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What to Know About Womenâs Basketball Today
1. Wings Secure Top Odds For No. 1 Pick đ
The Dallas Wings now officially hold the best odds for landing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. With Mondayâs loss to the Lynx, Dallas locked in the leagueâs worst two-year record, giving them a 40% chance in Novemberâs lottery. (Yahoo Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: A No. 1 pick could add another franchise-changing star alongside Paige Bueckers. Names like UCLAâs Lauren Betts, TCUâs Olivia Miles, and UConnâs Azzi Fudd could be on the board.
đ How it works: The draft lottery includes the four teams with the worst combined records for the past two seasons who also missed the playoffs. Top odds donât guarantee the top pickâthe Sparks held them last year, but the Wings still won the right to draft Bueckers.
2. Unrivaled Launches 2026 Hype Campaign â¨
Unrivaledâs second season doesnât tip off until January, but promotion is already in full swing. On Tuesday, the 3-on-3 league co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart dropped a new merch line and campaign video featuring NIL stars including JuJu Watkins, Audi Crooks, Lauren Betts, and Sarah Strong.
WHY IT MATTERS: Unrivaled turned heads in year one with a TNT broadcast deal and $27M in combined media, ticket, and merch revenue. With its player-first modelâhigher salaries, single-location play, and unique formats like a 1-on-1 in-season tournamentâthe league is re-envisioning the playbook for womenâs hoops. Tapping into the rising visibility of young college stars shows theyâre prepping for an even bigger year two and doubling down on the future stars of the league.
3. Howard and Thomas Earn Week 13 Honors đ
The WNBA named Atlantaâs Rhyne Howard and Phoenixâs Alyssa Thomas as Week 13 Players of the Week. (WNBA)
WHY IT MATTERS: Weekly honors confirm a playerâs positive impact and reinforce a their case for prestigious postseason awards. Thomas in particular is making a strong late-season push for MVP.
Rhyne Howard (Eastern Conference): Averaged 21.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists per game while leading Atlanta to a 2-1 record. đ Watch Howardâs top plays
Alyssa Thomas (Western Conference): Averaged a triple-doubleâ13.7 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assistsâwhile guiding Phoenix to a 3-0 week. đ Watch ATâs highlights
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Five Teams Locked: With last nightâs loss by the Fever, the New York Liberty became the 5th team to clinch a playoff spot, leaving just three spots up for grabs.
New Stewie Sneaker: Breanna Stewart released her Puma Stewie 4 Timeless in a bold blue/pink âMiami vibesâ design.
Clark Merch Drop: The first piece from Caitlin Clarkâs Nike collection, a signature logo tee in midnight navy, is officially on sale.
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