Game RecapsFriday, 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.

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.

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

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown discussed how he feels heading into a matchup with the Boston Celtics, his former team, after experiencing a change of scenery in the offseason.

Dallas and Houston will play a second preseason game in China on Sunday.

Despite resting their projected top seven rotation players on Thursday, the Celtics won their preseason opener in Cleveland behind 71 first-half points and 21 offensive rebounds, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.com (subscription required). Former lottery pick Devin Carter, who’s currently signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, made a strong first impression with his new team. […]

Austin Reaves is back.

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.

AJ Dybantsa's preseason debut was a promising one.

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, […]

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.

The New York Knicks are still searching for their rhythm in the preseason, but Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson have clearly picked up right where they left off off the court. After Thursday’s 111-109 loss to the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden, Brunson was in the middle of his postgame scrum when Hart decided […] The post Knicks stars Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson already back to locker room shenanigans after preseason loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks leading scorer Jalen Brunson described it as “really cool” to see the team’s three NBA championship titles displayed on the back of its jersey during an interview after their 111-109 loss to the Washington Wizards in the preseason on Thursday night. Speaking during an interview shared by SNY Knicks on X, Brunson […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts to new uniform nugget after winning NBA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: Devin Booker #1 and Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns react after a basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns aren’t short on ...

AMES, IA - OCTOBER 7: LaMelo Ball #1 and Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 7, 2026 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. 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 Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tomorrow ni...

New York Knicks Team President Isiah Thomas speak to members of the media Thursday July 28, 2005 in Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Daniel J. Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re getting closer and closer to basketball, ladies and gentlemen. Can you smell it? Preseason kicked off in South Philly on Monday, and the Knicks played a basketball game in the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time since OG Anunoby’s Game 4 heroics last night. Before you know it, in 11 days time, a banner ...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with Kevin Porter Jr. #7 in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Owner James Dolan looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks lost their second consecutive official scrimmage on Thursday… …only for the organization to announce on Fr...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 8: Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets dribbles during practice and media availability as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 8, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Ge...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 8, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Ge...

Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the many Los Angeles Lakers’ additions this summer and through three preseason games, he is already showing why. Mamukelashvili finished with 19 points, three rebounds and four assists in the Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night and in three games is averaging 14 points and 3.7 assists while […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Assistant coach D.J. MacLeay of the Boston Celtics signals to his players during the second half of their preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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 Jason Miller/G...

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The Wizards finally look like a real basketball team again

NEW YORK — DeWanna Bonner is heading back to the WNBA Finals, just one year after helping the Phoenix Mercury reach the championship series. This time, though, she’ll try to finish the job with the Atlanta Dream.