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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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May 22, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 21, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 20, 2026

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Chicago Just Lost a Huge Piece

May 20: Rickea Jackson suffers a season-ending ACL injury, the Sun begin saying goodbye to an era, and Team USA’s World Cup path is officially set.

April Abeyta

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May 19, 2026

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Chicago Is Surprising A Lot of People

May 19: The Sky are suddenly one of the league’s hottest teams, Oklahoma State reloads through the portal, and a legendary Virginia coach calls it a career.

April Abeyta

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Caitlin Clark Just Broke A Legend's Record

May 18, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 15, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 14, 2026

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WNBA Rookies You Need to Know

May 14: Olivia Miles is off to a huge start, South Carolina and UConn are set to meet again, and the WNBA’s TV numbers keep climbing.

April Abeyta

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National Champ Coach Isn’t Going Anywhere

May 13, 2026

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National Champ Coach Isn’t Going Anywhere

May 13: UCLA locks in Cori Close after a title run, Caitlin Clark passes Diana Taurasi in record time, and Azzi Fudd misses time with a knee issue.

April Abeyta

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May 12, 2026

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The Whistle Is Changing the WNBA

May 12: Fouls and scoring are both up, the UPSHOT League reveals its inaugural rosters, and the WNBA’s media deals now top $3B.

April Abeyta

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May 11, 2026

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The WNBA’s New Cities Are Showing Out

May 11: Portland and Toronto both sell out their home openers, a new league raises $40 million, and Team USA stays hot in 3x3.

April Abeyta

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May 8, 2026

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The WNBA Turns 30 Tonight

May 8: Opening night is finally here, Roku launches a new WNBA hub for fans, and Team USA 3x3 keeps rolling in Manila.

April Abeyta

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May 7, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 6, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 5, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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May 4, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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Expansion Is Off to a Strong Start in Toronto

May 1, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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Apr 30, 2026

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Dawn Staley Adds a Pro From France

April 30: South Carolina adds a pro-level French guard, preseason viewership jumps 76%, and the Sparks honor DeLisha Milton-Jones.

April Abeyta

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Apr 29, 2026

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March Madness Is Growing... By A lot

April 29: NCAA expansion is nearly here, Team USA’s 3x3 roster is set for the summer, and Toronto and Portland debut today.

April Abeyta

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Apr 28, 2026

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Project B Is Offering Class A Paydays

April 28: Project B’s $2M offers are drawing talent, Tennessee’s full reset, and WNBA vets are feeling the squeeze.

April Abeyta

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Apr 27, 2026

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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.

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Apr 24, 2026

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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.

Kim Nunley

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Apr 23, 2026

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Vanderbilt Is All In on Shea Ralph

April 23: Ralph gets rewarded after Vanderbilt’s big year, a key executive steps away, and the WNBA’s 2026 TV schedule hits new highs.

April Abeyta

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The Lynx Will Start the Season Without Phee

Apr 22, 2026

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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.

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Apr 21, 2026

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Audi Crooks Shifts the Big 12

April 21: Audi Crooks boosts Oklahoma State’s title hopes, Seattle and Atlanta face early injury setbacks, and a rare sister story in Toronto.

April Abeyta

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Apr 20, 2026

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Aliyah Boston Just Reset the Market

April 20: Boston signs the richest deal in league history, Fenerbahce wins another title, and players get new help managing their money.

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