WNBA NewsFriday, Jul 17, 2026

Former WNBA first-round draft pick Marta Suárez signed another seven-day contract with the Phoenix Mercury on Friday.

Clark sensed pregame that she had something special coming, and she delivered with 45 points and 10 assists

New York Liberty star Satou Sabally won't see the court any time soon. She has no timeline for a return.

CHICAGO -- Another day, another record is acquired by the great Nneka Ogwumike.

The Sparks made a roster move this week with the signing of former Kentucky guard and WNBA draft pick Tonie Morgan.

Both the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham deserves a spot in the WNBA All-Star three-point contest.

Kayla Thornton and Nia Coffey. | NBAE via Getty Images Defensive Player of the Year is probably the toughest race of all the awards in the 2026 WNBA season. There are several worthy candidates for this award, and some other deserving names that will probably get snubbed from First-Team All-Defense at season’s end. But which players for the strongest case? As we approach the All-Star break, here are some of the leading candidates and the unique DPOY cases that make each of them stand out. In t...

BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 7: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks to the media before the game on July 7, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the net during the first half of a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Tempo fell to 9-12, 10th in the ...

The Lower Manhattan skyline is pictured as wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazy conditions, in New York City on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images The New York Liberty were supposed to play the Dallas Wings tonight in Dallas. However, the game has been postponed. The announcement was made by the WNBA earlier this morning Tonight’s Game Between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings Postponed pic.twitter.com/DJ7V2ze80T — WNBA Communi...

Paige Bueckers is the headliner on a team featuring three UConn alumni. Caitlin Clark and her three South Carolina teammates will try to contain them.