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The longest WNBA campaign ever gives way to one of its most wide-open postseasons in years. With the bracket now set, it looks like all eight playoff entrants have a viable path to glory … should they escape this loaded first round. Stars shine bright as knockout basketball notches up the intensity. Perennial MVP A’ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces in their title defense versus ever-popular Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The propulsive Olivia Miles and the heat-checking Paige Bueckers mak

Stephanie White continues to face criticism for her poor utilisation of superstar Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have reached the 2026 WNBA playoffs following a rocky regular season as they suffered an embarrassing 20-point blowout defeat during their final game.

Caitlin Clark has undoubtedly brought unprecedented popularity to the WNBA. But her superstar status also means her days are super-busy with tons of activities besides basketball.

Here is my 2026 WNBA Awards ballot, featuring A’Ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Olivia Miles and more.

A’ja Wilson. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the third-consecutive year. And offense raged like never before, with 14 of the 15 teams having an offensive rating of over 100. These phenomenal team efforts and individual performances made award voting even harder than normal, but that was the task I was given by the WNBA. It’s alwa...

A viral rumor claims Sophie Cunningham has already played the final game of her WNBA career. The Indiana Fever had a terrible ending to the 2026 WNBA regular season as they suffered a blowout defeat against the Minnesota Lynx ahead of the playoffs.

Kelsey Mitchell finished the 2026 WNBA season with 1,086 points. The Indiana Fever made sure to honor the superstar, while Aliyah Boston showed her admiration.

The 2026 WNBA playoffs get underway this weekend and ESPN have now ranked the top 25 stars competing in the competition. The Indiana Fever kick off their playoff run on Sunday with a meeting against the 2025 WNBA Finals winner, the Las Vegas Aces.

The WNBA season started with 15 teams with the addition of the Fire and Tempo, but only eight teams remain as the postseason is set to tip off.

The 2026 WNBA playoffs have something for every fan. Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their playoff debuts. The Indiana Fever will have Caitlin Clark for their stretch run after missing her last postseason. Rookie sensation Olivia Miles will join a veteran-anchored Minnesota Lynx roster in their quest to become the first franchise to win five titles — what would be their first in nearly a decade. (They last won it all in 2017.) That’s without even mentioning that reigning league MV

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 24, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Fever coach Stephanie White and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon will again gameplan against one another. They are united on the schedule format though.

Angel Reese has had a stellar WNBA season with the Atlanta Dream and is going into the playoffs as one of the leading contenders for the Defensive Player of the Year award. She averaged 16.

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White have had plenty of success together, but that hasn’t stopped questions about how well the partnership is working in Indiana. Former ESPN star Linda Cohn had plenty to say about the situation.

Sophie Cunningham has been discussing the Indiana Fever’s form since the WNBA returned from its break due to the FIBA World Cup earlier this month. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston both competed for Team USA in Germany, helping to secure the gold.

Our writers pick the champion, key players and dark horses as the WNBA postseason tips off on Sunday

Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson are about to headline one of the biggest matchups of the WNBA playoffs. But not everyone is thrilled with how the league is setting the stage for it.

Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper received her eighth tech in the final game of the regular season, meaning she won't need to serve a one-game suspension.

Caitlin Clark has spent much of her career dealing with attention far beyond the basketball court. From her social media activity to controversial plays in games, the Indiana Fever star has often been pushed to explain herself.

Two players received a technical foul during the sun-Tempo game.

ESPN has announced Caitlin Clark's WNBA player ranking heading into the playoffs.

The Bay Area once again has a championship contender. Chase Center is sold out every home game. Basketball is the talk of the town. Only this time it has nothing...

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Dallas Wings have a team huddle after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA’s 30...

The 2026 obituaries, seeing where the non-playoff teams go from here and assessing whether they’re worth having faith in The post WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future, with Connecticut, Toronto and more appeared first on The IX Sports.

Alyssa Thomas’ arrival in Phoenix was supposed to help push the Mercury toward contention, and initially, it did. After joining the team in 2025, she helped Phoenix reach the WNBA Finals and finished third in MVP voting.

NEW YORK — The 2026 New York Liberty played their final regular season game on Wednesday. They lost 83-65 to the Atlanta Dream at home, setting Chris DeMarco’s record in his first season as a head coach in the WNBA at 26-18. The Liberty, locked in as the 8th seed in the playoffs, are set to play the Minnesota Lynx in the first round. This was the […] The post Chris DeMarco asserts Liberty have proven they’ll be ‘ready to go’ vs. Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For all the controversy, narratives, and right-wing meddling happening off the court, the WNBA had another stellar season of fans tuning in to watch the action on it. ESPN announced Friday that for the third straight year, the stretch of WNBA games broadcast across ESPN and ABC this season was the most-watched in its history.…

Thomas: 'I haven’t felt this way in a long time' The post Why the Phoenix Mercury’s upcoming offseason will be so important appeared first on The IX Sports.

A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Olivia Miles, and Kelsey Mitchell: these are the players who have dominated MVP conversations throughout the 2026 WNBA season. For Sue Bird, her pick had always been Olivia Miles.

What the Phoenix Mercury said about the 2026 season and Kelsey Plum's future on exit day.