Basketball

Angel Reese got some serious backup when Michelle Obama stepped in to defend her against critics

Valeria Sosa — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:15:50 +0200

If anyone still had an issue with Angel Reese, this might be the moment to rethink it. Since her college days, Reese has built a reputation for her strong and unapologetic personality, one that draws attention but also divides opinion. She is not always the most welcomed presence, but she consistently becomes part of the conversation, not just for how she plays, but for how she wants to shape her image and leave an impact beyond the court.

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Caitlin Clark drives historic TV exposure as Indiana Fever land record 44 national games

George Gordillo — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:09:49 +0200

The WNBA is entering its landmark 30th anniversary season with a level of momentum that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. As training camps hit high gear and fans prepare for preseason action starting April 25, the league is operating under a radical new financial reality.

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Caitlin Clark names her best WNBA skill ahead of 2026 season return

SAM — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:28:50 +0200

Caitlin Clark is preparing for a highly anticipated return to the WNBA as the 2026 season approaches, with the Indiana Fever guard looking to build on both her standout rookie campaign and the lessons from an injury-shortened follow-up year.

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LeBron James wins the latest battle against Kevin Durant as the Los Angeles Lakers tilt the series in their favor

Roberto Ortega — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0200

LeBron James was better than Kevin Durant in almost every category. He finished the night with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, just shy of a triple-double while controlling the pace of the game. Durant, on the other hand, had 23 points but didn't have the same overall impact. The difference wasn't just in the numbers it was about when those moments happened, and that's where LeBron won this latest battle.

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Bronny James gets randomly called out and challenged by "1v1 King" with help from Logan Paul

Matias Wodner — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:18:48 +0200

It's become commonplace for people to criticize Bronny James over the past couple of years. A large subsection of fans believe he's only on an NBA roster because he's LeBron James' son. Regardless of whether that's true or not, Bronny has already developed in his second season in the NBA.

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Victor Wembanyama enters concussion protocol, how long could he be out?

Roberto Ortega — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:52 +0200

What looked like just another step in the rise of Victor Wembanyama quickly turned into a moment of real concern. In the middle of the playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the French star took a hard fall while driving to the basket, hitting his head specifically his chin directly on the court.

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Coach Stephanie White addresses controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham's new contract with Indiana Fever: "It's part of the business"

SAM — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:50 +0200

The Indiana Fever expected attention heading into the 2026 WNBA season. What they may not have anticipated was that it would begin with questions about contracts rather than championships.

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No Luka until Round 2? Lakers reportedly sticking to cautious timeline for Doncic's return

Kevin Carter — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:44:52 +0200

The hope of seeing Luka Doncic back in a Lakers uniform for the opening round of the playoffs is fading, replaced by a calculated, patient strategy from the franchise's medical staff. Team insiders confirmed on Wednesday that the Lakers are "sticking to a cautious timeline" regarding Doncic's recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the series against the Houston Rockets.

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Philly Stunner: Underdog Sixers silence the Garden in Game 1 upset

NACHO DUQUE, Kevin Carter — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:31:27 +0200

The Sixers bounced back in style from the tough defeat in the first game (123-91) and took Boston's TD Garden to tie the series at one against the Celtics (97-111). VJ Edgecombe, with an anthological performance, led Philadelphia. The Bahamian rookie scored 30 points with 6/10 three-pointers and 10 rebounds. And that was despite playing in pain after suffering a heavy fall early in the game and having to retire a couple of times during the game.

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Age-defying LeBron James holds the line for Lakers as injured Luka Doncic looks on

NACHO DUQUE, Kevin Carter — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0200

With LeBron James, you lose track of time. He has been on the court for so long that sometimes you forget how old he is. He continues to do amazing things like the second win in the series against the Rockets: 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists playing 39 minutes, flying to dunk, with an enormous physical display... All this reaches another dimension when you remember that he is 41 years old.

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Victor Wembanyama exits playoff game after head impact as concern grows around Spurs

Roberto Ortega — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:42:54 +0200

What looked like just another step in the rise of Victor Wembanyama quickly turned into a moment of real concern. In the middle of the playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the French star took a hard fall while driving to the basket, hitting his head specifically his chin directly on the court.

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Why have the Bulls not been able to win another championship since Michael Jordan left?

Angel Nakamura — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:49:54 +0200

The standard for the Chicago Bulls hasn't changed in decades. The problem is everything else has. Ever since Michael Jordan walked away following the 1997-98 season, the franchise have been chasing a level of success they haven't come close to replicating.

