On this day in NBA history, Michael Jordan delivered one of the greatest scoring performances the game has ever seen.
In Game 2 of the 1986 First Round, a 23-year-old Jordan exploded for a playoff-record 63 points against the Boston Celtics, pushing the eventual NBA champions to double overtime. He finished with 22 made field goals and 21 free throw attempts, as two Celtics fouled out trying to contain him.
Despite the Chicago Bulls falling 135-131, the performance became instantly legendary.
After the game, Larry Bird said it best:
“I think he’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.”
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The San Antonio Spurs officially ended their six-season postseason drought with a commanding 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round Playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama stole the show in his playoff debut, exploding for 35 points, breaking Tim Duncan’s franchise record for a postseason opener. Supported by Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, who added 17 points each, with 7 and 8 assists, respectively. The Spurs led throughout at a raucous Frost Bank Center. Despite a valiant 30-point effort from Portland’s Deni Avdija, the Blazers struggled to contain San Antonio’s length and defensive efficiency. The Spurs now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.
Game highlights;
highlights from tonight's win! 🎥 pic.twitter.com/R5S5v92c2z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
Wemby playoff debut highlights 👽
35 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
5-6 3PTThis run is gonna be fun 🍿 pic.twitter.com/aL5kT8Oxof
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 20, 2026
FROST BANK CENTER IS ROCKIN' 🎉
📺 @NBAonNBC pic.twitter.com/yLLSe2UcuJ
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
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LOS ANGELES — — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the fourth-seeded Lakers, who pulled off an impressive win without their top two scorers.
The absence of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, have little to no affect at all with the Lakers, while the Rockets really needed KD in this game. Plus, Lebron James was vintage and was 2 rebounds aways for a triple-double.
Game 2 of the Lakers-Rockets series will be Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Game Highlights;
Luke Kennard
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The Phoenix Suns secured the final playoff spot in the Western Conference on Friday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 111–96 in a winner-take-all play-in tournament finale. Led by a stellar performance from Jalen Green, who exploded for 36 points and eight three-pointers, the Suns clinched the No. 8 seed and a first-round date with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jalen Green offensive MASTERCLASS 👏
36 PTS
14/20 FG
8 3PM
PHX WHe joins Stephen Curry as the only player in @SoFi Play-In history to total back-to-back 35+ point games!
🍿 Suns will face the Thunder in Round 1, Sunday at 3:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/Jo0QD1QMCt
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2026
Phoenix dominated early, jumping to an 18-point lead in the first quarter. While the Warriors clawed back to within five points by halftime, the Suns’ defense proved too much. Stephen Curry was held to just 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting as the Suns’ backcourt harassed him all night. Devin Booker contributed 20 points before being ejected late in the fourth quarter following a heated exchange with Draymond Green.
Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr share a moment after their 14th season together ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ivu63E5VL2
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2026
The loss ends Warriors’ season, while the Suns head into the postseason and will face the OKC Thunder in the 1st round of the Playoffs.
The Indiana Fever and Aliyah Boston have agreed to a new contract, with the center signing a new, multiyear agreement through the 2029 WNBA season. With the agreement, Boston becomes the first player in WNBA history to sign a deal under the newly-created Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision.
Indiana did not provide any financial details on the contract but ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports that the deal is “a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, giving her the richest total salary in league history to date.” Boston will earn $1M this year, then 20% of the cap through 2029, which is approximately $1.77 million per year, for the final three years of her contract.
The new deal secures Aliyah Boston’s long-term future with the Fever, especially since Caitlin Clark is expected to receive a similar, if not larger, contract from Indiana.
Golden State caught fire collectively, shooting 15‑of‑20 from the field (75%) and 8‑of‑11 from three (72.7%) in the final frame, with Draymond Green sealing the win by coming up with two clutch steals down the stretch. After defeating the Clippers 126–121, the Warriors now head to Phoenix to face the Suns for the 8th seed and the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
That was a wild game and a defensive clinic by the Warriors.
Warriors will face the Suns this Friday, for the 8th spot of the NBA Playoff and will play the defending champs OKC Thunder in the 1st round.
