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\ \ Bleacher Report•8h\ \ 🚨 Sparks Fire Head Coach Lynne Roberts dismissed after missing playoffs back-to-back seasons (ESPN)](/content/articles/25502990-sparks-reportedly-fire-lynne-roberts-after-missing-wnba-playoffs-2nd-straight-season/index.html)

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\ \ Debbie Antonelli\ \ 1h\ \ Insightful\ \ \ \ The Athletic\ \ 12h\ \ What is life like for the player at the center of the women’s basketball universe?\ \ Despite the enormous expectations that come with her role, Caitlin Clark is still just a 24-year-old trying to find peace in the chaos.\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/debbieantonelli/status/2103653661209665922) \ \ WNBA\ \ 1h\ \ \ \ Lock in 🔒 It’s almost time for Playoffs in the W\ \ The First Round begins this Sunday September 27th! \ \ 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/WNBA/status/2103647263557816778) \ \ USA TODAY Sports\ \ 3h\ \ After two seasons, Lynne Roberts is out as head coach of the LA Sparks. They've missed the WNBA playoffs six straight years. https://t.co/fVaDJ6cOsk\\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/usatodaysports/status/2103625613168796143) \ \ USA TODAY Sports\ \ 4h\ \ The schedule for the 2026 WNBA playoffs has been announced, with the eight teams starting their championship pursuit on Sunday, Sept. 27. https://t.co/h77hgJw6UW\\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/usatodaysports/status/2103605545978519620) \ \ Winsidr\ \ 5h\ \ This might be her WNBA playoff debut, but Paige Bueckers is no stranger to ‘win or go home’ scenarios 🪽🏀\ \ ✍️ @emmykspersrud breaks down Bueckers’ playoff history and why the league could see an entirely different version of the young star…⭐️👀\ \ https://t.co/5TiioJ20Lr\\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/Winsidr/status/2103592886776553489)

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\ \ Bleacher Report•1d\ \ Final Regular-Season Power Rankings 📊 Where every team stands with the playoffs looming 📲](/content/articles/25502347-final-wnba-power-rankings-ahead-2026-playoffs/index.html)

justwomenssports.com•9h\ \ Valkyries Rally Past Sparks, Secure Home-Court Advantage Against Dallas Golden State Valkyries clinched home-court advantage for the WNBA playoffs, notching a 76-75 comeback win over LA before facing Dallas.

justwomenssports.com•9h\ \ Nneka Ogwumike Closes Out 15-Year WNBA Career with Heartfelt Sparks Farewell Nneka Ogwumike ended her 15-year WNBA career with a tearful retirement speech following the final Golden State Valkyries vs LA Sparks game.

justwomenssports.com•10h\ \ Mystics Secure 1st-Round Playoff Showdown Against Dream The Washington Mystics set a first-round WNBA playoffs matchup with the Atlanta Dream following a season-ending win over Chicago.

justwomenssports.com•10h\ \ Indiana Shifts Focus to Las Vegas After Dropping Regular-Season Finale The Indiana Fever set a first-round WNBA playoffs matchup against Las Vegas after losing its regular-season finale to Minnesota.

www.swishappeal.com•14h\ \ How the Los Angeles Sparks celebrated Nneka Ogwumike in the final game of her WNBA career It was a disappointing end to a losing season, but the Sparks took every chance to celebrate Nneka Ogwumike.

_0.png?w=2560)\ \ Bleacher Report•14h\ \ Playoff Bracket Predictions for Every Series 🔮 Expert picks for the first round through the Finals 📲](/content/articles/25502884-wnba-playoff-bracket-predictions-every-2026-series/index.html)

highposthoops.com•14h\ \ Fever face daunting playoff possibility in first-round matchup with Aces The Fever will have to face the Aces in the first round of the playoffs.

highposthoops.com•16h\ \ Sun gave fans the ending they deserved—but it might cost Houston JuJu Watkins Houston is now tied with Toronto for the best lottery odds.

