Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Liberty limped out of the gate against the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon. That their slow start wasn’t surprising doesn’t reflect well on the Liberty, who are now simply aiming to avoid the #8 seed and a sure defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs following their loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. Their third and final game against the Valks was a big, exciting test. The Liberty failed it. Sudde...
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Liberty limped out of the gate against the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon. That their slow start wasn’t surprising doesn’t reflect well on the Liberty, who are now simply aiming to avoid the #8 seed and a sure defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs following their loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. Their third and final game against the Valks was a big, exciting test. The Liberty failed it. Sudde...
The New York Liberty limped out of the gate against the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon. That their slow start wasn’t surprising doesn’t reflect well on the Liberty, who are now simply aiming to avoid the #8 seed and a sure defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the […]
Two straight home games against the Fever and the Valkyries, two of the top five teams in the league, led to more questions than answers for the New York Liberty The post Against playoff teams, Liberty’s inconsistencies come into focus appeared first on The IX Sports.
Two straight home games against the Fever and the Valkyries, two of the top five teams in the league, led to more questions than answers for the New York Liberty The post Against playoff teams, Liberty’s inconsistencies come into focus appeared first on The IX Sports.
WNBA All-Star 2027 will be in San Francisco. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has embraced women’s basketball at scale. — Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host Committee For former athlete and Bay Area resident Shamekka Marty, the announcement that the Golden State Valkyries will host WNBA All-Star 2027 in San ...
WNBA All-Star 2027 will be in San Francisco. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has embraced women’s basketball at scale. — Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host Committee For former athlete and Bay Area resident Shamekka Marty, the announcement that the Golden State Valkyries will host WNBA All-Star 2027 in San ...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the impact of Jonathan Kuminga heading to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and break down the latest news in the WNBA.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the impact of Jonathan Kuminga heading to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and break down the latest news in the WNBA.
The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
BROOKLYN, NY - AUGUST 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 27, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...
BROOKLYN, NY - AUGUST 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 27, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night. Golden State (28-11) improved to 3-0 against New York this season — the only team the Liberty have not beaten this season. The Valkyries held the Liberty to 70, 67 and 60 points in three games, the three lowest-scoring games of the season for New York.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night.
The Golden State Valkyries (27-11) face the New York Liberty (23-15) at Barclays Center on Thursday night in WNBA action. How to Watch Valkyries vs Liberty The Valkyries come in on a rare back-to-back, having beaten the Connecticut Sun 89-64…
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 24: Gabby Williams #1 and Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrate the win against the Minnesota Lynx after the game at Target Center on August 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Valkyries defeated the Lynx 80-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) ...
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 24: Gabby Williams #1 and Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrate the win against the Minnesota Lynx after the game at Target Center on August 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Valkyries defeated the Lynx 80-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) ...
The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.
The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
The Dallas Wings ended their three-year exile from the postseason as they officially booked their berth for the playoffs after the 96-78 victory against the Portland Fire on Tuesday. Dallas got the win on the back of a strong performance from Paige Bueckers, who added her name to an all-time WNBA record, joining other WNBA greats.
Yesterday, I pondered the preferred first-round opponents for the current top-four seeds in the WNBA playoffs. Today, we turn to the final four playoff participants, as the Dallas Wings officially clinched their spot in the 2026 postseason on Tuesday night, defeating the Portland Fire behind a 22-point and 11-assist double-double from Paige Bueckers. Did the […]
Paige Bueckers: 'As far as we can extend this season, that's what we want to do,' The post Dallas Wings celebrate clinching playoff spot after two-year drought appeared first on The IX Sports.
The Dallas Wings secured their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs with a win on Tuesday night, sending them to the postseason for the first time in three years.
Golden State forced 18 turnovers and kept Minnesota uncomfortable in transition The post How the Valkyries defense locked down the Lynx appeared first on The IX Sports.
Golden State forced 18 turnovers and kept Minnesota uncomfortable in transition The post How the Valkyries defense locked down the Lynx appeared first on The IX Sports.
Kiki Iriagen and Janelle Salaün. All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. View this post on Instagram The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although they have the same 23-15 record as the New York Liberty, Washington is the current No. 7 seed a...
Kiki Iriagen and Janelle Salaün. All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. View this post on Instagram The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although they have the same 23-15 record as the New York Liberty, Washington is the current No. 7 seed a...
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever didn’t play on Tuesday. However, she still trended online during Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx’s game against the Golden State Valkyries. The rookie guard made WNBA history with her performance. While she struggled from the field by converting just 3-of-12 attempts, she still finished with a decent stat [...]
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever didn’t play on Tuesday. However, she still trended online during Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx’s game against the Golden State Valkyries. The rookie guard made WNBA history with her performance. While she struggled from the field by converting just 3-of-12 attempts, she still finished with a decent stat [...]
The Minnesota Lynx put their six-game winning streak on the line as they hosted the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center on Monday. With Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier, Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, and Kayla McBride at the forefront, the league-leading Lynx have been on an absolute tear, going 16-1 in their last 17 assignments. In […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles passes WNBA legend for big milestone vs. Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Lynx suffered a disappointing 80-66 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. While the Lynx have already clinched a playoff spot, the result still caught attention, especially because rookie Olivia Miles had an unusually quiet game.
There seems to be one certain thing about the Minnesota Lynx in 2026: their offense struggles against the Golden State Valkyries.The same thing happened on Monday night, as the Valkyries stifled the Lynx with an 80-66 win. While this is the first time the Lynx have lost to Golden State this season, Minnesota has never […] The post Lynx Coach Didn’t Mince Words on Olivia Miles’ Struggles in Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
On Monday, one of the most anticipated matchups of the week took place at Target Center. The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries – two of the strongest teams in the league – locked horns for the fourth time this season with the playoffs right around the corner.
Last week, the Dallas Wings announced that they will be without their star rookie Azzi Fudd for the rest of the 2026 season. Fudd initially raised concerns after developing knee soreness during the pre-game practice against the Golden State Valkyries on August 7.
Last week, the Dallas Wings announced that they will be without their star rookie Azzi Fudd for the rest of the 2026 season. Fudd initially raised concerns after developing knee soreness during the pre-game practice against the Golden State Valkyries on August 7.
Napheesa Collier and Aliyah Boston. | Getty Images As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a tier by themselves, ahead of the rest of the league by four games even after losing to the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. The Lynx got here thanks to a well-balanced team and a superstar in the making in rookie Olivia Miles. Based...
Napheesa Collier and Aliyah Boston. | Getty Images As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a tier by themselves, ahead of the rest of the league by four games even after losing to the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. The Lynx got here thanks to a well-balanced team and a superstar in the making in rookie Olivia Miles. Based...