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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire Return to Action vs Phoenix Mercury

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Updated Sep 18, 2:35 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 23: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire brings the ball up the court during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Moda Center on August 23, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following a multi-week break for...

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3 thoughts as the Wings seek to improve their playoff positioning against the Los Angeles Sparks

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Updated Sep 17, 10:40 PM ET

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 19: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings is defended by Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half at College Park Center on July 19, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a weird, late-season jolt to the system in t...

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The Celtics need Jayson Tatum to be Jayson Tatum

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Updated Sep 17, 8:06 AM ET

We all remember May 12th, 2025 when Jayson Tatum fell to the floor in Game 4 of Round 2 against the New York Knicks. To that point, it had been one of the been one of the best games Tatum had played in his career with 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. The 2024-25 version of Jayson Tatum is the best Tatum we have seen in his career. He had become the best scorer, passer and rebounder on the Celtics and was playing as well as any player in the league. That is the Jayson T...

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'Freaking Hard': Sophie Cunningham Issues Strong Warning About Sonia Citron Before Mystics Matchup - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 18, 1:54 PM ET

Washington Mystics star Sonia Citron remains one of the league’s most impressive young players. The two-time All-Star remains a crucial piece for Mystics as they battle for crucial seeding during the final week of the regular season. Of course, they are currently neck and neck with the Indiana Fever, who sit ahead of them in […]

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Rhyne Howard sets WNBA single-season 3-point record

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Rhyne Howard hit her 129th 3-pointer of the season Thursday against the Connecticut Sun, setting a WNBA single-season mark. Atlanta Dream wing Howard entered the night tied with Sabrina Ionescu at 128 triples but missed her first eight attempts from beyond the arc, finally connecting with 6:45 left to give her sole possession of the record. The fifth-year, four-time All-Star is just four days removed from winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA World Championship. She not only leads the l

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Lynx still have unfinished business to settle when regular season resumes

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Dust off Target Center and call Prowl. The FIBA World Cup break has ended. After 18 days without Lynx basketball, Minnesota is getting back on the court to finish the interrupted regular-season. First up for the WNBA-leading Lynx (31-9) will be the New York Liberty (24-16) in a battle of playoff-bound teams at Target Center. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was Team USA’s ...

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