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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Valkyries now must rethink whether they want to go after Napheesa Collier at all

The Golden State Valkyries have been rumored to be a landing spot for star big Napheesa Collier all summer. Will that change after the Lynx's quick exit?

The Las Vegas Aces must fix this to survive Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in Game 3

The Aces can't afford to let star A'ja Wilson go without shots if they want to move on to the semifinal round.

Caitlin Clark came dangeorusly close to ruining her own brilliance

Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal offensive performance in a Game 2 victory on Tuesday, but her defense and fouling nearly gave it back and lost them the game.

Raven Johnson is acing her first WNBA playoff test with the Fever

Raven Johnson made an impact in the Fever’s Game 2 win.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Fast, gritty, and a little messy: this is the Indiana Fever everyone want to see

The Indiana Fever managed a 99-89 win over the Las Vegas Aces, a game that has forced a third match between the teams.

Sue Bird points out underrated skill that makes the Lynx dominate

The Minnesota Lynx have an extraordinary coach in Cheryl Reeve, and there is a big skill she has that makes her teams tough to play against.

Stephanie White admits the Fever's season was shaped by something they can't control

The Indiana Fever often plays under an intense microscope, and that's been abundantly true for the team in 2026.

Wings’ Veronica Burton mistake takes on new meaning with first-round sweep looming

The Wings didn’t picture Veronica Burton as a leader for a No. 2 seed.

Angel Reese’s Game 1 shooting struggles bring up playoff-defining question

Angel Reese had an inefficient scoring game against the Mystics’ big front court.

Monday, September 28, 2026
If A'ja Wilson keeps this up, the Fever will be no match for the Aces

The Las Vegas Aces made quick work of the Indiana Fever Sunday, and stand to take down the team quickly Tuesday when they travel to Indiana.

The Liberty could end the Lynx's playoffs run easily — even with shooting problems

The Liberty didn't shoot as well as they're capable of doing, but the team could very likely knock the Lynx out of the first round of playoffs this week.

The Valkyries' brand of basketball is as mental as it is physical

The Golden State Valkyries made easy work out of the Dallas Wings on Sunday night, delivering a devastating 104-80 blowout.

It took one playoff game for DeWanna Bonner to vindicate Dream move

DeWanna Bonner is already proving to be a critical piece in the Atlanta Dream's championship blueprint.

Cheryl Reeve says ROTY Olivia Miles is "figuring it out," but does she have time to?

The Minnesota Lynx are down a game after Sunday's WNBA playoffs matches, and counting on their rookie to help carry them to a win.

Valkyries played the perfect game, but their real test is yet to come

The Golden State Valkyries played a near-perfect game to open the 2026 WNBA playoffs, but their real test might come in the next round if they advance.

The top 30 players in the WNBA (And what they need to do in the playoffs)

An updated list of the top 30 players in the W.

Wings should take game-changing defensive lesson from blowout loss to Valkyries

The Wings were no match for the Valkyries in Game 1, but they can learn from it.

Lynx’s regular-season record offers reason for hope in do-or-die Game 2

The Lynx fave a daunting task with their season on the line on the road.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Caitlin Clark's latest award is completely deserved

Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press Sunday, an award that perfectly sums up her 2025-to-2026 transition.

A'ja Wilson's big MVP boost came at exactly the right time

The Associated Press named A'ja Wilson Player of the Year Sunday, a huge indication she will be the WNBA's MVP.

Lauren Betts tweak could be Mystics' surprise answer to in-form Angel Reese

The Washington Mystics could turn to Lauren Betts as a solution to Angel Reese's recent impressive form.

WNBA's talent pool shows that the league should rename the MIP award

The WNBA should make some changes to the Most Improved Player award.

Napheesa Collier might be playing her final series for the Minnesota Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx enter the postseason as a shaky No. 1 seed. If they lose in the first round, it could be star Napheesa Collier's final playoff series with the team before she leaves in free agency.

One thing every WNBA playoff team must do to maximize its postseason chances

The playoffs are finally here.

