July 14, 2026
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ECF MVP Jalen Brunson stats:
4 GP | 25.5 PPG | 7.8 APG | 3.3 REB | 47.8 FG%
Here’s Jalen receiving the ECF MVP Trophy.
JALEN BRUNSON WINS EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS MVP 👏
Walt Frazier presents Brunson with the Larry Bird Trophy 🏆
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999! pic.twitter.com/a8JwvUQ0Kk
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026
The 2026 Eastern Conference Champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IOp07pMwWn
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 26, 2026
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Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench while Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson had 15 apiece for the Knicks, who became the fourth team to have an 11-game winning streak during their postseason run. The last to do it was Golden State, which had a 15-game run en route to its second title in three seasons in 2017.
The Knicks took the wind out of the Cavs’ sails with that Game 1 comeback and completely demoralized them for the rest of the series!
NY Knicks will take on the winner of Thunder/Spurs.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off Wednesday, June 3rd.
The Dallas Wings secured a commanding 91-76 road victory over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, powered by a spectacular breakout performance from rookie Azzi Fudd. The 2026 No. 1 overall pick put the league on notice, exploding for a career-high 24 points.
Azzi Fudd made HISTORY in the third quarter 👏
Fudd scored 17 PTS in the quarter, tying for the second-most points scored in any quarter by a rookie in WNBA history. She's also up to a career-high 21 PTS!
DAL-NYL | NBC & Peacock
Tap to watch: https://t.co/v27ZRP1Ior pic.twitter.com/A96vthmhxt— WNBA (@WNBA) May 24, 2026
Fudd utterly dominated the third quarter, scoring 17 points in that period alone to tie the second-most points by a rookie in WNBA history. She caught fire from deep, draining a franchise rookie-record six three-pointers. Fudd also showcased her defensive versatility, locking down Sabrina Ionescu and adding three steals and two blocks to anchor the Wings’ statement win.
Watch the spectacular dynamic plays from the rookie duo in this Wings vs. Liberty Game Highlights Video (below), which showcases the thrilling third-quarter scoring burst and defensive stops that sealed the victory.
Dallas will be hosting Las Vegas on Thursday, while New York will host Portland in the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night.
Fresh off his first career All-NBA First Team nod, Victor Wembanyama sent a clear, unmissable message to the Oklahoma City Thunder: the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going anywhere.
In a pivotal Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday night, the 22-year-old phenom was simply unstoppable. Wembanyama orchestrated a 33-point masterpiece, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing 5 assists, and swatting 3 shots to lead the Spurs in a thorough 103-82 dismantlement of the Thunder, knotting the series at 2-2.
San Antonio took control early, leading wire-to-wire and winning every single quarter. Wembanyama imposed his will on both ends of the floor for over 31 minutes, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from deep. He even punctuated the first half with a breathtaking logo three-pointer at the buzzer, blowing the roof off the arena.
WEMBY BEATS THE Q2 BUZZER FROM HALF-COURT 👽
22 PTS
5 REB
3 AST
2 BLKSpurs lead by 12 at the break in Game 4! pic.twitter.com/Uk9BhEMNO1
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2026
Oklahoma City had absolutely no answers. With Jalen Williams sidelined by injury, the Thunder’s lethal offense completely sputtered against San Antonio’s defensive adjustments. Locked in on every possession, the Spurs’ defense racked up 11 steals and 10 blocks, forcing 17 costly turnovers and holding OKC to its lowest scoring total of the entire season on a dismal 33% shooting from the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was choked out for a quiet 19 points on 6-of-15 shooting, finishing with a brutal minus-18 rating, while Chet Holmgren was held to just 10 points. The Thunder’s biggest lead all night was a lone point, while San Antonio pushed their advantage to as many as 25.
Meanwhile, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle provided crucial defensive energy alongside 13 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Harper flashed brilliance with 7 points with 5 rebounds, and veteran guard De’Aaron Fox steadied the ship with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
More Wembanyama highlights;
The series now heads back to Paycom Center for a massive Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Vincent Goodwill, reporting for ESPN;
The New York Knicks seem to follow a similar script on this suddenly smooth road to the NBA Finals — adjusting in second halves, pulling away for easy wins.
