WNBA News · LatestSunday, Aug 30, 2026

The Wings make it four straight wins, earn the season sweep over the Sun and inch toward better playoff positioning.

A WNBA analyst for The Athletic is under immense fire for falsely claiming that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles set the all-time rookie record for assists in a season. That claim raised eyebrows around the world, as most active fans saw the WNBA rookie assist record set two years ago by Caitlin Clark with 337 assists.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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 Im...

ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream's win over the Minnesota Lynx dropped the Indiana Fever to fifth in the WNBA playoff race entering the FIBA break.

Some fans were not happy about it.

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is taking her talents outside the WNBA in 2027.

It was a clash of the titans when the Atlanta Dream took down the Minnesota Lynx in an 89-81 win on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back to winning ways, the game was expected to deliver end-to-end action.

LOS ANGELES – After finding themselves down by 17 points late in the first half at home against the Washington Mystics, the Los Angeles Sparks rallied back in the second half to come away with an 88-82 win on Friday night. Helping lead the way as she done for most of this season, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter to seal […] The post Sparks news: Rae Burrell highlights important learning curve amid career season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese added another record to her growing WNBA resume.

The U.S. women's soccer star is speaking out.

Ogunbowale: 'I know what they need from me day in and day out, and we've been gelling really well' The post ‘I embraced it’: Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale finding comfort in adjusted role appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Los Angeles Sparks’ recent flurry of roster moves continued on Sunday as the team signed former WNBA draft pick Shyanne Sellers to a development contract, head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed prior to the team’s game against the Seattle Storm. The Sparks roster moves began late Friday night when the team signed rookie guard Ndjakalenga […] The post Sparks news: LA signs ex-Valkyries draft pick to contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An analyst credited the wrong player - fans erupted.

Cheryl Reeve says the Lynx must get tougher after a physical, playoff-preview loss to the Dream.

The Dallas Wings (23-16) bring a three-game winning streak into Sunday night’s matchup with the Connecticut Sun (10-29), who have lost two straight and six of their last eight, in the WNBA’s final game before the FIBA World Cup break…

Azzi Fudd is already looking ahead after her first season with the Dallas Wings.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell has the chance to score more points than anyone ever has in a WNBA season.

Storm players honored Ogwumike, who spent 2 seasons in Seattle before returning to Los Angeles, by wearing her jersey pregame.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks will head into the FIBA World Cup break with momen...

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COLLEGE PARK, GA - AUGUST 28: Carla Leite #0 of Portland calls out the offensive play during the WNBA game between the Portland Fire and the Atlanta Dream on August 28th, 2026 at the Gateway Center in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fresh off a rousing win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday, the Portland Fire return to the friendly confines of the Moda Center today for an afternoon matchup with the Golden State...

After agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, 39-year-old star DeWanna Bonner now joins a team with postseason aspirations. Bonner is now a member of the Atlanta Dream after playing 37 games with the Phoenix Mercury this season.

Minnesota dropped its second straight game for just the second time this season, entering the World Cup Break at 31-9.

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream plays defense during the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 30, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota...

Fans and media are calling it out.

Reese breaks the tie with Alyssa Thomas, who had 28 double-doubles in 2023.

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

The podcast has been called out.

The WNBA trans debate has refused to die down in recent weeks. Royce White is one of the most vocal members of Enes Kanter’s movement and has continued the rhetoric on social media in addition to declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.