WNBA NewsTuesday, Aug 18, 2026

The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.

Makayla Timpson has turned out to be the perfect fit next to the Indiana Fever’s star players. | NBAE via Getty Images When it comes to the WNBA’s playoff-caliber teams, it’s natural to gravitate towards the big names. Teams like the Indiana Fever, Golden State Valkyries and New York Liberty are not short on star players, and it’s easy to give them most of the attention as they keep winning games. Even on these veteran-laden squads, though, there are a handful of younger players who have made...

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Sunday night belonged to Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, as she saw the Phoenix Mercury, the team she spent the entirety of her 20-year WNBA career with, immortalized her by retiring her jersey number 3. Considering how brilliant Taurasi was during her playing days, this is the least she deserves. […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James reminds everyone what Diana Taurasi means to basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sunday marked a momentous occasion for Phoenix basketball, as a true legend of the city, Diana Taurasi, had her jersey retired. This season hasn’t been very great for the Mercury, and they even lost to the Portland Fire, 88-85, on what was supposed to be a night of celebration. But at the very least, immortalizing […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker shares a special moment with Diana Taurasi during special night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 22: Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket during the game against the New York Liberty on July 22, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 L. Nemec /NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 14: Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics and Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo battle for a rebound during the first half of the WNBA game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 14, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics ho...

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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 18: Tonie Morgan #4 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 18, 2026 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts . 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

The Kelsey Plum trade has backfired on the Phoenix Mercury. With Plum currently injured, the team's WNBA playoff hopes are essentially dead.

Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...