WNBA NewsFriday, Aug 21, 2026

Jun 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In each and every NBA and WNBA season, an edict, whether direct or indirect, comes down from the front office to teams at the bottom of the standings that it’s time to tank. So long as a team owns its draft pick and is out of playoff contention, at some point in the season, it becomes more valuabl...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 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 Getty Image...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: Nyadiew Puoch #13 of the Portland Fire handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire will take on the Toronto Tempo tonight ...

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Aug 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In one of the worst losses of the season, the Sparks were routed from start to finish by the Dream, losing 124-88. Atlanta opened up a double-digit lead late in the first quarter, blew the lead open to 20 points in the s...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Aliyah Boston #7, Caitlin Clark #22, and Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever are honored for being selected as 2026 WNBA All-Stars before the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 22, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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: Copy...

Nneka Ogwumike said she is content to wrap up her 15-year WNBA career with the struggling Sparks, who endured a 124-88 loss to the Dream on Thursday.

Awak Kuier had a spectacular defensive performance as she made franchise history in the Dallas Wings’ victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night. Kuier has been playing in the WNBA since 2021, going through her fourth season with the Wings. This year has seen her earn the most playing time in her career, shining as a key player in Dallas’ […] The post Wings news: Awak Kuier makes bonkers Dallas history in huge win over Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 20, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Liberty could be as close to full strength Saturday as they’ve been in more than a month.

Sophie Cunningham’s empty stat line became a major target for frustrated Fever fans after Indiana’s winning streak ended in Dallas.

Speaking on his podcast, sportscaster Dan Dakich detailed how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has failed to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's stardom, contrasting her approach with David Stern's NBA blueprint.