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It’s been 8,660 days, or since August 31, 2002, since a WNBA game was broadcast on NBC. That almost 24-year absence will officially end on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET when the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream tip off at a sold-out State Farm Arena. Then, at 6 p.m. ET, the Seattle Storm visit […]
On Friday night, A’ja Wilson reminded why she’s the four-time MVP, dropping 45 points on better than 83 percent shooting as the Las Vegas Aces won the second of two-straight matchups against the Connecticut Sun, 101-94. Wilson is the epitome of an MVP because of how her raw production translates to winning impact. Scour the […]
Under the new CBA, a lot of things have improved for WNBA players. The schedule, however, is still a bit of a mess, reflected not only through the disparities between teams’ travel burdens but also differences in the volume of games. The New York Liberty already have four games in the books, with the Las […]
In the WNBA, the Most Valuable Player award goes to the player who dominates the league, performs at the highest level possible, and uplifts their team to a tier they’d never reach without their efforts. For most of the 2020s, that player has consistently been A’ja Wilson. She is currently the back-to-back MVP winner and […]
Yes, she’s the one wearing the goggles. But on Thursday night in College Park Center in Arlington, TX, all eyes will be on Olivia Miles. The No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles has instantly impressed as the starting point guard for the Minnesota Lynx. The Dallas Wings, of course, won the No. […]
Defense doesn’t get the appreciation that offense does, but it’s equally as important. If a team employs one of the best defenders in the WNBA, they not only can shut down star players but also entire sections of the court, limiting an opponent’s offensive options. There are a plethora of elite defenders in the league, […]
The WNBA Most Improved Player race is always one of the most fun to follow. And while it may not go to the best player in the league, it always goes to a good player who has become an impact player if not a star or superstar. Here’s a look at four players primed to […]
A four-game Wednesday night in the WNBA features four teams hoping to earn their first win. The 0-1 Toronto Tempo and 0-2 Connecticut Sun play host to the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces, respectively, while the one-loss Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks meet in LA. Sun-Aces (8 p.m. ET) and Sparks-Fever (10:30 p.m. […]
With the 2026 WNBA season underway, it’s time to take a look at one of the league’s more competitive awards: Sixth Player of the Year. Before we dive into candidates, let’s set an important parameter for our search. 2014 was the last year that a Sixth Player of the Year was on a team that […]
While different standards can be stipulated, the WNBA’s Coach of the Year typically goes to the head coach that get their team to perform at a level higher than anticipated. That gives every coach has a chance of winning this award, yet some have brighter outlooks early on. Here are three candidates who could separate […]
On Saturday, the Dallas Wings netted 107 points, the most ever in a WNBA opening game. Later that night, the Atlanta Dream dropped 91 points in their comeback win, doing so after scoring just 37 points in the first half. In short, Tuesday night’s matchup between the Wings and Dream in Dallas could be an […]
The 2026 WNBA draft class is an exciting one with plenty of top prospects with tremendous upside. While other seasons have clear Rookie of the Year frontrunners, this year features several young stars with the skill and potential to have a ROY-winning season. Who actually reaches that potential the fastest will likely come down to […]
The most important day of any fantasy basketball season is, of course, draft day. But the first few days of the actual WNBA season can be just as crucial for fantasy managers looking to get off to a fast start. If you’re in a competitive league, you’re probably checking your waiver wire often, and there’s […]
WASHINGTON — “Youth equals chaos.” Those were New York Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco’s words after his team survived a scare from the young gunnin’ Washington Mystics, winning 98-93 in overtime in front of a raucous CareFirst Arena crowd on hand for DC’s 2026 home opener on Mother’s Day Sunday. We have learned from watching […]
The opening weekend of the 2026 WNBA season rolls on with a four-game Mother’s Day Sunday. Here’s how the schedule lines up: And here are four players who I’m most interested in watching on Sunday, one for each game. In the comments, let us know whose performances you’ll be closely monitoring and why. Hailey Van […]
A quartet of contests created a beautiful basketball symphony on Saturday across the WNBA. There were featured rookie debuts, trios gelling together and a surprising blowout. Here are all the key moments from the second day of WNBA action. The Wings’ new Big 3 blitzed the Fever The Dallas Wings’ starting backcourt was a force […]
The Las Vegas Aces have another opportunity to stamp themselves as the definitional dynasty of this era of the WNBA. And, they don’t have to wait until the end of the season to do so. The Aces arrive in the 2026 season riding a 16-game regular-season winning streak, which is tied for the second-longest in […]
The first three games of the WNBA season provided a little bit of everything. There were blowouts, dominant performances by stars, a close contest and a franchise making its inaugural debut. This was just the beginning of what will be a 44-game season for every team, but if Friday night was any indication, Year 30 […]
The CBA (eventually) got done. All the free agency drama has wound down. New rules are on the books. And lessons from preseason have been learned. The start of the 2026 WNBA season is here. The league’s 30th season tips off with three games: While each contest brings its own curiosities, these three questions will […]
The Connecticut Sun could have moved to Boston. Better yet for Connecticuters, they could have stayed in-state by moving to Hartford. But the WNBA rejected both proposals, preferring to reward Houston for their eagerness to earn an expansion team and bring about the return of the Comets, who, admittedly, won the league’s first four championships […]
Interested in knowing how reigning MVP A’ja Wilson impacts defenses both when she does and doesn’t have the ball? What about Rhyne Howard? Want to know the true difficulty of Caitlin Clark’s stepback 3s or Paige Bueckers’ pull-up middies? And, how difficult is Alyssa Thomas’ signature push shot? Thanks to the WNBA’s new partnership with […]
For casual basketball fans, watching the WNBA can be a stark surprise, as the league has traditionally permitted a lot of physicality. The NBA, in contrast, allows far less physicality than the W. But, it seems like the WNBA is adapting and that the league will be much less physical going forward. One way this […]
Monday morning began with Tina Charles announcing that she was retiring from the WNBA after 14 seasons. She goes out as the league’s all-time leader in field goals scored (3,364), rebounds (4,262), double-doubles (201) and second in total points (8,396). On the court, Charles was dominant and consistent. She was the 2010 Rookie of the […]
The 2026 WNBA preseason gave us just enough to work with. Before the regular season tips off, here are three things that stood out. In the comments, be sure to share your biggest preseason impressions as well. 1. The Dallas Wings’ offense is going to be something special When Jose Fernandez was first hired to […]
Jackie Young, Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen are all Skechers ambassadors. And now, the WNBA is also partnering with the sneaker brand, announcing Skechers as an official partner of the league just ahead of this milestone 30th season. Here’s what Young, Jackson and Iriafen said about their experiences with Skechers, as well as what the […]