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PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Shay Ciezki said the biggest lesson from her first WNBA preseason was learning how much value comes from elements that never appear in a box score. After arriving in Phoenix on a training camp contract after wrapping up her collegiate career at Indiana, the undrafted rookie competed for one of the final roster spots on a veteran-heavy Mercury team built around stars such as Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

Here's a look inside Indiana's roster for the 2026 season and a breakdown of how it was built.

Austin Reaves, meanwhile, accused John Goble of being 'disrespectful'

WNBA teams finalized their rosters on Thursday before the 2026 season kicks off on Friday.

Here's how much some of the league's best and rookies are making after the 2026 CBA deal.

The Jazz have a real shot at moving up — here’s exactly what the numbers say.

Another close game got away from the Lakers late on Thursday as the Thunder took Game 2.

The Dallas Wings have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Dream -3.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Atlanta Dream in the season opener. Minnesota finished 20-2 at home last season while going 34-10 overall. The Lynx shot 47.2% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range last season. Atlanta finished 30-14 overall a season ago while going 14-8 on the road. The Dream averaged 84.4 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.7% from beh...

Ever since she stepped into the WNBA, Napheesa Collier has been the face of the Minnesota Lynx. Through deep playoff runs, roster changes, injuries, and championship heartbreak, the Minnesota Lynx could always count on Phee to stay put.

Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Pistons won the last meeting 107-97 on Thursday, led by 25 points from Cade Cunningham. Donovan Mitchell l...

Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 211.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 125-107 on Friday, led by 22 points from Chet Holmgren. Austin R...

Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, while guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.

OKC and Detroit are in full control with 2-0 series leads over Los Angeles and Cleveland, respectively

LeBron James and the Lakers battled the Thunder but were unable to even their series. JJ Redick wasn't pleased about his star player's treatment.

The Lakers had multiple bones to pick with the officials after their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

A WNBA analyst gets torched online after sharing a wild take about Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever before the start of the 2026 season.

If the Knicks don’t have him for Game 3, how does it affect their starting lineup and what are the ripple effects? Let’s break it down.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 WNBA schedule, including TV channel and streaming options for the entire season.

The Flyers were frustrated by the officiating, the Hurricanes' penalty kill and their own mistakes in a Game 3 loss Thursday night that put them on the brink of elimination.

Megan Rapinoe has Angel Reese's back regarding her recent comments about handling the media.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Ajay Mitchell had 20 points and Jaren McCain added 18 for the defending champion Thunder, who improved to 6-0 in the playoffs. The Lakers will host Game 3 on Saturday.

Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the defending champions dominate after halftime to open a 2-0 series lead.

Smith, talking on "First Take" on Thursday, couldn't believe that someone like Brown, who plays for a storied franchise like the 18-time NBA champion Celtics, could consider this season a favorite.

It doesn’t sound like Joel Embiid will get his wish.

Let the record show the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a brief bit of trouble in Game 2 on Thursday.

Cade Cunningham shines late and Detroit gets contributions up and down the roster

James Harden's postseason struggles continued on Thursday, as he went 3-for-13 from the field missing all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.

James Harden said he would "be better" after Game 1. That didn't happen.