Records broken, playoff concerns

Today's results:

The Sun stopped the Sparks, 85-77.

The Fever defeated the Tempo, 101-95.

The Sky stunned the Liberty, 93-86.

The Dream put away the Aces, 97-82.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury poached Maddy Westbeld from Chicago.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell tied the WNBA record for most 20-point or more games in a row, with 20, while she and Caitlin Clark scored 20 or more in their 16th game - a league record.

Mitchell became overheated again tonight, and sat out the fourth quarter.

The WNBA's most hyped rookie, Olivia Miles, is just as effortlessly cool off the court.

Kamilla Cardoso has quietly become the Sky's mainstay.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon was ejected after a heated exchange with referees tonight.

WNBA All-Star game news:

The Bay Area will host next year's All-Star game.

Valkyries claim their spot

Today's result:

The Valkyries held off the Wings, 78-70, to clinch a playoff spot.

WNBA team news:

The Tempo are looking to a returning Brittney Sykes for a lift, amidst a losing streak......Sykes could return to action tomorrow.

Three ways the Sky can make the most of their last nine games.

WNBA player news:

Makayla Timpson is showcasing why the Fever believe in her.

WNBA coach news:

How Natalie Nakase is bracing Golden State for a tough stretch before the FIBA break.

Don't take a play off

Today's results:

The Sky slipped past the Storm, 82-80.

The Fever held on to beat the Dream in OT, 95-91.

The Fire nipped the Mercury, 88-85.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries remain on the verge of clinching a playoff spot.

What the remainder of the season holds for Phoenix.

WNBA player news:

Jessica Shepard is nearing return from injury.

Stephanie White explains Makayla Timpson's development.

Diana Taurasi was inducted into the Mercury's ring of honor today.

The playoff picture begins to take shape

Today's results:

The Liberty downed the Sun, 82-75.....Connecticut is now eliminated from the playoffs

The Mystics rallied to defeat the Sparks, 80-70.

The Lynx bested the Aces, 92-87.....a game critical for playoff positioning

WNBA news:

Scrutiny and discourse around the league is a results of its success, past and present players say.

WNBA player news:

Tyasha Harris has found confidence with the Fever.

Holly Winterburn is the latest Fire player to blossom.

WNBA coach news:

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts calls for a change in the narrative surrounding the WNBA.

Basketball Hall of Fame:

WBB trailblazers entered the Hall of Fame today.

Their speeches were moving.

Candace Parker's induction caps a stellar career.

Chop, chop, chop

Today's results:

 

The Fever closed out the Wings, 98-87.

 

The Fire escaped the Storm, 84-82.

 

WNBA team news:

 

With the playoffs out of the question, Seattle has shifted their mindset.

 

WNBA team news:

 

The Tempo is searching for positives amidst a 10-game losing streak.

The Cleveland Sirens are beginning from a stronger place than the Rockers did.

 

WNBA player news:

 

Jordin Canada is rediscovering her identity on and off the court.

Stefanie Dolson is still finding ways to lead.

Gabby Williams has Oakland roots, great defense, and a spine.

 

Is Mercury ownership possible for Diana Taurasi? 

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame news:

 

Why it's fitting for Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame together.

Why Holdsclaw, Parker and Elena Delle Donne got in.

Delle Donne quit basketball before her freshman year in college. She ended up a Hall of Famer.

This year's class is one of trailblazers.

 

Parker still sees reason to believe in the Sky. 

Second playoff spot clinched

Today's results:

The Dream extinguished the Sun, 91-75.

The Liberty survived the Sparks, 85-81.

The Aces secured a playoff spot with an 83-76 win over the Mystics.

WNBA team news:

Young Washington is relying on strong bonds to improve as they make a postseason push.

The Valkyries have beaten their win total from last year.

With Carla Leite sidelined, shot selection and defense stymie Portland's offensive identity.

WNBA player news:

The scary part about MVP candidate Kelsey Mitchell? She has another gear to tap into.

