HighlightsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career has been all about breaking records, but no one expected her to be shattering her own records just yet! Clark has been one of the most dominant WNBA players to enter the league in recent memory, as she quickly became a household name upon arrival. But Clark didn’t just rely on her fame from the NCAA tournament, as she got to work quickly with some incredible performances.

A’ja Wilson x Wheaties. | Edelman. A’ja Wilson has continued to dominate on and off the court. She is once again having a monster year for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 26.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 steals per game. She has been named the WNBA Player of the Month for the Western Conference three-consecutive times—meaning every time—this season and has the Aces, the No. 3 seed in the standings, in position to defend their title. 17 doubles-doubles this season? 𝘔'���...

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John Havlicek (left) and Sam Jones NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The 1964-65 season began on a somber note: Walter Brown, the team’s legendary founder and owner, suffered a heart attack and died a few weeks before opening night. Brown was just 59 years old. Brown helped found the Basketball Association of America, which merged with the Natio...

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...

As soon as Bill Russell retired, another great challenge emerged for Wilt Chamberlain.

Ben Simmons' shooting videos are the NBA's finest offseason tradition

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

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

Not to sound like a broken record but … more records were broken in the WNBA last night.Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever broke the record — her own record — for the most 20-point, 10-assist games in a single WNBA season. Kelsey Mitchell worked in perfect tandem, extending her own record for the most consecutive […] The post What’s Been the Most Impressive Broken Record of the 2026 WNBA Season? appeared first on HEAVY.

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 NBA has announced its slate for Presidents' Day.

The New Orleans Pelicans look increasingly set to continue with Zion Williamson as their franchise star, especially considering the quiet offseason they have had thus far. It is no secret that Williamson’ health continues to remain their major concern, but as has happened in past offseasons, the two-time All-Star appears to be putting in an […] The post Buckle up, it’s the annual Zion Williamson in the lab video to get Pelicans fans hyped again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 7, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The schedul...

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Terance Mann #14 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/...

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Caitlin Clark is now averaging 21.7 points and 8.2 assists per game this season.

Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the home squad with 28 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Caitlin Clark broke her own record for most games with 20+ points and 10+ assists in WNBA history. Mitchell and Clark are currently the second and third leading scorers in the WNBA, respectively.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 11, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever secured a second-straight win on Tuesday night, jumping to 21-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-92 win over Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty. Now, the Fever will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Going into Tuesday's matchup against New York, Boston was shooting 35-of-78 from 3-point range, good for 44.87% on the season.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley react to Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech calling out the online community surrounding the WNBA. They discuss how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever backed her statement up on the court with an electric performance against the New York Liberty and break down the best performances from the matchup.

The Indiana Fever celebrated Caitlin Clark after she reached 29 career double-doubles in only 82 games, moving into third place among guards in WNBA history.