WNBA NewsThursday, Aug 27, 2026

Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.

Aces starting forward NaLyssa Smith will be out the rest of the WNBA season after sustaining a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 victory at Toronto.

A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?

The Heat and free agent center Nick Richards have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t share additional details on the deal, it’s safe to assume it’s worth the veteran’s minimum. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link), Richards’ […]

LeBron James has always been centered around the great “GOAT” debate in the NBA, but after his recent decision to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, does it create a stain on his resume? Former NBA champion Stephen Jackson said on his show, “All the Smoke Pod” that he believes James’ decision to join the 76ers...

Kevin Durant watched former teammate Russell Westbrook retire this offseason and admitted the end of his own career might not be that far away.

ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin expressed doubt Thursday regarding the possibility of Luka Dončić wanting to split with the Los Angeles Lakers any time soon.

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The Mercury can answer questions, set new goals in their final games of 2026 in preparation for 2027 The post How the Phoenix Mercury can use the end of the 2026 season to prepare for the beginning next year appeared first on The IX Sports.

A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles. (Photo by Matt Krohn) | Getty Images Last year, in addition to becoming the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, A’ja Wilson became just the second back-to-back MVP. Cynthia Cooper accomplished the feat 27 years earlier in the league’s first two seasons. Now, Wilson is the frontrunner to win an unprecedented third MVP in a row. It would be her fifth total, which is mind-boggling, especially considering she just turned 30 years old and likely has quite some time l...

Roberts: "We're just going to keep chopping wood, keep grinding, keep attacking" The post With the playoffs out of reach, Lynne Roberts’ future in L.A. is an open question appeared first on The IX Sports.

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