WNBA fans are having a field day after Angel Reese’s praise for FIBA officiating raised eyebrows. Angel Reese has been walking a tightrope with the league office after picking up seven technical fouls this season, coming dangerously close to an automatic suspension before an eighth tech was mercifully rescinded on appeal.
Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...
Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. The Atlanta Dream exhibited little rust in their return to action on Thursday, routing the visiting Connecticut Sun for the 103-59 win—the largest in franchise history. Newly-minted FIBA World Cup gold medalist Angel Reese continued her run of excellent play, leading the way with a 30-point and 10-rebound double-double. Atlanta’s other gold medalist, Rhyne Howard, did experience some offensive issues, shooting 1-for-9 from 3 as she scored 10 points. However, ...
Paige Bueckers is in the midst of her second season in the WNBA and is now just 25 points away from breaking a record. Bueckersreturned to league action on Thursday as the Dallas Wings took on the Los Angeles Sparks.
Angel Reese silenced her critics with a historic display for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. Angel Reese put on an absolute masterclass in the Atlanta Dream’s 103-59 blowout over Connecticut, dropping 30 points on an ultra-efficient 11-of-14 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes.
The Dallas Wings just won their 25th game of the season right after the 2026 FIBA World Cup, and Wings star guard Paige Bueckers made a comparison between international and WNBA play that cracked even Jessica Shepard up. As the Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in a 97-77 game, Bueckers’ statement showcased the reality of playing in the FIBA tournament.
The eligibility debate doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in the WNBA. The ongoing debate over WNBA eligibility seems to be falling on deaf ears at league headquarters, leaving a massive gap where clear rules ought to be.