WNBA
Evaluating Paige’s All-Star case
Even as a rookie Paige Bueckers has impressed. Despite the Dallas Wings’ struggles, she has a compelling All-Star case.
How the Mercury can have a successful road trip
The Phoenix Mercury finally have their core group of players healthy, and not a moment too soon. Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas lead the team on its current four-game road trip.
Fever, Lynx secure spots in Commissioner’s Cup championship
After the final night of Commissioner’s Cup action, the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx emerged as conference winners and will meet for the in-season championship on July 1.
Finding lessons from another Sky loss
Despite dominating the first half, the Chicago Sky let the third quarter slip by with too many turnovers, allowing the visiting Washington Mystics to earn the 79-72 comeback win.
Be prepared to watch your WNBA faves in EuroBasket Women
How to watch WNBA players participating in the biggest national competition in Europe: EuroBasket Women.
WNBA power rankings 3.0
The 5-5 Indiana Fever shouldn’t be at .500 for long now that Caitlin Clark is back. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces take a power rankings tumble. Find out where the Fever, Aces and the rest of W’s teams rank.
Everything to know for the final day of Cup play
Tuesday is the final night of Commissioner’s Cup play, and nothing has been decided. Who will emerge from each conference? Here are the details on all the scenarios and matchups.
She’s the WNBA’s ultimate All-Star in her role
Yes, the Atlanta Dream should have several 2025 WNBA All-Stars. But, they also have the league’s best All-Star role player: Naz Hillmon.
Live, laugh, love and Liberty
The defending champions did suffer their first loss of the season, but the singular setback should do little to dull the New York Liberty’s optimistic outlook. New York’s core is excelling at a championship-caliber level.
Angel shows off all-round upside with triple-double
The Chicago Sky took care of the Connecticut Sun thanks to Angel Reese, while the Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury also earned wins to end this weekend’s WNBA action.
How a beef with Sue Bird hinted at Kennedy Burke’s breakout season
Kennedy Burke was once a footnote beef to the Seattle Storm’s 2020 championship season. Now she’s an emerging star who leads the WNBA in 3-point percentage.
It’s time to watch Kahleah Copper cook!
There aren’t many WNBA teams playing better right now than the Atlanta Dream, who will take on the Washington Mystics this Sunday in a Commissioner’s Cup matchup. Later in the day, Kahleah Copper will make her long-awaited season debut for the Phoenix Mercury when they play the Las Vegas Aces, who will possibly be without A’ja Wilson.
Fever, Lynx now on track for Commissioner’s Cup clash
On Saturday, the WNBA saw two unreal 32-point performances from Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier. They led their teams to victories that now have their Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx on track to meet in the Commissioner’s Cup championship game.
The Sky have to sign Aari McDonald
A huge void left by the injured Courtney Vandersloot could certainly filled by Aari McDonald, who recently was released by the Indiana Fever.
5 questions for 5 Cup games
Friday and Saturday feature five WNBA Commissioner’s Cup games, sparking one key question for each contest.
The authenticity of Ananda Lewis echoes through the WNBA
While not directly connected, the legacy of the late media personality Ananda Lewis is very much woven into the fabric of women’s basketball.
A’ja’s passing leap leads 5 key WNBA trends
From A’ja Wilson’s passing growth to Gabby Williams’ shooting surge, these players and trends are defining the first month of the 2025 WNBA season.
What explains the Fever’s inconsistency?
Caitlin Clark seems to be nearing a return for the Indiana Fever. The team has been forced to make several adjustments without her, and it’s led to some inconsistent performances in several key areas of the game.
Seattle triumphs, Paige scores, A’ja exits and more from a wild night in the W
The Seattle Storm handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss of the season, headlining a WNBA night that also included career nights from Paige Bueckers and Rickea Jackson and an injury to A’ja Wilson.
Will EuroBasket disrupt the Valkyries’ good vibes?
The Golden State Valkyries are preparing their roster for absences related to EuroBasket Women.
Ariel Atkins said all the right things in defending Angel Reese
When Angel Reese was asked a non-basketball question after the Chicago Sky’s loss to the New York Liberty, Ariel Atkins stepped in and offered a must-listen defense of her teammate.
The Liberty own the East
With the New York Liberty dominating the Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream beating the Indiana Fever, the defending champs are now the undisputed top team out East.
The top of the East Cup standings is on the line
The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty are undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup play and looking to stay that way, as they face the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky, respectively, on Tuesday.
The Sparks are finding new, more painful ways to lose
Over the past six games, the Los Angeles Sparks haven’t found a way to come out on top in close contests.
What’s ailing the Aces?
In a new-look WNBA flooded with young talent, are the Las Vegas Aces starting to fade away? Or, can the former champs rediscover their dominant ways?
Li Yueru’s trade request exposes an emerging WNBA issue
Li Yueru’s trade request is not reflective of an issue within the Seattle Storm, nor is it an indictment of the 6-foot-7 Chinese center. Instead, it reveals the waning importance of traditional bigs in the modern WNBA.
Don’t let inconsistencies dull the Mystics’ shine
The Washington Mystics snapped their three-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Connecticut Sun. Despite the losses, Washington still has plenty to feel good about.
Will Paige’s return fix the woeful Wings?
Will the Minnesota Lynx again demonstrate their dominance against the defensively-deficient Dallas Wings? Can the Washington Mystics get a boost from their bench bigs against the Connecticut Sun? Here’s what’s at stake in Sunday’s Commissioner’s Cup games.
Sloot injury clouds outlook for the Sky
An injury to their general, poor shooting and too many turnovers did in the Chicago Sky as they lost in dispiriting fashion to the Indiana Fever at the United Center.
It’s time to admit the Aces are done
A blowout loss at the hands of the expansion Golden State Valkyries makes it clear that the Las Vegas Aces, as constructed, are no longer championship contenders.
What to expect from the first-ever WNBA game at the United Center
A highly-anticipated rematch between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, which will be held at the United Center and will be televised nationally, highlights Saturday’s slate of WNBA Commissioner’s Cup games.
The search for another win continues for Sun, Wings
The Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings hope to bounce back following early-season struggles as they host the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks, respectively.