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WNBA fantasy grab bag: Why you better buy low on the Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens before it’s too late
When Azurá Stevens returned to the Chicago Sky on a multi-year, seven-figure contract, it was widely assumed that she’d play a big role. Stevens was coming off a career year with the Los Angeles Sparks, and with her offensive skill and defensive mobility, she seemed like a perfect fit in Chicago next to Kamilla Cardoso. […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Is your favorite star one of the league’s most gifted grifters?
Just yesterday, our Eric Nemchock highlighted how the Phoenix Mercury, despite their disappointing overall record, are, in fact, winning. They’re winning the foul game, as the Mercury, led by Alyssa Thomas, are drawing fouls at a high rate, while committing them at a low rate. As Eric notes, free throw rate is one of the […]
WNBA numbers to know: Despite a losing record, the Phoenix Mercury are winning the foul game
Much has been made about the WNBA’s officiating this season, which, to be fair, does not make it unlike any other season. But a sharp increase in foul calls has drawn the public ire of coaches and players alike, leaving many to wonder if last offseason’s “points of emphasis” regarding physical play and freedom of […]
WNBA gameday discussion: The Minnesota Lynx-Las Vegas Aces rivalry resumes in a consequential Commissioner’s Cup contest
What was on pace to become the preeminent WNBA rivalry appeared to be put on pause. On Saturday night, we might find out that it is, in fact, back on. Undefeated Commissioner’s Cup combatants meet in Sin City, with the Las Vegas Aces hosting the Minnesota Lynx. The 4-0 Lynx sit atop the Western Conference […]
WNBA game notes: Although eclipsed by Sonia Citron’s buzzer beater, Marina Mabrey delivered some signature mayhem in DC
WASHINGTON — As she walked off the court Friday night at CareFirst Arena, Marina Mabrey gave Sonia Citron a little side tap. Citron was headed in the opposite direction to celebrate with her teammates just moments after her contested buzzer-beater from mid-range off a jump ball had secured her Washington Mystics an 86-85 win that […]
A Sonia Citron game-winner, plus Lauren Betts’ best game, proves the potential of the Washington Mystics
This young team is starting to become a problem for the rest of the league. The Washington Mystics, leading the majority of the game, were left to fight until the very last millisecond (literally), to pull off an 86-85 win against the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. It wasn’t until the final 11 seconds of […]
Kelsey Plum is the Los Angeles Sparks’ MVP. Who else is worthy of quarterly honors in LA?
The Los Angeles Sparks have played over a quarter of their 2026 games and have found a perfect combination of success and failure, going 6-6. With 25 percent of the action now complete, it’s time to present quarterly team awards. These will be similar to WNBA’s end-of-year awards, but with only Sparks players considered. So […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Are these first-time All-Star candidates deserving of a “2-for-1 Day” vote?
The second day of WNBA All-Star Voting is the first of three “2-for-1 Days,” where all fans’ votes count twice. Should you spend one of your votes on a potential first-time All-Star? Tonight, before the 11:59 p.m. ET double-dip deadline, four players will have the chance to make their first-timer case. Let’s see if they’re […]
Interview: Aaliyah “Quick Hands” Collins explains how she shut down Hailey Van Lith at a summer camp
Straight from Snohomish, WA, Aaliyah Collins has turned pro and is currently looking for her first team. Last time she was on the court, the 5-foot-6 High Point University point guard was tasked with defending an All-American in the first round of the NCAA Tournament: Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes. And as we learned in our interview […]
Yes, there are still reasons to believe that a turnaround is coming for the Chicago Sky
Now holding a 4-8 record, the Chicago Sky have suffered a string of disappointments that have fueled frustration throughout the organization—but they might have what it takes to turn things around. Let’s rewind a bit. Rickea Jackson, being sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ACL tear right as the team was […]
The WNBA season already has been full of memorable moments. These have been the best so far…
Earlier this week, we dove deep into the WNBA awards race and evaluated the current leaders. Today, it’s a little lighter. We’ll be discussing the moments that made us laugh, the plays that dropped our jaw and the outstanding efforts that have occurred during the first quarter of the 2026 season. Similar to any award, […]
WNBA gameday discussion: All-Star voting is now open. Will any team have three All-Stars?