On to Phoenix 💥 pic.twitter.com/48erlhnDMX
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 16, 2026
The Golden State Warriors completed a stunning 126–121 comeback victory over the LA Clippers in Wednesday’s high-stakes play-in tournament. Trailing by 13 in the fourth quarter, the Warriors ignited a 16–6 closing run and held Kawhi Leonard scoreless until the final 16 seconds of the game.
Steph Curry was sensational, scoring 35 points on 7-of-12 shooting from deep, becoming the oldest point guard in NBA history to record a 35-point game. While Curry provided the spark, Draymond Green anchored the defense with 3 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals—two of which came in the final frame. Green spearheaded a physical team effort that neutralized Leonard for nearly the entire quarter. Al Horford added 14 points, including three consecutive clutch triples down the stretch. This win keeps Golden State’s season alive; they now travel to Phoenix for a do-or-die matchup against the Suns for the 8th seed and face the defending champion Oklahoma City in the first round.
Game highlights;
STEPH CURRY GIVES THE WARRIORS THE LEAD!
GSW 120
LAC 11750.4 TO PLAY IN A MUST-WIN GAME 🍿 pic.twitter.com/HgYTHtLlOp
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2026
NOT ON DRAYMOND'S WATCH 🚫
📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/97QRGXz1Ya
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 16, 2026
AL HORFORD FOR THE LEAD 🔥
HIS 4th THREE OF THE QUARTER!
WARRIORS UP 2 WITH UNDER 2 TO PLAY 🍿 pic.twitter.com/TarSbwl58N
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2026
A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's first ever four-time MVP, is signing a three-year, $5 million supermax contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces, sources tell me and @Andraya_Carter. The deal, which is the largest in WNBA history to date and fully guaranteed, was negotiated by Jade-Li… pic.twitter.com/xSJhkHOvId
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 15, 2026
That’s a no brainer for Las Vegas, Wilson is arguably the best player in the WNBA and I’m sure that $5M is just pocket change for the owners!
Andraya Carter and Shams Charania, reporting for ESPN;
Last season, Wilson became the first WNBA or NBA player to win the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP all in the same season. She averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.6 steals while shooting 50.5% from the field in 2025.
That’s a stats of a G.O.A.T. in the making!
Indiana Fever will be the No. 10 in this year’s 2026 WNBA Draft and from the 1st to 3rd round, they made the best out of what’s available with their pick.
Below are the picks of Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft;
with the No. 10 pick in the @WNBA Draft, we have selected @GamecockWBB guard Raven Johnson 🌟
welcome to Indiana, @HollywoodRaven! pic.twitter.com/E3bYzV0G5f
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 14, 2026
1st round – Raven Johnson from South Carolina, she’s famous for being waved by Caitlin Clark during the 2022 Final Four game between Clark’s Iowa’s Hawkeyes and South Carolina.
Stat-wise, Johnson is a 5’9″ guard, who has improved her outside shooting since “that game” against Clark and Hawkeyes in the Final Four. In her final collegiate season, Johnson posted career-highs across several categories:
- Points Per Game: 9.9
- Assists Per Game: 4.0
- Rebounds Per Game: 4.0
- Steals Per Game: 1.5
- FG%: 42.3%
- 3P%: 39.8%
It’s funny how after what has happened between the two, Clark and Johnson are now teammates.
with the No. 25 pick in the @WNBA Draft, we have selected @VandyWBB guard Justine Pissott 👏
welcome to Indiana, @justinepissott! pic.twitter.com/BAeTZvCnSv
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 14, 2026
2nd round – Justine Pissott from 6-foot-4 forward out of Vanderbilt. Justine Pissott from 6-foot-4 forward out of Vanderbilt. She is the first Vanderbilt player to be drafted into the WNBA under fifth-year Commodore head coach Shea Ralph. In her last year in College, Pissott had a career year in 2025-26, putting up 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks per game, all career-bests.
