The 2026 WNBA season officially kicks off on Friday, May 8, with a full slate of games throughout the night. Six teams will be taking the court for the season tip-off, as two new teams enter the league. In the…
Did the WNBA accidentally give away a piece of its future too cheaply? Four years ago, WNBA commisioner Cathy Engelbert led a deal that saw the league sell a 16% equity stake for $75 million in a bid to raise capital. At the time, it appeared to be a reasonable move for an organization in need of financial backing.
The Chicago Sky are back this weekend — but this team will be hardly recognizable, even for longtime fans. After a blockbuster trade sent Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, this year’s Sky roster features only four returning players from 2025: Rachel Banham, Elizabeth Williams, Kamilla Cardoso and Courtney Vandersloot. New players bring new expectations for a Sky team that hasn’t made the ...