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The successes of the Minnesota Lynx’s Coach of Year Cheryl Reeve and and Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles are inextricable from each other
How much was Olivia Miles’ record-making rookie season attributabe to Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, with Reeve putting the precocious point guard in position to thrive and, ultimately, lead the Lynx to the best record in the league? Or, how much credit does Miles deserve for arriving in Minnesota ready to be the next-in-line […]
These four players emerged as X factors for the Liberty, Aces, Dream and Valkyries in Game 1 wins
Breanna Stewart did her thing. So did A’ja Wilson. Rhyne Howard had ever best-ever playoff game. Gabby Williams likewise was excellent. However, the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries would not have earned Game 1 wins in their first-round series without key contributors from players who, in contrast to […]
WNBA photo essay: How the Atlanta Dream turned an 11-point deficit into a celebratory Game 1 win
Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the season playing with confidence and crispness was nowhere to be seen as the Mystics executed in ways the belied their inexperience. Something, however, woke […]
Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson author epic Game 1s as WNBA Playoffs begin with blowouts
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs began on Sunday—and none of the games were particularly close, with an average margin of victory of 18 points. That doesn’t mean things weren’t exciting. A’ja Wilson went berserk for the Las Vegas Aces, the Atlanta Dream made a statement against the Washington Mystics, the Golden State Valkyries won the franchise’s […]
Indiana Fever MVP candidate Kelsey Mitchell has authored the greatest 3-point shooting season in WNBA history
This year, Kelsey Mitchell became the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both made threes and 3-point percentage in the same season. She cashed in on 135 triples at a 45 percent clip, which is phenomenal efficiency for that volume; it’s the highest single-season percentage out of those who have made […]
WNBA playoff gameday: These are the head-to-head matchups to watch in Game 1 of every first-round series
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here! The quartet of Game 1s tip off with the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx hosting the No. 8-seed New York Liberty at 2 p.m. ET on ABC. The No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces and No. 6-seed Indiana Fever then follow at 4 p.m. ET on ABC. The action shifts to […]
2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot
The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the third-consecutive year. And offense raged like never before, with 14 of the 15 teams having an offensive rating of over 100. These phenomenal team […]
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances
The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. In a press release, the Sparks thanked Roberts for her time leading the team. We are grateful […]
The young Sun honored the organization’s lasting legacy in Connecticut with one last win in the season finale
The Connecticut Sun shouldn’t have wanted to win on Thursday night. Long eliminated from the playoff race, winning lottery balls, not games, is supposed to be the goal. But, a team also isn’t supposed to be taken away from a community that has supported them from 24 seasons. And the Connecticut faithful that filled Mohegan […]
How the Los Angeles Sparks celebrated Nneka Ogwumike in the final game of her WNBA career
The Los Angeles Sparks’ regular-season finale against the the Golden State Valkyries was less about the result and more of a celebration of Nneka Ogwumike. (That was good for Los Angeles since the contest ended with them blowing a lead in the final minutes and losing 76-75.) With the LA superstar forward announcing earlier in […]
Here are our instant reactions to all four first-round WNBA playoff series. What are your initial predictions?
The first-round matchups for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs are set! Here are the four series that begin Sunday, Sept. 27: At the time of publication, the WNBA has yet to assign television slots for the Game 1s. The action will begin on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on ABC, with another Game 1 immediately following […]
Unique in Uncasville: After a farewell season that has honored franchise legends, the Connecticut Sun are set to play their final game
Ultimately, the Connecticut Sun never won a championship. That’s hard to take for their group of highly-competitive legends. But it’s clear that they have nothing to hang their head about. From four-straight trips to the semifinals (including two to the Finals) under Mike Thibault to six-straight trips (including two more to the Finals) under Curt […]
WNBA gameday discussion: How will playoff seeding shake out for the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics?
Following Wednesday’s WNBA games, four of eight playoff seeds are now settled. After the Minnesota Lynx, with an (unwanted?) assist from the Portland Fire, locked down the No. 1 seed on Tuesday, the Atlanta Dream earned the No. 4 seed and homecourt advantage in the first round with a second-straight win over the now-official No. […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Where does the race for playoff seeding stand with two days remaining in the regular season?
