The growing crescendo

WNBA news:

The WNBA's 30th season brings two new teams, a transformational CBA, and another Aces title chase.

The WNBA has changed us.

The WNBA and Skechers have entered a multi-year partnership.

WNBA team news:

The Fever will shift Caitlin Clark off the ball.

The Mercury talk reloading, disrespect and motivation.

The Mystics are excited to begin the season.

The Valkyries are embracing expectations.

The Tempo plan to exceed expectations in their first season.

The Fire want disruption to be a key part of their identity.

The Sky's first-round draft pick signed with the University of Kentucky.

WNBA player news:

A huge pay boost has changed WNBA player's lives.

Napheesa Collier said her critique of the league was "a little dramatic," but it worked.

Hailey Van Lith was claimed by the Sun after being waived from Chicago.

Twelve Aussies are set to light up the WNBA.

Battery charges against Arike Ogunbowale, from a March incident, were dropped.

Ogunbowale reflects on her new $1.2 million contract with the Wings.

The countdown to opening day is on

WNBA team news:

The WNBA is new in Toronto, but women's hoops has a long history in Canada.

The Wings will move to a bigger arena next season, it was revealed......games will be at American Airlines Arena.

Indiana Fever injury report.

Long live the Sacramento Monarchs.

WNBA player news:

These All-Stars decided to play closer to home after the historic CBA deal.

Brittney Griner is getting used to her new role in her 13th season.

Ta'Niya Latson will surprise people in her rookie season, her coach says.

The Storm re-signed Taina Mair as a developmental player.

What it means when a player is waived, and what happens next.

Tina Charles announced her retirement.

WNBA GM news:

A survey of the league's GMs has them picking A'ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers as standouts for the season.

Full survey results.

The Valkyries' GM said the Flau'jae Johnson trade was made for cap room.

WNBA news:

The league has tightened calls on physical play.

Cuts don't feel good

Today's waivers are tough.......

Hailey Van Lith, Rayah Marshall, Maddy Westbeld, Grace Berger and Lindsay Allen, to name a few.....

WNBA team news:

The Fever were built to win this season.

Connecticut fans question the WNBA's decision to move the team.

The Fire are building strong bonds ahead of the season.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu will miss two weeks with an ankle sprain.

Monique Billings' injury status is uncertain.

Natasha Cloud signed with the Sky after 30 days in limbo.

A'ja Wilson is growing her GOAT case.

Gabby Williams is back playing in the Bay Area.

Azzi Fudd is confused by WNBA officiating......she's learning from assistant coach Empress Davenport.

College coach news:

UConn coach Geno Auriemma discussed the Dawn Staley outburst for the first time since the Final Four.

That's a wrap on preseason play

Today's preseason results:

Mystics 83, Dream 72

Liberty 79, Sun 67

Wings 101, Aces 84

Sparks 85, Fire 75

WNBA team news:

As the league rises, will the Valkyries finish with the elite?

The Wings continue to jell as Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard arrive.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston is "super-excited" to play after an injury layoff.

Sabrina Ionescu rolled her ankle in tonight's game and will have an MRI tomorrow.

Why Charlisse Leger-Walker is standing out for the Sun.

WNBA coach news:

Sonia Raman's coaching career has roots in an accident that sidelined her as a young player.

Just a smidge

Today's preseason result:

Fever 105, Nigerian national team 57

WNBA team news:

The Fire are ready for their preseason opener against the Sparks tomorrow.

WNBA player news:

Jordan Horston is ready to bring "a brand new me" to the revamped Storm.

Valkyries players say higher pay under the new CBA alleviates the Bay Area's cost of living.

Lighting the way

Today's preseason result:

Minnesota 73, Toronto 66

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries top WNBA team valuations, at $850 million.

The slow and meteoric rise of the WNBA.

Sun president Jen Rizzotti is at a crossroad as the team prepares to move.

WNBA player news:

How Nneka Ogwumike lead a deal that changed women's sports.

Q&A with A'ja Wilson.

Raven Johnson is "bringing the energy" to Indiana.

Bridget Carleton is looking for a bigger role with the Fire.

Everybody has a story

Today's preseason result:

Dallas 95, Fever 80

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are welcoming players to camp who have been playing abroad.

The reloaded Sparks have their sights set on making the playoffs.

The Fire are sticking together amidst the bumps and bruises of expansion......the franchise unveiled their new court.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark exited tonight's game early with an injury, but is OK.

Skylar Diggins is enjoying her honeymoon phase with the Sky.

Sneak peaks

Today's preseason results:

Dream 87, Sky 78

Sun 83, Tempo 78

Mercury 86, Japan National Team 60

Fire at Storm still underway.......

WNBA player news:

Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers bring confidence and chemistry into their second year with Connecticut.

Q&A with Kia Nurse.

How Kayla Thornton handled the biggest injury of her career.

The Wings' international players are facing visa hurdles.

Kelsey Plum now has her own bourbon.

More games tomorrow

Four preseason games tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The Aces are chasing WNBA history.

Connecticut's fans will show up stronger than ever despite the franchise's "heartbreaking" relocation to Houston.

The Wings are investing millions into the franchise, and star players are noticing.

The Sky and Angel Reese strike a friendly tone prior to their matchup tomorrow.

The Fire will have three players out with injury against Seattle.

WNBA player news:

Kia Nurse is "where she's supposed to be" with the Tempo.

The Fever have picked up the fourth-year option on Caitlin Clark.

The young Mystics find joy in a WNBA crash course ahead of their opener.

Olivia Miles is ready to log a lot of minutes for the Lynx.

Damiris Dantas is happy to be back with Indiana.

Kathryn Westbeld will miss the season for the Mercury with a torn ACL.

WNBA coach news:

For Sandy Brondello, coaching the Tempo is a collaborative effort.

The team talk is back

WNBA team news:

With the WNBA trending towards NBA-affiliated franchises, the independents hang on.

The Tempo has no shortage of leadership.

The Portland Fire is going beyond borders.

Are the Wings the league's most exciting team?

The Fever are excited by Damiris Dantas' late arrival to camp.

Sky minority owners are rallying around principal owner Michael Alter.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers said the relationship between herself and Azzi Fudd is no one's business.

Why Brittney Griner chose Connecticut.