\ \ Bleacher Report•22h\ \ 🚨 WNBA Playoff Matchups Set 🍿 Aces vs. Fever in 3-6 matchup\ ↕️ Valks cause last-second change\ 📲 Tap for schedule](/content/articles/25502781-wnba-playoff-bracket-2026-full-schedule-and-matchups-entire-postseason/index.html)

Valkyries Clinch No. 2 Seed 🌉 Gabby Williams' CLUTCH three under 30 secs completes 16-point comeback

Aces-Mercury Highlights 09/24/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•1d\ \ Caitlin Clark Posts Career-Low 2-point outing on 1/12 FG shooting in blowout loss to Lynx](/content/articles/25502811-caitlin-clark-posts-career-low-box-score-stats-highlights-lynx-beat-fever-season-finale/index.html)

Fever Secures No. 6 Seed in Loss McBride, Howard led Lynx to victory over Indy with 43 pts combined

Mystics Clinch No. 5 Seed 🔒 First round playoff matchup officially set vs. Dream after defeating Sky

\ \ Bleacher Report•23h\ \ Caitlin Clark's Final Stats Breaking down Fever star's season before the playoffs](/content/articles/25502846-caitlin-clarks-season-box-score-stats-after-final-fever-game-where-star-ranks-among-wnba-leaders/index.html)

Tempo-Sun Highlights 09/24/2026

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA better than she found it Nneka Ogwumike will play her last game in the WNBA when the Los Angeles Sparks meet the Golden State Valkyries today.

\ \ Bleacher Report•1d\ \ Cunningham: Fever Need to 'Punch First' 👊 Fever guard explains what Indy needs to improve ahead of WNBA playoffs](/content/articles/25502754-sophie-cunningham-reveals-what-fever-need-fix-ahead-2026-wnba-playoffs-new-video/index.html)

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ The WNBA is on a collision course with two cinematic playoffs match-ups The WNBA playoffs will be a feast for fans and a battle for every team involved.

Paige Shines in Regular Season Finale 🎬 Bueckers drops 25 pts, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds in Seattle

\ \ Bleacher Report•1d\ \ WNBA Playoff Picture 2026 Updated bracket scenarios and standings before final games](/content/articles/25502537-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-updated-bracket-scenarios-and-standings-final-games/index.html)

justwomenssports.com•1d\ \ New York Locks Up Final Playoff Seed in Loss to Atlanta Atlanta emerged triumphant from last night's Dream vs Liberty season finale, as New York clinched the final WNBA playoffs seed.

justwomenssports.com•1d\ \ Mystics Eye No. 5 Seed, 4th Straight Win in Season Finale Against Sky Washington looks to clinch the No. 5 seed for next week's WNBA playoffs in tonight's Sky vs Mystics regular-season finale.

justwomenssports.com•1d\ \ Paige Bueckers Puts Up 25 as Dallas Beats Seattle, Secures No. 7 Playoff Seed Dallas topped Seattle in the Wings vs Storm finale, entering the WNBA playoffs as a No. 7 seed behind Paige Bueckers's historic night.

justwomenssports.com•1d\ \ Angel Reese Exits Dream vs Liberty Regular-Season Finale with Injury Atlanta's Angel Reese left last night's Dream vs Liberty clash early after taking an elbow to the face from New York star Sabrina Ionescu.

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ Everything broke right for the Valkyries and they failed to seize it The Golden State Valkyries could have had the perfect playoff bracket, but an overtime loss to Portland dashed those dreams and set up a difficult path.

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ Storm would benefit from following Wings' ambitious blueprint The Dallas Wings have shown that success and player development can go hand in hand, and the Seattle Storm should look to follow their blueprint.

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ Valkyries need one more win to secure perfect first-round matchup If the Valkyries beat the Sparks, they clinch the No. 2 seed.

highposthoops.com•1d\ \ Carla Leite just gave Unrivaled an opportunity that’s too good to pass up on Carla Leite hopes to change up her offseason plans in the future.