She will be a great addition to the Fever and playing along side Caitlin Clark will be a great stretch big with her career 40% in the 3-point line at Vanderbilt, 9th-best in school history.
a look at Jessica Timmon's 2025-26 season at Alabama 👀 pic.twitter.com/iq2nEq5mlQ
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 14, 2026
3rd round – Jessica Timmons a 5-foot-8 guard from the Alabama Crimson Tide from the University of Alabama, she averages 16.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.3 apg and 39.4% from the 3-point line.
As the 40th draft pick, she will most likely be at the end of the roster and will be a 3rd stringer at the guard position and may see limited playing time.
With the 1st pick of the WNBA Draft, the @DallasWings select Azzi Fudd!
2026 #WNBADraft presented by State Street Investment Management SPY live on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/BW0R6kPmuv
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 13, 2026
The 2026 WNBA Draft took place yesterday, April 13, 2026, and it was a historic night for UCLA, which set a record with six players selected, including five in the first round alone. Azzi Fudd (UConn) was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings.Here is the full list of picks from all three rounds:
Here is the full list of picks from all three rounds:
1st Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Wings | Azzi Fudd | G | UConn |
| 2 | Minnesota Lynx | Olivia Miles | G | TCU |
| 3 | Seattle Storm | Awa Fam | C | Spain |
| 4 | Washington Mystics | Lauren Betts | C | UCLA |
| 5 | Chicago Sky | Gabriela Jaquez | G/F | UCLA |
| 6 | Toronto Tempo | Kiki Rice | G | UCLA |
| 7 | Portland Fire | Iyana Martín Carrión | G | Spain |
| 8 | Golden State Valkyries | Flau’jae Johnson | G | LSU (Traded to SEA) |
| 9 | Washington Mystics | Angela Dugalić | F | UCLA |
| 10 | Indiana Fever | Raven Johnson | G | South Carolina |
| 11 | Washington Mystics | Cotie McMahon | F | Ole Miss |
| 12 | Connecticut Sun | Nell Angloma | F | France |
| 13 | Atlanta Dream | Madina Okot | C | South Carolina |
| 14 | Seattle Storm | Taina Mair | G | Duke |
| 15 | Connecticut Sun | Gianna Kneepkens | G | UCLA |
2nd Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Wings | Azzi Fudd | G | UConn |
| 2 | Minnesota Lynx | Olivia Miles | G | TCU |
| 3 | Seattle Storm | Awa Fam | C | Spain |
| 4 | Washington Mystics | Lauren Betts | C | UCLA |
| 5 | Chicago Sky | Gabriela Jaquez | G/F | UCLA |
| 6 | Toronto Tempo | Kiki Rice | G | UCLA |
| 7 | Portland Fire | Iyana Martín Carrión | G | Spain |
| 8 | Golden State Valkyries | Flau’jae Johnson | G | LSU (Traded to SEA) |
| 9 | Washington Mystics | Angela Dugalić | F | UCLA |
| 10 | Indiana Fever | Raven Johnson | G | South Carolina |
| 11 | Washington Mystics | Cotie McMahon | F | Ole Miss |
| 12 | Connecticut Sun | Nell Angloma | F | France |
| 13 | Atlanta Dream | Madina Okot | C | South Carolina |
| 14 | Seattle Storm | Taina Mair | G | Duke |
| 15 | Connecticut Sun | Gianna Kneepkens | G | UCLA |
3rd Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Dallas Wings | Zee Spearman | F | Tennessee |
| 32 | Chicago Sky | Tonie Morgan | G | Kentucky |
| 33 | Connecticut Sun | Serah Williams | F | UConn |
| 34 | Washington Mystics | Rori Harmon | G | Texas |
| 35 | Los Angeles Sparks | Amelia Hassett | F | Kentucky |
| 36 | Toronto Tempo | Charlise Dunn | G | Davidson |
| 37 | Portland Fire | Taylor Bigby | G | TCU |
| 38 | Golden State Valkyries | Kokoro Tanaka | G | Japan |
| 39 | Seattle Storm | Grace VanSlooten | F | Michigan State |
| 40 | Indiana Fever | Jessica Timmons | G | Alabama |
| 41 | New York Liberty | Manuela Puoch | F | Australia |
| 42 | Phoenix Mercury | Eszter Ratkai | TBD | Hungary |
| 43 | Atlanta Dream | Kejia Ran | TBD | China |
| 44 | Las Vegas Aces | Jordan Obi | F | Kentucky |
| 45 | Minnesota Lynx | Lani White | G | Utah |
The Indiana Fever have officially announced the return of fan-favorite guard Sophie Cunningham for the 2026 season. After being acquired via trade from the Phoenix Mercury in 2025, Cunningham quickly cemented herself as a cornerstone of the Fever’s roster and a locker-room leader.
