Game RecapsFriday, Sep 25, 2026

The Sparks saluted Nneka Ogwumike in an emotional retirement ceremony following Thursday's 76-75 loss to the Valkyries in which she told the crowd, "I'm always gonna be your L.A. Spark."

Playing for nothing but pride, the Sun prevailed 95-81 in their final game before the franchise's impending relocation to Houston, marking the final moments of the organization's 24-season history with celebration and joy.

The WNBA playoffs will begin on Sept. 27 and could run through Halloween.

The WNBA playoffs tips off this weekend with four dynamic matchups. Let's dig in.

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.

The Fever's last regular-season game against the No. 1 seed is promising to bring even more drama.

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.

Hawks The Hawks haven’t forgotten how last season ended. It’d be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before losing three straight games, including a 51-point beating at home in Game 6. New York then lost only once more on its way to the championship. Jalen Johnson called […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

I have a confession to make.  In 2024, a time that feels like a lifetime ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in Sacramento for Game 2 of the new season. With 3:29 left in the first quarter, Keegan Murray was subbed out for Trey Lyles, a player I mostly remembered from his one year in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. That was all the way back in 2014-15, or roughly six lifetimes ago. Lyles was part of the Fab Freshmen team, featuring longtime Wolf nemesis Devin Booker and former (and ...

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have been two of the standout performers in the WNBA this season and they have now been backed to both make the first team All-WNBA by Scott Agness. After losing to the Minnesota Lynx in their final regular game of the season, the Fever finished sixth in the table.

Angel Reese honored former Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon before the Atlanta Dream-New York Liberty game. They then shared a moment postgame.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics will...

Angel Reese will face a big challenge in the playoffs.

Breaking down the Fever's playoff odds against A'ja Wilson and the Aces after a rough finish to the regular season.

The Minnesota Lynx will meet the New York Liberty in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, opening with Game 1 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Here’s the complete schedule for the best-of-3 series with TV and timing information (times listed in Central) Game 1: 1 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis, ABC Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in New York, USA/CNBC Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday in Minneapolis, TBD Related ...

The ongoing debate surrounding the WNBA and transgender athletes hit another wall outside the Fever game. The transgender debate in the WNBA boiled over at an Atlanta Dream game when arena security forced fans wearing both pro- and anti-trans shirts to change or leave, driving the league to issue an apology.

From social media screen shot | https://x.com/ChiStateOfMind_ The Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky last night for their only game at Capital One Arena in the 2026 WNBA regular season. That’s the good news. Generally speaking, the Mystics have stayed out of the headlines of the league’s talking points if you will. And their fans have remained respectful. Well, at least until yesterday…. This Mystics fan was removed from the arena after Elizabeth Williams airballed her FT attempt. Ap...

Head coach Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever suffered a double loss before the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

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On Tuesday night, Caitlin Clark and Co. secured a win over the No.

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. […]

Paige Bueckers has already accomplished plenty in her first two WNBA seasons. Now comes the part she hasn’t experienced before: the playoffs. Bueckers will join Angel Reese and Olivia Miles as three of the WNBA’s young stars entering the postseason for the first time. But while all three will be getting their first taste of […]

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.…

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell set a new WNBA single-season record for made 3-pointers, topping Rhyne Howard's recently-set mark.

Here's everything you need to know about Aces vs. Fever, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA Playoff series.

Up until Thursday, Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever were due to take on Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream in the first round of this year’s WNBA playoffs. The Dream had already secured their spot as the fourth seed the day prior, and the Fever just had to beat the Minnesota Lynx to ensure they took the fifth seed.

One season removed from a trip to the WNBA Finals, and the Phoenix Mercury are ending the 2026 season early.

The Atlanta Dream took care of their end of the bargain when it mattered most. With the playoffs around the corner, Angel Reese and Co.