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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Indiana Fever’s 2026 WNBA Championship hopes hinge on Aliyah Boston

The Indiana Fever have WNBA Championship goals, and in order to fulfill them, they will need Aliyah Boston to play at a high level on both sides of the court.

Natalie Nakase could achieve rare WNBA coaching feat with phenomenal Valkyries season

Natalie Nakase is solidifying herself as one of the top coaches in the WNBA.

Raven Johnson could be the answer to Indiana Fever's glaring wing problem

The Indiana Fever need a fix for their wing issues, and Raven Johnson could provide it.

Nightmare first-round playoff matchup is creeping up on the Lynx

With just a few games left in the regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape.

Monday, September 21, 2026
Cheryl Reeve perfectly lays out harsh Lynx playoff reality for Olivia Miles

The expectations are high for Olivia Miles in the playoffs.

Fever need more from Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham with brutal playoff series looming

Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham have to give the Fever more production from now on.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Lisa Leslie statue, 'The First Lady,' unveiled on L.A.'s Star Plaza

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person -- and first Sparks player -- honored with a statue in what's become known as Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

The Liberty's latest performance proves they won't go down without a fight

The New York Liberty are kicking up a ruckus, and they could prove to be more formidable playoffs threats than anyone thought possible.

Minnesota Lynx have hit a major stumbling block at the worst possible time

The Minnesota Lynx don't have much time to solve a serious problem before the WNBA playoffs commence.

Flau’jae Johnson is feeling the full weight of a difficult WNBA rookie transition

It’s not easy to lose as much as the Storm have this season.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sandy Brondello's Caitlin Clark plan is more proof of her coaching prowess

Sandy Brondello was blunt about the power that Caitlin Clark brings to a WNBA game, and that's not a bad thing.

Everyone is ignoring an underrated WNBA Coach of the Year candidate

Sydney Johnson deserves to be in Coach of the Year conversations in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark's support for a big WNBA change could make it happen

Caitlin Clark told reporters this week she'd be interested in playing more WNBA games overseas, something that could help shift the tide of support for the idea.

Lynx’s top WNBA playoff seed still isn’t safe from the Valkyries 

The Lynx haven’t clinched the No. 1 seed yet.

Kelsey Mitchell is single-handedly redefining what elite guard scoring looks like

Kelsey Mitchell is the embodiment of the WNBA’s scoring explosion.

Friday, September 18, 2026
Sydney Taylor's praise could save Tyler Marsh's job with the Sky

Sydney Taylor's comments could be the saving grace that Tyler Marsh needs to retain his job with the Chicago Sky next season.

Angel Reese's season peak couldn't happen at a better time for the Dream

Angel Reese is on a roll right now, and the timing couldn't be better for the Atlanta Dream.

Shakira Austin’s franchise record further validates Mystics’ offseason choices

Shakira Austin set a new franchise record for points scored in a single season.

Wings’ looming point guard question threatens toup playoff pressure on Paige Bueckers

The Wings might be dealing with another injury right before the playoffs.

Rhyne Howard’s WNBA 3-point record declaration is bold but completely realistic 

Rhyne Howard broke the WNBA’s single-season 3-point record and promised more broken record.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Caitlin Clark will finally get a real shot at a major WNBA feat

Caitlin Clark is getting her first real shot at the WNBA Playoffs this year as she leads the Indiana Fever as far as the team can go.

Aari McDonald is getting another playoffs shot at the perfect time

Aari McDonald has joined the Minnesota Lynx for the rest of the season, and should see court time during the team's playoffs run.

The WNBA did the Aces a massive favor with their final four regular-season games

The Aces dodged a bullet with a relatively easy schedule before the playoffs.

3 Bold predictions for Olivia Miles’s first WNBA playoff appearance with the Lynx

Expectations for Olivia Miles’s first playoff run are high.

Caitlin Clark faces an unfair playoff reality that piles pressure on Fever

Caitlin Clark must find a way to carry the Indiana Fever deep into the playoffs this season.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Natasha Howard is reintroducing herself at exactly the right time

Minnesota Lynx veteran Natasha Howard's new memoir covers her childhood and her career in the WNBA.