Despite a shortened 2025 campaign due to an MCL tear in the final month of the regular season, Cunningham’s impact was undeniable. She stepped up significantly during Caitlin Clark’s injury-related absence, providing elite floor spacing and veteran grit. Her statistical contributions were stellar, as she shot:
- 47% from the field overall.
- 43% from 3-point range (ranking 3rd in the WNBA).
General Manager Amber Cox praised Cunningham’s “infectious energy” and competitive spirit, noting that her elite perimeter shooting creates vital opportunities for her teammates. Cunningham expressed her excitement to return to Indianapolis, citing a desire to finish what the team started during their “special” 2025 run. Now fully recovered, the sharpshooting veteran is expected to be a primary catalyst in Indiana’s 2026 championship pursuit, much to the delight of a fanbase she has dubbed the best in the league.
“Sophie’s that wild card. Sophie’s a dawg. She’s a competitor, but what she brings from an energy standpoint, she raises the level of play of everybody around her. She’s definitely an X-factor.”
no one brings the hype like Sophie Cunningham ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/DD7Ts28BH6
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 12, 2026
Mo 🤝 Indiana pic.twitter.com/eBg73mwqxf
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 11, 2026
After re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, the Indiana Fever added veteran forward Monique Billings to their roster. Billings, an eight-year WNBA veteran, entered the league in the same 2018 draft class as Mitchell. The two have already established strong chemistry this year as teammates for Hive in the 2026 Unrivaled basketball league.
Before joining Indiana, Billings played for the 2025 WNBA expansion side Golden State Valkyries. In her 26 games there, she averaged 7.3 points per game and recorded a total of 21 blocks and 16 steals.
Billings also brings experience playing alongside Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. The trio represented the United States as members of the 2026 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Team, where Billings helped the squad to a 5-0 record while averaging 6.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Most recently, she participated in the April 2026 USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, Arizona.
Indiana Fever has resigned All Star Kelsey Mitchell, with the two sides agreeing to contract terms ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. This will be Mitchell’s ninth season with the Indiana Fever, the team who drafted her No. 2 overall by the Fever in the 2018 WNBA Draft. The signing will keep Fever’s Big 3, the includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston for the 2026 WNBA Season.
Mitchell returns to the Fever following what was her most successful season, a year which saw the guard win the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup, earn her first All-WNBA First Team honors and named a finalist for 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player. In 2025, Mitchell set a new franchise record for points per game in a single season (20.2), surpassing a two-decades long record set in 2003 by Tamika Catchings. Additionally, Mitchell was named a WNBA All-Star for the third-consecutive year and was a two-time WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
In the postseason, Mitchell led the Fever to the WNBA Semifinals for the first time in a decade, appearing in all eight of Indiana’s playoff games while scoring 178 points, the third most in a single postseason in franchise history, behind only Catchings (2012, 2015).
After the announcement of Kelsey Mitchell’s resigning, Clark and Boston has a special for their team-mate;
a special message from AB & CC to Kelz 🫶 pic.twitter.com/szlhXfyIFl
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 11, 2026
At the same-time, the Fever release a tribute video of Mitchell;
“Her 2025 season was her best yet. An All-Star, first team All-WNBA and fifth in the MVP voting. And Kelsey Mitchell is back.”
Indy, make some noise 🗣️
Kelsey Mitchell is home. pic.twitter.com/nc5f5DbBOk— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 11, 2026
NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have formally approved WNBA expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, the WNBA announced today. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030.
