losses in the eastern part of the country before returning west looking to end the trip on a high note.

Sophie Cunningham has spent much of the season at the center of conversations that extend well beyond the basketball court. On Tuesday, however, the Indiana Fever guard gave fans something much simpler to talk about.

The Indiana Fever are in excellent form during the business end of the WNBA season. Caitlin Clark thinks their August games will only help make the team better.

LOS ANGELES -- The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks, 94-87, at Crypto.

Caitlin Clark praised the WNBA for rescinding an eighth technical foul, allowing the Fever star to avoid a suspension against the Liberty.

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...

Sydney Johnson remembers the camaraderie he felt as a player at Princeton, and the respect he had for coach Pete Carril and the Tigers’ coaching staff. The growth is showing in Washington. The Mystics are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA, and despite having their seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, they're in the thick of the playoff race.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 11, 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. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s day t...

Paige Bueckers: “The only way is through, the only one that can help us out of our little rut is us”

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

The Golden State Warriors' 2026 NBA Cup schedule has been released, featuring a marquee matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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 ...

Sophie Cunningham has lived in the headlines since she joined the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports. However, Cunningham finally went viral for basketball reasons in the Indiana Fever’s victory over the New York Liberty.

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...

Azzi Fudd watched on as Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings dropped their third straight game on Sunday, falling to 19-14 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 103-90 loss to Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx. Now, the Wings will look to get back on track when they return to Dallas to host Marina Mabrey and the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. While Fudd struggled out of the gate to begin her rookie season, the former UConn Huskies guard has still been one of Dallas' best players in 2026.

Cunningham’s message to Fever critics is crystal clear.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continue to draw massive audiences during the final stretch of the WNBA regular season.

Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark went head-to-head in the WNBA, as the Indiana Fever played against the New York Liberty. The Indiana Fever dominated the New York Liberty in a thrilling 106–92 victory.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs & Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 ...

The Fever star just keeps doing great things on the hardwood.

Caitlin Clark has been receiving her flowers for the performances she’s put in of late, but she believes that there’s somebody else who deserves the plaudits. Caitlin Clark put on a clinic against the Liberty, dropping 22 points and dishing 10 assists to lead Indiana to a 106–92 win.

The Sacramento Kings' 2026 NBA Cup West Group C schedule has been released, featuring a matchup vs. De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA has announced its slate for Presidents' Day.