The Washington Mystics lost to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night, 74-69. In a game that featured 10 lead changes and seven ties, Shakira Austin led with 18 points and 16 rebounds. For the Aces, Veronica Burton scored 11 points and 11 assists. The Mystics have one more road game in San Fran on Monday. That’s their next game. Tip off at 10 p.m .ET. See you then.
WNBAThere are probably hundreds of clips of Caitlin Clark’s brilliant play that would earn her a legitimate comparison with the legendary LeBron James. The deep threes, the dazzling assists, the creative layups.
WNBAFor the first time in the 2026 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu locked horns with each other. But when the New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever game finally tipped off, the broadcasters couldn’t help but take fans on a trip down memory lane as they revisited a recruiting story that could have sent CC down a very different career path.
Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. McBride was 9 of 14 from the field, making four 3-pointers to help Minnesota improve to a league-best 20-6. McBride topped 20-plus points for a sixth straight game and upped her career total to 5,846.
Kelsey Mitchell, a four-time WNBA All-Star guard, authored a four-point play en route to a season-high 33-point effort on Saturday night, and the Indiana Fever rallied to record a 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Jul 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) works around Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Portland Fire succumbed to the Minnesota Lynx 101-93 in an entertaining game in Minneapolis on Saturday. While the Lynx were in control for most of the evening, the Fire made first-place Minnesota earn the win, resulting in an exciting game with ...
WNBAHere's the WNBA officiating inconsistency crisis in a technical foul.
WNBAHow in the world did the refs miss this?!
The Indiana Fever have been managing Caitlin Clark's minutes and workload ever since she returned from injury on July 8.
WNBAClark made WNBA history in her most recent game.
WNBAPaige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and the Wings get back to work against Nneka Ogwumike and the Sparks after a long layoff.
The Fever star is two techs from an automatic suspension.
WNBAMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 15: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 15, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 17: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots over Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Wings (16-8) will attempt to extend thei...
Both the Minnesota Lynx and Portland Fire may be without multiple key players in Saturday night’s matchup.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Myst...
PHOENIX — Time is running out for the Phoenix Mercury to find answers in the 2026 season. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
WNBAThe Sky have a new practice facility in the works, but their official opening has continued to be pushed back.
WNBA Rookie of the Year rankings for July 2026. Olivia Miles remains the favorite but Awa Fam has moved into the top five.
Johnson’s Mystics have always emphasized joy, but for him especially, it seems to have gotten louder this season
Lynne Roberts: ‘When she’s out for as long as she’s out now, you really kind of have to adjust and change some things’
Tempo coach Sandy Brondello apologized to Angel Reese after being overhead referring to Reese as a "protected species" to officials during a game Friday.
A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images What are the criteria for the Most Valuable Player award? Is it the amalgamation of raw stats? Add up points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and whoever has the highest total is the MVP? Or is it more nebulous? Do more advanced stats like gravity, plus-minus or net rating signal the intrinsic value of a player? Should team quality factor into someone’s value? And if so, how much? These are all good questions and ways to approach the MVP conversation...
Chicago’s big free-agent signing has been off the court since July 3
WNBANEW HAVEN — When a career ends, it would not be unusual to exhale and contemplate what might be next over a cold beer. In the case of Tina Charles, the former UConn and WNBA star and future Hall of Famer, her second act began with the beer itself. “I’ve had a hand in every single aspect,” Charles said Friday, as she launched her new venture, 78 Brewing Co. “There were hops I specifically ...
After a difficult offseason, the Utah grad is looking to stick with the Sparks
Brastool Sports founder and president Dave Portnoy took a dig at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after Caitlin Clark’s career night on Friday against the Seattle Storm. Clark made history by scoring 45 points and tallying 10 assists, becoming the first WNBA player to record such a double-double.
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has posted solid numbers, but there is some debate on where she stands in the WNBA MVP race. After 23 games, the Wings star has averaged 20.
Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points as the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-83 Friday, their second straight win since a 2-13 start.