This coming season WNBA currently have 15 teams, this will be the inaugural season of Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Each WNBA team is set to feature 44 games per team and by 2030, with 18 teams, we could see an increase in games played to 52 to 55 games per team.
A 52-game schedule would allow for a more balanced rotation, potentially seeing every team play each other exactly four times (2 home, 2 away) in an 14-team league, or adjusted “rivalry” scheduling as the league hits 18 teams.
WNBA unveil Full List of 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Restricted Free Agents, Reserved Players, and Core Players
WNBA free agency for the 2026 season is officially underway, following a condensed timeline necessitated by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations. While teams and players are currently in the middle of negotiations, the WNBA has officially released the full list of 2026 Unrestricted Free Agents, Restricted Free Agents, Reserved Players, and Core Players for each team.
This expanded list of designations guides each franchise as they transition from the Negotiation Period (April 8–10) to official Signings (April 11). These movements represent a massive financial leap for the players; for the first time, top-tier stars like A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu are expected to sign deals worth $1.4 million annually, a nearly five-fold increase from the previous maximum.
The entry of expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, has also sparked a bidding war for “Reserved” talent as these new organizations look to build competitive rosters around the veterans they secured in the expansion draft.
Alexa Philippou, writing for ESPN;
Ten of 15 WNBA teams have extended core qualifying offers to players since free agency started Monday.
Players who have been “cored” — akin to being given the NFL’s franchise tag — include Sabrina Ionescu, by the New York Liberty; Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx); Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever); Kelsey Plum, (Los Angeles Sparks); and Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings).
The core designation gives a team exclusive negotiating rights to a player and comes with a baseline contract of a fully guaranteed one-year deal worth the supermax ($1.4 million in 2026), though the player can negotiate different terms.
Here’s the full list of cored players, via @alexaphilippou
- Atlanta: Allisha Gray
- Chicago: Ariel Atkins
- Dallas: Arike Ogunbowale
- Indiana: Kelsey Mitchell
- LA: Kelsey Plum
- Minnesota: Napheesa Collier
- NY: Sabrina Ionescu
- Portland: Bridget Carleton
- Seattle: Ezi Magbegor
- Toronto: Marina Mabrey
A must watch for WNBA Noobs!
We’re just in day-one of the 2026 WNBA Free Agency and the Chicago Sky just made a blockbuster trade by sending Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two (2) first-round draft picks in 2027 and ’28. Aside from Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream will also receive 2028 second-round swap rights.
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨
The @chicagosky trades the contract of Angel Reese and the right to swap the teams’ own 2028 2nd round draft picks to @atlantadream in exchange for Atlanta’s own 2027 1st round draft pick and Atlanta’s own 2028 1st round draft pick. pic.twitter.com/24g37U3Cdc
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 6, 2026
This was announced Monday, opening day of 2026 WNBA Free Agency.
This is Angel Reese’s reaction to the trade.
Atlanta now has a frontcourt that consists of Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Brittney Griner.
WNBA;
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association agreed today that free agency will open tomorrow, April 6, with the start of the Designation Period, the WNBA announced today.
The Negotiation Period will begin on Wednesday, April 8 and continue for three days. Teams and players will first be able to sign new contracts beginning on Saturday, April 11.
This is a free-for-all period for teams and free agents alike. It could make or break a team, depending on how the front office performs during this free agency window.
In a high-stakes game with playoff-level intensity, the Denver Nuggets edged the San Antonio Spurs 136–134 in an overtime thriller on Saturday night. The game served as a masterclass from the NBA’s top two MVP candidates, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama, who traded blows in OT.
Jokić was nearly flawless, exploding for 40 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds. Most impressively, he became the first center in NBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game without committing a single turnover. His late-game brilliance fueled a Nuggets comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit (107 – 96) with 9-mins remaining in regulation.
