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Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award

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The WNBA MVP race has mostly belonged to A’ja Wilson over the last few years. Since 2020, Wilson has dominated the league. She has won four MVP awards and also picked up two Finals MVP trophies during that stretch. Every…

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Connecticut Sun look for answers at point guard with reigning champion Las Vegas Aces next: How to watch

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UNCASVILLE — Minutes after the final buzzer sounded in the Connecticut Sun‘s 89-82 loss to the Seattle Storm on Sunday, coach Rachid Meziane sent a text to point guard Leila Lacan: “We need you.” Lacan, entering her second year in the WNBA, is still in France competing in the Ligue Feminine playoffs with her club Landes, and the French guard’s overseas season can’t end soon enough for the Sun. ...

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Angel Reese Was Heavily Booed For Mid-Game Celebration vs. Wings

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Angel Reese appears to be embracing the villain role in the WNBA. When the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings squared off Tuesday night, Reese hit the "too small" celebration after grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring over Odyssey Sims. It didn't take long for the fans in Dallas to let the former ...

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Phoenix Mercury feel effects of early-season grind after home opener loss

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PHOENIX — Opening nights in the Valley are always special, but this year, the Phoenix Mercury played their first home game of the season after playing two games in three days. May 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) against the Minnesota Lynx in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Nia Coffey hits late 3-pointer in the Lynx's 88-84 win over the Mercury

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Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night. Coffey's third 3-pointer — for an 87-83 lead — was set up by a nice drive and pass by rookie Olivia Miles. Then, Miles secured a rebound after a missed 3-pointer, and she made 1 of 2 free throws with 13.2 left to seal it.

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Angel Reese records double-double in Dream debut as Atlanta rallies past Lynx 91-90

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Angel Reese made an immediate impact in her debut with the Atlanta Dream, recording a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds to help Atlanta complete a dramatic 91-90 comeback victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Dream appeared headed for a difficult start to the season after […]

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