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WNBA Playoff Primer: Everything to know ahead of the 2026 playoffs

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Dallas Wings have a team huddle after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 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 Images The WNBA’s 30...

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Chris DeMarco asserts Liberty have proven they’ll be ‘ready to go’ vs. Lynx

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NEW YORK — The 2026 New York Liberty played their final regular season game on Wednesday. They lost 83-65 to the Atlanta Dream at home, setting Chris DeMarco’s record in his first season as a head coach in the WNBA at 26-18. The Liberty, locked in as the 8th seed in the playoffs, are set to play the Minnesota Lynx in the first round. This was the […] The post Chris DeMarco asserts Liberty have proven they’ll be ‘ready to go’ vs. Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 WNBA season was ESPN/ABC’s most-watched ever

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For all the controversy, narratives, and right-wing meddling happening off the court, the WNBA had another stellar season of fans tuning in to watch the action on it. ESPN announced Friday that for the third straight year, the stretch of WNBA games broadcast across ESPN and ABC this season was the most-watched in its history.…

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A look at the Mystics’ 2026 statistical leaders

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A 101-93 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night helped the Washington Mystics finish their 2026 regular season with a 28-16 record and earn the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference behind strong performances from its statistical leaders. At the center of Washington’s attack was Shakira Austin, who led the Mystics in scoring at 17 points per game while also pacing the team in blocks at 1.2 per game. Austin was a consistent presence inside, shooting 48.3% from the field and averaging 9....

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‘Our League Is Being Hijacked’ — Fever HC Stephanie White Issues Fiery Message to Critics As Controversy Surrounds Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham

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Stephanie White has coached through one of the most scrutinized seasons in WNBA history, and a new ESPN feature reveals just how personally that scrutiny has weighed on her. The Indiana Fever head coach has come under fire for multiple factors this year, including her strategy, comments, and even her courtside moments with some of the players.

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Indiana Fever enter playoffs after a choppy week with two injuries | The IX Basketball

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The Indiana Fever weren't at their best to close the 2026 regular season. What does that mean for the playoffs? The post Indiana Fever enter playoffs after a choppy week with two injuries appeared first on The IX Sports.

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2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings » Winsidr

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In the franchise’s second year of existence, the Golden State Valkyries have clinched the No. 2 seed in the 2026 playoffs, and will face the No. 7 Dallas Wings in a best-of-three series in the first round of the post-season. Series Schedule: Game One: Chase Center – 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, Sep. 27… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings appeared first on Winsidr.

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A’ja Wilson Reveals What She Loved Most About Aces’ Final Regular-Season Win

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The Las Vegas Aces are rolling at the right time. The Aces are playing well heading into the postseason, riding a seven-game winning streak and coming off a dominant 100-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury. During her postgame interview, Aces superstar A’ja Wilson broke down what she liked most about her team’s performance over the […]

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Playoff Paige Bueckers: A Whole Different Beast » Winsidr

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The Dallas Wings last clinched a playoff berth in 2023, a year that they went on to lose to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Prior to that, they hadn’t made it out of the first round since before the team moved to Dallas in 2016. This season, they’re looking to change that fate.… The post Playoff Paige Bueckers: A Whole Different Beast appeared first on Winsidr.

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Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances

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Lynne Roberts. | Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season under her leadership, sources told ESPN. Roberts was hired in November 2024 after a strong run at the Univ...

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Sophie Cunningham Pinpoints Fever’s Biggest Problem Ahead Of 2026 WNBA Playoffs - Fadeaway World

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The Indiana Fever are preparing for the WNBA postseason. The team finished sixth in the WNBA standings with a 28-16 record. Despite making the playoffs for the third consecutive season, Indiana has endured a string of late-season losses, including a season-ending defeat to the Minnesota Lynx and a home loss to the surging Washington Mystics. […]

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Sophie Cunningham could be out of the WNBA in 2027, analyst says

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galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham’s Indiana Fever profile Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham was born on August 16, 1996, in Columbia, Missouri, and now plays guard for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She wears jersey No. 8 and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall. Cunningham played college basketball at the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2019 before…

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Fever news: Stephanie White calls out 'negativity vortex' that makes coaching Caitlin Clark, Indiana so hard

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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says the attention surrounding Caitlin Clark and the franchise has created challenges that extend beyond basketball as the team prepares for the WNBA playoffs. The Fever have become one of the league’s biggest draws, averaging 16,426 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse while also attracting large crowds on the road and […] The post Fever news: Stephanie White calls out 'negativity vortex' that makes coaching Caitlin Clark, Indiana so hard appeared first on ClutchPoi

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