Wembanyama, returning from a one-game absence, was equally transcendent. The young star put up 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 blocks, anchoring a Spurs defense that held the lead for most of the regulation. Despite his dominant interior presence, Wembanyama’s potential game-winner at the buzzer clanged off the rim, leading to a Denver-controlled overtime. The victory snapped the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak and kept Denver within half a game of the Western Conference’s third seed.
Here’s the last 18-second of the 4ht Qtr and OT.
Game highlights;
📊 34 PTS, 18 REB, 7 AST, and 5 BLK for @wemby pic.twitter.com/ZPdDkI35nt
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 4, 2026
DEVIN. VASSELL.
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW, @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/K8qVKxehKp
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 4, 2026
Numbers & highlights 👇
Jok: 40 PTS / 8 REB / 13 AST / 3 BLK
CB: 21 PTS (5 3PM) / 8 REB / 4 AST / 1 BLK
Cam: 17 PTS (4 3PM) / 7 REB / 2 STL / 2 BLK
AG: 15 PTS / 6 REB / 3 AST
Mal: 15 PTS ( 3 3PM) / 4 REB / 10 AST / 1 STL
THJ: 10 PTS / 5 REB / 1 STL pic.twitter.com/oFEOeZKOr8— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 4, 2026
BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/XwjlzBFizh
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 4, 2026
The 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft took place on April 3, 2026, for the league’s two newest franchises: the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo. Each team selected 11 players from the unprotected lists of the existing 13 WNBA teams. Notably, both teams reached agreements with the Chicago Sky to bypass their roster in exchange for draft picks.
Portland Fire Selections
The Fire held the No. 1 overall pick and focused on a mix of versatile forwards and young international talent.
| Player | Position | Former Team |
| Bridget Carleton | Forward | Minnesota Lynx |
| Carla Leite | Guard | Golden State Valkyries |
| Emily Engstler | Forward | Washington Mystics |
| Haley Jones | Forward/Guard | Atlanta Dream |
| Nika Mühl | Guard | Seattle Storm |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | Forward | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Nyadiew Puoch | Forward | Connecticut Sun |
| Sug Sutton | Guard | Phoenix Mercury |
| Maya Caldwell | Guard | Atlanta Dream |
| Luisa Geiselsöder | Center | Dallas Wings |
| Chloe Bibby | Forward | Las Vegas Aces |
Toronto Tempo Selections
The Tempo focused heavily on veteran leadership, shooting, and international experience for their inaugural roster.
| Player | Position | Former Team |
| Julie Allemand | Guard | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Marina Mabrey | Guard | Connecticut Sun |
| Nyara Sabally | Center | New York Liberty |
| María Conde | Forward | Golden State Valkyries |
| Kristy Wallace | Guard | Indiana Fever |
| Nikolina Milić | Forward | Minnesota Lynx |
| Aaliyah Nye | Guard/Forward | Las Vegas Aces |
| Kitija Laksa | Guard | Dallas Wings |
| Maria Kliundikova | Center | Phoenix Mercury |
| Adja Kane | Forward | New York Liberty |
| Maria Vadeeva | Center | Los Angeles Sparks |
After the expansion draft, both Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will still get draft new player from the WNBA Draft which will be on the 13th of April. In the WNBA Draft, Toronto Tempo will be the No. 6, while the Portland Fire after choosing to pick first in the expansion draft will be No. 7.
The San Antonio Spurs continued their late-season surge on Wednesday, defeating a short-handed Golden State Warriors squad 127–113. Led by Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 41 points and 18 rebounds, the Spurs secured their 10th consecutive victory.
Final from Warriors Ground. pic.twitter.com/sYV3pZfKUW
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 2, 2026
The win bolsters San Antonio’s pursuit of the Western Conference’s top seed. Sitting at 58–18, they remain just two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Conversely, the Warriors (36–40) are in survival mode. Currently holding the 10th seed, they occupy the final Play-In spot with a potential showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers. Without their primary scoring threats, Golden State struggled to match San Antonio’s efficiency, which saw seven players score in double figures.
