WNBA News · LatestMonday, Jun 29, 2026

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark missed the Fever’s 111-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday with a back injury sustained during the midweek duel against the Phoenix Mercury. Clark has been in the headlines due to an incident involving Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, who was banned for one game for thrusting a fist in the Fever star’s throat.

The viral play between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark during the Phoenix Mercury-Indiana Fever game on Wednesday continues to spark debates. After reviewing Thomas’ hit against Clark, the WNBA announced Thomas’ suspension (one game) and fine ($1,000) a day after.

Five players who should be dealt at the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, including Jacy Sheldon and Ta'Niya Latson.

Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Jovana Nogic will miss the remainder of the season due to personal reasons. Nogic is the Mercury's third-leading scorer at 10.4 points per game and was shooting 42% from 3-point range. “This was not an easy decision, I love Phoenix, our organization and our fans,” Nogic said in a statement on Monday.

Jovana Nogic's WNBA debut for the Phoenix Mercury was nothing short of historic, but her time in the desert has come to an end for now.

Wilson rolled her right ankle in the fourth quarter of a game on Sunday, and her status for the WNBA showcase on Tuesday is uncertain.

Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is listed as questionable with a right leg injury ahead of the Commissioner's Cup championship game against Liberty.

Unfortunately, we'll all have to find something else to do tonight as the league takes a break to prepare for a big night on Tuesday.

Over the course of her first 19 pro games, Olivia Miles has effectively ended a high-profile Rookie of the Year race, become a legitimate MVP dark horse and pushed the Minnesota Lynx to the WNBA title favorites. Miles has a killer first step, razzle-dazzle passes and a cool nickname: the Spectacle, a nod to her goggles and entertaining play style. We’re not yet halfway through the schedule, but Miles has been the story of the season (you know, aside from the daily discourse about Caitlin Clark).

Former player-turned-analyst Lisa Leslie has faced backlash after her recent take on A’ja Wilson being the face of the WNBA. Caitlin Clark has been the most popular player in the league since she was drafted, bringing many new eyes to the W.

Two of the league's best young guards will be tangoing for a while.

Mercury rookie Jovana Nogić will miss the remainder of the 2026 season because of personal reasons, the team announced Monday.

The Los Angeles Sparks set an unfortunate record with their back-to-back losses against the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo. The post Sparks on Wrong Side of History After Back-to-Back Blowouts appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Clark was labeled a distraction and not an "additive" in a bizarre monologue.

WNBA power rankings for Week 8 of the WNBA season. Where do the Golden State Valkyries, Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury rank?

Lexie Hull is one of the most supportive players on Indiana Fever’s roster.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is not pleased with how the WNBA has treated Fever guard Caitlin Clark amid recent flagrant foul controversy.

Kelsey Mitchell's Puma deal comes with the best perk: a special welcome from NBA star Tyrese Haliburton.

Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick and is trying to prove it was worthy.

NBA legend Chris Bosh shared his predictions for the rest of the WNBA season, backing the Minnesota Lynx to win the championship. However, the two-time NBA champion attracted criticism from the WNBA world for botching the names of phenoms Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles.

The New York Liberty or Las Vegas Aces will make history on Tuesday in the Commissioner's Cup championship as the winner will become the first franchise to win the in-season tournament twice. Las Vegas was victorious in 2022 and the Liberty beat the Aces the next season. New York will host the game on Tuesday, coming off a West Coast road trip that saw the team drop its last two games to Seattle and Golden State.

Acho says the WNBA has more than enough talent to survive without Caitlin Clark.

Former LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow is in year two in the WNBA. Here's how she's faring in the pros.

Caitlin Clark has done a lot for the women's basketball game. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft has brought millions of new eyeballs to the sport. TV ratings are up, ticket sales have increased, salaries are bigger, etc. But Clark's arrival in the WNBA has not come without controversy, ...

As the 2026 WNBA season nears the halfway point, the Minnesota Lynx lead with a 15-4 record followed by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at 14-5. New franchises are competing in their first campaigns, including the Toronto Tempo, the…

Kelsey Mitchell's Indiana Fever defeated Chance Gray's Los Angeles Sparks on June 29. Mitchell's 26 points helped Indiana win without Caitlin Clark.

With Kelsey Plum out for a few weeks at least, the Sparks have to find ways to win.

In 2027, two-time Olympian and WNBA veteran Marine Johannès is taking her skills to Unrivaled.

It was an exhausting afternoon in the nation's capital.

New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes is signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.