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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Marine Fauthoux had the game of her life, but it will sadly be forgotten

Marine Fauthoux had the game of her life, but it will sadly be forgotten for New York fans after the Atlanta Dream beat the Liberty in Game 2 of the semifinals.

Chris DeMarco’s coaching blunder puts the Liberty’s season and his job at risk

Chris DeMarco's poor coaching in Game 2 could cost the New York Liberty their season, and it could lead to his dismissal in his first year as head coach.

Angel Reese just gave haters ammo before immediately taking it away

Angel Reese was nearly the reason the Atlanta Dream lost Game 2, but her clutch shooting rescued the game and kept ammo away from the haters.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Angel Reese’s biggest 'weakness' just pushed the Dream one step closer to the WNBA Finals

Reese’s clutch shooting made the difference for Atlanta in a tight Game 2 win over the Liberty.

The Aces should put the team's underrated rookie in for Game 2

The Las Vegas Aces are facing a stack of injuries at one of the worst times, and it might be time to put one of the team's rookies on the floor.

Courtney Williams' Kelsey Mitchell warning may be even smarter than it seems

Courtney Williams gave Kelsey Mitchell a warning about potentially leaving the Indiana Fever — and it's something that Mitchell should consider.

Valkyries championship would set new precedent for WNBA roster construction

The Valkyries aren’t built like the other top teams in the W.

Embracing Kelsey Mitchell's potential exit could be exactly what Fever needs

Losing Kelsey Mitchell doesn't have to be a disaster for the Indiana Fever. In fact, it could be a blessing in disguise.

Allisha Gray injury makes Isobel Borlase key to Dream’s Game 2 success

The rookie has proven capable of explosive scoring. Can she pick up the slack for Gray in Game 2?

Natalie Nakase is making the Aces miserable by doubling down on the WNBA's slowest pace

The Valkyries' slow pace, elite defense, and depth give them the perfect formula to make life difficult for a short-handed Aces team.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Fever fans need to let go of their Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier dreams now

Indiana Fever fans are clamoring for the front office to bring a big star to the team, but it doesn't look like they have the money to do that.

Atlanta Dream announcement is long overdue, but also comes just in time

The Atlanta Dream will play in the State Farm Arena full time during the 2027 season, a justified and rewarding move that comes at the right time.

Natalie Nakase's scary episode shows harsh reality of coaching in the W

Natalie Nakase's medical episode during the playoffs highlights the stress that can come with coaching at the professional level.

Fever should already be working on a Kelsey Mitchell backup plan 

They have to be prepared, just in case.

Joe Lacob's Gabby Williams declaration is incredibly close to being true

Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob declared Gabby Williams the best player in the WNBA, and her playoff performance has been better than anyone.

Aces’ Chennedy Carter choice might have sealed their championship fate months ago

The moment that the Las Vegas Aces waived Chennedy Carter might have been the moment they decided their championship destiny.

Dream must carry DeWanna Bonner’s halftime message into Game 2 vs. Liberty

DeWanna Bonner got into her team at halftime in Game 1 against the Liberty.

Monday, October 5, 2026
Fans aren't perfect, but Indiana Fever players raising serious concerns about their own

Kelsey Mitchell spoke out about the struggles she's faced as part of the Indiana Fever's roster this season, and perhaps in past seasons.

DeWanna Bonner's WNBA future is unclear, but her legacy is cemented

No matter what happens this season, DeWanna Bonner's impact on women's basketball will be felt for years to come.

The 50 NBA players who were way better than you remember

They were All-Stars, champions and franchise cornerstones. Somehow, history hasn’t given them their due.

DeWanna Bonner, Jordin Canada proving the doubters wrong with huge playoff performances

The veterans have turned the Atlanta Dream into a terrifying contender this postseason.

Angel Reese is the first of the WNBA’s new stars with a real shot at a title

Angel Reese and the Dream are up 1-0 in the semifinals.

Dream's greatest strength is a possible weakness if the Liberty can exploit it

The Atlanta Dream are stealing the ball with impunity, but if the New York Liberty can adjust, they could exploit an otherwise vulnerable Dream defense.

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries' irreplaceable deciding factor

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries’ heartbeat.

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Valkyries have a massive roster advantage over the Aces, and it's showing

The Golden State Valkyries have a deep bench of players who were prepared all season long to step up when needed, while the Las Vegas Aces are dangerously thin.

