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The Liberty Look Like Themselves Again

The Liberty Look Like Themselves Again

June 16: New York is on a seven-game winning streak, ESPN heads behind the scenes with Toronto, and Team USA captures another U18 gold medal.

Jun 16, 2026

This League Wants to Fill a WNBA Gap

This League Wants to Fill a WNBA Gap

June 12: The WPBA begins its season in California, Fever-Liberty ratings top 3 million viewers, and a longtime UConn assistant is moving on.

Jun 12, 2026

Five Women’s Basketball Names on TIME’s New List

Five Women’s Basketball Names on TIME’s New List

June 10: Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley, A'ja Wilson, Nneka Ogwumike, and Becky Hammon earn TIME honors, A'ja reaches 6,000 points at record speed, and Sabrina Ionescu inches closer to a return.

Jun 10, 2026

Team USA Is Back on Top in 3x3

Team USA Is Back on Top in 3x3

June 8: Mikaylah Williams earns MVP honors, the Lynx and Liberty lead the Commissioner's Cup race, and Toronto's star backcourt is powering a winning start.

Jun 8, 2026

A’ja Wilson Looks Ready to Chase Another MVP

A’ja Wilson Looks Ready to Chase Another MVP

June 3: Wilson passes Sylvia Fowles with her third career 25-point, 15-rebound, 5-block game, Phoenix drops to last place, and Tyasha Harris is headed to the South Carolina Hall of Fame.

Jun 3, 2026

Just 2.5 Games Separate First From Tenth

Just 2.5 Games Separate First From Tenth

June 2: Minnesota leads a crowded WNBA race, Vanderbilt lands five-star Lauren Hassell, and Olivia Miles keeps building her Rookie of the Year resume.

Jun 2, 2026

The Commissioner's Cup Returns

The Commissioner's Cup Returns

June 1: A $500,000 prize pool is up for grabs, Team USA's 3x3 squad open World Cup play, and 280 retired WNBA players are set to receive more than $14 million.

Jun 1, 2026

Portland and Toronto Aren’t Waiting Around

Portland and Toronto Aren’t Waiting Around

May 29: The Fire and Tempo are off to surprising starts, Jessica Shepard delivers two triple-doubles in four games, and international talent keeps reshaping WNBA rosters.

May 29, 2026

The Dream Keep Finding a Way

The Dream Keep Finding a Way

May 26: Atlanta is now the team to beat, Kelsey Plum is playing the best basketball of her career, and the WNBA’s new CBA is officially finalized.

May 26, 2026

The Portland Fire Did What?

The Portland Fire Did What?

May 22: The Fire overhaul part of their roster, WNBA players join a new romantic comedy film, and Nneka Ogwumike moves into fifth all-time in scoring.

May 22, 2026

Meet Team USA’s 3x3 World Cup Team

Meet Team USA’s 3x3 World Cup Team

May 21: USA Basketball announces its 3x3 World Cup roster, Notre Dame lands a huge recruit in Eve Long, and U17 trials tip off with 46 young stars competing for 12 spots.

May 21, 2026

Caitlin Clark Just Broke A Legend's Record

Caitlin Clark Just Broke A Legend's Record

May 18: Clark breaks Courtney Vandersloot’s WNBA record, NCAA Tournament expansion sparks debate, and Rickea Jackson exits with a scary injury.

May 18, 2026

Lisa Leslie Is Getting a Statue

Lisa Leslie Is Getting a Statue

May 15: The Sparks honor a franchise icon, hardship contracts are already back after one week, and the UPSHOT League tips off today.

May 15, 2026

Skechers Wants In on the WNBA

Skechers Wants In on the WNBA

May 7: Skechers becomes an official WNBA partner, Ajša Sivka heads to Kentucky after being drafted, and the Dallas Wings could be headed to a much bigger arena.

May 7, 2026

Tina Charles Calls It a Career

Tina Charles Calls It a Career

May 6: Tina Charles retires as one of the greatest ever, the WNBA adds a major Canadian TV partner, and league GMs reveal their 2026 predictions.

May 6, 2026

The Sky Make a Late Move

The Sky Make a Late Move

May 5: Natasha Cloud lands in Chicago while a fan favorite gets waived, ESPN drops power rankings, and fines are going up in 2026.

May 5, 2026

WNBA Teams Are Worth How Much Now?

WNBA Teams Are Worth How Much Now?

May 4: Team values jump to $427M on average, USA grinds out a 3x3 win in Chengdu, and Sabrina Ionescu heads for an MRI ahead of opening night.

May 4, 2026

Expansion Is Off to a Strong Start in Toronto

Expansion Is Off to a Strong Start in Toronto

May 1: Toronto sells out its first game, teams get one last preseason look, and roster cuts pick up across the league.

May 1, 2026

South Dakota Showed Up for the WNBA

South Dakota Showed Up for the WNBA

April 27: A packed crowd in Sioux Falls, high-drafted rookies make early noise, and Maryland lands a five-star wing.

Apr 27, 2026

WNBA Is Back This Weekend

WNBA Is Back This Weekend

April 24: Five preseason games this Saturday with rookie debuts, South Carolina lands a top-3 recruit, and Malonga is cleared to play.

Apr 24, 2026

The Lynx Will Start the Season Without Phee

The Lynx Will Start the Season Without Phee

April 22: Collier’s expected June return, Sue Bird headlines the FIBA Hall of Fame class, and Team USA learns its World Cup group.

Apr 22, 2026

It's Time To Go To Camp

It's Time To Go To Camp

April 17: WNBA teams finally practice together this weekend, a few big-name free agents are still waiting on deals, and Napheesa Collier signs a one-year supermax to stay in Minnesota.

Apr 17, 2026

The Toughest Part of the Offseason Is Next

The Toughest Part of the Offseason Is Next

April 15: WNBA roster cuts are around the corner, the NCAA is weighing a 5-year eligibility rule, and EuroLeague Final Six gets underway today.

Apr 15, 2026

The WNBA Draft Is Wide Open Tonight

The WNBA Draft Is Wide Open Tonight

April 13: The draft has no obvious top pick, free agency is flipping rosters across the league, and Sarah Strong adds the Wooden Award to her list.

Apr 13, 2026

These 15 WNBA Prospects Got the Invite

These 15 WNBA Prospects Got the Invite

April 10: Betts, Fudd, and more headline the draft invite list, Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson to sign $1M+ deals, and Sabrina’s new shoe drops this summer.

Apr 10, 2026

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