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WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good
KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in […]
How Beyond the Game Health is already prioritizing athlete wellness for WNBA All-Star 2027
The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has embraced women’s basketball at scale. — Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host Committee For former athlete and Bay Area […]
As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?
As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However, seeding is still very much up for grabs. Only three games separate the No. 3 seed and the No. 8 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?
DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous […]
Will four-time winner A’ja Wilson or rookie phenom Olivia Miles go down in WNBA MVP history?
Last year, in addition to becoming the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, A’ja Wilson became just the second back-to-back MVP. Cynthia Cooper accomplished the feat 27 years earlier in the league’s first two seasons. Now, Wilson is the frontrunner to win an unprecedented third MVP in a row. It would be her fifth total, […]
After a season of missteps, a (finally) forthcoming practice facility is a step in the right direction for the Los Angeles Sparks
Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Sparks in 2026. But on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the heat blazing in El Segundo, CA, a ray of sunshine landed on LA’s WNBA franchise as they held their topping-out ceremony for their practice facility. Things are far from done. There is no pavement to be […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Who is the most-underrated player in the league? And why is it Breanna Stewart?
Imagine telling someone six years ago that Breanna Stewart, who then would have been fresh off her second WNBA title within the first five seasons of her pro career after winning four national championships in four college seasons at UConn, along with garnering a slew of collegiate and professional individuals accolades, would be underrated. Yet, […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Could a (current) lower-seeded playoff team turn a first-round win into a Finals run?
Yesterday, I pondered the preferred first-round opponents for the current top-four seeds in the WNBA playoffs. Today, we turn to the final four playoff participants, as the Dallas Wings officially clinched their spot in the 2026 postseason on Tuesday night, defeating the Portland Fire behind a 22-point and 11-assist double-double from Paige Bueckers. Did the […]
Why the Washington Mystics should want the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA playoffs
All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although […]
With a WNBA-record 26 boards in another Atlanta Dream win, Angel Reese proved she’s the best rebounder ever
The moment Angel Reese entered the WNBA she was its best rebounder in the league. As a rookie with the Chicago Sky, she averaged a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game, and her sophomore campaign was more of the same, grabbing 12.6 per game, which was also the league high for 2025. This season, her first […]
Only two teams truly have shot at winning the 2026 WNBA championship
As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a tier by themselves, ahead of the rest of the league by four games even after losing to the […]
WNBA fantasy grab bag: Need a last-minute add before the playoffs? Consider these three players
Are your WNBA fantasy basketball leagues still running? If so, you’re probably either in the playoffs or rapidly approaching them. That means that, just like the WNBA regular season, the fantasy basketball season is nearly over. It also means that every move counts. At this point, there aren’t going to be any stars on your […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Dallas Wings the preferred first-round playoff opponent for all the top seeds?
For awhile now, the eight-team field for the 2026 WNBA playoffs has been unofficially set. A post-All-Star slide by the Dallas Wings, with seven losses in nine games, combined with the persistence and pluckiness of the Portland Fire, however, did (slightly) open the door for Portland to replace Dallas in the top eight. With two […]
The Chicago Sky had no match for Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, and now they’re eliminated from playoff contention
The final showdown between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had one storyline after the next. For the Sky, capping off a home stand in which they won three straight. Sydney Taylor’s individual dominance despite being on a minutes restriction due to a groin injury. Natasha Cloud bringing the noise. DiJonai Carrington’s return from the […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Back in Los Angeles, is another big night in store for an ascendant Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream?
The Angel Reese Show rolls back into LA on Monday night, with the Atlanta Dream aiming to complete a 4-0 West Coast road trip by notching another win over the Los Angeles Sparks (NBCSN). Reese has been a force in leading Atlanta to three-straight road wins, keeping them in contention for homecourt advantage in the […]
If Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles can share the superstar spotlight, this could be the beginning of another Minnesota Lynx dynasty
These days, it’s common for players to return from serious injuries and still be as good as, if not better than, they were before. When Napheesa Collier returned from double-ankle surgery this season, it wasn’t as much a question of if she could get back to full strength. The questions, instead, concerned if her Minnesota […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Which 2027 draft prospects would be the best fits for the Storm, Fire and Tempo?
On Saturday, Eric Nemchock offered his way-too-early look at the 2027 WNBA Draft prospects likely to be selected in the lottery. For fans of teams eliminated from the playoffs, however, it might not be too early to focus on future, imagining which player from a what looks to be a promising class of prospects could […]
Op Ed: It is past time to call the throwing of ‘objects’ at WNBA games what it is. It is sexual harassment—and here’s why
The Oxford English Dictionary definition of sexual harassment reads as follows: Behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation. Last year, the WNBA experienced acts of public sexual harassment with the throwing of brightly-colored dildos onto the court during games. […]
A way-too-early look at the top seven 2027 WNBA Draft prospects, beginning with JuJu Watkins
There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played in the 2026 WNBA season, but the playoff picture is more or less already set. With five games separating the No. 8-seed Dallas Wings and No. 9-seed Portland Fire, it’s getting safer and safer to assume who will make the postseason—and, conversely, who will be hoping […]
These eight players are the biggest X factors for every WNBA playoff team
As the WNBA playoff picture sharpens, star power alone won’t decide who’s still playing in late October. Every contender has a role player whose presence, not just production, lifts their teams in ways the box score fails to fully capture. These are the biggest X factors for each playoff team. In the comments, be sure […]
WNBA gameday discussion: How will Angel Reese follow up her perfect game when the Atlanta Dream face the Phoenix Mercury?
I think most Atlanta Dream fans already agreed that Angel Reese is perfect. She’s been an exemplary addition, injecting the team with passion, persistence and more pink, while, as Naz Hillmon discussed after Atlanta’s most recent game, empowering her teammates. Asked what Angel has brought to Atlanta, Naz offered: And then the things that people […]
Recognize Big Red and the Washington Mystics, with an assist from BreakingT
Swish Appeal has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Swish Appeal and SB Nation may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our guiding principles. The Washington Mystics and Shakira Austin have been red hot. Hotter than Austin’s signature red hair. In the nine games since the All-Star break, Austin is nearly averaging […]
The Chicago Sky’s Sydney Taylor headlines five WNBA rookies you didn’t see coming—but are here to stay
Olivia Miles. Flau’jae Johnson. Azzi Fudd. Kiki Rice. Awa Fam. Those WNBA rookies, all selected in the first round of the 2026 draft, have already had a lot of success in the W. But arguably the next five most impactful rookies were NOT selected in this year’s draft. Four of them went undrafted, and the […]
What should fans expect if owner Mark Walter also ends up selling the Los Angeles Sparks?
Mark Walter, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Sparks, is in a heap of financial trouble. The Wall Street Journal reported that the federal government is investigating him for fraud involving $16 billion in private credit deals with his insurance companies. While that investigation is ongoing, it’s clear he’s feeling the heat. Walter sold […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Even with a 12-game losing streak, the Toronto Tempo, not the Portland Fire, are the 2026 expansion winners
The Toronto Tempo skid into Vancouver on a 12-game losing streak, now 15 games under .500 and officially eliminated from playoff contention. Their expansion opponent on Friday night (10 p.m. ET, ION), the Portland Fire, are holding steady in the No. 9 spot in the WNBA standings, a respectable five games under .500. Of the […]
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