Ty Harris injury suddenly puts the spotlight on Raven Johnson’s first WNBA playoffs

Raven Johnson could be pushed into a bigger role than expected in her first playoff series.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Every WNBA playoffs team should pay attention to what Alex Sarama just said

Each team heading into the playoffs this season will want to bring fresh eyes and energy to the games, and the Portland Fire might have just given them a great tip for doing so.

The Fever-Aces playoffs match-up will be thrilling for a huge reason

The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces will meet Sunday for the first game in the first round of WNBA playoffs.

Gabby Williams deserves Defensive Player of the Year but won't win for a frustrating reason

Gabby Williams is the best defender in the WNBA and plays for the best defense, but the Golden State Valkyries are so good it will cost her the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Liberty have everything they need to snap streak of WNBA first-round sweeps

The Liberty are a dangerous No. Seed in the first round.

Friday, September 25, 2026
A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell spearhead WNBA's CBA validation

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell have made history with their sensational offensive campaigns, but the scoring leap the entire WNBA has taken should be noted.

Sources: Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons

The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season, sources told ESPN.

Cameron Brink's future in focus amid Sparks' coaching shakeup

The rising young big could be an anchor for the future -- or a valuable trade chip.

Kevin Stefanski speech sparks Martin Luther King comparison from Falcons star

The new Falcons head coach has earned the trust of one of his stars.

Fever face daunting playoff possibility in first-round matchup with Aces

The Fever will have to face the Aces in the first round of the playoffs.

Ogwumike tears up as Sparks pay tribute in postgame retirement ceremony

The Sparks saluted Nneka Ogwumike in an emotional retirement ceremony following Thursday's 76-75 loss to the Valkyries in which she told the crowd, "I'm always gonna be your L.A. Spark."

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA better than she found it

Nneka Ogwumike will play her last game in the WNBA when the Los Angeles Sparks meet the Golden State Valkyries today.

The WNBA is on a collision course with two cinematic playoffs match-ups

The WNBA playoffs will be a feast for fans and a battle for every team involved.

Everything broke right for the Valkyries and they failed to seize it

The Golden State Valkyries could have had the perfect playoff bracket, but an overtime loss to Portland dashed those dreams and set up a difficult path.

Storm would benefit from following Wings' ambitious blueprint

The Dallas Wings have shown that success and player development can go hand in hand, and the Seattle Storm should look to follow their blueprint.

Valkyries need one more win to secure perfect first-round matchup

If the Valkyries beat the Sparks, they clinch the No. 2 seed.

Carla Leite just gave Unrivaled an opportunity that’s too good to pass up on

Carla Leite hopes to change up her offseason plans in the future.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Cameron Brink’s Sparks tunnel look pairs tailored shorts with everyday sneakers

Brink mixed polished pieces with practical sneakers for a relaxed pregame look in Las Vegas.

Olivia Miles wasn't handed a superior team: she helped build one

Olivia Miles missed last night's game for the Lynx, and her absence was obvious.

Portland Fire couldn’t have ended first season in a more perfect way

The Portland Fire closed out the season with a big win.

This year’s rookies are proving the need for a WNBA award change

The WNBA needs to rethink its All-Rookie Team structure.

2026 WNBA end-of-season awards: MVP, ROTY, COTY, and more

The 2026 WNBA Season will end on September 24, 2026. Here are our picks for the season awards.

2026 WNBA end-of-season awards: MPV, ROTY, COTY, and more

The 2026 WNBA Season will end on September 24, 2026. Here are our picks for the season awards.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Olivia Miles is on the brink of generational WNBA leadership

Olivia Miles is talented on the court as a hooper, but she's also the kind of leader the WNBA can celebrate for decades to come.

Nothing can take away from what the Wings have accomplished this season

The Dallas Wings have had the kind of WNBA season that most fans and analysts never would have predicted.

Napheesa Collier may not have another chance to win MVP with the Lynx

Napheesa Collier is still chasing an MVP award.

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