WNBA NewsTuesday, May 5, 2026

The former UConn star hangs it up after 14 seasons in the WNBA.

Brittney Griner signed a one-year deal with the Connecticut Sun after her lone season with the Atlanta Dream.

The WNBA season tips off this week

WNBA teams are waiving players this week as they finalize opening-day rosters. What does it mean when a player is waived?

Cathy Engelbert praised Tina Charles’ WNBA legacy after the all-time rebounding leader announced her retirement following 14 seasons.

Angel Reese made a statement at the Met Gala, and Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson took notice with a simple but telling reaction.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese are fierce rivals on the court. Off it, the two have built one of the WNBA's most adorable friendships. Bueckers recently took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse into her world lately, sharing images from photoshoots and preseason action.

WNBA general managers picked Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark as the top player to build a franchise around entering the 2026 season.

In late March, Tina Charles traveled to China to play in a best-of-five series with Henan Phoenix, a Chinese women’s basketball club looking to move into its league’s top tier. Through four games, Charles, 37, averaged 22 points and eight boards while playing 29 minutes a game. Henan won, and Charles celebrated with teammates before boarding a flight back to New York. Through the festivities, merriment and jet lag, Charles also felt something different — a true sense of clarity. She had gone int

Justine Pissott made her Indiana Fever debut in the team’s first game of the preseason. The 22-year-old rookie came off the bench to help lead Indiana to a 109-91 victory over the New York Liberty. Pissott finished with eight points, one rebound, an assist and two triples in 10 minutes of action.

UConn legend Tina Charles ended her remarkable career in quiet fashion on Tuesday morning, releasing a statement on her social media accounts announcing her retirement from professional basketball. Charles concludes her 15-year career as one of the greatest centers in WNBA history, finishing as the league’s all-time leader in rebounds (4,262), double-doubles (201) and made field goals (3,364). ...

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is already making an early impression in The Big Peach. The Chicago Sky traded her to Atlanta in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. In just two preseason games, the Dream fanbase has quickly embraced the Reese.