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The NBA playoffs take an unexpected turn with a cruel contest that exposes fans in an unexpected way

Dana Quintero — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:48:25 +0200

There are moments in the playoffs that don't go by the scoreboard, but still change the way the game is played.

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Gabriela Jaquez bids farewell to California ready for new chapter in Chicago

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:46:29 +0200

Gabriela Jaquez is saying goodbye to California and her life as a college athlete, closing that chapter in a way that feels true to where she comes from. Before heading to Chicago, she gave herself a simple but fitting send-off, marking the transition as she prepares to step into the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. The move represents more than just a change of teams-it's the start of a new phase at the professional level.

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Caitlin Clark behind-the-scenes bloopers show a side of her fans want to see more of

Matias Wodner — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:34:58 +0200

It would be hyperbole to call 2026 a make-or-break season for Caitlin Clark given that her WNBA future is as bright as any other player, but the Indiana Fever star is surely placing as much pressue on herself as ever.
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Jami Gertz steps into the spotlight as Atlanta Hawks owner in rare public appearance

SAM — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:14:20 +0200

Jami Gertz has spent decades defying the usual Hollywood trajectory.
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Sophie Cunningham is not feeling her one year Fever deal but shuts down speculation

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:38:22 +0200

Literally since the WNBA entered a turbulent period around salary distribution and player contracts, conversations around how teams structure deals have stayed under the spotlight. Even as things have gradually settled, there is still a sense across the league that not everything has been fully resolved, and that context has played into how recent comments from players are received.
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The dominant reasons why Luka Doncic deserved a spot as an MVP finalist

George Gordillo — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:16 +0200

The NBA Awards season has officially arrived, and the league wasted no time making history. Last night, the basketball world stood still as Victor Wembanyama was crowned the first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year since the award's inception in 1982-83. At just 22 years old, "Wemby" became the youngest player to ever hoist the trophy and the first to do so within his first three seasons since David Robinson in 1992.
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Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons

LAPRESSE — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:14:14 +0200

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan has resigned after six seasons, opting to step aside rather than work with a new front office, the team announced Tuesday.
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Caitlin Clark could reshape WNBA-NBA dynamic in a major way

George Gordillo — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:17:10 +0200

The 2026 WNBA season is set to be a historic milestone, marking the 30th anniversary of the league's inception. With training camps in full swing and preseason action kicking off between April 25 and May 3, the energy surrounding the game has never been higher.
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LeBron James not returning to Lakers is the future two strongest suitors see

Matias Wodner — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:23:55 +0200

Practically no one is giving the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to advance past the first round of this year's NBA Playoffs. Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the odds are fully stacked against JJ Redick's team. But LeBron James is still there.
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Doncic signs a Lakers colossus for Slovenia: "Luka calls me his Slovenian brother"

ENRIQUE CORBELLA, Kevin Carter — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:42:43 +0200

Jaxson Hayes, Luka Doncic's teammate at the Los Angeles Lakers, has confirmed that his Slovenian passport is officially processed: "Yes, I got it"."Luka calls me his Slovenian brother all the time," the Lakers center told the Los Angeles press at practice before the second playoff game against the Rockets.
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Jaxson Hayes
Jaxson Hayes confessed that he doesn't speak Slovenian: "I don't know a word. Well... actually I know some, but I can't say them in front of you."
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The mean side of Angel Reese: She uses photo of boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. to humiliate ex, Jalen Duren

SAM — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:57:20 +0200

In the middle of the NBA Playoffs, it was a routine highlight that turned into a viral moment and once again, Angel Reese found herself at the center of the conversation.
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Sophie Cunningham expresses frustration about new contract with Indiana Fever and explains the details

SAM — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:44:43 +0200

For Sophie Cunningham, the conversation around her latest contract with the Indiana Fever was never as simple as it first appeared.
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Wembanyama makes history as NBA's first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year

Kevin Carter — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:28:09 +0200

Victor Wembanyama, as expected, was announced Monday as the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The San Antonio Spurs center had already finished second in the voting in his rookie year and was the favorite last season before a medical problem sidelined him. This time, he left no doubt.
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Why Luka Doncic deserved to be a finalist for the NBA regular season MVP

Angel Nakamura — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:05:42 +0200

When the NBA revealed its three finalists for the 2025-26 MVP award, the list was elite but incomplete. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama each have strong cases. But the absence of Luka Doncic is difficult to justify.
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Caitlin Clark sharpens her game as Indiana Fever build for breakout season