It’s a mark of a team peaking at the right time, finding new life with every opponent mishap and discovering it has the answer to every question posed. The latest evidence was the Knicks’ 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, which pushed them to within one game of their first NBA Finals since 1999.
The Knicks will look to complete the sweep and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals on Monday night in Cleveland.
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17:24 On This Day In NBA History – On May 23. 1989 Michael Jordan threw down a poster dunk vs the Pistons.
17:53 Player of the Night
20:23 Top 5 Plays of the Night
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Oklahoma City secured a 2-1 lead in the West Finals behind SGA (26 pts, 12 ast) and playoff career-highs from Jaylin Williams (18 pts, 5 3PM) and Jared McCain (24 pts). With their 76-23 advantage in bench scoring in Game 3, the Thunder’s second unit now holds a +119 scoring differential over San Antonio through three contests. OKC’s bench is putting up historic numbers.
This is OKC reminding everyone why they’re the defending champs!
Game 4 in San Antonio is a must win for the Spurs or else, the series will be over by game 5 when it shifts back to OKC.
INDIANAPOLIS — There is a distinct, rhythmic roar that echoes through Gainbridge Fieldhouse when the Indiana Fever find their transition groove, and the Golden State Valkyries found themselves squarely on the wrong end of it.
Behind a masterful balancing act from their cornerstone tandem of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the Fever weathered a fierce second-quarter storm to secure a hard-fought 90-82 victory over the WNBA’s sophomore franchise. The win pushes Indiana to a promising 4-2 start for the 2026 season—their best opening six-game stretch since 2012, the year where they won the championship.
Caitlin Clark in the win over Golden State:
22 PTS
4 3PM
9 AST— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 23, 2026
For a moment, it looked like the Valkyries were going to pull off a massive upset. Lead by the veteran savvy of Tiffany Hayes (19 points) and a brilliant spark from rookie sensation Kaitlyn Chen (18 points off the bench), Golden State staged a relentless 26-18 second-quarter run. They walked into the locker room at halftime holding a comfortable seven-point cushion and all the momentum.
But the third quarter belonged entirely to Indiana.
Adjusting to Golden State’s suffocating defensive traps, Clark began carving up the perimeter, scoring eight points in the frame while dishing out laser-focused assists. Meanwhile, Boston anchored the interior, punishing the Valkyries in the paint. Indiana flipped the script with a crushing 29-17 third-quarter surge, establishing a lead they would never relinquish.
Inside the Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Key Stat |
| Caitlin Clark (IND) | 22 | 2 | 9 | 4-of-9 from three-point range |
| Aliyah Boston (IND) | 20 | 16 | 3 | Labeled 42nd career double-double |
| Kelsey Mitchell (IND) | 19 | 0 | 3 | Flawless 11-of-11 from the free-throw line |
| Tiffany Hayes (GSV) | 19 | 2 | 2 | Shot 7-of-13 from the field |
| Kaitlyn Chen (GSV) | 18 | 1 | 0 | Provided instant offense in 19 minutes |
Rewriting History
The night wasn’t just a win in the standings; it was another milestone evening for Indiana’s foundation pieces.
With her bruising 20-point, 16-rebound performance, Aliyah Boston secured her 42nd career double-double, tying legend Elena Delle Donne for the 34th most in WNBA history. Simultaneously, Clark’s 9-assist showcase inches her closer to smashing Sue Bird’s historic record as the fastest player to hit 1,000 points and 500 career assists.
“Yeah, it was definitely really physical, too. Um, and they’re a really good team and they’re really good defensively and we battled and I thought we played really great defense, especially in the second half and um thought we got off to a good start, then we kind of dropped a little bit and then the second half was really really good and kind of powered us through.” Clark said postgame. “But for me personally, like it was definitely good to, you know, see my first two shots go in and then kind of go from there.”
When the Valkyries intentionally fouled late to stop the clock, Kelsey Mitchell put on a masterclass in ice-cold execution. Mitchell went a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe, shutting the door on any hopes of a Golden State comeback.
