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In her return, Leonie Fiebich sparks New York Liberty's win

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New York wing Leonie Fiebich spent the last seven weeks watching from the sidelines while recovering from a left foot injury, but in her return game on Saturday night, she led the Liberty to a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.

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What Happened to the Dallas Wings After the All-Star Break? » Winsidr

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Not long ago, the Dallas Wings looked like one of the most dangerous up-and-coming teams in the WNBA. But now, they are searching for answers. At a glance, it may seem as if the Wings have taken a sudden decline; however, rather than an abrupt downfall, their initial flaws are simply more apparent now, and… The post What Happened to the Dallas Wings After the All-Star Break? appeared first on Winsidr.

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A way-too-early look at 2027 Draft lottery prospects

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Updated Aug 23, 8:09 AM ET

USC’s JuJu Watkins is widely expected to be the top overall pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft. | Getty Images There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played in the 2026 WNBA season, but the playoff picture is more or less already set. With five games separating the No. 8-seed Dallas Wings and No. 9-seed Portland Fire, it’s getting safer and safer to assume who will make the postseason—and, conversely, who will be hoping for luck in the coming WNBA Draft lottery. As I said on our TSN pregame s...

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WNBA gameday discussion: How will Angel Reese follow up her perfect game when the Atlanta Dream face the Phoenix Mercury?

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Angel Reese. | NBAE via Getty Images I think most Atlanta Dream fans already agreed that Angel Reese is perfect. She’s been an exemplary addition, injecting the team with passion, persistence and more pink, while, as Naz Hillmon discussed after Atlanta’s most recent game, empowering her teammates. Asked what Angel has brought to Atlanta, Naz offered: And then the things that people may not see, like, the way she pours into people on this team, regardless of what she’s got going on, like the w...

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These eight players are the biggest X factors for every WNBA playoff team

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NaLyssa Smith. | Getty Images As the WNBA playoff picture sharpens, star power alone won’t decide who’s still playing in late October. Every contender has a role player whose presence, not just production, lifts their teams in ways the box score fails to fully capture. These are the biggest X factors for each playoff team. In the comments, be sure to let us know if you agree, while also identifying the crucial players you’ll have a closer eye on this postseason. Minnesota Lynx: Nia Coffey The...

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Mystics vs. Lynx final score: Washington loses, 94-84

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Discussion: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo in WNBA Action Tonight

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: Nyadiew Puoch #13 of the Portland Fire handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire will take on the Toronto Tempo tonight ...

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