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According to stats, these players are most deserving of a WNBA All-Star starter honor
There’s a tension inherent in the selection of WNBA All-Stars. The WNBA All-Star Game, like All-Star events in all professional sports, often is advertised as an event for fans. As such, it makes sense that fan preferences should be prioritized in the selection of All-Stars. At the same time, All-Star selections are considered legitimate indicators […]
WNBA gameday discussion: On July the Fourth, will we see offensive fireworks in Atlanta and a firestorm in Seattle?
The Atlanta Dream enter their Fourth of July game against the Golden State Valkyries with four-straight losses (1 p.m. ET, CBS). The Valkyries are already responsible for two of those Ls, having beaten the Dream twice during their back-to-back set in San Francisco. However, Atlanta’s severe shooting woes, rather than the resistance imposed by any […]
WNBA game notes: The Atlanta Dream’s strengths and weaknesses were magnified in their loss to the Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON — The Atlanta Dream’s 81-76 loss to the Washington Mystics Thursday night at CareFirst Arena was a microcosm of their season. The Dream (12-8) forced 28 turnovers, five off the WNBA record, but lost the field goal percentage battle 55.4 to 36.3. On the season, they lead the league in opponent turnover percentage (18.6) […]
The Unrivaled excitement is alive for women’s basketball fans, with six new stars and community events
While Season 3 of Unrivaled will not happen until 2027, that doesn’t mean the 3×3 league is sitting idly. Unrivaled not only continues to add talent, but also stay in touch with fans with a big events scheduled in Chicago and Portland for July. Before we get to those opportunities, let’s break down the players […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Two more Commissioner’s Cup rematches? Lynx-Liberty and Sky-Aces will keep the Cup vibes alive
The Commissioner’s Cup is over. Or, is it? Tuesday’s Cup final was a rematch of the 2023 Cup championship, and on both occasions, the New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces. On Friday night, the Liberty get to re-live the 2024 Cup championship game—even if they’d rather not, as they lost to the Minnesota […]
Should the Atlanta Dream have a WNBA All-Star starter? Angel Reese thinks so
As WNBA fans were voting for All-Star starters, the Atlanta Dream were ranked No. 4 in the league and at the top of the Eastern Conference, with four of their five core players averaging double figures this season. Yet, when the league announced the 10 2026 WNBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday afternoon, not one […]
Eight-timers A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart headline 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
Congratulations to the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters: Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Olivia Miles, Jessica Shepard, Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Gabby Williams and Natasha Howard. The 10 starters—four backcourt and six frontcourt—were selected by a vote of fans, players and media, with fans’ ballots accounting for 50 percent of the final vote […]
These five sharpshooters must be in the 3-Point Contest at WNBA All-Star weekend, starting with Marina Mabrey
With a couple weeks until All-Star break, we’ll soon find out who the WNBA believes are the league’s best shooters, as they’ll be pitted against each other in the 3-Point Contest. While popularity plays a role in choosing the competitors, let’s look at who the league’s best shooters have been so far this season. Marina […]
WNBA gameday discussion: The Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury can confirm they’re trending in the right direction
The 13 WNBA teams that did not compete in Commissioner’s Cup championship game enjoyed an extra, extended in-season break, lasting at least three full days. Some teams probably appreciated the absence of games. The Los Angeles Sparks, not only reeling from the absence of Kelsey Plum but also their inability to stop anyone, have been […]
A real contender? A star return? Incoming trades? These three WNBA midseason(ish) questions need answers
The first half of the 2026 WNBA season is almost over, and while we’ve learned a lot, there are still a number of significant unknowns and uncertainties. As we approach the midseason mark, here are three questions that need to be answered over the season’s final 20 or so games. In the comments, be sure […]
Op-Ed: The overreaction to (yet another) Caitlin Clark incident again exposes her so-called “supporters”
Let’s get a few things straight. Is Caitlin Clark a generational talent? Yes. Has Caitlin Clark generated eyeballs and ratings for women’s basketball? You bet. Does Caitlin Clark fill up arenas wherever she goes? Undoubtedly. Can Caitlin Clark become one of the greatest? For sure. All that can be true, and at the same time, […]
How the New York Liberty became the first two-time WNBA Commissioner’s Cup champions
The New York Liberty made history on Tuesday night in Brooklyn, beating the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup to become the first two-time Cup champions in league history. New York controlled most of the game before surviving a late rally by Las Vegas. Sabrina Ionescu had 26 points, five rebounds […]
How the Las Vegas Aces can become the first two-time WNBA Commissioner’s Cup champions
The time has come to crown a new(ish) WNBA Commissioner’s Cup champion. This in-season tournament has often been a good indicator of which teams are the best in the league. In 2023 and 2024, the Commissioner’s Cup matchup was identical to the WNBA Finals. So while plenty of events can alter the league’s hierarchy, the […]
In the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, Jonquel Jones is, once again, the X factor for the New York Liberty
When the New York Liberty won the 2023 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, Jonquel Jones was the MVP. And when the Liberty won the 2024 WNBA championship, Jones, again, was the MVP. So, if New York is win the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup (7 p.m. ET, Prime Video), becoming the league’s first two-time Cup champs by defeating […]
WNBA game notes: Despite a four-overtime loss, the Portland Fire showed franchise-defining fight in the longest game in league history
WASHINGTON — For a team that is supposed to be tanking, the Portland Fire put forth one heck of an effort in their 124-123 quadruple-overtime loss to the Washington Mystics Sunday afternoon at CareFirst Arena. It was the longest game in WNBA history, lasting three hours and 35 minutes. But that just goes to show […]
Do the Los Angeles Sparks have a prayer of remaining in playoff contention without Kelsey Plum?