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:37:09 +0200

The Indiana Fever have an ace up their sleeve, and they are not hiding it. As the team prepares for the upcoming WNBA season, all signs point to Caitlin Clark taking a central role in what they are building. Her offseason work has been visible, with the Fever sharing clips that show a player locked in and training with no margin for error.
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Steph Curry and Ayesha show up at Coachella after Warriors painful season goodbye

Valeria Sosa — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:50:53 +0200

It's not easy to move on from a season that fell short of expectations, but if Coachella is on the calendar, it can soften the blow. Even more when it turns into "Bieberchella." The good news for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors is that retirement is not part of the conversation anytime soon, which at least gives fans something to hold on to after a difficult ending.
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No farewell tour? Jeanie Buss hints that LeBron James might opt for a low-key retirement

SAM — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:30:23 +0200

Retirement talk around LeBron James has been swirling again, but according to Jeanie Buss, the ending may not play out like the farewell tours fans have become used to.
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Lakers may have no choice now but to reunite with former player after Thunder's playoff surge

Valeria Sosa — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:47:39 +0200

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to evaluate how they can reinforce their roster as the Western Conference becomes more demanding on both ends of the floor. While much of the attention has centered on offensive firepower across the league, playoff basketball has once again highlighted the importance of defensive consistency, particularly from perimeter players who can shift matchups and control tempo.
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Caitlin Clark health leaves one question for Indiana Fever coaching staff

George Gordillo — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:52:57 +0200

The WNBA has entered a transformative era, fueled by a hard-fought battle between the players and the league over the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The results are already shifting the landscape of professional women's basketball, with superstars signing historic contracts that seemed like a distant dream just two seasons ago.
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Kevin Durant with major frustration between the Lakers and Rockets, according to reports

George Gordillo — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:01:08 +0200

The NBA Playoffs are officially in full swing, and the opening weekend delivered exactly the kind of star power fans were craving.
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The NBA chooses the MVP finalists: Shai, Jokic and Wembanyama leave out Luka Doncic

EFE — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:54:16 +0200

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Serbia's Nikola Jokic and France's Victor Wembanyama are the three finalists for the 2025-26 NBA regular season MVP award, the league announced.
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Paige Bueckers won't stop talking: The Dallas star can't keep quiet about Azzi Fudd's amazing qualities

SAM — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:12 +0200

The Dallas Wings' first practice of the 2026 WNBA season was always going to carry intrigue. But instead of lingering on the off-court questions that surfaced earlier in the week, Paige Bueckers made it clear the focus has already shifted to what matters most.
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Caitin Clark's desperate plea not to ruin her appearance upon return

SAM — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:08 +0200

Caitlin Clark's long-awaited return to full fitness should have made Indiana Fever training camp all about basketball. Instead, the first viral moment of her 2026 WNBA season came from a single comment that revealed just how comfortable she feels heading into a fresh start.
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The Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade already looks like a massive steal for Lakers

Kevin Carter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:15 +0200

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their NBA Playoffs 2026 first-round series in strong fashion, defeating the Houston Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 at home. The matchup featured major absences, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for the Lakers, while Kevin Durant unexpectedly missed the game for Houston due to a knee injury.
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The two NBA stars that are the latest threat to LeBron James and the Lakers in the Western Conference

Angel Nakamura — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:23:12 +0200

The Western Conference playoffs are already delivering high-level matchups, and one storyline is quickly taking shape: the growing threat posed by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to the rest of the field, including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Indiana Fever reunited and ready to set the tone for the season

Valeria Sosa — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:41:12 +0200

Fans have been waiting to see the full Indiana Fever group back together, and training camp has delivered that moment. Through team social media and early camp footage, the roster has looked connected and comfortable, with players settling in quickly after an offseason that brought some uncertainty. Now, with the group finally assembled, the focus has shifted toward building rhythm and setting expectations for the season ahead.
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Will we see the "old" Caitlin Clark again? The Fever star admits to suffering from a "mental block" after a season plagued by injuries

SAM — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:45:10 +0200

After months of physical rehabilitation and careful preparation, Caitlin Clark has checked every box required for a return to the court.
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Steph Curry sets the record straight making it clear his era isn't ending anytime soon

Valeria Sosa — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:54:50 +0200

What a time to be a basketball fan. The farewell tours of all-time greats are never easy, and there's always a sense of uncertainty when a veteran's season comes to an end. For fans of the Golden State Warriors-and especially those who follow Stephen Curry-that feeling has started to grow. Some believe he deserves a stronger finish than what has been an inconsistent stretch for the team, yet everything continues to point toward loyalty to Golden State.
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