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With new addition Rickea Jackson lost to a season ending injury, can the Chicago Sky continue to find a winning groove?
Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. She went down with a non-contact injury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx last Sunday. Jackson underwent an MRI afterward and will undergo surgery at a later date. Here’s what general manager Jeff Pagliocca said about Jackson: […]
The five most-impactful first years from an outstanding 2026 WNBA rookie class
The WNBA’s 2026 rookie class is off to a strong start, and it isn’t just the big names. From some of the top picks in the 2026 Draft to international stars getting their first chance in the WNBA, this year’s crop of rookies is already making an impact, whether it’s filling in for injured veterans […]
Three intriguing early observations 10 days into the 2026 WNBA season
The 2026 WNBA has gotten off to a blistering start. Now 10 days in, all teams have played at least three games, most have four contests under their belts and the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun have somehow played in five matchups. While plenty of things will shift between now and the end of […]
Photo Essay: A look at everything that led up to Chelsea Gray’s clutch play in Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream’s home opener lived up to the hype, even if it didn’t look that way after three quarters of play. The visiting and defending champion Las Vegas Aces carried a 17-point advantage into the fourth quarter, seemingly having established their superiority over a Dream side missing Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones. A 16-0 […]
Of the six UCLA rookies, the Sky’s Gabriela Jaquez and Tempo’s Kiki Rice are providing win-now impact
Throughout the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, much was made of the UCLA’s Big 6 and how they were all likely to be drafted into the WNBA at the conclusion of the season. Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Angela Dugalić led the Bruins to the national championship, accounting for […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Sophomore stars take primetime stage in Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings
Three of the top four picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft will compete in the primetime Monday night WNBA matchup in Arlington, TX, with the Washington Mystics’ Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, the No. 3 and No. 4 picks last year, taking on No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at 8 p.m. […]
The Los Angeles Sparks have lots of questions, but Kelsey Plum has the answers
In their opening night contest against the Las Vegas Aces, the Los Angeles Sparks found themselves trailing by 16 points entering the fourth quarter. As has been true for the majority of the 2020s, a loss felt not only likely but inevitable. Nobody told Kelsey Plum that. On LA’s first offensive possession in the fourth, […]
WNBA gameday discussion: How Angel Reese can help the Atlanta Dream (finally) beat the Las Vegas Aces
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 […]
New WNBA advanced stats confirm the excellence of A’ja Wilson, and reveal the unexpected players with the biggest impact on winning
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Why the Las Vegas Aces are prepared to survive the challenges of the 44-game schedule
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 […]
Will the WNBA Most Valuable Player again be a repeat winner, or can a newcomer claim the top individual award?
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: When the Minnesota Lynx visit the Dallas Wings, all eyes will be on Olivia Miles
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. […]
Can any player prevent A’ja Wilson from winning another Defensive Player of the Year award?
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, […]
Expect these four players to be in the running to be named the WNBA’s Most Improved Player
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Do the Toronto Tempo, Indiana Fever or Los Angeles Sparks need their first win the most?
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. […]
This season’s WNBA Sixth Player of the Year field features a number high-quality candidates
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 […]
Which WNBA head coach can lead their team to an expectations-exceeding and Coach of the Year-winning season?
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Will the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream deliver another offensive showdown?
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 three players most likely to make strong WNBA Rookie of the Year cases
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 […]
WNBA Fantasy grab bag: Five waiver wire adds from opening weekend
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 […]
WNBA game notes: Marine Johannès is reminding us that she and the New York Liberty have big things ahead
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Who are four players to watch during the four-game Mother’s Day slate?
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 […]
All the star power, surprises and excitement from the second day of the 2026 WNBA season
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 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Can the Las Vegas Aces extend their regular-season winning streak to 17 games?
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 biggest takeaways from the first three games of the 2026 WNBA season
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 […]
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