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Few words from Angel Reese changed everything.

Caitlin Clark rewrote the record book once more during the Fever's win over the Sun prior to the WNBA's break for the FIBA World Cup.

Lauren Jackson discusses the difference between the WNBA then and now.

Current WNBA playoff matchups if the first round began now, including a meeting between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream.

For much of the season, the Minnesota Lynx have established themselves as one of the WNBA’s most formidable teams. Yet, as the playoffs draw closer, the league leaders have lost their last two games, and after losing their second game, Head Coach Cheryl Reeve now seems to have identified an area where the team appears to be falling short.

The WNBA heads into its international break with the playoff race taking shape and only four regular-season games remaining for every team. The final week before the pause shifted the postseason picture at the top, while at the other end, several eliminated teams are beginning to look more like spoilers than contenders. Let’s take a look at the […] The post ClutchPoints’ Week 15 WNBA power rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. There’s a truism in basketball that the first home game after a long road trip feels like another road game. The Atlanta Dream proved the validity of that idea on Friday night, with a flat performance resulting in a nearly 20-point loss to the Portland Fire. On Sunday afternoon, re-acclimated and agitated, the real Dream returned. Or, maybe the realest Dream. For the second-straight season, the Dream secured the season series win over the Minnesota Lynx, prev...

Team USA women's basketball hasn't lost a game at the Olympics or World Cup since 2006. Think the FIBA World Cup will be a cakewalk? Think again.

The 2026 All-Star voting briefly got caught up in controversy after players’ verdict on Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever star was ranked 11th in the players’ vote in the All-Star voting, outraging former players like Candace Parker, who cited ‘insecurity’ as the reason behind players not selecting Clark.

Seattle Storm guard Lexie Brown spoke to Michael Porter Jr. about the low pay WNBA players faced early in their careers. Even as the No. 7 pick in the 2018 draft, Brown said she made about $40,000 in her rookie season, making it tough to live on basketball alone. Like many other players, Brown played [...]

The Worldwide Leader in Sports is heavily promoting the league now.

Unrivaled started out as a fun yet challenging league for players during the WNBA offseason, but has gained serious traction in the past year or so. With such immense popularity comes growth in the financial side of things, as Unrivaled’s current valuation stands at $650 million.

The New York Liberty already have a playoff spot guaranteed. However, for Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, the team is not approaching any of its games with any less intensity or seriousness.

Enes Kanter Freedom says he has already spoken with Caitlyn Jenner.

Enes Kanter Freedom has taken his fight over WNBA eligibility rules directly to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The former NBA center challenged Engelbert to a “peace summit” moderated by his friend Caitlyn Jenner, asking the WNBA commissioner to sit down and discuss the league’s rules.

The WNBA has been marred with discourse over whether trans athletes should be allowed to enter the league. The ambiguity in the eligibility criteria in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement has created an opportunity for figures such as Enes Kanter and Royce White to try to enter the league by identifying as trans women.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark came into the WNBA at a time where fan viewership exploded. Of course, Clark and Reese had a major role in the attention the league was getting, and their rivalry made it must watch TV. Their rivalry goes back to their college days when Clark starred at Iowa while Reese [...]

The Indiana Fever will face important games when the WNBA schedule resumes after the FIBA World Cup break.

PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? Aug 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) goes to the basket against Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.

Enes Kanter Freedom wants a peace summit with the WNBA.

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s decision to acquire Kelsey Plum was always going to come with some risk. Now, that risk is looking much bigger.

The Indiana Fever made the announcement about Caitlin Clark on Sunday.

The United States is looking for its fifth-straight win at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

The Indiana Fever have already secured their spot in the playoffs, but for Stephanie White, consistency is key if they want to win the title this season, especially with all the teams already locking in their postseason spots having stepped up their game as well. So far, the Fever are tied with the Atlanta Dream [...]

The departure of DeWanna Bonner from the Phoenix Mercury saw Alyssa Thomas step up even more for them as the 34-year-old forward led the way against the Toronto Tempo in their strong 101-69 win on Saturday. Ahead of the FIBA World Cup Break, Alyssa Thomas made everything click on offense for the Mercury after dishing [...]

New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu might be on a scoring slump, but the 2024 WNBA champion remains unbothered as she knows there are plenty more games to get her groove back before the playoffs. Despite a big 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, Ionescu was virtually absent for the night, only scoring two [...]

The Indiana Fever has been showing its true potential this season thanks to the heroics of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, who are leading the way for coach Stephanie White’s side in their quest for the championship this season. However, former Fever insider Scott Agness pointed out a blemish on the Fever organization that’s hiding [...]

USA Basketball sparked heavy backlash across social media after leaving Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell off the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup roster. Despite posting elite scoring numbers and leading Indiana’s offense, Mitchell’s exclusion left fans and analysts baffled as replacement options and official selections were announced.

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

Robert Horry is disappointed with Enes relentlessly mocking the WNBA.