Game highlights;
What’s Next
The Valkyries (3-2) will have another shot at the Fever as they face them on the 28th of May at the Bay Area for a 4-game homestand.
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Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.
It’s gonna be a wild night in MSG “if” the Knicks are able to advance to the 2026 NBA Finals!
Here’s a recap of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between Cavs and the Knicks.
Games 3 and 4 will now shift to Cleveland as they try to turn this into a series.
Ap on ESPN;
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2.
Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and reserves Jared McCain and Cason Wallace each had 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder finished with a 57-25 edge in bench scoring, plus a 27-10 advantage in points off turnovers.
Now that the series tied, next two games will be in San Antonio and will now be a best of 5 series. OKC will try and get back home court advantage as they go to an equally hostile Spurs crowd.
Game highlights or the to 10 plays og WCF;
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Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 on Wednesday night with Caitlin Clark sidelined.
The Fever ruled Clark out with a back injury less than two hours before tipoff, her first missed game this season.
Lexie Hull added 16 points on a perfect shooting night – going 4 of 4 from the field, all 3-pointers, and 4 of 4 on free throws – and had eight rebounds for the Fever (3-2). Tyasha Harris made her first start for the Fever, in Clark’s place, and finished with seven assists, two steals and no turnovers, but was scoreless on 0-for-6 shooting.
A great win for the Fever as they move above .500. Both of Indiana’s losses were by less than 5 points, meaning they easily could have gone either way. The Portland Fire, on the other hand, are having a fantastic start for an expansion team. Bridget Carleton has been balling, and it definitely helps that the Fire roster is packed with veteran players.
Game Highlights;
Next up for Indiana is their last home game against the Golden State Valkyries, followed by four road games over their next five matchups. Meanwhile, Portland will travel north to face the Toronto Tempo in a highly anticipated battle of the expansion teams.
KNICKS WIN!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ji2CY3iLWI
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 20, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers held a commanding 22-point lead over the New York Knicks with just 7:52 remaining in regulation. What followed was pure madness. The Knicks unleashed a furious 30-8 run to close out the fourth quarter and force overtime.
Momentum completely shifted in the extra period. The Cavs ran out of gas, scoring just 3 points, while the Knicks poured in 14 to cap off the largest playoff comeback in franchise history with a 115-104 victory.
Jalen Brunson led the charge for New York, dropping 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while making his presence felt on the defensive end with 3 steals. He got plenty of help, as every Knicks starter scored in double digits. Mikal Bridges netted 18 points, while OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Josh Hart all contributed 13 points apiece.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell did everything he could, leading the team with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and a monstrous 6 steals. James Harden and Evan Mobley added 15 points each, but the offense stalled late; Max Strus was the only Cavalier to find the bottom of the net in overtime.
Watch the Knicks end Game 1 with their historic 22 – 11 run.
Cleveland will have just a day to review film and figure out what went wrong before the series resumes for Game 2 on Thursday evening at Madison Square Garden.
WHAT. A. GAME. pic.twitter.com/hvFZ12kSjF
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 19, 2026
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Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals Monday night.
A monster game by Victor Wembanyama, and we have not seen a player produce those numbers in a long time, these are Wilt Chamberlain numbers!!!
This series could be one of those NBA classic games that you get to rewatch over and over again, or a sweep for OKC!
If you missed Game 1 of the WCF, you can watch the extended full game 1 high lights that the NBA just released.
Enjoy!
Game 2 will remain in OKC this Wednesday evening as they look to even the series.
The Indiana Fever secured an emphatic 89–78 home victory over the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, powered by a masterclass performance from Caitlin Clark.
Clark finished the night with 21 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds in just 24 minutes of action, registering her 21st career double-double. In doing so, she rewrote the WNBA history books yet again. This marked her 12th career game with at least 20 points and 10 assists—the most in WNBA history, breaking further away from runner-up Courtney Vandersloot.
