WNBA NewsThursday, May 7, 2026

Cash will be a studio analyst on Amazon Prime Video this year.

With the WNBA's regular season starting up soon, here's a look at how many former Hawks are in the league.

If you were to ask any fan, can the 2026 WNBA season kick off as per schedule a few months back – the answer would be no. That felt impossible considering the tensions between the players and the league were at a sky-high level because of the CBA negotiations.

Physicality has always been a part of the WNBA’s identity. But Napheesa Collier has had enough because, according to her, the league may have crossed the line as the games have gone from competitive to exhausting.

With an increase in fines for technical and flagrant fouls, the message is clear: the WNBA wants less physicality.

One-of-one. That’s the phrase Geno Auriemma used to describe his former point guard, Sue Bird.

The outgoing off-court impact of Tina Charles will be just as monumental as her on-court impact.

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was the no-brainer pick. Last season, little debate ensued about Paige Bueckers’ win. This season’s preseason prediction for 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year also seems pretty locked down. Our experts mostly foresee Olivia Miles performing well enough with the Minnesota Lynx to take home that honor near the end of the summer. But with a talented rookie class, it could be up for grabs. The Athletic’s voters, who selected their top three picks, also put the Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fu

On or off the basketball court, Angel Reese continues to strengthen her bond with the Atlanta Dream. We’ve already seen Reese’s enthusiasm for the franchise, whether in media availability sessions or on the court during Dream’s preseason games.

Want to watch Caitlin Clark in action? Here's how to tune in to every Indiana Fever game of the 2026 season live.

The WNBA tips off Friday so we asked our USA TODAY Sports experts to predict who will win the league's 2026 awards and championship.

Heading into the 2026 WNBA season, there has been a lot of discourse and debate about where Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark ranks among the best players in the league. One WNBA legend, however, has a pretty clear opinion on the matter. Diana Taurasi is one of the greatest and most accomplished women’s basketball players…