WNBA News · LatestSunday, Aug 9, 2026

Before Enes Kanter said he wants to play in the WNBA, Brittney Griner challenged DeMarcus Cousins to a one-on-one game.

Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA plans have now caught the attention of Donald Trump.

Las Vegas has scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday afternoon's game against the Liberty, the second game of a road back-to-back.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell revealed the secret to her strong relationship with teammate Caitlin Clark. The dynamic duo of Mitchell and Clark has emerged as one of the most exciting and successful tandems in the WNBA right now. Mitchell and Clark helped the Fever beat Chicago, 90-86, to notch their 20th win of the season, as the former scored 27 points while the latter had 26.

The Aces Vs. Liberty prediction for Sunday, August 9, 2026, comes down to rest versus fatigue. This could be a great game for us to take advantage of. Las Vegas visits New York at 12:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with national coverage on ABC. The well-rested Liberty face an Aces team playing […] The post Aces Vs. Liberty Prediction: Best Bet & 5 Props (Aug. 9) appeared first on Stadium Rant.

The Phoenix Mercury will conclude their five-game road trip with a reunion in Los Angeles for Kelsey Plum and her former team.

SAS says it ain't about trans hate but not allowing them to compete against biological women.

The Washington Mystics. | Getty Images The Washington Mystics are messing up everyone’s plans. Sunday’s WNBA Rivals Week slate begins with the league’s still-reigning premier rivalry, with the Las Vegas Aces visiting the New York Liberty (12:30 p.m. ET, ABC). However, with a less-than-24-hour turnaround since their Saturday tip off, the Aces, rather justifiably, might be punting this one, as A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all are questionable to play due to rest. Then, the No. 1 a...

El Presidente wants Caitlin to start her own basketball league.

The WNBA has four games for us today, and our expert WNBA predictions have a nice four-leg combo card for you to enjoy!

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

“I haven’t heard much from the other WNBA players,” …

Here are six moments that cemented Lady Vols legends Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker's status in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Cassandre Prosper #18, Kiki Iriafen #44, Shakira Austin #0, Cotie McMahon #23, and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrate after the game against the Atlanta Dream at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty ...

The WNBA finds itself in a spot of bother after Sophie Cunningham’s strong take against transgender athletes was followed by two former NBA players showing intent to declare for the draft next year. Enes Freedom and Royce White have both declared for the WNBA, acknowledging they are allowed to play under the guidelines.

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are riding a three-game winning streak, jumping to 19-13 on the 2026 WNBA season after Wednesday's 92-68 win over Dominique Malonga and the Seattle Storm. Now, the Liberty will look to keep the streak alive on Sunday when A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces come to town. New York got off to an up-and-down start under first-year head coach Chris DeMarco, beginning the season with a 13-12 record.

LOS ANGELES -- Things have looked their best for the Sparks in weeks.

Natasha Cloud has never hidden her feelings on the court, and against the Indiana Fever on August 8, the Chicago Sky guard saw a referee become the target of her latest blunt message. Fans watching were left talking about the incident in the aftermath.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to the WNBA Players’ Association, where she addresses the gender issue that might impact future WNBA Drafts. Former NBA center Enes Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a major escalation of the recent debates over trans women participating in women’s sports.

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Stephanie White received a technical foul after coming to Caitlin Clark's defense.

Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Cloud. | Getty Images All the ingredients required for great game, one requisite of WNBA Rivals Week, came together in the showdown between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Six ties. Four lead changes. Three technical fouls. Two Midwest franchises. One ejection. And an eventual four-point win, 90-86, for Indiana. The first quarter was ultra tight before one moment became the focal point. DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and subsequently ejected after ...

The WNBA rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark on Saturday, less than two hours after she received what would have been her eighth of the season.

The Washington Mystics were awarded forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers Saturday afternoon.

Caitlin Clark will miss the Indiana Fever’s next game barring an intervention by the WNBA.

Things got testy early in Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. In the last two seasons, the Sky-Fever rivalry was defined by Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, but with Reese now on the Atlanta Dream after an offseason trade, new players are keeping it going. While going for a transition layup during…

Sky's DiJonai Carrington was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected after a hard foul across the face and neck area of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during the first quarter of Saturday afternoon's game

The Mystics look to extend their six game winning streak!

The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon to improve to 26-7 on the season, clinched a WNBA playoff berth.