Caitlin Clark so far tonight:
21 PTS | 10 AST | 7 REB
she already has the most career games with 20+ points and 10+ assists in WNBA history, and she just added another with her 12th such game. pic.twitter.com/rvdItjjebt
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 18, 2026
Additionally, Clark achieved this milestone in a blistering 57 games, extending her record-setting streak of starting a season with four consecutive games of 20+ points and 5+ assists. Backed by 17 points apiece from Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham, the Fever dominant lead reached 20 in the fourth quarter (89 – 69), answering any lingering questions about Clark’s early-season efficiency.
Full game highlights;
Seattle returns home for a two-game stretch starting Wednesday against Connecticut—the sole team they’ve defeated so far this season. While Indiana continues their four-game homestand on Wednesday when they host Portland.
ECF BOUND.@Redfin | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ionghPy5hA
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 18, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018, dismantling the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 125-94 in a winner-take-all Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena.
Cleveland dominated the glass with a 50-41 rebounding advantage, fueled by big men Jarrett Allen (23 points) and Evan Mobley (21 points, 12 rebounds). Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the Cavs’ offense with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Sam Merrill provided a major spark off the bench, hitting five triples for 23 points. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was held to just 13 points as the Cavaliers secured a matchup against the New York Knicks for the right to advance to the 2026 NBA Finals.
Game highlights;
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be in New York Tuesday evening.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a year of firsts.
On Sunday, he made history with a second.
After a season that saw SGA place himself among the game’s all-time greats – or, in some cases, in a tier all by himself – the Thunder guard just became the 7th player this century and 14th ever to win back-to-back Kia NBA MVP Awards.
Joining Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, LeBron James (2x), Tim Duncan and fellow Canadian Steve Nash as back-to-back winners since 2000, the two-time reigning Kia NBA MVP now leads the Thunder against the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
But first, how did SGA bring his game to another level in 2025-26? He…
- Set the NBA record for most consecutive 20+ pt games, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
- Became the first player since Wilt (1963-64) with 20+ pts in every regular season game, with a minimum of 50 games
- Joined Michael Jordan as the only guards with at least 30+ PPG on 50+ FG% in four straight years
- Became the only guard in NBA history to average 30+ PPG on 55%+ shooting
- Led the league in total Clutch points, earning Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year honors
- Had the highest +/- in the NBA (+788) by more than 100 points
Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, multiple sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 17, 2026
Tim MacMahon, reporting for ESPN;
This is the fourth straight season that Gilgeous-Alexander finished in the top five in MVP voting. He finished fifth in 2022-23 and second in 2023-24 before winning the past two seasons.
In that span, Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player since Jordan to average at least 30 points per game in four consecutive seasons.
Aside from Wemby, no one can challenge SGA for the MVP awards.
Stat-wise, SGA in the regular season is averaging 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists at 55.3% field goal percentage.
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The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down to their bench to briefly offer his congratulations.
The young Spurs left no doubt they’re already a serious NBA title contender.
Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs romped past the Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to finish in the second-round series in six games.
Spurs will face the waiting OKC in the Western Conference Finals this Sunday, May 18th.
Spurs Highlights for Game 6;
Spurs BEST PLAYS from 4-2 Series Win vs Timberwolves 🔥
In a thrilling, high-scoring overtime showdown, the Washington Mystics edged out the Indiana Fever 104–102 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, lit up by an spectacular guard battle between Caitlin Clark and Sonia Citron.
Clark once again proved her status as a late-game mastermind, fueling a fierce Indiana comeback after the Fever fell behind by 14 points in the second half. The phenom guard exploded for 17 points in the fourth quarter alone, capping her performance with a clutch, contested 3-pointer with just 1.7 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 89 and force overtime. She finished with a game-high 32 points, eight assists, and seven 3-pointers, carrying the offensive load despite struggling with efficiency on 10-of-28 shooting.
all 7⃣ Caitlin Clark triples against Washington.
it's the third time she’s hit a career-high seven threes in a game. pic.twitter.com/pxXZjzZIoC
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 16, 2026
However, Citron countered with a masterclass in scoring efficiency to seal the road victory for Washington. The stellar guard racked up a career-high 30 points on an incredibly efficient 10-of-14 shooting from the floor while adding six rebounds and four assists. Citron’s steady hand proved decisive in the extra period, where she orchestrated the offense with five critical points and two assists to hold off the Fever and cement an early-season statement win.