It was all good just a week ago. On Sunday, June 21, the Sparks were high off a comeback win against the Liberty. It was the sweet taste of victory mixed with the celebratory vibes surrounding the anniversary of the first WNBA game—New York against Los Angeles—that had Sparks fans rejoicing in their best win […]
Interview: From 3×3 to 5×5, Klaudia Papp is Hungary women’s basketball
Klaudia Papp is a 5-foot-6 point guard from Hungary who has played her whole pro career both in and for her home country. Papp has been a 3×3 mainstay for Hungary. Earlier this month, she helped Hungary finished an undefeated 5-0 at the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifiers in Slovakia. On the professional front, she […]
Despite the loss to the Las Vegas Aces, should the Chicago Sky still feel positive about their performance and direction?
The Chicago Sky felt confident heading into their United Center showdown against the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. They won back-to-back games against the Portland Fire at home, including a record-setting 124-94 win on Friday. However, that momentum was only temporary as they fell to the Aces 107-99. The game started off on even […]
WNBA fantasy grab bag: Kelsey Plum’s injury creates opportunities for Los Angeles Sparks teammates Erica Wheeler and Rae Burrell
The Los Angeles Sparks’ playoff hopes took a major hit last week when star guard Kelsey Plum suffered a lower leg injury. According to the team, Plum is expected to miss at least four weeks, which puts her speculative return somewhere around July 22, or about eight games. From a fantasy basketball perspective, this is […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Azzi Fudd is a perfect fit for the Dallas Wings, just as Olivia Miles is for the Minnesota Lynx
Sunday afternoon offers up the third showdown between the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings (2 p.m. ET, CBS). It’s also the third tilt between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 WNBA Draft: the Wings’ Azzi Fudd and the Lynx’s Olivia Miles. As the Lynx are the best team in the league […]
WNBA gameday discussion: What are the chances that Marina Mabrey, once again, unleashes a record-breaking scoring show for the Toronto Tempo?
“Sorry. Next time.” That’s what Marina Mabrey said about breaking the WNBA single-game scoring record after her 53-point and record-tying outburst on Thursday night. And as Edwin Garcia wrote, “Knowing the kind of player Mabrey is, the next time will be coming sooner rather than later.” Next time is here, with Mabrey and the Toronto […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Back-to-back rematches present opportunities for the Portland Fire and Atlanta Dream to earn revenge wins
The Commissioner’s Cup results in some weird scheduling quirks for WNBA teams. Because Cup play features a concentrated stretch of in-conference matchups, its conclusion brings the opposite, with the schedule immediately populated with inter-conference contests. Presumably to reduce travel demands, the WNBA favors back-to-back sets between Eastern and Western Conference teams. This week’s schedule has […]
With a WNBA record-matching 53 points, the Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey was inevitable against the Los Angeles Sparks
Certain players can get hot from the field and suddenly become the best version of themselves. They enter a flow state. Suddenly, every jumper goes in, passes they shouldn’t try work and no matter what defenses do, it’s impossible to stop them. When Marina Mabrey gets going, flow state feels like an understatement. When she […]
After escaping their six-game slog, the Chicago Sky have to progress forward one game at a time
It hasn’t been the best of times for the Chicago Sky. But on Wednesday night, it wasn’t the worst of times. At least for one night; They notched their first win after a six-game losing streak, beating the Portland Fire, 101-78. After trailing 6-0 at the outset, the Sky attacked the paint, pushed the tempo, […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Could the Dallas Wings really earn a third-straight win over the Las Vegas Aces?
One team is the 2025 WNBA champions. The other team was bad enough to receive the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. And yet, when the Las Vegas Aces have played the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA season, the formerly-woeful Wings look like the defending champs, while the dynastic Aces appear in […]
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