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WNBA gameday discussion: Why head coach Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx are ultimate winners

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Cheryl Reeve and Kayla McBride. | NBAE via Getty Images As each WNBA season progresses, it seems the sport becomes consumed by inflated and absurd chatter that, while infringing into real world concerns, often involves developments that don’t really matter. A question and answer from Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s most recent media availability, in contrast, reminds us of something real that is at stake. Reeve’s response also modeled the role of traditionally served by the WNBA, whe...

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WNBA Analysts Share the Same Verdict on Paige Bueckers’ Teammate’s ‘Overvalued’ Contract

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The WNBA’s new CBA has raised athletes’ contract valuations beyond the million-dollar mark, dubbed super-max contracts. However, midway through the season, WNBA analysts Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant have identified one of Paige Bueckers’ teammates, Alanna Smith, who isn’t justifying her $3.

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Inconsistency continues to haunt the Phoenix Mercury after loss to Connecticut Sun

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Updated Jul 18, 5:26 PM ET

PHOENIX — Two main themes have defined the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season: inconsistency and an inability to close out close games. Friday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun was the former.

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Nneka Ogwumike becomes all-time leading scorer in Sparks history

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Updated Jul 18, 2:48 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates after the game against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena on June 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the greatest players in Sparks history now has one of the top accolades to match it. On Friday against the Sky, Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Ogwumike entered the game tied with Lesl...

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Olivia Miles Off Injury Report as Lynx Host Fire Saturday, Napheesa Collier Remains Out

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Updated Jul 18, 3:35 PM ET

Olivia Miles isn't on Minnesota's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Portland, but Napheesa Collier remains out recovering from ankle surgery.

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WNBA awards check in: Is the Defensive Player of the Year on the Minnesota Lynx or Golden State Valkyries?

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

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...

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Dream sets new heights in win over Toronto

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

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 ...

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