WNBA NewsFriday, Jul 17, 2026

Paige Bueckers gets a bucket against the New York Liberty. | NBAE via Getty Images Just over one week ago, the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty met for a high-profile matchup in Brooklyn. Going in, I suggested the showdown served as test of both teams’ quality, wondering how the outcome would further influence where Dallas and New York are in the championship contender conversation. For the second time this season, the Wings answered affirmatively, claiming a confidence-boosting win over the...

Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images In the wake of the loaded 2026 WNBA Draft class, most analysts and fans predicted this year’s first-year troupe to run one of the most competitive Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. And while the newest members of the W have shown no shortage of talent, one supernova up north has nearly crossed the finish line, already. Here’s our assessment of the Rookie of the Year race at midseason. In the comments, share your analysis and pre...

Marina Mabrey. | NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Tempo might be the most appropriately named WNBA team. For an organization that experienced some questioning of their branding decisions, they’ve built a team that embodies their moniker. The Tempo like to play with tempo. However, intentionally or not, they might have leaned too far into that identity. Toronto’s tempo has come with some tempestuousness, and no, we’re not just referring to Marina Mabrey’s crashouts. WNBA analyst Dan Falkenhei...

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 11: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on July 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

The Atlanta Dream (14-10) looks for its first consecutive wins in nearly a month as they visit the Toronto Tempo (10-14) at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Friday night. How to Watch Atlanta Dream vs Toronto Tempo Toronto blew an…

With two of the league’s best offensive players, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, on their team, the Fever have found themselves caught in a dilemma that has contributed to their roller-coaster ride so far. Now, with Clark being listed as probable on the injury report for the 16th time this season as per The Athletic’s James Boyd and the second half of the 2026 season just around the corner, WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper believes they can no longer afford to leave those roles undefined.

Plus, a possible season sweep on the line.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates after the game against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena on June 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the greatest players in Sparks history now has one of the top accolades to match it. On Friday against the Sky, Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Ogwumike entered the game tied with Lesl...

Olivia Miles isn't on Minnesota's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Portland, but Napheesa Collier remains out recovering from ankle surgery.