WNBA NewsToday, Oct 4, 2026

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase is well enough to coach in the WNBA semifinals but said she is taking steps to deal with her extreme work ethic after she went down on the sideline in the first round.

In what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals after both teams survived the best-of-three first round series. The Valkyries and Aces each came out on top in… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on Winsidr.

Dream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's semifinal opener with a left hand injury.

Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox addressed media about criticism from its fanbase and defended the team against that narrative. The team is out of the postseason after a heated Round 1 battle with the Las Vegas Aces.

Throughout the 2026 season, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell formed the best and most high-profile frontcourt tandem in the WNBA. Some recent comments have led to some speculation that Mitchell might not return to the Indiana Fever next season, but not everyone thinks that would be a wise move. After Indiana’s playoff exit this week,…

The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.

Some drama following the first round playoff series.

The head coach of the Fever had some words.

Caitlin Clark's college teammates handled it differently.

It could be difficult.

Retaining unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a top offseason priority for the Indiana Fever, both GM Amber Cox and coach Stephanie White acknowledged Saturday morning.