Game highlights;
The Washington Mystics get the overtime dub over the Fever 104-102 🚨
Sonia Citron: 30 PTS (career-high) | 6 REB | 4 AST
Kiki Iriafen: 25 PTS (career-high) | 13 REB | 2 AST
Shakira Austin: 19 PTS | 9 REB | 5 3AST | 3 BLKS
Next
The Indiana Fever will remain at home to face the Seattle Storm, while the Mystics will travel to Dallas. Both games will be this Sunday evening.
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James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
That was a great comeback by the Cavs!
One more win to advance the Eastern Conference Finals, where the New York Knicks is waiting for them.
Watch the last 20-seconds of the 4th quarter the crazy ending of OT.
Game 6 will shift back to Cleveland this Friday, where the Cavs and closeout the series.
FINAL IN LOS ANGELES 👏
The @IndianaFever overcame the Los Angeles Sparks, 87-78, to pick up the road dub!
Caitlin Clark: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST
Kelsey Mitchell: 23 PTS, 3 3PM
Sophie Cunningham: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 3PM#WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/o08PCH4okt— WNBA (@WNBA) May 14, 2026
Caitlin Clark just silenced doubters in the Indiana Fever’s 87–78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Following a stellar 20-point season opener, Clark dismantled the Sparks’ defense with 24 points and 9 assists, showcasing the elite vision and scoring punch that defined her collegiate career.
Caitlin Clark handles look even better on #PhantomCam 😮💨
She's up to 17 PTS in L.A. tonight!
IND-LAS | USA Network | #WNBASeason30
Tap to Watch: https://t.co/yG9hQNNtRk pic.twitter.com/P7TpYc1TJn— WNBA (@WNBA) May 14, 2026
Fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined her for much of 2025, Clark looked every bit the superstar Indiana envisioned. She was flanked by a scorching Kelsey Mitchell, who poured in 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, helping the Fever shoot 49% as a team. The game also featured the debut of Monique Billings, scoring 9 points with 8 rebounds, who was signed by the team in the off season alongside Sophie Cunningham, who added 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Despite Sparks multiple veteran presence, they could not keep up with the Fever’s fast paced tempo. Kelsey Plum lead the Sparks with 25 points and 4 assists, while Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink added 16 points and 11 points, respectively.
Game highlights;
"My goodness." 💯
Caitlin Clark finds Kelsey Mitchell for the reverse finish. pic.twitter.com/7OLtPVu6TF
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2026
a wide-open three from the corner for Sophie Cunningham 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kTi3f7cu1M
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2026
14 points & counting for Kelz 📈
Kelsey Mitchell knocks down her second three of Q2 and is up to 14 points in the first half. pic.twitter.com/HstUhZQ97n
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2026
a moment for our ball movement 🤩 pic.twitter.com/QtRFhDZiET
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2026
Indiana will face the Washington Mystics this Saturday to kick off a four-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Sparks will look to rebound at home with two upcoming games against the Toronto Tempo on May 15 and 17.
After being waived by the Valkyries, Kate Martin was pickup by Los Angeles Sparks to a player development contract.
In their announcement, “Kate is a gifted shooter, whose grittiness and winning history mesh well with Sparks basketball,” said Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley. “She’s confident in her shot, plays tenacious defense and is an unselfish, high-energy teammate. We’re eager to watch Kate develop within our system.”
Kate Martin checking in from practice! 👋 pic.twitter.com/97XeWbPCGv
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) May 12, 2026
WNBA teams can now maintain two developmental players who train in-house and receive benefits without hitting the salary cap. These players act as a talent reserve, eligible for activation in up to 12 games to provide critical roster depth.
Spurs win Game 5!
3-2 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/OzCUPyxC3m
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Raul Dominguez, reporting for Associated Press and published on NBA.COM;
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.
The two wins by the Timberwolves prove that they can only win this series if they can stop Wemby from playing, which is what happened in Game 1 and Game 4.
Even without Wembanyama, Minnesota’s win felt more like a war than a walk in the park. It is a testament to how deep the Spurs are.
