WNBA NewsTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

She was one of the biggest surprises in the league.

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun held off the Minnesota Lynx 90-89 to delay Cheryl Reeve's wins record bid.

Chiney Ogwumike erupted on live television after sister Nneka hit a walk-off three-pointer to lift the Los Angeles Sparks over the New York Liberty, 98-97, on the WNBA's 30th anniversary. Nneka finished with 24 points and scored 12 in the final 3:50, capping a comeback from 17 down with no timeouts left.

Flau’jae Johnson scores 23 points as Storm snap Western Conference skid and end franchise’s nine-game road losing streak.

Angel Reese had 15 points and 17 rebounds — which included a career-high 11 offensive, one short of tying the WNBA single-game record — and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 102-77 on Sunday. Reese, who came in averaging 14.6 points and a league-leading 11.9 rebounds, has nine double-doubles this season and 59 in her career, the most in WNBA history through 76 games. Reese, acquired April 6 from Chicago in a trade for two first-round picks, has 17 rebounds in three of the past four games.

LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty met Sunday night to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the WNBA’s first game, Nneka Ogwumike found herself tasked with explaining the meaning behind the moment. Who else would it be? The Sparks forward is, after all, “Madame President,” the leader of the players’ union and one of the most veteran players in the league. But her best answer was what she did when the Sparks trailed by two with a second left, when she caught the ball on t

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma and Robin Roberts will call Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty on July 7.

Flau’jae Johnson, a rookie with the Seattle Storm, signed a multiyear contract with Unrivaled and will make her three-on-three debut this winter, the league announced Monday. “From signing one of the first NIL deals with Unrivaled to now joining the league as a player, it’s been incredible to see this journey come full circle,” Johnson said in a statement released by the league. Johnson is the second member of the WNBA’s 2026 rookie class to sign with Unrivaled, joining Minnesota Lynx rookie Oli

Bueckers' efficiency is reaching unprecedented heights.

The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Washington Mystics 84-79 Sunday, Pride Night at Target Center. After the game, Cheryl Reeve told reporters, "We should've done it for the gays, but we didn't get it done."

A bump at the end of the week for the Lynx should not distract from three great wins.

The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season. Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota. “I think it takes time to get to where you want to go,” said Washington forward Kiki Iriafen, who scored the go-ahead basket in the wins over both the Liberty and Lynx.