WNBA News · LatestTuesday, Aug 4, 2026

USA TODAY's WNBA power rankings are here. This week, we break down some of the most underrated players in the league.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 4, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

SAN FRANCISCO — In mid-June, Halle Berry had an issue, and that created a conundrum for Gabby Williams. The leading scorer for the Golden State Valkyries worked late on a Monday night. She was set to clock in again the next morning across the bay. But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job. So Williams contacted her bosses. She explained her predicament. They of

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream faced the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at State Farm Arena. The Dream lost 109-87, but not before Reese posted her 20th double-double of the season.

The discussion on whether transgender athletes should compete in the WNBA has never been more prominent. As far as one reporter is concerned, the league’s CBA leaves room for interpretation (and, subsequently, even more debate).

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Courtney Williams explained why she didn't wear the shoes Caitlin Clark gifted her.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has reacted to Caitlin Clark’s comments when pressed for an answer on the debate of trans athletes in women’s sports. Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham has stirred the pot on a worldwide debate on trans athletes in women’s sports by advocating that biological males be kept away from athletic spaces for biological women.

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Jonquel Jones added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 95-83 on Monday night. Sabrina Ionescu had 18 points for the Liberty (18-13), who have won five of their past six games. Monday's game started a three-game homestand for New York this week.

Kelsey Plum said during her media availability that Mercury legend Diana Taurasi gave her quite the welcome message.

Kelsey Plum was traded from the Sparks to the Mercury early Sunday. By Monday afternoon, she was getting ready to suit up for her new team.

Kelsey Plum said she felt caught in the Spider-Man "multiverse" as she was introduced as the newest member of the Mercury on Monday evening in Chicago, saying it feels as though she's operating in a few different dimensions at once.

The WNBA has found itself in the midst of a political firestorm at the moment. The topic of discussion surrounds the inclusion of transgender athletes taking part in girls’ and women’s sports.

What WNBA teams play today, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026? What did Cheryl Reeve say to Sophie Cunningham? WNBA TV schedule, standings, how to watch, and more.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve hold contrasting views on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Yet, that difference of opinion has not prevented the two from engaging with mutual respect, and that’s what reporters saw during a pre-game conversation between the two.

Indiana's win streak came to a halt in Minneapolis.

Indiana Fever put their five-game winning streak to the test against Minnesota Lynx’s nine-game winning streak and fell short. While the Lynx are leading the league, winning five more games (25) than second-placed Las Vegas and having the fewest losses this season, analyst Ben Daniel thought the Fever had every chance to win the game if head coach Stephanie White came up with a better strategy.

The controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes in women’s sports continues to divide the WNBA community. With women’s sports icons like Megan Rapinoe also discussing the topic, the latest voice to enter the conversation is former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Kelsey Plum. | NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks executed a blockbuster deal hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, moving Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The deal, clearly, doesn’t make LA better in the immediate future. Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, while Akoa Makani is a second-year player averaging 9.4 points and 2.5 assists. View this post on Instagram But, ...