\ \ Bleacher Report•1d\ \ 3 WNBA Teams Clinch Seeding 🔒 Dream’s win over Liberty locks in the 4th, 7th and 8th spots in playoff bracket 📸](/content/articles/25502474-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-bracket-predictions-and-scenarios-season-finales/index.html)

Dream Clinches No. 4 Seed 🔒 Allisha Gray leads Atlanta to 5th straight win with 24 pts

\ \ Bleacher Report•2d\ \ Dream Clinch Home Court 🏠 Atlanta beats New York and closes regular season with 5-game win streak](/content/articles/25502440-angel-reese-sabrina-ionescus-final-box-score-stats-highlights-dream-beat-liberty/index.html)

Sabrina Flagrant Foul on Reese \ \ espnW\ \ 2d\ \ @espnW\ \ \ \ Angel Reese headed to the locker room after this play.\ \ Sabrina Ionescu was assessed a Flagrant 1.\ \ View on X](https://twitter.com/espnW/status/2102930418404143582)

\ \ Bleacher Report•2d\ \ Sophie Launches Signed Ball 🚀 Fever guard may want to consider another sport 🎥](/content/articles/25502420-watch-sophie-cunningham-launch-signed-ball-stands-viral-video-call-me-patrick-mahomes/index.html)

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Bodycam Footage Shows Paige Bueckers Dodged Police Taser During Arike Ogunbowale's March Arrest Bodycam footage from Arike Ogunbowale's March arrest showed a police officer pointing a taser at Paige Bueckers outside a Miami nightclub.

highposthoops.com•2d\ \ 2026 WNBA end-of-season awards: MVP, ROTY, COTY, and more The 2026 WNBA Season will end on September 24, 2026. Here are our picks for the season awards.

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Dawn Staley on A'ja Wilson's WNBA MVP Case: 'Argue with a Wall' A'ja Wilson's former South Carolina coach Dawn Staley declared the Las Vegas Aces star the GOAT, backing her for a 5th WNBA MVP award.

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Golden State Drops Bid for No. 1 Playoff Seed in OT Loss to Fire The Golden State Valkyries lost to the Portland Fire 90-82 in overtime, handing the Minnesota Lynx the No. 1 WNBA playoff seed.

\ \ Bleacher Report•2d\ \ Caitlin Gifts Kicks to Fans ❤️ Fever star giving back to the kids 🎥](/content/articles/25502270-watch-caitlin-clark-gift-fans-her-game-worn-caitlin-1-shoes-video-after-fevers-win-vs-lynx/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•2d\ \ More History for Caitlin 📈 Fever star is first player in WNBA history to average 30 pts and 10 asts in a 5-game span 📸](/content/articles/25502266-caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-check-out-rare-box-score-stats-amid-mvp-race/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️ Where things stand as Valkyries fumble 1 seed opportunity 📲](/content/articles/25502079-wnba-playoff-bracket-2026-latest-postseason-picture-and-clinching-scenarios/index.html)

highposthoops.com•2d\ \ Olivia Miles wasn't handed a superior team: she helped build one Olivia Miles missed last night's game for the Lynx, and her absence was obvious.

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Chicago Tops Toronto Behind Kamilla Cardoso's 3rd-Quarter Surge The Chicago Sky ended a five-game WNBA skid on Tuesday, topping the Toronto Tempo 97-85 behind 17 points from Kamilla Cardoso.

highposthoops.com•2d\ \ Portland Fire couldn’t have ended first season in a more perfect way The Portland Fire closed out the season with a big win.

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Sparks Fall to Aces 89-79 in Nneka Ogwumike's Final Game in Las Vegas Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points in her final game in Las Vegas, but A'ja Wilson's double-double powered the Aces past the Sparks 89-79.

justwomenssports.com•2d\ \ Minnesota Clinches No. 1 Seed Despite 96-77 Loss to Indiana Minnesota clinched the WNBA's No. 1 playoff seed despite last night's blowout loss to the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark's 27 points.

highposthoops.com•2d\ \ This year’s rookies are proving the need for a WNBA award change The WNBA needs to rethink its All-Rookie Team structure.

highposthoops.com•2d\ \ 2026 WNBA end-of-season awards: MPV, ROTY, COTY, and more The 2026 WNBA Season will end on September 24, 2026. Here are our picks for the season awards.

www.swishappeal.com•2d\ \ WNBA gameday discussion: Where does the race for playoff seeding stand with two days remaining in the regular season? With two days remaining in the regular season, only one WNBA playoff seed is locked in.

www.swishappeal.com•2d\ \ Is it officially time to be worried about the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx? It looked like the Minnesota Lynx would cruise into the WNBA postseason, but they are struggling at the worst time.

