Sources: New York Liberty not retaining coach Chris DeMarco after 1 year at helm
The Liberty will not retain head coach Chris DeMarco after one year at the helm, sources told ESPN. The Liberty were eliminated in the playoffs in the semifinals.
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WNBA Finals Game 7 becomes W's most-watched playoff game, with Valkyries' title-clinching win drawing 3.3 million viewers
Golden State gave its fans a Halloween scare, scoring only 24 first-half points before rallying to finish the first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7 on top, defeating the Atlanta Dream.
Tracking all the WNBA coaching changes for 2027
The WNBA offseason begins with two big openings in Los Angeles and New York.
The 10 most iconic moments of the 2026 season, as told by WNBA Art
WNBAWNBA Art, the viral Instagram account from artist Meg Stacy, documented the best moments of the WNBA season.
Caitlin Clark Makes Her Opinion Around Valkyries Winning WNBA Championship Against Dream Extremely Clear
The WNBA’s growth has been impossible to ignore over the past few seasons, with rising attendance, record viewership, and new franchises adding to the league’s momentum. The 2026 season took that progress another step forward, as the Golden State Valkyries delivered a historic championship run just two years after entering the league.
Why these WNBA players are three too-early offseason trade candidates to monitor
Janelle Salaün and Jessica Shepard. | NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries are still celebrating their history-making 2026 WNBA championship. But even as champagne flows in San Francisco, WNBA fans are rushing to what’s next. Denied drama last offseason due the extended CBA negotiations, the forthcoming offseason presents an opportunity to engage in schemes and dreams what could, should and will happen. With over 70 players who sniffed the WNBA last season entering the offseason a...
Michael Jordan congratulates Valykries star Gabby Williams after WNBA title
His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.
WNBA Finals overcame scheduling gaffe, cable paywall and iffy matchup to smash expectations
The WNBA has been on a steep upward trajectory for several years, but this year’s Finals threatened to upend the momentum the league had built. To start, none of the league’s marquee stars reached the championship series. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost in the first round, while A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas…
Liberty reportedly fire head coach Chris DeMarco after 1 season, sweep in WNBA semifinals
Hiring a coach with NBA experience didn't work out for the Liberty, who played far below expectations this season.
Chennedy Carter Shares True Feelings After Aces Assistant Coach Mistaken For Her As Becky Hammon Attends JuJu Watkins Game
WNBAChennedy Carter expressed her feelings after a college commentator mistook Las Vegas Aces assistant head coach Nola Henry for Carter. After the 2026 WNBA season, the coaching staff is already scouting for younger talent to strategize for the offseason and the 2027 WNBA draft.
Angel Reese Returns to LSU for Special Recognition After WNBA Finals
WNBAAngel Reese is returning to her roots after finishing her third WNBA season.
The Valkyries are first-time, fast-time champions. Plus: College ball has tipped
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! One season ends, and another begins. Today: 🏆 Can Valks do it again? 🏀 2027 contenders ⛹️♀️ Fresh college talent Let’s go. Can the Valks repeat? The Golden State Valkyries’ historic championship run will be talked about for years, maybe even decades. It was the franchise’s first, of course, but it was also the fastest any expansion te...