WNBA NewsYesterday, Nov 6, 2026

Azzi Fudd hosted Wings teammate Paige Bueckers on her podcast and the two discussed their relationship, Dallas' season and Fudd's recovery from knee surgery.

The growing popularity of the WNBA has brought more attention to its players, but the reasons behind that visibility have continued to spark debate. While some voices around the league argue that the biggest stars benefit from their appearance as much as their performance, others argue that claims like this overlook personality, ability, and a variety of other factors that help players build their profiles.

Sydney Taylor. | NurPhoto via Getty Images A little over a year ago, Sydney Taylor had just scored 55 points across two games, making nine 3-pointers, earning 16 free throws and shooting almost 45 percent from the field. Surely, such a scoring showcase was grabbing women’s hoops headlines? Nope, playing for the Polish club MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec and competing in EuroCup Women, Taylor’s offensive earthquakes did not register among the majority of US-based fans. Neither did her 35-point showing ...

WNBA stars Sophie Cunningham and Angel Reese sent a clear message to Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell.

The 2026 WNBA playoffs averaged 1.49 million viewers across NBCUniversal, USA Sports, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video. That number is up 27% from last year is also the highest number since the inaugural season in 1997. The seven-game series between the Valkyries and Dream averaged 1.88 million viewers, up 30% from last year. It was the most-watched Finals since 1999. Game 7 also was the most-watched WNBA playoff game on record with 3.28 million viewers.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbling the ball is guarded by Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA first round playoffs at Chase Center on October 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon ...

The Chicago Sky. | Getty Images It was another losing season for the Sky. One where the future was discussed more than the present. And the hope for draft picks, a practice facility and players returning from injury received more attention, and rightfully so, than the product on the court. While Chicago didn’t reach the playoffs for the second-straight year, there were some positives, but still more negatives and too many unknowns. So, let’s break down that state of things in the Chicago. In ...

The WNBA has obviously come a long way in terms of financial growth, visibility, and player welfare, particularly with the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement. However, for five-time WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry, there is still room, and an even greater need, for improvement, especially when it comes to protecting players.

Quentin Coleman found out Caitlin Clark watched his game live – and completely lost it.

From record-breaking viewership to growing brand investment, the WNBA has witnessed a remarkable rise in popularity over the last few years, which in turn has also allowed several players to create their own brand and identity outside the court. However, that growing attention hasn’t necessarily been distributed equally, despite how consistently a player is delivering on the hardwood.

Montgomery worked USA Network’s studio desk for five Finals games while the team she co-owns played for the title.

Parker played as a rookie in the original Comets’ final 2008 season and wants Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson honored “ASAP.”