Valkyries Fumble 1 Seed in OT 😬 Bridget Carleton, Fire play spoiler in win over Valkyries

A'ja and Jackie Double Up On Sparks 🧨 Aces duo each drop double-double in win

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Caitlin, Kelsey Combine for 47 🤝 Fever duo were unstoppable in win over Lynx 📲](/content/articles/25502127-caitlin-clark-sophie-cunninghams-final-box-score-stats-highlights-fever-beat-lynx/index.html)

Caitlin Silences Lynx 🤫 Fever star drops 27 with ease on top-seeded squad

Sky Spoil Harrison's Double-Double 😈 Sydney Taylor drops team-high 18 points in win over Tempo

Shakira Austin Humiliates Sun 😯 Mystics star drops double-double in comfortable win

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Mama Kelce at Fever Game 🫶 Had to catch Caitlin Clark in action after Chiefs-inspired kicks 🎥](/content/articles/25502112-caitlin-clark-donna-kelce-meet-video-fever-game-after-stars-chiefs-themed-shoes-unveiled/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Olivia Miles Out vs. Fever Lynx star rookie (calf) will undergo testing ahead of playoffs](/content/articles/25502099-olivia-miles-injury-latest-stars-status-lynx-vs-caitlin-clark-fever-wnba-playoffs/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ 2026 Awards Picks 🔮 Expert picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, more 📲](/content/articles/25501751-2026-wnba-awards-picks-mvp-rookie-year-more/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Chiefs-Inspired Caitlin 1s 🔴 HC Andy Reid reveals new 'Sea of Red' Nike shoe 🎥](/content/articles/25502031-caitlin-clarks-chiefs-inspired-nike-caitlin-1-shoe-revealed-andy-reid-new-video/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Stewie Calls Out Angel 😯 Liberty star wants Reese to pay her fine after technical foul](/content/articles/25501898-breanna-stewart-calls-angel-reese-pay-fine-after-rare-technical-foul-liberty-vs-dream/index.html)

.png?w=2560)\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ Updated WNBA Playoff Pic 👀 Final seeding coming down to the wire with 3 days left in regular season 📲](/content/articles/25501778-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-updated-standings-and-bracket-predictions-final-week/index.html)

highposthoops.com•3d\ \ Napheesa Collier may not have another chance to win MVP with the Lynx Napheesa Collier is still chasing an MVP award.

justwomenssports.com•3d\ \ Paige Bueckers Breaks Wings Scoring Record Despite Loss to Mercury Paige Bueckers set a franchise single-season scoring record in Monday's Wings vs Mercury loss, boosting Dallas's WNBA playoff seeding odds.

justwomenssports.com•3d\ \ Dream Downs Liberty, Takes Aim at WNBA Playoff Home-Court Advantage Atlanta is moving closer to home-court advantage in the WNBA playoffs, scoring a 95-84 win in Monday's Dream vs Liberty matchup.

justwomenssports.com•3d\ \ Minnesota Visits Indiana in High-Stakes Regular-Season Finale A Lynx vs Fever doubleheader tips off tonight, as Minnesota looks to clinch the top WNBA playoff seed and Indiana eyes home-court advantage.

justwomenssports.com•3d\ \ Connecticut Leads Odds as 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery Takes Shape The Connecticut Sun takes the lead in 2027 WNBA draft lottery odds, as non-playoff teams turn their focus to next season.

highposthoops.com•3d\ \ Indiana Fever’s 2026 WNBA Championship hopes hinge on Aliyah Boston All eyes are on playoff seeding in the final games of the WNBA regular season, but regardless of where they finish, the Indiana Fever will face a tough opponent

www.swishappeal.com•3d\ \ WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever already feeling the playoff pressure? When they meet in Indianapolis, can the Lynx or Fever restore confidence in their championship ceiling?

\ \ Bleacher Report•3d\ \ New Caitlin 1 Ad 👟 Clark's signature Nike shoe drops Oct. 1 🎥](/content/articles/25501946-watch-caitlin-clark-star-new-nike-ad-signature-caitlin-1-shoe-ahead-global-release-date/index.html)

Copper, Paige Exchange 30-Pieces 😮‍💨 Mercury star outduels Wings star in tight battle

\ \ Bleacher Report•4d\ \ Angel Spoils Stewie's Big Night 😈 Dream star drops double-double in win over Liberty 📲](/content/articles/25501843-angel-reese-sabrina-ionescus-final-box-score-stats-highlights-dream-beat-liberty/index.html)

Dream Win 4th Straight 🅰️ Angel & Co. are clicking at the perfect time

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ A'ja Wilson Drops 30 as Las Vegas Rolls Past Seattle The Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 98-77, as A'ja Wilson netted 30 points to score Las Vegas's fifth straight WNBA win.

