WNBA NewsFriday, Jul 31, 2026

MANHATTAN, KS - FEBRUARY 21: Nastja Claessens #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats dribbles to the basket against Jaliya Davis #25 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Bramlage Coliseum on February 21, 2026 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics have the youngest roster in the WNBA. Two of their best three players are sophomores with guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen. Center Shakira Austin is more or less Washington’s ve...

The Indiana Fever’s 2026 season has been nothing short of a roller coaster. A solid Commissioner’s Cup run was the highlight of the season’s first half, but as the wins continue to stack up, so do Indiana’s WNBA championship expectations. The Rocky Month of June June was an unstable month of basketball for the Fever, […] The post The Fever’s Turbulent Summer Has Created WNBA Finals Aspirations appeared first on The Lead.

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

Paige Bueckers vs. Sophie Cunningham.

The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and issued her an undisclosed fine over a confrontation with two teenage Indiana Fever fans. Now, the mother of one of the girls has shared her account of what happened.

Sophie Cunningham has been facing backlash over the last few days for her comment about protecting women’s sports during an ESPN interview. Since the interview, the Indiana Fever guard has taken over the discussions surrounding the WNBA.

Editor’s note: This article is part of our WNBA Trade Deadline coverage, which follows the moves reshaping the league. Aneesah Morrow has been traded to the Toronto Tempo, the Connecticut Sun announced on Friday afternoon. The Sun have acquired the rights to forward Maria Kliundikova and the Tempo’s 2028 second round pick. Morrow was drafted by the Connecticut Sun with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. In her sophomore season, she’s been largely relegated to a role coming off the

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