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The 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was enshrined on Saturday night.

Sophie Cunningham had a quiet night on the court, and it was capped off by a viral moment on Friday night. During the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Dallas Wings, Cunningham missed a wide-open layup, the kind of shot that goes in more often than not.

Angel Reese isn't the tallest player in the league, and she isn't its best leaper. So how is it that she's grabbing rebounds at a pace never before seen in the WNBA?

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles might just have unknowingly forwarded the narrative of a league-wide push against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. While Clark’s gravity and the fouls called against her this season have done little to change the narrative, the Minnesota rookie’s move was online.

After criticism surrounding the Sophie Cunningham incident, Stephanie White has directly addressed the Indiana Fever supporters. Stephanie White faced home boos against New York after fans felt she downplayed a flagrant foul by Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham.

A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. | NBAE via Getty Images The first-place Minnesota Lynx and and third-place Las Vegas Aces meet for the third and final time on Saturday night (8 p.m. ET, CBS). Thus far, the only two teams that have clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs have split their season series. In the first matchup in mid-June, A’ja Wilson’s double-double of 24 points and 10 boards, plus Chelsea Gray’s 23 points and seven assists, was enough for the Aces to hold off the Lynx, led b...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White thanked the home fans for their positive reception in their latest home game. The Fever ended their two-game homestand on Friday against the Dallas Wings, and fans cheered on their head coach ahead of tipoff. This was the exact opposite of their reception in their previous game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, when White was booed.

Dan Dakich is a former interim head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team who now hosts a sports radio show and serves as a commentator. He has once again reignited the long-running debate over the WNBA’s growth and Caitlin Clark’s impact on the league.

The Lynx and Olivia Miles tripping up the Aces as 55% favorites highlights Saturday's WNBA moneyline predictions!

Enes Kanter has been speaking about the possibility he could be dunked on if he joins the WNBA. Kanter declared for the WNBA draft earlier this month and his decision has caused a lot of discourse around trans athletes in women’s sports.

In a town hall-style discussion this Friday with Bruce Pearl, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has reiterated that his decision to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft is a serious one. During the interview, the former professional player stated that he desires his message to be taken seriously.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been making headlines in the WNBA with his recent decision. Over a week ago, the 11-year NBA veteran shocked the basketball world when he announced that he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft in the hopes of securing a roster spot.

It’s been a week since Enes Kanter Freedom made the bold move to “declare” for the 2027 WNBA draft. Since then, Freedom has remained steadfast in his mission to challenge the WNBA’s eligibility guidelines.

Enes Kanter Freedom has officially declared for the 2027 WNBA draft. Sophie Cunningham expressed her views on the eligibility of transgender athletes, leading to a lot of discourse around her comments.

Former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft recently amid the ongoing debate around trans athletes in the league. The topic heated up after Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham spoke out about ‘biological males’ competing in the sport.

Caitlin Clark is no stranger to making history, and she broke three records in the Indiana Fever win against the Dallas Wings. Caitlin Clark seems to be heating up at exactly the right time for the Indiana Fever.

PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s basketball journey from Rutgers to the Phoenix Mercury is about to add another milestone. Copper will officially take her place in the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.

The Los Angeles Sparks walked into Barclays Center expecting the usual basketball game. But even before the game tipped off against the New York Liberty, an unusual performance of the national anthem caught the attention of Kate Martin, Cameron Brink, and Dearica Hamby, and their confused reactions made it all even more amusing.

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The Wings were unable to execute down the stretch on the road against the red-hot Fever

Enes Kanter Freedom claims he is excited to play in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went blow-for-blow with dueling 29-point performances Friday night, with Clark's Fever coming out on top 98-87 against Bueckers' shorthanded Wings.

Stephanie White was greeted by cheers instead of boos. Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 10 assists in an entertaining duel with fellow No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, and the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday night in a rare game that wasn't marred by on-court or off-court controversies. “We love each other in that locker room and we know there are a lot of people out there that are trying to tear it apart,” White said, three days Indiana's coach denounced the “divisiveness” aroun...

Connecticut could be without two crucial frontcourt players against surging New York

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers delivered matching 29-point performances on Friday night as the Indiana Fever used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the short-handed Dallas Wings 98-87 in Indianapolis. The two former No. 1 picks will pair up next month at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. Clark scored or assisted on 51 percent of Indiana's points, while Bueckers finished nearly identically, contributing to 50 percent of Dallas' scoring alongside six assists and six rebounds. The performances mar...

Two days before her No. 3 will be retired by the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi told ESPN that she hopes to join Mercury ownership in the next year or two.

Plum will miss her second straight game on Sunday night.

The Indiana Fever are having another impressive season in 2026. The 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions are led by their big three of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston. Mitchell has been the longest-tenured Fever among the three superstars.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 14, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.