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Drive Record Card Ahead of WNBA Playoffs Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark led a wave of six-figure basketball card sales ahead of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ LA Sparks Unveil Lisa Leslie Statue Outside WNBA Arena Lisa Leslie received her own statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, becoming just the second women's sports athlete on Star Plaza.

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ Fever Stumbles Against Mystics, Slips in WNBA Playoff Standings The Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics 93-77 in a late-season game that shook up the WNBA playoff seeding race.

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark's Rookie Scoring Record as WNBA Awards Loom Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record on Sunday, bolstering her ROY and MVP cases ahead of the 2026 WNBA awards.

justwomenssports.com•4d\ \ New York Looks to Extend WNBA Winning Streak Against Atlanta The New York Liberty looks to extend its post-World Cup momentum in tonight's high-stakes matchup against the Atlanta Dream.

\ \ Bleacher Report•4d\ \ Clark Calls Out 'Sloppy' Play Everything Caitlin said after Fever's 93-77 loss to Mystics](/content/articles/25501440-caitlin-clark-drops-honest-quotes-fevers-loss-mystics-and-confidence-wnba-playoff-run/index.html)

www.swishappeal.com•4d\ \ WNBA gameday discussion: After an up-and-down season, have the New York Liberty found their championship-winning script just in time for the playoffs? With a renewed focus, are the Liberty ready to reach their championship-potential in the WNBA playoffs?

highposthoops.com•4d\ \ Cheryl Reeve perfectly lays out harsh Lynx playoff reality for Olivia Miles The expectations are high for Olivia Miles in the playoffs.

www.swishappeal.com•4d\ \ The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special Lisa Leslie became the first Spark to receive a statue in Star Plaza in perfect fashion.

highposthoops.com•4d\ \ Fever need more from Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham with brutal playoff series looming Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham have to give the Fever more production from now on.

\ \ Bleacher Report•4d\ \ New WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️ Aces still have a slim chance to secure the No. 2 seed](/content/articles/25501391-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-official-bracket-scenarios-after-storm-vs-aja-wilson-aces/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•4d\ \ Lisa Leslie's Statue Unveiled ♾️ WNBA legend immortalized in Los Angeles](/content/articles/25501398-wnba-legend-lisa-leslies-statue-unveiled-outside-sparks-arena-new-videos-photos/index.html)

Storm-Aces Highlights 09/20/2026

Fire-Sparks Highlights 09/20/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•5d\ \ Fever's Win Streak Snapped Clark and Mitchell score over 20+ again but Mystics come away with the win](/content/articles/25501335-caitlin-clark-sophie-cunninghams-final-box-score-stats-highlights-mystics-beat-fever/index.html)

Kiki & Shakira Dominate Fever 🤝 Mystics duo each drop double-double in Indy

Liberty-Tempo Highlights 09/20/2026

Lynx-Sun Highlights 09/20/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•5d\ \ Olivia Miles Breaks CC Record Lynx guard surpasses Caitlin Clark's 769 points to become all-time rookie scoring leader](/content/articles/25501224-olivia-miles-breaks-caitlin-clarks-scoring-record-makes-wnba-history-during-rookie-season-lynx/index.html)

highposthoops.com•5d\ \ Minnesota Lynx have hit a major stumbling block at the worst possible time The Minnesota Lynx don't have much time to solve a serious problem before the WNBA playoffs commence.

www.swishappeal.com•5d\ \ WNBA photo essay: It was another Atlanta Dream win behind another record-making double-double from Angel Reese Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the best moments from another big Dream win.

highposthoops.com•5d\ \ Flau’jae Johnson is feeling the full weight of a difficult WNBA rookie transition It’s not easy to lose as much as the Storm have this season.