Bonner's fiery halftime message fuels Dream's surge versus Liberty

DeWanna Bonner's fiery halftime message spurs Dream in 92-82 win over Liberty in Game 1 of their series.

Kelsey Mitchell pursuit would get Mystics one step closer to WNBA title contention

Kelsey Mitchell would be a great fit in Washington if she’s open to leaving Indiana.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Wings could give Azzi Fudd the help she needs with DiJonai Carrington reunion

Without Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings struggle defensively due to a lack of depth. Acquiring DiJonai Carrington could be the quick fix the franchise needs.

Lexie Hull, Monique Billings contract mistakes will haunt Fever in pivotal offseason

Now that the Fever are eliminated form the playoffs, they can start thinking about the offseason already.

First-round exit leaves Wings with uncomfortable Jessica Shepard question to consider

Jessica Shepard didn’t live up to the standard she set in the regular season.

The Valkyries' belief in Gabby Williams has paid off tenfold

Gabby Wiliams came up big in the first round.

Natalie Nakase outcoached Jose Fernandez as Valkyries survive and Wings go home

Head coach Natalie Nakase oversaw an historic comeback Friday night as the Golden State Valkyries came roaring back to advance, as Jose Fernandez and the Wings are going home.

Friday, October 2, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces handed the Fever more lessons than the obvious one

There are plenty of lessons the Indiana Fever can learn from the Las Vegas Aces, and the importance of keeping a strong group together is one of them.

Breanna Stewart's unrelenting competitive edge is the Liberty's real X factor

Breanna Stewart never stops working, and that's what makes her one of the most intimidating players in the WNBA.

Stephanie White and Fever must take more accountability rather than blame refs

Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever were quick to point out the flaws in officiating, but there should be more accountability for their playoff exit.

Becky Hammon was spot-on that Aces and Fever are on different levels

Becky Hammon was spot-on when she denied the idea that there are parallels between the current Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces when she took in 2022.

Angel Reese winning Defensive Player of the Year is fantastic for the WNBA

The WNBA's future is in great hands, with Angel Reese winning Defensive Player of the Year and beginning the next wave of future stars.

Fever’s delayed Caitlin Clark-Aliyah Boston timeline is all about A’ja Wilson’s Aces

Back-to-back number-one picks have led to quick championships for most WNBA teams. The Fever are still figuring a lot of things out.

Playoff-ending loss mercilessly exposed Caitlin Clark’s biggest weakness

The Fever star is great, but her lack of consistency when it matters cost her team the playoffs. 

This WNBA postseason is all about veteran stars reasserting their dominance

Older stars are still dominant in the playoffs.

Sophie Cunningham's playoff struggles have created awkward free agency reality

With her Indiana Fever contract set to expire, Sophie Cunningham's poor playoff performances could cast doubt over her future.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx will be fine with or without Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier told reporters she hasn't even thought about free agency yet, but either way she will be okay — and so will the Lynx.

A'ja Wilson has the perfect opportunity to crush false Caitlin Clark narrative

A'ja Wilson can end this Caitlin Clark discourse in the Las Vegas Aces' pivotal Game 3 matchup with the Indiana Fever.

The Fever are helping Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson both make history

The Indiana Fever's defense is so bad and its pace so fast, they are helping both Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson put up historic stat lines.

Mystics' playoff exit can be a positive catalyst for future success

The Washington Mystics may have crashed out of the WNBA playoffs, but they now know what moves they must make to reach their potential.

Valkyries wasted a chance to sweep Wings and it could haunt them well beyond Game 3

The Valkyries didn’t look like the team that dominated the Wings in Game 1.

First-round sweep takes nothing away from Mystics’ phenomenal season

The Mystics are eliminated from the playoffs, but their season was still a success.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Jonquel Jones crushed Minnesota's title hopes in a painful repeat of 2024

Jonquel Jones once again posted a strong closeout game against Minnesota to kill the Lynx's championship chase.

One offensive adjustment Angel Reese should make against the Mystics in Game 2

Reese, who has struggled against the Mystics’ long frontcourt, needs to expand her offensive game a bit.

Napheesa Collier didn't come through when the Lynx needed her most

Cheryl Reeve promised fans would see a more aggressive and assertive Napheesa Collier on the court – but last night she failed to deliver.

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