After losing nearly a year to an ACL tear, De'Anthony Melton is steadily rebuilding his role with Golden State and could soon clear one of the final hurdles in his recovery by playing both ends of back-to-backs.
Memphis basketball has added scoring depth through the transfer portal, securing guard Luke Almodovar from Southeast Missouri State as Penny Hardaway continues reshaping the roster after a difficult season.
The Phoenix Mercury received a roster boost as veteran guard Valériane Ayayi was cleared to make her 2026 season debut after FIBA clearance issues.
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Alyssa Thomas after her one-game suspension, while the incident involving Caitlin Clark continued to spark debate over officiating and player safety in the WNBA.
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts indicated that Sami Whitcomb is progressing in her recovery from knee surgery but emphasized there is still no set timeline for her return.
The Phoenix Mercury’s defensive issues continued in a 98–90 loss to the Toronto Tempo, prompting Alyssa Thomas to question the team’s early-season identity.