Storm-Valkyries Highlights 09/19/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•6d\ \ Angel Reese Cooks Sky 😏 Barbie was in her bag dropping 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in blowout win](/content/articles/25500895-angel-reeses-final-box-score-stats-highlights-vs-former-team-dream-beat-sky/index.html)

Sky-Dream Highlights 09/19/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•6d\ \ Angel Reese Breaks New Record The only player ever to record 500 rebounds in a season](/content/articles/25500900-angel-reese-makes-wnba-history-single-season-rebounding-milestone-during-dream-vs-sky/index.html)

.jpeg?w=2560)\ \ Bleacher Report•6d\ \ Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️ Seeding still in the balance entering home stretch 📲](/content/articles/25500788-wnba-playoff-bracket-2026-and-seeding-scenarios-updated-picture/index.html)

Wings Win 6th Straight 🔥 Paige, Arike leads Dallas with 48 combined points

highposthoops.com•6d\ \ Sandy Brondello's Caitlin Clark plan is more proof of her coaching prowess Sandy Brondello was blunt about the power that Caitlin Clark brings to a WNBA game, and that's not a bad thing.

highposthoops.com•6d\ \ Everyone is ignoring an underrated WNBA Coach of the Year candidate Sydney Johnson deserves to be in Coach of the Year conversations in the WNBA.

highposthoops.com•6d\ \ Caitlin Clark's support for a big WNBA change could make it happen Caitlin Clark told reporters this week she'd be interested in playing more WNBA games overseas, something that could help shift the tide of support for the idea

highposthoops.com•6d\ \ Lynx’s top WNBA playoff seed still isn’t safe from the Valkyries The Lynx haven’t clinched the No. 1 seed yet.

www.swishappeal.com•6d\ \ WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies? Players on the Wings, Dream and Valkyries have the opportunity to add to their WNBA awards resumes.

highposthoops.com•6d\ \ Kelsey Mitchell is single-handedly redefining what elite guard scoring looks like Kelsey Mitchell is the embodiment of the WNBA’s scoring explosion.

Fire-Valkyries Highlights 09/18/2026

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋 🗽 Liberty own 3-way tie\ 🛝 Fever avoid sliding down\ 📲 Standings after Friday](/content/articles/25500682-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-and-predicting-final-seeds-based-latest-bracket-scenarios/index.html)

Mitchell Sets Points Record 🏆 Fever guard and Clark drop a combined 61 pts on Toronto

.jpg?w=2560)\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ Top 25 Players Ahead of Playoffs 📊 How Olivia, Caitlin, more top stars stack up ahead of the playoffs 📲](/content/articles/25500132-updated-top-25-wnba-player-rankings-ahead-2026-playoffs/index.html)

Stewie Drops 24 on Lynx 🙌 New York defeats No. 1 seed Minnesota

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ 🚨 Mitchell Sets Points Record Fever star breaks single-season scoring mark with 1,022 points and counting](/content/articles/25500684-watch-kelsey-mitchell-set-wnba-record-most-points-scored-single-season-video-fever/index.html)

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ WNBA offenses have reached new heights during the 2026 season—and here’s why With teams and players setting records, we’re officially in the WNBA’s offensive era.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Sydney Taylor's praise could save Tyler Marsh's job with the Sky Sydney Taylor's comments could be the saving grace that Tyler Marsh needs to retain his job with the Chicago Sky next season.

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ After a 30-point blowout loss, what are the end-of-season goals for the Chicago Sky? The Sky had a rude awakening upon their return to the floor after the World Cup hiatus, losing by 30 points at home.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Angel Reese's season peak couldn't happen at a better time for the Dream Angel Reese is on a roll right now, and the timing couldn't be better for the Atlanta Dream.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ The WNBA's Triple-Double Boom, From Early Trailblazers to Alyssa Thomas & Jessica Shepard Alyssa Thomas owns the WNBA's all-time triple-double record, but young players are rising up as the once-ultra rare stat sweeps the league.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Shay Ciezki Scores Career-High 22 as Mercury Edges Fire Rookie Shay Ciezki scored 22 points off the bench as the Phoenix Mercury edged the Portland Fire 94-91 on Thursday.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Shakira Austin Breaks Mystics Record in 110-80 Win Over Sky Shakira Austin scored 20 points and broke the Washington Mystics' single-season record in Wednesday's 110-80 win over the Chicago Sky.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Jackie Young Ties Single-Quarter Points Record as Aces Rout Storm Jackie Young tied the WNBA's single-quarter scoring record Wednesday, as the Las Vegas Aces blew out the Seattle Storm 114-77.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Jessica Shepard's 5th Triple-Double Powers Wings Past Sparks Jessica Shepard scored her 5th triple-double as the Dallas Wings topped the LA Sparks 97-77 in the pair's first post-World Cup WNBA game.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Shakira Austin’s franchise record further validates Mystics’ offseason choices Shakira Austin set a new franchise record for points scored in a single season.

