WNBA News · LatestThursday, May 7, 2026

The WNBA tips off Friday so we asked our USA TODAY Sports experts to predict who will win the league's 2026 awards and championship.

If WNBA general managers could pick any player in the league to launch a new franchise today, former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers would be the most popular choice. In the league’s annual preseason general manager survey released Tuesday, 33% named Bueckers the best player to build a team around over reigning four-time MVP A’ja Wilson and Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark, who ...

The Fever boast one of the best rosters in the WNBA, which was noticed by the Sporting News in their latest WNBA player rankings.

Hailey Van Lith instantly found herself a new home after getting waived by the Chicago Sky who according to reports made the decision due to "style of play preference."

Despite new standouts during preseason, the Liberty set their 12-player roster and there were no surprises.

The Indiana Fever are positioned to take a step forward this season, led by Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, with rookie Raven Johnson expected to contribute as well. Last year, the Fever made it to the WNBA semifinals after winning their first playoff series since 2015, and they pushed the mighty Las Vegas Aces to overtime in a decisive Game 5 before falling short of a trip to the WNBA Finals. After injuries disrupted their rotation in 2025, the Fever are entering this season with clearer di...

Caitlin Clark is the most popular female athlete on the planet - and it's not particularly close. The WNBA star, taken No. 1 overall in the 2024 Draft, has a long list of impressive endorsements. She has national deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm and others. However, don't expect to see Clark ...