Mitchell and Aliyah Boston are disappointed with fans booing of their coach.

A lot has changed for Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark since the season opener.

Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard are on the injury list for tomorrow's game.

Satou Sabally is out indefinitely as she deals with lingering concussion symptoms.

Cameron Brink was injured in tonight's LA loss.

Diana Taurasi has been honored with a street sign in Phoenix.

Rubber matches

Today's results:

The Wings handed the Tempo their 10th straight loss, 94-88.

Still in progress........Lynx at Fire and Sky at Valkyries

WNBA news:

The WNBA denounced the "bad faith" transgender debate and said the league has no eligibility issues.

The league is struggling to extinguish toxic flames that could threaten its prosperity.

What one of the NBA's darkest moments can teach the WNBA.

WNBA player news:

The Lynx offense keeps evolving. For Napheesa Collier, that means letting it fly from deep.

Valkyries injuries present Nadia Fingall with an unexpected birthday opportunity.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase's intensity has pushed Golden State to another level.

Tyler Marsh voiced support for Stephanie White.

Just another manic Tuesday

Today's results:

The Fever dominated the Liberty, 106-92.

Still in progress.......Mystics at Aces and Mercury at Sparks

WNBA team news:

Why the Tempo's rough stretch could pay off in 2027.

As injuries pile up, the Fire have added a new forward.

Nyadiew Puoch is showing star potential for Portland.

WNBA coach news:

Stephanie White criticized the narratives around her team, and said she always stands with them. Players also defended her.

WNBA news:

The WNBA has become a magnet for culture wars.

Big stakes and storylines

Today's results:

The Dream defeated the Tempo, 107-95.

The Storm snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 97-88 win over the Sky.

WNBA team news:

Portland has embraced its reborn WNBA team.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers talks morning routine, and much more.

How Chicago found Sydney Taylor.

DiJonai Carrington said her "white privilege" social media post goes beyond her incurred flagrant foul over the weekend.......Carrington's coach addressed the situation.

Undrafted and undersized, Jordan Harrison worked her way on to the Fire's roster.

Cecelia Zandalasini gives Golden State more than pure three-point sharpshooting.

Just the facts

Today's results:

The Liberty creamed the Aces, 111-71.

The Mystics pounded the Mercury, 95-75.

The Lynx clinched the first playoff spot with a 103-90 win over the Wings.

The Valkyries staved off the Sparks, 84-78.

WNBA player news:

Kayla McBride made a WNBA single-game record 10 three-pointers in today's game.

Las Vegas rested A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young today.

Always, controversy

Today's results:

The Lynx cruised past the Aces, 98-87.

The Fever held off the Sky, 90-86.

The Fire out-dueled the Storm, 100-93.

WNBA player news:

DiJonai Carrington was ejected from today's game after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.

Cunningham called the foul "unnecessary," while Carrington posted on social media that her ejection was the result of "white privilege."

There were dueling protests on the transgender issue outside the game.

Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul during the matchup, which was rescinded by the league shortly after the game.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was claimed by the Mystics.

Laney-Hamilton's former coach explains her dismissal.

Sabrina Ionescu is focusing her attention elsewhere after her World Cup team snub.

Nika Muhl has joined Portland and prepares to return to the game with a new mindset.

Some squads are on a roll

Today's results:

The Sun sealed the win over the Mercury, 75-72.

The Mystics put away the Dream, 79-74, for their sixth straight dub.

The Valkyries throttled the Wings, 94-76.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty are about to get a wake up call as they enter a tough game stretch.

Portland is embracing its new WNBA franchise, with the help of outreach efforts.

WNBA player news:

How Caitlin Clark's game has grown, and where it needs to improve.

How Sydney Taylor and Natasha Cloud became fast friends.

Taylor is made for this moment.

Carla Leite continues to show great growth with the Fire.

Despite Connecticut's struggles, this season has brought back a lot of joy for Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Dig in for the win

Today's results:

The Aces came back from 20 down to nip the Fever in OT, 86-84.

