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Whitcomb: ‘It’s frustrating to continually be in those positions and not come up with the win’

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Marina Mabrey. | NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Tempo might be the most appropriately named WNBA team. For an organization that experienced some questioning of their branding decisions, they’ve built a team that embodies their moniker. The Tempo like to play with tempo. However, intentionally or not, they might have leaned too far into that identity. Toronto’s tempo has come with some tempestuousness, and no, we’re not just referring to Marina Mabrey’s crashouts. WNBA analyst Dan Falkenhei...

Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images In the wake of the loaded 2026 WNBA Draft class, most analysts and fans predicted this year’s first-year troupe to run one of the most competitive Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. And while the newest members of the W have shown no shortage of talent, one supernova up north has nearly crossed the finish line, already. Here’s our assessment of the Rookie of the Year race at midseason. In the comments, share your analysis and pre...

Paige Bueckers gets a bucket against the New York Liberty. | NBAE via Getty Images Just over one week ago, the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty met for a high-profile matchup in Brooklyn. Going in, I suggested the showdown served as test of both teams’ quality, wondering how the outcome would further influence where Dallas and New York are in the championship contender conversation. For the second time this season, the Wings answered affirmatively, claiming a confidence-boosting win over the...

Jessica Shepard and Marina Mabrey. | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Every year, every single WNBA player wants to improve upon how she played the season before. Accomplishing that, however, is easier said than done. But every sesaon, a handful of players reach a level of play no one saw coming. This 2026 WNBA campaign is no exception, and at the midway point of the season, here are the three players who are at the forefront of the Most Improved Player (MIP) conversation. In the comments, let us know...

Veronica Burton. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Wednesday night, the Golden State Valkyries will wrap up their five-game road with a visit to Indianapolis to play the Indiana Fever (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). Despite venturing from the Deep South up to the nation’s capital into Canada back to Connecticut and now into the Midwest, Golden State is 4-0, looking not only to complete the cross-country jaunt at 5-0, but also to extend their current winning streak to eight games, which would ma...

Brionna Jones. | ISI Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones was listed as “questionable” for the first time this season ahead of the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks. This status indicated that she was eligible to play after being sidelined for the entirety of the first half of the 2026 WNBA season because of a right knee injury. Though Jones didn’t play in Monday’s matchup, she participated in media availability ahead of the game to discuss her prog...

Olivia Miles. | NBAE via Getty Images The midway point of the 2026 WNBA season is here, and Olivia Miles is not letting up as she closes out the first half. In the Minnesota Lynx’s 104-100 win against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, Miles delivered a historic performance. She finished with a career-high 33 points—the most by a rookie in franchise history—while adding three rebounds and eight assists and shooting 5-of-8 from 3-point range. With her performance, Miles not only becomes the ...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 14: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on July 14, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 28: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Fire on June 28, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

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Former WNBA first-round draft pick Marta Suárez signed another seven-day contract with the Phoenix Mercury on Friday.

The Sparks made a roster move this week with the signing of former Kentucky guard and WNBA draft pick Tonie Morgan.

The Sky hoped to move in by early summer

Kayla Thornton and Nia Coffey. | NBAE via Getty Images Defensive Player of the Year is probably the toughest race of all the awards in the 2026 WNBA season. There are several worthy candidates for this award, and some other deserving names that will probably get snubbed from First-Team All-Defense at season’s end. But which players for the strongest case? As we approach the All-Star break, here are some of the leading candidates and the unique DPOY cases that make each of them stand out. In t...

5 players who should compete in the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest, including defending winner Sabrina Ionescu and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

The WNBA discourse has constantly revolved around the Indiana Fever since the franchise selected star point guard Caitlin Clark number one overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Shockingly, one of Clark’s teammates, guard Sophie Cunningham, has emerged as one of the league’s hot-button debate topics as well, despite not being a starter for Indiana. Cunningham…

Jul 17, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (42) gets control of a rebound against the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Shall we count the accomplishments of the night? With one game remaining before the All-Star break, the Atlanta Dream continued their winning ways with a 111-92 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. After leading by just one at ...

Paige Bueckers is even better than she was in her rookie season.

The world of the WNBA may not be much different from what it was in the past, when league legend Diana Taurasi played on the hardwood.This season in particular, there have been a lot of conversations around the players in the league being more aggressive than they were over a decade ago. The obvious one […] The post Diana Taurasi Completely Shuts Down Growing WNBA Narrative appeared first on HEAVY.

CHICAGO -- Another day, another record is acquired by the great Nneka Ogwumike.

New York Liberty star Satou Sabally won't see the court any time soon. She has no timeline for a return.

CHICAGO -- The Sparks (10-13) have played better over the last week or so.

T. J. Houshmandzadeh spoke on Thursday on the “Speakeasy” podcast with Emmanuel Acho and Kieran Hickey-Semple about Caitlin Clark.

Three major things have held Stephanie White’s Indiana Fever back this season: turnovers, defensive lapses, and fouling. John Gliva highlighted those three issues on Wednesday’s episode of The Ride With JMV podcast in the wake of the team’s 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will not be the only major attractions in Chicago. The WNBA has selected global pop star Tyla to headline its 2026 All-Star Game halftime show.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for July 17, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA season opener between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty,

Here's everything you need to know about Fever vs. Storm, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.