Reports suggest Stephen Curry is on track to return from his knee injury before the regular season ends on April 12. Curry has resumed full-squad scrimmaging and on-court drills. His return is critical for a Warriors team likely facing a “win-or-go-home” Play-In scenario, providing the veteran leadership and firepower needed to spark a deep postseason run.
Highlights;
.@wemby is now just the third player in Spurs history to have 40+ points in back to back games!
📊 41 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/V4lRmgR2y8
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
both ends 🔒
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/qzvqQ3uH47
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
HB GOT 🆙
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/xJpDTFAcne
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
STEPH FOR THREEE 🎯
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/n0qm7P25Id
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
Watch the evolution of Caitlin Clark from age 19 to 24. From her early days as a young scorer to becoming a complete floor general, her growth is undeniable.
These highlights show how her shooting, playmaking, and control of the game have reached another level.
At 19, she was already special… but at 24, she’s a superstar. Her range, vision, and confidence have transformed her into one of the best players in the game.
FIBA previously released a 10-mins highlight reel if Caitlin Clark.
I never thought I would see the day where a homegrown Filipino brand partnered with an NBA franchise.
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) March 29, 2026
Sunshine double SECURED! 💪@SabalenkaA defeats Gauff in a three-set epic, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to take home the trophy in Miami 🤩@MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/kSebJ0ujtU
— wta (@WTA) March 28, 2026
In a high-stakes showdown in Miami, Aryna Sabalenka defeated home favorite Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to claim her second consecutive Miami Open title. The victory marks a historic milestone for Sabalenka, as she becomes the first woman since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to complete the prestigious “Sunshine Double”—winning both Indian Wells and Miami in a single season.
The sunshine belongs to Aryna ☀️@SabalenkaA | @MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/vvvs6b5QAT
— wta (@WTA) March 28, 2026
This triumph marks Sabalenka’s 24th career WTA singles title, further cementing her dominance on hard courts. Despite Gauff’s spirited comeback in the second set, Sabalenka’s relentless power ultimately overwhelmed the young American in the decider.
Next for Sabalenka, Gauff and the rest of the tour will be clay season and games will shift to Europe mainly in Madrid and Rome and, of course, the French Open.
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Shams Charania, writing for ESPN;
The NBA’s board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
All 30 owners voted in favor of exploring Las Vegas and Seattle expansion, sources told ESPN. A bidding process is expected to generate offers in the $7-10 billion range for each team, according to sources.
I’m all for expanding the NBA and bringing back the Seattle SuperSonics. As for Vegas, if approved, what would be the name of the Las Vegas Team? If the WNBA team is called the Aces, then can we call the NBA team as the Las Vegas Royals?
Alex Eala’s 2026 Miami Open campaign came to an abrupt end as the Filipina standout was overwhelmed by higher-seeded Karolína Muchová, 6-0, 6-2, in their Round of 16 clash. The lopsided defeat marked the exit for the 20-year-old Eala from the same tournament that fueled her breakthrough last year, when she stunned several Top 10 players en route to a semifinal finish.
Flying into the quarterfinals 🛫
Karolina Muchova defeats Eala 6-0, 6-2 to continue her terrific start to 2026.#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/ER6vrliCzJ
— wta (@WTA) March 23, 2026
Despite Eala’s impressive run—which included victories over Laura Siegemund and Magda Linette—she struggled to find an answer for Muchova’s versatile power game. While Eala exits the tournament with $105,720 in prize money, Muchova moves on to the quarterfinals, maintaining her dominant 2026 form.
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VOLUME UP! 📣
Alex Eala is into the next round after defeating Linette in straight sets!#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/cZaZlPYeXV
— wta (@WTA) March 21, 2026
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala continued her impressive run at the 2026 Miami Open, defeating Poland’s Magda Linette in a hard-fought Round of 32 clash. Eala, currently ranked world No. 29, secured a 6–3, 7–6(2) victory at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The match showcased Eala’s growing maturity; she dominated the first set with aggressive returns before weathering a resilient comeback from the veteran Linette in the second. By clinching the tiebreak, Eala leveled their career head-to-head record at 2–2. She now advances to the Round of 16 to face 13th seed Karolina Muchova.
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