On Tuesday night, the WNBA delivered some delicious pre-playoff drama. Edwin Garcia covered the happenings with Minnesota Lynx, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the playoffs—despite an ominous loss to the Indiana Fever. The Portland Fire, immune to any tanking incentives, gifted Minnesota the top spot by upsetting the Golden State Valkyries in overtime. […]
Is it officially time to be worried about the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx?
All the Minnesota Lynx had to do to clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs was to beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. That proved too tough for Minnesota, as they got blown out 96-77. Luckily for the Lynx, the Golden State Valkyries lost to the Portlanf Fire, securing the top spot […]
After two concussions, Satou Sabally is right to prioritize her health over everything—including the WNBA playoffs
The No. 1 concern for Satou Sabally is her health. She suffered a serious concussion during Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals last October while playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She was ruled out for Game 4, which ended up being the final game of the series. She was expected to play in Unrivaled […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever already feeling the playoff pressure?
It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the FIBA World Cup break, all eight playoff spots were claimed. Since play resumed, only one non-playoff team, finally, defeated a playoff […]
By tying the franchise record for wins, the Washington Mystics have earned further belief in their future—and in their present
On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Mystics put up their second-straight victory of at least 15 points since returning from the FIBA World Cup. After beating the Chicago Sky by 30 points last Thursday, they took their dominance to Indiana and beat the No. 5-seed Fever 93-77. Although the Mystics secured their spot in the postseason […]
WNBA gameday discussion: After an up-and-down season, have the New York Liberty found their championship-winning script just in time for the playoffs?
Five seasons ago, the No. 6 seed won the WNBA title. That team was the 2021 Chicago Sky. After muddling through a .500 regular season that featured both a losing and winning streak of seven games, the Sky found their stride at the right time, defeating the Dallas Wings in the single-elimination first round, besting […]
The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special
Sunday was a historic moment for the Los Angeles Sparks franchise. No, not because they defeated the Portland Fire 105-84 to earn the season series sweep over the expansion team. It was because they honored the franchise’s first superstar—Lisa Leslie—by unveiling her statue, which now rests in Star Plaza right outside crypto.com Arena for everyone […]
WNBA photo essay: It was another Atlanta Dream win behind another record-making double-double from Angel Reese
State Farm Arena hosted an Atlanta Dream celebration on Saturday night. The home team not only earned the 106-81 win over the Chicago Sky, but also had the opportunity to once again revel in a number of achievements. Unsurprisingly, Angel Reese was the headliner, treating her former team to a 23-point and 10-rebound double-double. That […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Why Mystics-Fever is one of the most important games remaining in the regular season
On Sunday, the WNBA will be focusing on what was. Up in Uncasville, the Connecticut Sun will hold their second-to-last home game ever, hosting the Minnesota Lynx (1 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). Out in LA, the Los Angeles Sparks will unveil Lisa Leslie’s statue in conjunction with the second-to-last home game of Nneka Ogwumike’s […]
A look back at the 2026 WNBA expansion draft. Did the Portland Fire or Toronto Tempo win the draft?
As the 2026 WNBA season winds down, neither of the expansion teams, the Portland Fire nor the Toronto Tempo, are preparing to head to the playoffs. However, the Fire started 5-3 and were pesky all season long. They are currently in ninth place, ahead of five non-expansion teams, which is meaningful. Meanwhile, the Tempo started […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?
A three-game WNBA Saturday slate where no game has direct playoff implications serves as a great opportunity for players in contention for end-of-season awards to author a closing argument. So, here’s a look at the primary awards contenders in action on Saturday. In the comments, spill any of your thoughts on the award races. Phoenix […]
WNBA offenses have reached new heights during the 2026 season—and here’s why
Earlier this season, WNBA offenses were producing at a blistering rate. At the time, we wondered whether this was just the effect of a small sample size and teams would regress to the mean by season’s end. With just a couple of games left before the regular season concludes, we have our answer: The WNBA […]
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