Game highlights;
Dylan Harper was impressed!
Spurs look to close it out in Game 5 🍿 https://t.co/Ewm6pQUTSA pic.twitter.com/npupIZ4GNk
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Wemby starred in Game 5!
27 PTS
17 REB (career-high in a postseason game)
5 AST
3 BLKSpurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/i8xNS0lNtV
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Keldon Johnson in Game 5:
21 PTS (career-high in a postseason game)
2 STLSpurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis! https://t.co/AVAlYvaMHH pic.twitter.com/v6Kbb8zqta
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
A crafty play from Wemby 👏
Fake the shot.
Dish to Champagnie.
Two points.San Antonio has a commanding lead in Q4 of Game 5! pic.twitter.com/u3lROHrjOZ
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Game 5 will be back in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to tie the series and the Spurs will look to advance to the Western Conference Finals, where OKC is waiting for them.
Here’s the complete order for the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 2026 NBA Draft will be held on June 23rd in New York, while the Draft Combine in Chicago is set to begin on Monday, May 18th.
Source: NBA
The Dallas Wings hold on and defeat the Indiana Fever 107-104 in their first game of the regular season 👏
They had three players score 20 points or more!
Arike Ogunbowale: 22 PTS | 5 AST | 3 3PM
Paige Bueckers: 20 PTS | 4 AST | 3 REB
Odyssey Sims: 20 PTS | 2 AST | 2 STL | 2 REB | 2 3PM
This is awkward!
Michael Voepel reporting for ESPN;
The Aces got their 2025 WNBA championship rings before Saturday afternoon’s season opener at T-Mobile Arena. But their bling day turned into a blowout for the Mercury.
The Mercury, who were swept by the Aces in the WNBA Finals last year, won 99-66, the largest margin of victory in a season opener for Phoenix. It was also the largest margin of defeat by a defending champion in its season opener in WNBA history.
The Phoenix Mercury defeat the Aces, 99-66, in their 2025 Finals rematch to open the regular season!
Alyssa Thomas: 20 PTS | 9 AST | 6 REB | 3 STL
Jovana Nogić: 19 PTS | 4 3PM | 4 AST | 2 STL
DeWanna Bonner: 13 PTS | 7 REB | 3 3PM | 2 BLK
Natasha Mack: 10 PTS | 15 REB
Despite the loss, Caitlin Clark just became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists. She reached this milestone in just 54 games, shattering the previous record of 62 games.
Clark’s scoring and playmaking have transformed the league. This record proves she’s an all-around force and the new face of professional basketball.
1K for CC 🔥
congrats to Caitlin Clark on 1,000 career points 📚 pic.twitter.com/1IYdb2C0PX
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 9, 2026
now you know?@belk | #WingsUp pic.twitter.com/zKJcLMHn4V
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 9, 2026
The Indiana Fever dropped a heart-breaker in their season opener, falling 107–104 to the Dallas Wings in a game defined by relentless back-and-forth action. The contest was a statistical dead heat for much of the night, featuring 12 lead changes and 8 ties, with neither team able to carve out a double-digit advantage.
While the half-court battle remained even, Dallas found their edge in transition. The Wings dominated the fast-break points category, outscoring the Fever 25–12. This ability to push the pace allowed Dallas to capitalize on Indiana’s defensive rotations and keep the pressure on the Fever’s backcourt.
Kelsey Mitchell put on a masterclass for Indiana, leading all scorers with a blistering 30 points. She was supported by Aliyah Boston, who anchored the interior with 23 points. Caitlin Clark finished with a quiet but efficient stat line of 20 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, facilitating the offense through heavy defensive pressure.
For the Wings, Arike Ogunbowale proved once again why she is one of the league’s premier finishers. Ogunbowale led Dallas with 22 points, including a clutch, go-ahead step-back three-pointer in the final seconds that effectively sealed the game. Paige Bueckers debuted with a strong 20-point performance, while former Fever guard Odyssey Sims haunted her old team with 20 points of her own.
The Fever had opportunities to force overtime in the closing seconds. Both Mitchell and Clark had looks from beyond the arc to tie the game, but their attempts failed to find the mark.
