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Angel Reese recorded a 30-point double-double and cannot wait for her playoff debut.

Angel Reese and Brittney Griner had a cool interaction after the Atlanta Dream blew out the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

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Angel Reese's bond with her fans inspired a fitting candy-coated colorway of her Reebok shoes.

Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas have the most assists of any players in the WNBA as we enter the final stretch of the regular season. After the recent break, Thomas returned to action with the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday in their 94-91 win over the Portland Fire.

The WNBA returned Thursday night after its World Cup break, and Las Vegas immediately reminded the rest of the league why nobody will want to see the Aces in the postseason.

Matt Barnes believes Sophie Cunningham brings an edge that can make the WNBA even more entertaining.

While Caitlin Clark has been performing at an MVP-caliber level, averaging 22. 5 points and leading the league with 8.

WNBA fans are having a field day after Angel Reese’s praise for FIBA officiating raised eyebrows. Angel Reese has been walking a tightrope with the league office after picking up seven technical fouls this season, coming dangerously close to an automatic suspension before an eighth tech was mercifully rescinded on appeal.

Angel Reese praises FIBA's looser whistle after winning gold, then returns to Atlanta with a dominant double-double.

The Indiana Fever look to pick up where they left off when they take on the Toronto Tempo on Friday, Sept. 18, as the 2026 WNBA season resumes.

Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...

Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell starts for Los Angeles at Dallas in first game since WNBA break.

Paige Bueckers is in the midst of her second season in the WNBA and is now just 25 points away from breaking a record. Bueckersreturned to league action on Thursday as the Dallas Wings took on the Los Angeles Sparks.

Angel Reese silenced her critics with a historic display for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. Angel Reese put on an absolute masterclass in the Atlanta Dream’s 103-59 blowout over Connecticut, dropping 30 points on an ultra-efficient 11-of-14 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes.

Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. The Atlanta Dream exhibited little rust in their return to action on Thursday, routing the visiting Connecticut Sun for the 103-59 win—the largest in franchise history. Newly-minted FIBA World Cup gold medalist Angel Reese continued her run of excellent play, leading the way with a 30-point and 10-rebound double-double. Atlanta’s other gold medalist, Rhyne Howard, did experience some offensive issues, shooting 1-for-9 from 3 as she scored 10 points. However, ...

Caitlin Clark opens up on how she's talking her way past a looming suspension with just four games left in Indiana's season.

She hyped both - the internet only heard half.

The Dallas Wings just won their 25th game of the season right after the 2026 FIBA World Cup, and Wings star guard Paige Bueckers made a comparison between international and WNBA play that cracked even Jessica Shepard up. As the Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in a 97-77 game, Bueckers’ statement showcased the reality of playing in the FIBA tournament.

The eligibility debate doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in the WNBA. The ongoing debate over WNBA eligibility seems to be falling on deaf ears at league headquarters, leaving a massive gap where clear rules ought to be.

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter had a sinking feeling after he learned that former NBA player turned WNBA agitator Enes Kanter Freedom’s manager alerted the Sky he would attend the team’s Aug. 23 game against the Indiana Fever. “This isn’t the kind of thing you say when you’re just coming to watch a basketball game,” Alter said. He was proven right. Kanter sat courtside wearing a shirt that read “Woman noun adult human female” to display his stance opposing transgender participation in sports, v

A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young put the WNBA on notice with their displays for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant victory over the Seattle Storm, setting the tone from the opening tip.

The WNBA is back on our screens this week after a break for the FIBA World Cup, but the regular season is almost over. Most teams now have just three or four regular season ties to play before this year’s playoffs get underway.

Our long, national nightmare is over. Well, I guess it only lasted 17 days, but WNBA games are back after a break that allowed Team USA to win a fifth gold medal at the World Cup. Starting Friday, each team has a four-game sprint to close the regular season, followed by what figures to be the most wide-open playoffs in recent memory. We asked for your questions, and you had plenty on the playoff picture. Let’s get into it. (Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.) What are the

Angel Reese is on a roll coming out of the international break, recording a record-breaking night in her first game back with the Atlanta Dream. Reese finished Thursday’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun with 30 points and 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes of action.

Shakira Austin led the Washington Mystics to a 110-80 win over the Chicago Sky on Thursday, but she also got in trouble in the process.

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Indiana Fever this Friday.