Set your notifications for 2 p.m. ET today, and get ready to vote all your faves into the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. The voting window is open for 17 days, extending through Saturday, June 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans, using WNBA ID, can securely submit one ballot per day. Thursday night’s WNBA slate is […]
Angel Reese gets revenge, but the Chicago Sky remain resolute despite another home loss
The Chicago Sky looked to redeem themselves from their double-digit loss to the Toronto Tempo last Sunday as they not only faced the Atlanta Dream, but also welcomed back Angel Reese in her first regular-season home game. It was a tough back-and-forth battle featuring points in bunches and multiple changes in momentum. Yet, it ended […]
Is it too soon to question the Washington Mystics’ drafting and development decisions, especially regarding Lauren Betts?
During the preseason, most major media outlets projected the Washington Mystics to finish somewhere around ninth through 11th place, likely missing the playoffs, with a chance of sneaking into the No. 8 seed. It’s safe to say that the Mystics aren’t being held to any standard of dominance or consistency. For the second-straight year, the […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Is the early-season favorite for Most Improved Player again on an expansion team?
Last season, an expansion team produced the WNBA’s Most Improved Player, with Veronica Burton blossoming into a two-way star with the Golden State Valkyries. In the fast-expanding WNBA, could this become a pattern, where expansion teams, offering opportunities to previously under-utilized players, pump out MIP winners by empowering players to show off the extend of […]
One month into the 2026 WNBA season, who’s leading the race for MVP and other awards?
While it may seem far too soon to begin talking about WNBA awards, believe it or not, a quarter of the 2026 season is done. So, this is as good a time as any to start thinking about the players standing out in the pack. Some of the names have been dominant for years. Others […]
How the Golden State Valkyries have gotten even better in their second WNBA season
The Golden State Valkyries made WNBA history in 2025, becoming the league’s first expansion team to finish above .500 (23-21) and make the playoffs in their inaugural season. In doing so, Golden State changed the blueprint for future expansion teams, proving that it was indeed possible to essentially build a team from scratch and be […]
WNBA gameday discussion: What do you expect from Angel Reese in her return game against the Chicago Sky?
Commissioner’s Cup? Nope, the Reese Return takes center stage in the WNBA on Tuesday night, as Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream visit the Chicago Sky (7 p.m. ET, ESPN). The disintegration between the Sky organization and their former star is well-trod ground, with both sides moving on to what they thought would be brighter […]
Caitlin Clark comes through in the clutch for an Indiana Fever Commissioner’s Cup win
WASHINGTON — Caitlin Clark’s feet (nearly) graced a new logo with a go-ahead, game-winning shot Monday night. That of the Commissioner’s Cup. She was just in front of the cup itself, emblazoned on the CareFirst Arena floor, when she rose for a 3-pointer way back from the left wing with 3.3 seconds remaining and her […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Is it time to be concerned about the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm?
On Monday night, the first-place team in the Eastern Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings and the still-undefeated third-place team from the Western Conference are in action. The 2023 Cup champion New York Liberty can strengthen their hold on the East with a win against the Connecticut Sun (7 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). The 2022 Cup-winning […]
The Los Angeles Sparks’ defense finally showed up. Is it here to stay?
At the halftime break of Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Portland Fire, LA was in trouble. They were trailing by two at home, and an 0-3 start to the Commissioner’s Cup for the purple and gold seemed much more on the table than a blowout win. However, the Sparks turned things up […]
The No. 2 pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Awak Kuier is emerging as the X factor for the fast-rising Dallas Wings
You know expectations are high when you start throwing around the name Kevin Durant. And while her 3-point efficiency has still yet to live up to that standard over an extended period, Awak Kuier does indeed possess some of the same tools as the NBA’s fifth all-time leading scorer. It’s what made her such an […]
WNBA photo essay: Led by Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream’s high-scoring victory was overflowing with smiles
To start the 2026 WNBA season, the Atlanta Dream’s offense has been a work in progress. On Saturday, the progress was working, as the Dream drowned the visiting Washington Mystics in a season-best offensive outburst. The 109-77 win marked the Dream’s single-game scoring high, buoyed by 13 made 3s, 32 made free throws and an […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Can the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire earn their first-ever Commissioner’s Cup wins?
The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire’s full inauguration into the WNBA awaits a next step: winning a first-ever Commissioner’s Cup game. On Sunday, the Tempo host the Chicago Sky (3 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass), while the Fire make their first visit to Southern California to play the Los Angeles Sparks (7 p.m. ET, NBA […]
In snapping their five-game losing streak, did the Chicago Sky find a path to sustainable success?
Did the Chicago Sky get their mojo back as they secured their first home victory of the season? In defeating the Connecticut Sun 85-80, the Sky also ended a five-game losing streak and chalked up a Commissioner’s Cup victory. A sluggish start left the Sun leading 25-11 after the first quarter, but the Sky then […]
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