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40 updates01BasketballRookie Lendeborg jaws at ‘weak ass’ Dončić and admits he didn’t watch much NBALendeborg takes issue with appeals for foul callsForward says he had limited exposure to leagueGolden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had an extraordinary NBA debut as he jawed with Luka Dončić and admitted he had largely been exposed to the league through highlights before turning professional.Lendeborg was given the task of guarding the Los Angeles Lakers star for large parts of Wednesday’s game, which Dončić’s team won 127-105. Continue reading...02BasketballWelcome to the trap: swaggering Atlanta Dream turn WNBA finals into a hometown spectacle | Andrew LawrenceAtlanta’s wounded sports fans know better than to get carried away. But the Dream’s first WNBA finals game in 13 years showed this might finally be a team worth falling forThe Atlanta Dream were exactly where they wanted to be on Wednesday night, comfortably ensconced inside their downtown arena for Game 3 of the WNBA finals against the Golden State Valkyries. Kerry Washington, Ludacris and Cam Newton led the courtside celebrity delegation. Quavo and TI headlined the half-time show, while two more hugely popular Atlanta rappers performed during other extended play stoppages – a mini-spectacle that speaks to the city’s deep bench of hip-hop talent.But it was the crowd that really made State Farm Arena a house of horrors for Golden State. They didn’t just fill the 17,608-seat venue. They donned matching sky-blue T-shirts and waved rally towels. They sang along with their favorite emcees and lived and died with every point. They were so loud in the first quarter that I couldn’t hear the referee’s whistle from my 100-level press seat. They stayed to the end – well, two minutes from the buzzer anyway (gotta beat traffic) – and, with the 97-71 win sealed and DJ Khaled’s All I Do Is Win blasting through the arena speakers, serenaded the departing Valkyries with the unofficial Atlanta battle cry: “ATL hoe!” Continue reading...03BasketballDoncic outshines Curry with half-court shot AND behind-the-back assist!Highlights from the NBA clash between Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers.04BasketballEdwards makes NBA HISTORY as Giannis shines on Heat debut!Highlights from the NBA clash between Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat.05BasketballReese stars again as Atalanta beat Golden State to move 2-1 up in WNBA FinalsAngel Reese registered 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 overnight and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.06BasketballAngel Reese stars again as Atlanta Dream thrash Valkyries to seize WNBA finals leadReese posts 21 points and 12 rebounds in Game 3Dream cruise to 97-71 prevail before 17,099 fansFinals opener draws record 2.1 million TV viewersAngel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA finals.Rhyne Howard added 16 points and Naz Hillmon had 15 for the Dream, who host Game 4 on Saturday. Continue reading...07BasketballLeBron gets into HEATED exchange with fan on 76ers debutLeBron James got into some heated exchanges with the New York Knicks crowd on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers.08BasketballLeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening nightLeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.09BasketballLeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening nightLeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.10BasketballLeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening nightLeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.11BasketballLeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening nightLeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.12BasketballLeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening nightLeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.13BasketballPistons complete late combeack against CelticsHighlights of the NBA match between Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.14BasketballLeBron stars on debut as Sixers defeat champions Knicks in opening gameHighlights of the NBA match between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers.15BasketballLeBron's Sixers knock off NBA champions Knicks in sensational victoryLeBron James got his Philadelphia 76ers career off to a sensational winning start as his side beat the reigning champion New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on NBA opening night.16BasketballLeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openersJames makes winning Sixers debut as Knicks fallGilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as Thunder beat SpursPistons erase 22-point deficit to stun CelticsThe Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message that they intend to challenge the New York Knicks for the NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory.Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from Boston. James began his NBA-record 24th season with 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Continue reading...17BasketballNBA season tips off as Detroit stage epic 22-point comeback to defeat CelticsDetriot Pistons staged an epic 23-0 run in the fourth quarter as they overcame a 22-point deficit - the largest come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics in the last 30 seasons - to seal a stunning 121-113 win.18Basketball‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinkingThe veteran is adjusting to living in Melbourne and playing in the NBL after 12 years spent on the North American basketball rollercoasterBasketballer Joe Ingles appears as the archetype of the Australian larrikin. There is one box, however, he no longer ticks. The 39-year-old gave up alcohol in 2022 after suffering a serious knee injury, and he has now gone more than 1,500 days without drinking.“Stopping – that part of it – during rehab was very easy,” he says from Melbourne, after moving back to the NBL following 12 seasons in the NBA. At that point, it was just one aspect of aiding his recovery. Like staying healthy and avoiding junk food. Continue reading...19BasketballWho is Tobi Lawal? The NBA's newest UK star EXPLAINED!Sky Sports explains who Tobi Lawal is and why he might light up the NBA world.20BasketballNBA 2026-27 season predictions: A Knicks repeat and LeBron’s villain arcOur writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday. Who will claim the title? And which youngster will make the superstar leap?Seeing all the fruits borne of an incredible summer of player movement. It feels like three years ago that Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Heat, because since then, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James went to the 76ers, and a ton of other deck chairs were reshuffled. This is the most intriguing NBA opening week in eons. Claire de Lune Continue reading...21BasketballReese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals matchAtlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.22BasketballReese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals matchAtlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.23BasketballReese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals matchAtlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.24BasketballOne last dance? LeBron