WNBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 6, 2026

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is in the running for WNBA Finals MVP.

During Indiana’s June game against Phoenix, Caitlin Clark got tangled up with DeWanna Bonner. Cunningham stepped in, and soon she and Bonner were locked in a 22-second pointing match while Fever staff tried to separate them.

Enes Kanter Freedom voices his support towards Sophie Cunningham.Enes Kanter Freedom continues to voice his support for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Freedom reposted a New York Times tweet of...

State Farm Arena already has events scheduled during potential WNBA Finals games for the Atlanta Dream, who won Game 1 of the semifinals.

A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Sabrina Ionescu lead eight WNBA stars and basketball cards collectors should watch as the 2026 playoffs head toward the Finals.

The WNBA reported a 37% viewership increase in this year's opening round from the 2025 postseason.

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The Indiana Fever came up way short of their goal of winning a WNBA championship this season.The Fever were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces in three games. They put up a valiant effort, but they were outlasted in Game 3 in Las Vegas.Entering the postseason, […] The post Sophie Cunningham Reveals What ‘Hurt’ Indiana Fever Before WNBA Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx, following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break.After an abruptly disappointing finish for the Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, the smooth-shooting and defensively tough forward the team has tried to build a title contender around is uncertain to return.

She has a problem with them right now.

Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Indiana Fever receiving extreme hate has highlighted cracks in the team’s locker room. The team had been under scrutiny for a rift between head coach Stephanie White and the players, but they publicly claimed that things were fine in the locker room.

In a season that has included plenty of off-court controversy, the on-court chaos of the WNBA playoffs is now taking center stage. With the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx eliminated from the playoffs, four teams remain in the hunt for the WNBA championship.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark ended the season setting records that put them in the conversation as one of the best offensive duos in WNBA history. But as it appears, Mitchell, for some reason, did not have the best of times alongside Clark.

Fans don't agree.

Following their disappointing opening round playoff exit, there’s no doubt that the Indiana Fever need a roster retool if they want to be taken seriously as WNBA contenders. With foundational players in Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the Fever are closer to their goal that not, but they still need to strengthen their roster, leaving fans on […] The post Apparently some fans think Fever can land both Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier in offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever’s exit from the 2026 WNBA postseason has seemingly opened a can of worms for the team’s trade prospects, and Sophie Cunningham has also joined the list. The guard was signed to a one-year, $665,000 contract for the 2026 season and is now an unrestricted free agent.

WNBA playoff games have faced arena issues for years.

The Indiana Fever have an interesting offseason with some key players about to become available for other WNBA teams to sign.The Fever face two tough decisions: Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham. Indiana have already made it clear that Mitchell is their top priority, while Cunningham is on their radar to re-sign.There will be some conversation […] The post Fever Urged to Make Tough Sophie Cunningham Decision in Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

Napheesa Collier’s first comments after the shock playoff exit to New York were to double down on her love for the Lynx. Her “I love it here” may have been a massive indicator, but head coach Cheryl Reeve’s exit interview comments have led to choice becoming a key factor in Phee’s free agency decision.

She could leave the Fever.

Dream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out of Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Liberty due to a finger injury and is considered day-to-day.

The Dream have already sold out State Farm Arena multiple times this season, and are playing their postseason games there this fall.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham remains at the center of the WNBA conversation, and she has never been shy about voicing her opinion. On her podcast, No Hesitation, Cunningham sparked another debate about the WNBA’s relationship with its fans. She discussed the incident involving A’ja Wilson and a fan who pointed at her during Game […]

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Caitlin Clark fans vehemently rejected the idea of Stephanie White returning to coach the Indiana Fever for one more year after podcaster Sophia Jones said she deserves another season. White has spent two seasons in Indiana facing significant adversity.

The relationship between WNBA players and fans on social media has been a recurring topic throughout the 2026 season. Several players have spoken publicly about the messages they receive, and the conversation has become louder since the playoffs began.

The WNBA will soon have a new commissioner after Cathy Engelbert announced that she will retire from the position at the end of 2026. Engelbert became the league’s first commissioner in 2019 and has overseen a period of major growth for the WNBA.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had something to say to Tyasha Harris.

Sophie Cunningham talks about Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark's impact on games.

“MVP! MVP!” A 16,000-strong Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted in chants literally every time Kelsey Mitchell visited the free-throw line in their last regular-season home game against the Minnesota Lynx. While the unparalleled support might hint at fanbase approval for their nine-year shooting guard, The Athletic contributor Sabreena Merchant recently questioned this stance.