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ Angel x Reese's Shoe Collab 😋 Perfect pairing in latest Reebok colorway 📸](/content/articles/25500583-angel-reese-reebok-unveil-reeses-candy-colorway-wnba-stars-signature-shoe-new-photos/index.html)

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Angel Reese Drops 30 as Dream Blow Out Sun Angel Reese earned her 30th double-double as the Atlanta Dream routed the Sun and Rhyne Howard set a new WNBA 3-point record.

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ Lynx Shoot for Top WNBA Playoff Seed Against Liberty The Minnesota Lynx return to action tonight, hosting the New York Liberty just two wins shy of clinching the top WNBA playoff seed.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Wings’ looming point guard question threatens toup playoff pressure on Paige Bueckers The Wings might be dealing with another injury right before the playoffs.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Rhyne Howard’s WNBA 3-point record declaration is bold but completely realistic Rhyne Howard broke the WNBA’s single-season 3-point record and promised more broken record.

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ WNBA photo essay: Led by a 30-point and 10-rebound double-double from Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream earned their biggest win ever Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the Dream’s franchise-record win over the Sun.

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ WNBA gameday discussion: Ahead of the playoffs, what do the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty need to see from their stars? The Lynx and Liberty meet in a potential first-round WNBA playoff preview.

Mercury-Fire Highlights 09/17/2026

Young, Wilson Drop 64 🔥 Aces dominate Storm and win 4th in a row

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋 Seeding order remains undecided with 1 week left in the season 📸](/content/articles/25500523-wnba-playoff-picture-2026-official-bracket-scenarios-after-wings-vs-sparks/index.html)

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ Reese's Historic Double-Double 💪 Dream star's 30th of the season sets records](/content/articles/25500525-angel-reese-makes-history-final-box-score-stats-highlights-dream-beat-sun/index.html)

Paige Secures 1st Win Back Home 🏠 Bueckers leads Dallas to victory in 1st game back from FIBA break

Mystics-Sky Highlights 09/17/2026

Angel Reese Drops 30 & 10 😤 Dream star becomes 1st ever player to record 30 double-doubles in a season 🎥

Sun-Dream Highlights 09/17/2026

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Caitlin Clark will finally get a real shot at a major WNBA feat Caitlin Clark is getting her first real shot at the WNBA Playoffs this year as she leads the Indiana Fever as far as the team can go.

highposthoops.com•1w\ \ Aari McDonald is getting another playoffs shot at the perfect time Aari McDonald has joined the Minnesota Lynx for the rest of the season, and should see court time during the team's playoffs run.

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ As a lost season ends for the Los Angles Sparks, there are still two important things for fans to celebrate Lisa Leslie’s statue unveiling and Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement will give Sparks fans something to cheer about.

\ \ Bleacher Report•1w\ \ CC Hypes Caitlin 1s 👟 Fever star calls signature shoes 'best she's played in,' even over Kobes 🎥](/content/articles/25500408-caitlin-clark-says-her-signature-shoes-are-best-shes-played-after-loving-kobes-new-video/index.html)

Angel was HOOPING vs. Connecticut 🔥

justwomenssports.com•1w\ \ A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles Top 2026 WNBA MVP Odds A'ja Wilson leads the 2026 WNBA MVP race, while Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx continue to keep the awards conversation alive.

www.swishappeal.com•1w\ \ Amidst a disappointing season, have the Los Angeles Sparks found their future star in Rae Burrell? Rae Burrell has seen a significant increase in playing time and scoring. What does it mean for her future in LA?

Valkyries-Sparks Highlights 09/24/2026

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