Playoffs? Nope, for these WNBA teams tanking, not winning, is the top priority—and that’s the right strategy

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• Playoffs? Nope, for these WNBA teams tanking, not winning, is the top priority—and that’s the right strategy

  JuJu Watkins. | Getty Images Making it to the WNBA is tough for a player, but finding success with a team is even harder. Throughout the 2020s, there’s been a chasm between the teams that win and those that lose. During this decade, on average, over half of the league ends the year with a sub .500 record. So, what’s the solution? More losing! The best way for teams that lose more than they win to turn their fortunes around is by tanking. In recent years, the WNBA has seen an influx of young t...

  Publisher:Swish Appeal

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  Article published:Aug 13, 12:00 PM ET

• Playoffs? Nope, for these WNBA teams tanking, not winning, is the top priority—and that’s the right strategy

  With the gap between the haves and have-nots as wide as ever, it’s in the best interest of many WNBA teams to lose.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 13, 12:00 PM ET