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Paige Bueckers sets boundaries in the WNBA: "The relationship between Azzi Fudd and me is our business"
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WNBA playoff schedule: League releases dates for 2026 postseason
The first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs opens on Sept. 27. The semifinals tip Oct. 4 and the Finals open Oct. 17.
WNBA offseason: Guides for every eliminated team
With 2026 playoff teams decided, we break down the priorities and needs for each eliminated WNBA team.
Cathy Engelbert retirement: Her legacy and what comes next for WNBA
What does the league need from its next commissioner after Cathy Engelbert retires? Is the WNBA better off now than when she took over?
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.
Engelbert, who helped transform WNBA, to retire
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw massive growth in the league while also facing recent scrutiny in her handling of multiple issues, will retire at the end of the year.
Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.
WNBA commissioner stepping down after this season
Englebert has presided over expansion, but has been criticized for the league's handling of Caitlin Clark and trans policies.
Ranking the 50 best players in the WNBA
A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?
Reese records WNBA-record 29th double-double
Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Sophie Cunningham reveals true feelings about Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever ahead of 2026 season
A short-term deal, a growing role, and a fanbase pushing for more Leer
U.S. tops Spain, gears up for FIBA final vs. France in '24 Olympic rematch
The U.S. pulled away in a 76-66 win over Spain while France routed Germany on Saturday, setting up a highly anticipated clash in Sunday's FIBA World Cup final.
Williams leads France past host Germany to reach World Cup final
Gabby Williams had 22 points and five rebounds to lead France to the final of the women's FIBA World Cup with a win over host Germany.
Team USA takes Lawson's message to heart entering World Cup semis
As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.
'Gonna let them do them': Cunningham ignoring Kanter Freedom, White
Sophie Cunningham says she is focusing on the Fever's remaining games and not the commotion around Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft.
🏀 Potential candidates to be next commissioner
Executives from the WNBA, NBA and Nike are among potential candidates to succeed Cathy Engelbert when she retires.
Spain beats Germany to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup
Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup with an 81-58 win over host Germany.
U.S. wins fifth straight women's hoops World Cup
Team USA largely credited Breanna Stewart for helping guide them to the program's fifth straight World Cup title after a win over France in the final.
Golden again: How Team USA rallied to beat France and win the World Cup
France led by 14 points early, but the U.S. defense dominated and veterans stepped up to capture a fifth straight gold.
Reese, Clark having 'fun' playing together for U.S.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark's interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup and the WNBA season, but Clark says many of the stories about their relationship are "false takes," saying she loves the fiery competitiveness that they share.
Team USA rolls over France in second half to claim gold medal
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Team USA-France gold medal game preview: Les Bleues have been the better team so far in Berlin
It's the World Cup finale fans wanted to see: USA and France will meet in a rematch of the Olympic gold medal game.
Chemistry building for U.S., into FIBA semis after Hungary rout
The U.S. routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup and stretched its winning streak in the tournament to 34 games.
Team USA pulls away late vs. Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final
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Storm's Magbegor tears ACL at FIBA World Cup
Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor will miss the remainder of the WNBA season after suffering a torn ACL while playing for Australia at the women's FIBA World Cup in Germany.
Assessing Team USA and the rest of the semifinalists
The FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal matchups are set. How does each team stack up going into Saturday's games?
Tempo's Allemand breaks World Cup assist record
Julie Allemand broke Spain's Laia Palau's mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium's 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. She now has 111 in her World Cup career.
Team USA's struggles, success and how the World Cup field stacks up heading into quarterfinals
The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?
Why World Cup stage might be even bigger for Bueckers, Clark, Reese and young Team USA
The future is here for Team USA as Bueckers, Clark, Reese and others make their debut in a major event.
How the U.S. basketball system has shaped Nigeria's D'Tigress
The United States basketball system has played a major role in the development of Nigeria's national women's basketball team, known as D'Tigress.
🏀 Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned from No. 1
What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?
U.S. cruises past Czechia to close out pool play
The United States routed Czechia 105-64 to close out pool play at the FIBA World Cup and rebound from a tough performance against Italy.
Germany rolls into Women's World Cup quarterfinals; U.S. to face Hungary
Host Germany advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup with a morale-boosting 94-56 rout of South Korea on Tuesday, and the United States learned its next opponent.
USA eyes more consistency vs. Hungary in FIBA World Cup quarters
USA coach Kara Lawson is hoping her team can improve with each round of the FIBA World Cup, beginning with Thursday's quarterfinal game vs. Hungary.
Mali shocks Spain at FIBA Women's World Cup
Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73.
Sports' grip on America sparks summer of political warfare
The WNBA, Major League Baseball and even a golf startup spent the summer as unlikely proxies in some of the country's fiercest national conflicts.
Sky owner calls Kanter Freedom lawsuit 'meritless'
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter called a lawsuit filed by Enes Kanter Freedom "meritless and frivolous."
FIBA World Cup preview: U.S. women are favorite, but here's how all 16 teams rank
Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday.
U.S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32
Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 games.
Clark, Howard lead U.S. over China in WC opener
Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play.
Westbrook joins Project B's board of directors
Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined new men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.
Team USA cruises past Czechia after close call Sunday
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Sparks hiring Sixers exec Andonian as new GM
The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, have hired Ariana Andonian as general manager.
Liberty's Sabally (concussion) out rest of season
The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
Team USA claims ugly win over Italy to reach quarterfinals
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Wings' Li to miss World Cup due to lost passport
China will have to play without Li Yueru at the women's FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport was lost in the mail ahead of the tournament that starts in Germany this week.
👟 Clark debuts 'friendship bracelet' colorway
The Indiana Fever star is a longtime fan of the superstar artist, with her new Caitlin 1 sneakers paying homage to her friendship bracelet from Swift's Eras Tour.
Sky's Diggins (knee) to miss remainder of season
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the WNBA's season as she continues to recover from a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Awards: Wilson, Reese and the most dominant stars of 2026
With the season almost over, Eric Moody looks at the biggest stars and surprises who led your teams to victory.
Elite Eight: How the 2026 playoff field was set
Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Indiana, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas are headed to the playoffs.
Kanter Freedom files suit vs. Sky, Wintrust Arena
Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.
U.S. coach Lawson: WCup most challenging yet
U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.
Plum out for season; Wilson to also miss FIBA WC
Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
Clark, Mitchell drop dual 34-point nights in rout
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell dominated the action for the Fever, lighting up the Sun with 34 points apiece in a 111-91 rout.
No Wilson? No Plum? How Team USA must adjust at upcoming World Cup
How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence?
Aces' Smith to miss rest of season with leg injury
Aces starting forward NaLyssa Smith will be out the rest of the WNBA season after sustaining a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 victory at Toronto.
Cloud dismisses dustup with 'irrelevant' Freedom
The Sky's Natasha Cloud was dismissive of Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an "irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are "actually [affecting] women and children."
Sophie Cunningham and the cynical economics of the anti-trans athlete
Before this summer, the WNBA player Sophie Cunningham was probably most famous for her decision, in the waning seconds of a 2025 game, to more or less tackle an opponent who had poked the eye of her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark.
Sources: Bonner signing with Dream after buyout
Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.
'New era': Philly arena design has Spectrum feel
The 76ers and Flyers have unveiled renderings of their new fully privately funded arena in South Philadelphia, which is targeted to open before the WNBA season in 2030.