Game highlights;
CC with the football pass to AB 🏈 pic.twitter.com/hRxFiWZnyW
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 9, 2026
Kelsey Mitchell with the stepback triple 🙌 pic.twitter.com/1M8Y2yu4i1
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 9, 2026
Jess getting to it! pic.twitter.com/XB8RmUkAsX
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 9, 2026
Aliyah Boston getting it done on both ends of the floor 👊 pic.twitter.com/yb0BKbgPgB
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 9, 2026
We got Batwoman at home… LET'S GO LAN 🦸 pic.twitter.com/XS9WxurgKd
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 9, 2026
Indiana will look to bounce back as they travel to Los Angeles for a Wednesday night matchup. Meanwhile, the Wings remain at home to host the Atlanta Dream this Wednesday evening.
Jeff Zillgitt, reporting for NBA.COM;
The Los Angeles Lakers led the Oklahoma City Thunder at halftime and had a five-point lead early in the third quarter.
It looked like the Lakers were playing well enough to make it anyone’s game in the fourth quarter. That didn’t happen because the Thunder did what they have done all season – control the third quarter.
The Thunder owned the league’s best third-quarter net rating during the regular season, outscoring opponents by 10.9 points per 100 possessions.
By the time the third quarter ended, the Thunder were up 13 points – and on their way to a 125-107 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series Thursday.
Game 3 and 4 will be Los Angeles, which will give the Lakers, especially the bench, some confidence to face the defending champs.
Game highlights;
SGA 👏
Thunder win Game 2.
Improve to 6-0 in the postseason.
Take a 2-0 series lead in Round 2. https://t.co/pqQinnfwND pic.twitter.com/jo7FfmM3RQ— NBA (@NBA) May 8, 2026
OKC had a trio of 20-PT scorers in Game 2!
Chet: 22 PTS
SGA: 22 PTS
Mitchell: 20 PTSThunder take a 2-0 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/eQKNQCd3Bz
— NBA (@NBA) May 8, 2026
Chet stuffed the stat sheet in Game 2 👏
22 PTS
9 REB
3 AST
4 STL (career-high in a postseason game)
2 BLK
3 3PMThunder take a 2-0 series lead in the West Semis! https://t.co/3gB21f4y0W pic.twitter.com/aAhEmJKTzB
— NBA (@NBA) May 8, 2026
Breaking: The Golden State Valkyries have waived Kate Martin, the team announced.
She was the 18th overall pick by Las Vegas in the 2024 WNBA draft. pic.twitter.com/mdf1Ma7aWg
— espnW (@espnW) May 7, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries waived Kate Martin on May 7, 2026, as the expansion franchise finalized its inaugural 12-player roster. Martin’s professional journey began on 2024 Draft Day, where she was selected 18th overall by the Las Vegas Aces while attending the event as a spectator to support teammate Caitlin Clark.
During her 2024 rookie season with the Aces, Martin became a fan favorite, appearing in 34 games and contributing to the team’s deep playoff run. She joined Golden State via the 2025 Expansion Draft, where she averaged 6.2 points per game before a quad injury hampered her 2026 preseason.
The Connecticut Sun have officially announced the acquisition of 5’9” guard Hailey Van Lith, adding one of the most decorated collegiate players in history and a recent Olympic medalist to their 2026 roster.
Welcome to Connecticut, Hailey☀️
The Connecticut Sun have been awarded Hailey Van Lith on a waiver claim. #GetClose | #CTSun pic.twitter.com/KIR2Uwp2qL
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) May 6, 2026
Van Lith joins the Sun following a stint with the Chicago Sky, where she was selected as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, then was waived by the Sky before the start of the 2026 WNBA Season.
After appearing in 29 games during her rookie campaign with Chicago, Van Lith showed significant flashes of elite efficiency during the most recent preseason. In two outings with the Sky, she averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 assists, shooting a blistering 71.4% from the field.
Beyond the WNBA, Van Lith has already proven herself on the world stage. She represented the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she earned a bronze medal as a key member of the USA 3×3 Women’s National Team.