Olivia Miles should receive rookie honor Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were denied

Olivia Miles could snap a recent Rookie of the Year trend this year.

Napheesa Collier’s FIBA World Cup plan seems to have worked out perfectly

Cheryl Reeve was pleased with what she saw from Napheesa Collier after she returned from Berlin.

Storm's exciting project is set to take another step in the right direction

The Seattle Storm might be struggling with their league form, but they are trending in the right direction for the future.

Atlanta Dream have the perfect catalyst for a championship push

The Atlanta Dream have the perfect launch pad for a WNBA championship run.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Indiana Fever face a tough playoffs fight no matter what happens

The Indiana Fever are in the WNBA playoffs but still vying for their final seeding spot, and that race is going to be at tough one for the team.

World Cup outcome could spell trouble for Gabby Williams’ WNBA playoff opponents

Gabby Williams and the French national team endured a heartbreaking World Cup loss.

Fire found the perfect answer to their biggest Iyana Martin question at the World Cup

The Portland Fire got to watch their first-round pick play in the World Cup.

Monday, September 14, 2026
Angel Reese is the biggest winner of Team USA’s FIBA World Cup victory

Angel Reese might have been the biggest winner of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup through her work on the court, which boosted her reputation off the court.

Breanna Stewart’s World Cup MVP reminded everyone of vets’ real value to Team USA

Breanna Stewart led a group of very impactful Team USA vets as they won yet another gold medal.

Angel Reese finishes World Cup as Team USA leader in unexpected stat

Angel Reese made an impact with Team USA and continued her trend of eliminating her biggest weakness.

World Cup win vs. France eased biggest Team USA concern—for now

Team USA won anther gold medal, continuing its dominant run.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Kara Lawson's World Cup starting lineup decision works

Team USA's head coach Kara Lawson has come under fire for not starting newcomers to the World Cup, but she's more than proven she was right.

A lot more than a World Cup is at risk in today's USA-France game

The US and France will face off in the World Cup Finals today in a game that could have extensive consequences on the international stage.

Friday, September 11, 2026
Marine Johannes holds key to fixing Liberty's glaring Sabrina Ionescu problem

The New York Liberty may already have the perfect solution to Sabrina Ionescu’s dip in form: Marine Johannes.

Patrick Mahomes sparks concern with awkward walk before Chiefs season opener

Patrick Mahomes tried to laugh off questions about his surgically repaired knee, but the way he walked away from the podium had some NFL fans expressing concern before the Chiefs’ opener.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Valkyries’ hidden gem has one more question to answer after impressive World Cup

A standout from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup could be the hidden gem who could help out the Golden State Valkyries and make waves in the WNBA.

Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark connection could reach well beyond this World Cup

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have been an effective pairing for Team USA.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wings face frustrating Alanna Smith setback at worst possible time

Alanna Smith could be set to cause the Dallas Wings a major headache as the postseason approaches.

Cathy Engelbert's replacement is (probably) already waiting in the wings

The WNBA's Commissioner will retire at the end of 2026, and there are plenty of candidates who could replace her.

The biggest threat France poses to Team USA isn't talent

Many are expecting a showdown between the Americans and France at the FIBA World Cup, and Team USA will have to pay attention to a crucial French factor.

Team USA’s roster construction is becoming more difficult to maintain

Other national teams have the talent to keep up and a advantage in experience and team chemistry.

Caitlin Clark’s Team USA future should already be crystal clear after three games

Caitlin Clark’s first World Cup is off to a pretty good start despite a rough game against Italy.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
One reason why each WNBA playoff team can be a dangerous first-round opponent

While the FIBA World Cup is in full swing, the WNBA playoffs are also approaching.

Tempo must come to strategic Kiki Rice realization sooner rather than later

The Toronto Tempo have been fun to watch in their debut WNBA season, but it's time for a more sustainable vision built around Kiki Rice.

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