WNBA News · LatestMonday, Aug 31, 2026

Caitlin Clark wore sweet Team USA-inspired versions of her Nike signature shoes. See the photos.

Salley says the WNBA’s toughness makes it more entertaining to watch than the NBA.

This was a close call for Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

Caitlin Clark is the focus of a shocking WNBA video that had fans immediately calling them out. She has played a main role in the Indiana Fever’s playoff pursuit by averaging 22.5 points per game. Despite Clark’s impressive season, WNBA media has made a major mistake in one of their announcements, but fans don’t think [...]

Makayla Timpson had Caitlin Clark cringe-laughing with her remarks after the Indiana Fever's win over the Connecticut Sun.

Clark believes the best players need a little delusion to reach their full potential.

2021 WNBA champion Lexie Brown ignited a wave of social media criticism after sharing her list of the league’s top five guards, featuring stars like Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles. At a time when WNBA media is under constant scrutiny, Brown’s selections also quickly drew commentary from fans online.

Angel Reese is heading into her first WNBA postseason with the Atlanta Dream. But WNBA legend Sue Bird believes the Atlanta Dream have one major weakness to address before the playoffs begin.

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...

Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.

The Atlanta Dream just defeated the league-best Minnesota Lynx on the road, winning 89-81 in the latest matchup. However, for the Lynx, Olivia Miles still managed to make a splash with a side-leading 21-point contribution. However, she found herself embarrassed on the free-throw line after a fumble on the court. The blooper came during the second […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles smiles off hilarious blooper while taking free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the WNBA enters the FIBA World Cup break, Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark is finally at full health and playing the best basketball of her young career after missing all but 13 games last season due to multiple soft-tissue injuries. Clark’s last game before the pause in action saw her score 34 points and…

Take a deep breath. After a fast and furious August featuring last-second game-winners, record-breaking performances and a little too much spiciness on and off the court, the WNBA will press pause for the next 16 days for the FIBA World Cup. With four games remaining for each team during the regular season, let’s take a look at where we stand. Playoff field is set There hasn’t been much intrigue for weeks as to which teams will advance to the postseason, and the Dallas Wings ended any drama by c

Caitlin Clark’s truthers have to go the extra mile to defend her against detractors. She’s currently in the midst of an MVP season, battling heavyweights such as Olivia Miles and A’ja Wilson while jockeying for position on the leaderboard.

Caitlin Clark is putting up MVP numbers this season, but her potential MVP win could create a salary-cap problem for the Indiana Fever. WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita recently discussed the situation on Courtside Club, pointing out that Clark could become eligible for a supermax contract if she wins MVP under the new CBA.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

She was doubted. Now she owns the record books.

Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of the 16 national teams competing in the tournament, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky sending at least one representative. (It’s always Chicago.) The New York Liberty are sending a lea...

It seems life has come full circle for Connecticut Sun’s Brittney Griner, as cameras caught her standing and singing along to the national anthem on the sidelines as the Dallas Wings took on the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The postgame discussion among the fans was about Griner’s gesture, which is a marked shift from her earlier stance.

The playoffs in the WNBA are just around the corner, yet the league continues to deal with the outside noise surrounding its eligibility rules. Many athletes and personalities have spoken up in support of the WNBA and the transgender community after former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White, seemingly out of nowhere, made controversial stunts […] The post WNBA news: Ryan Clark urges league to ignore 'people seeking attention' appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Aug. 4, French transgender basketball player Julie Tétart said she wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to play in the WNBA.

Angel Reese is currently in the midst of her best WNBA season to date, averaging 16. 1 points and 12.

The WNBA star is sending a clear reminder.

The WNBA’s viewership skyrocketed when Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark entered the league. To date, she is still one of the first names that come to mind when discussing women’s basketball.

A scary collision between Alanna Smith and Paige Bueckers briefly rattled the Wings during their playoff push.

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had a lot to say to his players.

The Wings make it four straight wins, earn the season sweep over the Sun and inch toward better playoff positioning.

A WNBA analyst for The Athletic is under immense fire for falsely claiming that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles set the all-time rookie record for assists in a season. That claim raised eyebrows around the world, as most active fans saw the WNBA rookie assist record set two years ago by Caitlin Clark with 337 assists.

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ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx.