The lead up is underway

WNBA playoff news:

The evenly-matched playoffs has every team believing they have a legitimate title shot.

The top-ranked Lynx are the heavy favorites to win a title......the team is chasing its fifth chip.

The Liberty may have a psychological edge over Minnesota in their first-round matchup.

Can the Aces flip a switch and win their fourth championship?

Valkyries-Wings playoff preview.

The Dream will face the Mystics.

WNBA team news:

Dallas is rapidly expanding their footprint in their home city.

Where will the Mercury go after a disappointing season?

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers steps into the playoffs for the first time.

WNBA coach and GM news:

Stephanie White is in ruthless pursuit of a WNBA championship.

Lynne Roberts was fired by the Sparks today.

Will Tyler Marsh be let go?

GM Monica Wright Rogers sees promise beneath the wreckage of the Tempo's first season.

The regular season comes to a close

Today's results:

The Sun stopped the Tempo, 95-81, for their final game in Connecticut before the franchise moves to Houston.

The Mystics defeated the Sky, 101-93.

The Lynx blew out the Fever, 86-66.

The Aces closed out the Mercury, 100-82.

The Valkyries rallied from behind to nip the Sparks, 76-75.

WNBA team news:

How each of the eight playoff teams could win the title.

Did the Wings just have their best season ever?

A look back at the history and impact of the Sun.

The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team, which is now leaving.

Connecticut fans are sad and upset at the team's departure.

The Tempo are tied for having the best draft lottery odds.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike leaves the WNBA transformed, and marked by her influence.

Kelsey Mitchell's long streak of 20-point games ended tonight, but she set another record.

How Flau'jae Johnson flourished despite the Storm's losing season.

Seeds locking and seasons ending

Today's results:

The Dream dumped the Liberty, 83-65, and locked up the fourth seed.

The Wings got the best of the Storm, 103-91.

WNBA playoff news:

The Lynx clinched the No. 1 playoff seed with the Valkyries' loss last night, and will face New York on Sunday.

Kayla Thornton remains invaluable for Golden State as they prepare for the playoffs.

The Aces are chasing a championship as coach Becky Hammon cautions that they are not a finished product.

Is New York a real title contender?

WNBA team news:

The Fire's first season was a success, despite no playoff berth......the team is full of promise.

Seattle's young core went into tonight's last game with mixed feelings.

WNBA player news:

Angel Reese left tonight's game after being hit in the face, and Jonquel Jones tweaked her ankle.

Breanna Stewart sat out tonight's game as a precaution.

Olivia Miles will miss Minnesota's regular-season finale.

Still grinding

Today's results:

The Mystics eclipsed the Sun, 79-69, for a franchise record 27th win.

The Fever rolled past the Lynx, 96-77.

The Sky downed the Tempo, 97-85.

The Aces topped the Sparks, 89-79.

The Fire needed an OT to upend the Valkyries, 90-82.

WNBA team news:

How losing could boost Toronto's chance for the No. 1 draft pick next year.

WNBA player news:

"Born a leader," Shakira Austin has guided the youthful Mystics back to the playoffs.

Nneka Ogwumike is grateful for her 15-year career.

Jessica Shepard's breakout season for Dallas doesn't surprise her, or teammate Paige Bueckers.

How making a conscious effort to avoid an eighth tech has helped Caitlin Clark play better basketball.

In letting Olivia Miles be herself, Minnesota unleashed a star.

Gabriela Jaquez is reminding us why Chicago chose her at No. 5.

Breanna Stewart's nine-year record of not getting a technical foul ended last night in the Liberty's loss to the Dream.

Rachel Banham is starting to think about life after basketball.

Pushing and pushing

Today's results:

The Dream beat the Liberty, 95-84.

The Mercury edged the Wings, 87-86.

WNBA playoff news:

The final week of the regular season sees the playoff picture still muddled.

Dallas could be seeded as high as fifth.

WNBA player news:

NaLyssa Smith is finding a new perspective from the sideline.

WNBA team president news:

Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti will relocate with the team to Houston.

Records made and broken, and a statue is unveiled

Today's results:

The Lynx put away the Sun, 101-89.

The Liberty crushed the Tempo, 106-69.

The Mystics routed the Fever, 93-77.

The Sparks made work of the Fire, 105-84.

The Aces ran past the Storm, 98-77.

WNBA team news:

The Libs are getting their own Air Force 1 shoe.

Toronto's support of their team in their home finale was evident.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike today became the fourth player in WNBA history to score 8,000 career points.

A'ja Wilson became the first player in league history to log two 1,000-point seasons.

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie points record for most scored in a season.

Lisa Leslie's statue was unveiled today at Crypto.com Arena.

No surprises on this day

Today's results:

The Wings bested the Mercury, 87-82, in their final game at College Park Center.

The Dream dominated the Sky, 101-86.

The Valkyries silenced the Storm, 70-57.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers claimed the league record for most points scored in their first two seasons.

Why Olivia Miles is known as "The Spectacle."

No. 1 playoff seed still up for grabs

Today's results:

The Liberty sunk the Lynx, 93-81.

The Valykries ran away from the Fire, 82-66.

The Fever handled the Tempo, 103-85.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries have resumed their chase for the top playoff seed.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell broke A'ja Wilson's single-season scoring record tonight.

Iyana Martin's World Cup run has reshaped Portland's guard picture.

Golden State rookie Juste Jocyte is more comfortable after the World Cup break.

WNBA coach news:

Mike Thibault will return to Connecticut to bid the Sun goodbye.

Many points scored

Today's results:

The Dream smashed the Sun, 103-59.

The Mystics pounded the Sky, 110-80.

The Wings trounced the Sparks, 97-77.

The Aces throttled the Storm, 114-77.

The Mercury survived the Fire, 94-91.

WNBA team news:

It's second and go time for the Valkyries......whose front court trio has yet to return from the World Cup.

WNBA player news:

Tonight Rhyne Howard broke Sabrina Ionescu's record for most three-pointers in a season.

Sandersville, Georgia made Allisha Gray who she is.

Despite this lost season, Seattle's young players want to finish on their own terms.

Sydney Taylor sees a long-term future with Chicago.

And we're back in 5...4...3...2...

Five games on the schedule tomorrow, as the WNBA season resumes

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption.

Golden State is still without key players as the season resumes.

The Aces are hitting the ground running.

The Sun are set for their final week in Connecticut before the team moves to Houston.

Morgan Tuck will relocate and remain the GM of the franchise.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young left an impression on Stephanie White at the World Cup.

Janelle Salaun could become the go-to option for the Valkyries during the playoffs.

Courtney Vandersloot wasn't the closer she expected to be this year, but shouldn't have to fill that role next season.

Why Paige Bueckers was limited in the World Cup title game.....she returns "laser-focused" on the Wings.

Does Dallas have buyer's remorse with Azzi Fudd?

Marina Mabrey is out for the season with a hip adductor injury.