begins final chapter with NBA's new super teamThere are 1,230 games across 169 days in the NBA regular season - but the biggest draw of them all could come on day one.25BasketballReese scores 30 points as Atlanta win at Golden State to level WNBA FinalsAngel Reese delivered 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals after she struggled down the stretch in the series opener, as the Atlanta Dream stymied the Golden State Valkyries at both ends in the second half to win 79-65 and level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.26BasketballAngel Reese’s superb 30-point double-double helps Dream even WNBA finalsAtlanta’s 79-65 victory levels series at 1-1Reese scores 30 points and grabs 16 reboundsValkyries outplayed in second-half of defeatAngel Reese sent the message loud and clear to her teammates: “I need the ball! I need the ball!”In front of the Golden State Valkyries’ raucous home crowd, the Atlanta star had no choice but to raise her voice – and Reese knew she had to raise her game, too. Continue reading...27BasketballThe 7ft British star chasing an NBA dream with the Boston CelticsAs a new NBA season begins, Great Britain's Amari Williams is hoping to emulate two of his Boston Celtics team-mates and secure a lasting NBA career.28BasketballKawhi Leonard: a hero’s complicated return to the Toronto RaptorsThe reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narrativesWhen Kawhi Leonard became a Toronto Raptor for the first time in the summer of 2018, he looked shellshocked. “There’s just more questions you have to ask me in order for me to tell you about myself,” he said, introducing himself to an organization and city he reportedly had no interest in joining.Leonard had fallen out with his former team, the San Antonio Spurs – one of the most respected franchises in professional sports – due to differences in opinion about an injury that had limited him to just nine games in the 2017-18 season. The Los Angeles native had hoped to end up in southern California, but instead the Raptors risked it all by swapping franchise cornerstone DeMar DeRozan for one year of an injured, malcontent Leonard. It worked: Leonard led the Raptors to their maiden championship on the back of a historic playoff run, averaging 30.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals en route. Leonard won his second finals MVP to go alongside the one he had claimed with the Spurs when he helped them to the title in 2014. Continue reading...29BasketballNBA on Sky Sports: Live matches and big moments in 2026/27The 2026/27 NBA season is here and Sky Sports viewers have lots to look forward to.30BasketballThe Welshman seeking NBA title with TimberwolvesBritish-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.31BasketballThe Welshman seeking NBA title with TimberwolvesBritish-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.32BasketballThe Welshman seeking NBA title with TimberwolvesBritish-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.33BasketballThe Welshman seeking NBA title with TimberwolvesBritish-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.34BasketballBen Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practiceSacramento guard to undergo surgery and will miss entire seasonFormer No 1 draft pick has been attempting to revive his careerBen Simmons faces a monumental task to revive his NBA career after another devastating injury setback put his comeback attempt with the Sacramento Kings on hold. The Australian will undergo surgery after scans revealed he tore his right achilles tendon during a live drill at practice, just three days out from Sacramento’s season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers.The 30-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Kings in an attempt to revive his career, but will now miss the entire season. It is another massive setback for the three-time All-Star, after five years battling a series of significant injuries and mental health concerns. Continue reading...35BasketballAtlanta Dream 64-68 Golden State Valkyries: WNBA finals 2026 Game 1 – as it happenedValkyries defeat Dream in opener of best-of-seven seriesGuardian writers’ predictions: Golden State or Atlanta?Atlanta trailed 14-11 after Chen’s three-pointer with 2:48 remaining, but Golden State failed to score again.Reese took over, scoring nine of Atlanta’s final 11 points. She converted two layups to put the Dream ahead 15-14, added another inside, split a pair of free throws and finished with a driving finger-roll layup with 13.8 seconds left. Gray contributed two free throws as Golden State missed their final five shots. Continue reading...36BasketballGabby Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in defensive slugfest to open WNBA finalsWilliams scores 26 as Golden State prevail 68-64Hosts overcome 32% shooting to take 1-0 series leadGray scores 19 in return as Atlanta fall short lateGabby Williams made two free throws with 1:18 remaining to put Golden State ahead, then added two more with 4.1 seconds left to seal a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Saturday.Williams finished with 26 points despite constant pressure from Atlanta’s stingy defense, scoring 16 in the second quarter as the Valkyries overcame a miserable shooting performance to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series. Continue reading...37BasketballWilliams stars as Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta Dream in WNBA Finals Game 1Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go, and finished with 26 points as the Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.38BasketballThe right is pushing its anti-trans fury on the WNBA. Players and fans are loudly pushing backAs the WNBA finals kick off Saturday in San Francisco, the pro-LGBTQ+ sports fanbase push a message of inclusion in the face of anti-trans attacksSign up for WNBA 30: a free women’s basketball newsletterAt Wilka’s Sports Bar in lower Manhattan, a crowd of mostly LGBTQ+ fans was fired up during a WNBA playoff game between the New York Liberty and the Atlanta Dream. When the Liberty’s Jonquel Jones blocked the Dream’s star forward Angel Reese at the basket, then chest-bumped her – leading teammates to separate them – the bar erupted in cheers. One fan quietly joked: “Now kiss!”“I love strong women, and I love supporting strong women,” said August, a trans organizer and Liberty fan who asked to go by their first name for privacy reasons. Continue reading...39BasketballWNBA finals 2026 predictions: Is Angel Reese about to win a Dream title?The Valkyries and Dream tip off the WNBA finals on Saturday at Ballhalla. Our writers give their verdicts with a first-time champion set to be crowned… of big dreams, excellent defense and smart roster construction. This franchise aimed big when it entered the league and has been more than rewarded. (An $850m valuation, $100m in revenue … next a championship?) After reaching the postseason in year one, they made the right offseason additions, trusted in players written off elsewhere, and put together what may have been the greatest defensive season in WNBA history. Ella Brockway Continue reading...40BasketballValkyries begin quest for WNBA championship in just their second yearThe Golden State Valkyries will begin their quest for a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence against Atlanta Dream.