WNBA NewsSaturday, Aug 15, 2026

The Fever have a long time until they play at home again.

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 16: Azzi Fudd #35 of the Dallas Wings poses with Curt Miller, Greg Bibb and Jose Fernandez during an introductory press conference at the Hyatt Regency on April 16, 2026 in Dallas, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been making headlines in the WNBA with his recent decision. Over a week ago, the 11-year NBA veteran shocked the basketball world when he announced that he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft in the hopes of securing a roster spot.

A’ja Wilson defends Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. | Getty Images Ahead of their Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Washington Mystics are 19-14, a record that is good for eighth in the WNBA standings and six games ahead of their closest competitor for the final playoff spot. For a season that started with far more questions than answers, head coach Sydney Johnson and his team have found a recipe to compete with the leagues top talents, and are now posing new, more welcome ques...

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 08: Leila Lacan #47 of the Connecticut Sun defended by a8 during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game between New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun on June 8, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A smooth cruise turned into a sweat at the end. The Liberty were up by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter in Saturday’s matchup vs. the Sparks, but they gradually let go...

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is playing the best basketball of her WNBA career.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 15: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 15, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

The Los Angeles Sparks walked into Barclays Center expecting the usual basketball game. But even before the game tipped off against the New York Liberty, an unusual performance of the national anthem caught the attention of Kate Martin, Cameron Brink, and Dearica Hamby, and their confused reactions made it all even more amusing.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White thanked the home fans for their positive reception in their latest home game. The Fever ended their two-game homestand on Friday against the Dallas Wings, and fans cheered on their head coach ahead of tipoff. This was the exact opposite of their reception in their previous game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, when White was booed.

Caitlin Clark reached 20 career games with at least 20 points and 10 assists, doubling a mark no other WNBA player has surpassed.

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 14: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire drives to the basket during the game against the Seattle Storm on August 14, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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 Scott Eklund/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

Enes Kanter Freedom has officially declared for the 2027 WNBA draft. Sophie Cunningham expressed her views on the eligibility of transgender athletes, leading to a lot of discourse around her comments.