WNBA NewsMonday, May 4, 2026

This is a frustrating moment for the Sky and HVL.

The Chicago Sky is going to look very different in 2026 than fans have become accustomed to. The Sky dealt the face of the franchise, Angel Reese, to the Atlanta Dream in a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquired star Rickea Jackson in another trade, and brought in some established veterans, including Skylar Diggins,a On Monday,…

The Sky have signed this former WNBA champion after the team traded star Angel Reese and cut Hailey Van Lith.

PHOENIX — A season removed from a surprising run to the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury enter 2026 with more questions, as reflected in ESPN’s No. 7 preseason ranking.

New York Liberty all-star point guard Sabrina Ionescu is one of the most recognizable faces in the WNBA. Unfortunately, Ionescu suffered an ankle injury during the Liberty’s preseason game against the Connecticut Sun. “Chris DeMarco confirms what the replay showed. Sabrina Ionescu rolled her left ankle. She’ll get an MRI tomorrow,” The Athletic’s Annie Costabile…

The Chicago Sky have waived Hailey Van Lith, with sources telling ESPN that the move was due to the coaching staff's 'style-of-play preference.' Chicago also announced it signed 10-year WNBA veteran guard Natasha Cloud.

The Sky made the deal shortly after waiving Hailey Van Lith. Cloud signs after an extended free agency that lasted into the start of the WNBA preseason.

It’s opening week across the league, with the landmark 30th WNBA season tipping off May 8 and the entire weekend jam-packed with games. Before the season officially gets underway, our Winsidr team is previewing each of the 15 teams, taking a look back on what took place this offseason, what the team will look like… The post Inside the East: Season Preview and Key Storylines appeared first on Winsidr.

Indiana Fever rookie point guard Raven Johnson opened up a little bit about her long-time friendship with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Monday. However, while reflecting on the types of conversations they have, the former South Carolina Lady Gamecock teased Edwards about his Adidas shoes. While talking with media members on Monday, Johnson claimed […] The post Fever’s Raven Johnson hilariously calls out Anthony Edwards over his own shoes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There are only 180 roster spots in the WNBA, and Stephanie Jones is aiming for one of them. The 27-year-old veteran forward signed a training camp contract with the Atlanta Dream in mid-April, hoping to make the team’s final 12-player roster alongside sister Brionna Jones. Stephanie Jones participated in shootaround during the team’s practice at Gateway Arena on Saturday afternoon, a day ahead of their second preseason game, and afterward she discussed how much she’s been enjoying the experie...

The Atlanta Dream made a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Sky to acquire superstar forward Angel Reese, who had a somewhat contentious relationship with the Sky’s front office. “Angel is a dynamic talent and a perfect fit for what we are building in Atlanta,” Atlanta general manager Dan Padover said in a statement. “She has…

Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner had something to prove on Sunday. The 10-time All-Star and her new team fell to the New York Liberty, 79-67. It was the Sun’s 2026 WNBA preseason finale at Mohegan Sun Arena.