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WNBA gameday discussion: Sabrina Ionescu is set to debut as the New York Liberty look to bounce back against Dallas Wings
Sabrina Ionescu is set to return just in time for the New York Liberty. Coming off their worst loss of the season, a 87-70 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, the Liberty are inching toward whole, with Ionescu, sidelined since preseason with a foot injury, expected to make her 2026 season debut. Her […]
Angel Reese introduces Rhyne Howard’s new nickname, “The Permission”— and here’s why it’s perfect
Three-time WNBA All-Star Rhyne Howard returned to the court Friday night to help the Atlanta Dream secure an 86-69 win against the Dallas Wings. Howard was sidelined during the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces last Sunday due to concussion protocol, but didn’t miss a beat against the Wings, leading both teams in scoring […]
WNBA gameday discussion: What to watch in Lynx-Sky, Fire-Tempo and Sparks-Aces
It’s a three-game Saturday in the WNBA. Things get started with the Chicago Sky hosting the Minnesota Lynx at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. At 6 p.m. ET, turn to WNBA League Pass to catch the first matchup between the W’s newest teams, as the Portland Fire visit the Toronto Tempo. Then, the action concludes […]
What we’ve learned about the automatic Aces, fiery Fire and new officiating emphases through two weeks of WNBA action
Two weeks in, and the 2026 WNBA season is already delivering. Expansion teams are making noise, superstars are reminding us why they’re superstars, and a rulebook tweak is quietly reshaping how the game is being played. Here’s what has stood out most. In the comments, let us know if you agree, while also sharing your […]
Five ways the Chicago Sky can stay competitive as injuries continue to pile up
Early in the 2026 WNBA season, the Chicago Sky are looking like a team that knows how to overcome adversity. Faced with a four-game road trip and the absence of several rotation players, Chicago cobbled together wins against Portland, Golden State and Minnesota, going 3-1 thanks to strong defense, timely playmaking and a remarkable level […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Can Angel Reese begin to find her groove when the Atlanta Dream face the Dallas Wings?
Friday night’s WNBA lineup again illustrates the absurdities of the early-season schedule. The Atlanta Dream will, finally, play their fourth game of the season. Off since their comeback against the Las Vegas Aces fell short on Sunday afternoon, the Dream host the Dallas Wings, suiting up for their sixth game of the season (7:30 p.m. […]
Head coach Jose Fernandez is willing to speak harsh truths. Will his honesty help or hurt the Dallas Wings?
After a season of failure under head coach Chris Koclanes, the Dallas Wings let him go and once again pressed the reset button on their rebuild. They still have Paige Bueckers, brought back Arike Ogunbowale and added No.1 pick Azzi Fudd to the roster. They also hired Jose Fernandez to lead the charge and turn […]
In their first game without Rickea Jackson, the Chicago Sky couldn’t hang on against the Dallas Wings
The Chicago Sky played their home opener on Wednesday against the Dallas Wings. They, of course, were without Rickea Jackson, recently lost to a season-ending ACL injury. Therefore, the Sky were put to the test to see who could fill the void left by their leading scorer, who averaged 18.0 points per game. Chicago also […]
Interview: How Kendall Currence’s Native American heritage has shaped a basketball journey filled with adversity
Born in Bourne, MA, Kendall Currence is a proud member of Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe. Despite early-life health difficulties, the 5-foot-9 guard spent four years at Northeastern (2018-22) and a season at Temple (2023-24), and is now playing professional basketball for the second year in a row. When at Northeastern she continued to improve year […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Toronto Tempo’s Brittney Sykes leads players who are proving their value—and then some—for their teams
Last week, I wrote about the increase in advanced stats for the WNBA, focusing on Dan Falkenheim’s WNBA RAPM. In the article, I also referenced data from ESPN Analytics, which evaluates players’ impact on winning through net points and wins above replacement (WAR) metrics. Net points strives to give a player credit for how much […]
The Las Vegas Aces are, once again, dominating the WNBA—and here’s why
It’s a new WNBA season, and while there have been plenty of roster changes via free agency, plus two new expansion teams, one thing has remained the same: The Las Vegas Aces are the team to beat. They had a slip up on opening day, losing in blowout fashion to the Phoenix Mercury, but it’s […]
Can Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin carry the Washington Mystics to consistent winning?
Two weeks into the WNBA season, the Washington Mystics have reclaimed familiar territory: a .500 record. Washington has accustomed themselves to floating around an even record pre-trade deadline, but that oscillation has never felt as promising as it does now. In past campaigns, the urge to tank or experiment with younger lineups stained the slivers […]
From too much hype to too high expectations, is it possible to just enjoy the Caitlin Clark experience?
Will we ever get a fair assessment of Caitlin Clark? From her first season in the national spotlight as an Iowa freshman, there were politics involved. Paige Bueckers won National Player of the Year off the hype surrounding her entering the season, while Clark averaged 6.6 more points, 1.3 more assists and one more rebound […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Fever? Fire? Sky? Wings? Is it possible to determine which teams are actually good?
On Wednesday night, three of the WNBA’s five teams with .500 record will take the court, with the Indiana Fever hosting the Portland Fire (7 p.m. ET, USA Network) and the Dallas Wings visiting the 3-1 Chicago Sky (9 p.m. ET, USA Network). That one third of the league is hovering at 2-2 indicates the […]
What’s wrong with the still-winless Connecticut Sun? Can they avoid an 0-6 start to 2026?
It appears the Connecticut Sun just can’t catch a break to start the season. Holding the last slot in the league standings, Connecticut fell to the Portland Fire on Monday night, 83-82, in a back-and-forth match that became their fifth-straight loss of the season. Head coach Rachid Meziane explained in Monday night’s postgame press conference […]
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 […]
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