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After initial struggles, Azzi Fudd seems to have finally arrived in her rookie WNBA season. The No.

Azzi Fudd’s WNBA arrival was an anticlimax. After experiencing the highs at UConn and being drafted No.

NEW YORK — Rookies Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles will be entangled as the subject of debates for the entirety of their careers. That’s what happens when this degree of parity exists in a draft class, specifically between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks. Throw in an established relationship between the Wings franchise player and Fudd and a historic rookie debut from Miles through the first two and a half weeks of the season, and the dispute only intensifies. Fudd, out of UConn, joined her backcourt teamma

All-Star forward Angel Reese has posted three double-doubles through her first five games with the Atlanta Dream.

The Washington Mystics lost to the Seattle Storm, 97-85, on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Shakira Austin scored nine points on 3-3 FG in the opening quarter to lead the Mystics. Georgia Amoore added five points and four assists as Washington trailed 26-24 entering the second frame. Natisha Hiedeman, who scored 10 points […]

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Reese finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 11 points and 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

The Liberty lost their second straight (and their third of four) to fall to 3-3. It was not a fun time.

NEW YORK — The New York Liberty’s Core 4 is back, but they didn’t faze the No. 1 overall pick. Sabrina Ionescu’s 2026 regular season debut didn’t fix a third-quarter funk — a repeated theme during the Liberty’s early season. This time, the Liberty lost sight of Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd, who erupted for five 3-pointers in the third period, in Sunday’s 91-76 New York loss at Barclays Center. ...

All-Star forward Satou Sabally departed the Phoenix Mercury for the New York Liberty in free agency this offseason.

Natisha Hiedeman tied her career high with 24 points, rookie Flau’jae Johnson scored a season-best 17, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-85 on Sunday in a game that featured 75 total free throws, including 52 in the second half. Seattle's Awa Fam, the No. 3 overall draft pick, made her WNBA debut and finished with 10 points in 20 minutes. The 6-foot-4 center, who turns 20 on June 17, joined the Storm on Friday after helping Valencia win the Spanish League title.

Angel Reese appeared in photos with an NBA legend after helping the Atlanta Dream record their fourth win of the WNBA season.

Azzi Fudd, take a bow

The Dallas Wings envisioned this when selecting former UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Sunday's Mercury vs. Dream thriller prompted outcry from Angel Reese and multiple players about the officiating.

ATLANTA — Flashes of the Phoenix Mercury’s defensive identity were present on Sunday, but they were unable to sustain it down the stretch in an 82-80 loss to the Atlanta Dream. May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) looks for a pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Paige Bueckers picked up a technical foul on Friday during the Wings' game against the Dream, but it is not going to stand.

The Liberty’s Core 4 is back, but they didn’t faze the No. 1 overall pick. Sabrina Ionescu’s 2026 regular season debut didn’t fix a third-quarter funk — a repeated theme during the Liberty’s early season. This time, the Liberty lost sight of Wings rookie Azzi Fudd, who erupted for five 3-pointers in the third period, in Sunday’s 91-76 New York loss at Barclays Center. “I thought we got hurt in ...

Azzi Fudd wanted to slow her game down and let it come to her. “My goal was to just play a little bit slower,” Fudd said. The 17 points was tied for the second-most by a rookie in a quarter, trailing only the 20 that Shoni Schimmel had when she played for Phoenix.

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 24 points to fuel the Dallas Wings to a big road upset of the New York Liberty.

Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers posted career lows against Atlanta on Friday, but she can forget her technical foul from the game.

NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu is equal parts poise and bravado. She exudes the former with the ball in her hands as she evaluates what an opposing team is giving her on defense. The latter when she saunters down the court, grinning at the crowd after draining 3-pointers from just inside the half-court line. Both defining traits of Ionescu’s were on display Sunday afternoon as she made her season debut at Barclays Center. But it was spoiled by a career-high performance from rookie Azzi Fudd, who fin

Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, spoiling the season-debut of Sabrina Ionescu. Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft in April, took over in the third quarter with her team trailing by one at the start of the half. Dallas made seven 3-pointers in the quarter to go up 71-61 heading to the final 10 minutes.

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Reese finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 11 points and 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

Fudd caught some fire against the New York Liberty.

The Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.

The Seattle Storm (2-4) looks for consecutive wins for the first time this season when they host the Washington Mystics (2-2) at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday. MORE: Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award How to Watch Washington…

A cool accomplishment for Angel with Atlanta.

Paige Bueckers was happy her technical foul from Friday night's game against Atlanta was rescinded by the league on Sunday.

Natasha Mack has been the Mercury's clear silver lining despite starting having a sluggish start to the season.

The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Dallas Wings.