The Sparks ended the Lynx's 10-game winning streak, 89-82.

The Fire routed the Tempo, 97-83, to snap a five-game losing streak.

WNBA team news:

Toronto hopes that "perfect fit" Aneesah Morrow can give them toughness and rebounds.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike says that despite the adversity, she isn't giving up on the Sparks' season.

Veronica Burton is helping the Valkyries challenge the elites.

Ariel Atkins has settled in.

The in-game ritual that personifies the friendship between two Portland forwards.

Flau'jae Johnson talks about her transition to the pros.

The Liberty waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.

Caitlin Clark says she trusts her gut as to when to address political issues.

How Odyssey Sims balances the WNBA and motherhood.

USA Basketball news:

USA Basketball announced the World Cup team today.

Sue Bird picked the roster.

Teams making their cases

Today's results:

The Dream shut down the Mercury, 96-82.

The Liberty got past the Storm, 92-86.

The Mystics rallied from behind to stop the Wings, 96-92.

The Sky defeated the Sparks, 95-88.

WNBA team news:

The Fever continue to thrive on court, despite the barrage of off-court distractions.

Seattle has notched a league record 10th straight loss.

WNBA player news:

Sophie Cunningham wants to get back to basketball.

DiJonai Carrington is returning to form from injury faster than anticipated.

WNBA coach news:

Five WNBA coaches who may be on the hot seat.

College coach news:

How Team USA coach Kara Lawson has used her analyst job to prepare for the FIBA World Cup.

UCLA has hired Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach.

Around the bend

Today's result:

The Valkyries rallied from behind to top the Tempo, 92-82.

WNBA team news:

The new Cleveland franchise, which will begin play in 2028, unveiled its team name and branding today.

WNBA season ticket holders are grappling with soaring prices.

WNBA player news:

Arike Ogunbowale has changed her game, and isn't getting the credit she deserves, her coach says.

Golden State super-sub Janelle Salaun is thriving.

Two Fire players have stepped up after Sarah Ashlee Barker's season-ending injury.

College coach news:

Vic Schaefer has hired Victoria Vivians as an assistant coach at Texas.

No surprises

Today's results:

The Aces pummeled the Dream, 109-87.

The Liberty handed the Storm their ninth straight loss, 95-83.

The Mercury edged the Sky, 106-101.

WNBA team news:

The Wings will play all of their 2027 home games at American Airlines Arena in Dallas.

The Valkyries' unshakable identity is their superpower.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Plum arrived in Chicago last night, and suited up for tonight's game.

Plum is ready to help Phoenix chip away at a playoff run.....she is expected to give the team a big boost.

Kamilla Cardoso is taking a patient approach to expanding her range.

The WNBA's golden age of guards is here.

College coach news:

Nykesha Sales joins UConn as an assistant coach.

Just one trade on the cutoff day

Today's results:

The Lynx beat the Fever, 108-100.

The Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Fire.

The Wings crushed the Sun, 83-63.

The Valkyries ran past the Tempo, 96-79.

WNBA team news:

Golden State hasn't peaked yet, their coach says.

The Tempo are betting on the expansion draft, and so far it looks like a winning hand.

WNBA player news:

Los Angeles traded Kelsey Plum to the Mercury........the Sparks got some good assets in return.

Minnesota's win over Indiana resulted in rallies for and against Sophie Cunningham.

Fire and ice

Today's results:

The Sky stole one from the Aces, 84-83.

The Liberty staved off the Mercury, 94-92.

WNBA team news:

Why have the Sparks been stuck in mediocrity?

WNBA player news:

Inside Jessica Shepard's breakout season.

Sydney Taylor is the closer that Chicago needs.

Kelsey Plum's potential trade is in limbo.

WNBA coach news:

Fever coach Stephanie White on transgender athletes: "I don't ever believe exclusion is an answer."

WNBA news:

Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA.

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said she supports trans rights for athletes.