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Your quick, no-fluff update on women’s basketball. Each weekday, we bring you three most meaningful bits of news and must-know moments.

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Jul 8, 2026

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The Final All-Star Spots Are In

July 8: The 2026 All-Star reserves are set, Chicago’s practice facility delays continue, and the Aces make big roster moves.

April Abeyta

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Bueckers, Wilson, Stewart, Clark Lead All-Star Starters

Jul 7, 2026

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Bueckers, Wilson, Stewart, Clark Lead All-Star Starters

July 7: These 10 players will start the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, Kayla Thornton joins Unrivaled, and June's top performers are honored.

Kim Nunley

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Jul 2, 2026

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Phee Is Back at Practice

July 2: Napheesa Collier takes a big step toward her return, Cheryl Reeve is one win from becoming the WNBA's all-time winningest coach, and Rutgers is headed to Peru.

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Jul 1, 2026

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The Liberty Do It Again 🏆

July 1: New York wins another Commissioner's Cup, the WNBA is on a short break, and a Division II star earns one of college sports' top honors.

April Abeyta

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Jun 30, 2026

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The Valkyries Are Suddenly No. 3 👀

June 30: Golden State keeps climbing, JuJu Watkins is finally back on the court, and Unrivaled lands another international star.

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Big Names Were in Knoxville This Weekend

Jun 29, 2026

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Big Names Were in Knoxville This Weekend

June 29: Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve, and Kim Muhl headline this year's Hall of Fame class, Satou Sabally faces worrisome concussion setback, and the Mystics and Fire play four overtimes.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Marina Mabrey Had a Night 😳

June 26: Marina Mabrey drops a record-tying 53 points, Bridget Carleton joins Unrivaled, and Alyssa Thomas receives a one-game suspension.

April Abeyta

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Jun 25, 2026

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Kelsey Plum Will Miss Significant Time

June 25: Plum is sidelined for at least four weeks, Sophie Cunningham's stalking case highlights a growing concern, and players are already pushing back on the NCAA's new eligibility rules.

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Women's College Players Are Getting a 5th Year

Jun 24, 2026

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Women's College Players Are Getting a 5th Year

June 24: The NCAA approves major eligibility changes, women's basketball players push back on a college sports bill, and ESPN's new No. 1 WNBA team might surprise you.

Kim Nunley

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Brittney Griner Is the Queen of Block Parties

Jun 23, 2026

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Brittney Griner Is the Queen of Block Parties

June 23: Griner becomes the league's all-time blocks leader, Flau'jae Johnson commits to Unrivaled, and Seattle's skid reaches an unwanted milestone.

April Abeyta

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Jun 22, 2026

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The WNBA's Anniversary Game Delivered

June 22: The Sparks erase a 17-point deficit in the WNBA's 30th anniversary celebration, two stars join winter leagues, and Angel Reese reaches 1,000 rebounds at record speed.

April Abeyta

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Jun 18, 2026

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Liberty-Aces Is Official

June 18: The Commissioner's Cup Championship matchup is set, the WNBA is expanding to 50 games, and Caitlin Clark unveils her first signature shoe.

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We’re All Waiting on a Brittney Sykes Update

Jun 17, 2026

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We’re All Waiting on a Brittney Sykes Update

June 17: Sykes exits with a non-contact injury, the Commissioner's Cup race comes down to tonight, and UCLA books a summer showdown with Team Canada.

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Jun 16, 2026

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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.

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The Liberty Are In, Will The Aces Be Too?

Jun 15, 2026

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The Liberty Are In, Will The Aces Be Too?

June 15: The Commissioner's Cup finals matchup is nearly locked, Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper put on a scoring show, and there's a new million-dollar coach.

April Abeyta

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Jun 12, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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It's Summer Camp Season for College Hoops

Jun 11, 2026

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It's Summer Camp Season for College Hoops

June 11: College teams welcome new faces to campus, Angel Reese breaks a rebounding record through 75 games, and WNBA All-Star voting opens today.

April Abeyta

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

Jun 10, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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How One Football Player Could Impact Women’s Hoops

Jun 9, 2026

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How One Football Player Could Impact Women’s Hoops

June 9: A Texas Tech legal case could touch women’s basketball, ESPN updates its top recruits, and frustration is growing in Chicago.

April Abeyta

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Jun 8, 2026

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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.

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Jun 5, 2026

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Welcome to the 5,000 Club, Kelz

June 5: Mitchell joins the 5,000-point club, a Mystics rookie makes development player history, and Team USA is 4-0 at the 3x3 World Cup.

April Abeyta

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The Season's First Monthly Awards Are Here

Jun 4, 2026

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The Season's First Monthly Awards Are Here

June 4: The WNBA announced its May award winners, a new fan report shows love for women's hoops, and Amy Herrig Tanny is headed to the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame.

April Abeyta

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A’ja Wilson Looks Ready to Chase Another MVP

Jun 3, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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Just 2.5 Games Separate First From Tenth

Jun 2, 2026

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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.

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Jun 1, 2026

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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.

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