WNBA News · LatestTuesday, May 19, 2026

Some interesting words from the Fever star.

The organization is set for their first ever.

The Chicago Sky may still be sitting near the top of the standings early in the 2026 WNBA season, but Tuesday has brought in the kind of news that will put a question mark on their future. When the franchise just started looking like a possible championship contender behind Rickea Jackson, the Sky star suffered a devastating injury that will sideline her for the rest of the season.

Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague has made a bold claim about what he could do if he played in a WNBA game.

The Mystics had their first bad game of the season on Monday, but rookie center Lauren Betts gained valuable experience.

PHOENIX – Early on into the 2026 WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury may already have discovered something that changes the trajectory of their year, which is newcomer and rookie guard Jovana Nogic. Jovana Nogic is shining early for the Phoenix Mercury:Everyone expected stars like Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas to carry the offensive load; that part was never in doubt for the Mercury.

Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty is off to a fantastic start for the 2026 WNBA season. New York is coming off a 100-82 win over the Portland Fire on Thursday, a game in which Stewart had a team-high 22 points. Jonquel Jones led the team with nine rebounds, and Marine Johannes had a team-high 11 assists.

With a growing demand for women's basketball, Upshot has positioned itself to serve both players and fans who want more access to high-quality basketball.

The Connecticut Sun will cease to exist at the end of the 2026 WNBA season, but the franchise will immortalize six ‘Sun Legends’ in the rafters at Mohegan Sun Arena this year before it departs for Houston. On May 14, the WNBA Board of Governors officially approved the Sun’s sale to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and the franchise’s relocation to Texas for the 2027 season. The Sun’s move ...

The Fever's Aliyah Boston said she's "feeling great" after an injury sidelined her for the first time in her career. Here's her status for Wednesday.

These undrafted rookies have made immediate impacts on the court.

Despite going 2-1 last week, the Indiana Fever dropped in the updated Week 1 WNBA power rankings.

After a stats correction, Caitlin Clark set another WNBA record. Then, the Indiana Fever star added to it.

Several active members of the UConn Huskies, including forward Sarah Strong, made an appearance in a recent regular season game in the WNBA to support their former teammates. Strong’s mother, former WNBA player Allison Feaster, reposted a post on her Instagram story showing Strong, stalwart Ice Brady, and guard Kelis Fisher courtside during the Dallas Wings-Washington Mystics matchup.

The Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, but they lost Rickea Jackson in the process. A little over a month ago, Chicago acquired Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for two-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ariel Atkins. It was a clear sign that Chicago wanted to ...

Jess Smith on the Valkyries' billion dollar valuation, WNBA business model, and the championship promise.

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game on Sunday after being ruled out against the Seattle Storm due to a lower leg injury. It's an injury she sustained on Friday in the third quarter against the Washington Mystics and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Despite her absence, the Fever took care of business at home against the Storm, defeating Seattle 89-78 and advancing to 2-2.

Caitlin Clark never ceases to amaze Indiana Fever General Manager Amber Cox. The 24-year-old broke another WNBA record on Friday against the Washington Mystics. Clark backed it up with 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting, seven rebounds and 10 assists against the Storm.

The 2026 WNBA rookie class is already proving to be a deep one.

The WNBA is booming like never before. The talent is unreal, the crowds keep growing, and the league finally feels impossible to ignore.

Can Tsais investment in women’s health help Liberty?

The 2026 WNBA season is still young, much like the rookies who are already bolstering some of the league’s top teams.

Why even say this in 2026?

Just days after registering an emphatic overtime win over the Indiana Fever, the Washington Mystics were reminded just how unforgiving the league can be. Hoping to build on that momentum against the Dallas Wings, the Mystics instead suffered their biggest defeat of the season in a crushing 92-69 blowout loss.

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Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the rest of the 2026 season with an ACL tear, the team announced Tuesday. This comes just two days after Jackson suffered a non-contact injury against the Minnesota Lynx. Following the game, Jackson’s teammate, Natasha Cloud, called out the contest’s three referees by name during a press conference, […]

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing her left knee ACL, the team announced Tuesday. Jackson was injured in the Sky’s victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday with 5:24 left to play in the first half. She bumped Lynx forward Nia Coffey on a drive before coming to an abrupt stop and planting her left foot as her knee gave out. She was helped to the locker room by Sky staff and ruled out for the remainder of the game. “We’re devastated that

The burgeoning star is done for the season.

Jackson tore her ACL and will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.

The drama continues on.