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.