WNBA NewsWednesday, May 6, 2026

A birthday won’t slow Angel Reese down. With less than 24 hours until she turns 24, the focus could’ve easily shifted to the celebration.

For the first time in a long time, the Dallas Wings feel like must-see TV. The WNBA has obliged — 36 of Dallas’ 44 regular-season games are on national TV, second-most in the league. The Wings bring Paige Bueckers back for year No. 2, fresh off her Rookie of the Year campaign. They add another blue-chip draft pick in Azzi Fudd, who won an NCAA national championship alongside Bueckers at UConn. Dallas also rolls into this hyped season with free-agent splash Alanna Smith, last season’s Co-Defensiv

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WNBA general managers have spoken, and their preferred franchise player is not Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The WNBA released its annual GM survey ahead of the league’s 30th season, which tips off May 8. The poll covered a multitude…

For most, the sentiment around Caitlin Clark is that she’s the crown jewel of the league, but the GMs serving around it feel otherwise. We’ve seen in the last few years how CC doesn’t just drive the league in terms of attendance and viewership while dominating on the court with her stellar backcourt presence.

WNBA general managers are not convinced with the Indiana Fever hype. The Fever have Caitlin Clark returning to the fold after an injury-prone 2025 season, joining an improved Aliyah Boston.

Roster construction and management arguably have never been more important in the WNBA. More money is on the line. The spotlight is bigger. The stakes are seemingly higher than ever. Building a contender has always been hard work, but the WNBA maestros really have to nail it this season to find success. Coaches are under more pressure to succeed, fine-tune the talent and create chemistry. General managers’ every move is scrutinized … and rightly so, as the influx of talent in the league is supre

In a WNBA GM survey, Paige Bueckers got the nod over Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson as the player GMs would want to start their franchises with.

USA TODAY Sports breaks down the winners and losers of the truncated WNBA offseason. The Dallas Wings sorted through it well. The Seattle Storm struggled.

As WNBA enters its 30th season, its impact extends far beyond the court

The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March. Now the league can focus on the play on the court which will feature the Las Vegas Aces looking for a fourth championship in five years, the return of Caitlin Clark after she missed most of last season with injuries, and the debut of expansion teams the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Las Vegas has won three of the last four championships with New York taking home ...

The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their future