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Aces win a test of wills, advance to the WNBA Finals

By Ben Dull / October 1, 2020

Las Vegas arrives on the biggest stage in year three of Laimbeer’s three-year plan

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By Howard Megdal / October 1, 2020

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The Atlanta Dream face a numbers crunch

By Bailey Johnson / October 1, 2020

Nicki Collen’s offseason, with more players than roster spots, presents a new challenge

Connecticut Sun fall seconds short of a return to the Finals

By Natalie Heavren / September 30, 2020

The sun sets on Connecticut’s season

Dallas Wings: Season Review

By Drew Ivery / September 30, 2020

Looking back on what went right and wrong for the Dallas Wings in 2020

What does Sami Whitcomb’s departure mean for the Storm?

By Derek James / September 30, 2020

As Whitcomb and her wife were set to welcome their child into the world, the guard justifiably left the Bubble to be with her family.

Maryland roundup: Alaysia Styles addition, Karen Blair promotion, ESPN poll

By Ben Rosof / September 29, 2020

The Terps make roster and coaching staff moves as season approaches

Angel McCoughtry dominates as Aces force a Game 5

By Ben Dull / September 28, 2020

McCoughtry pours in a game-high 29; Finals trip up for grabs in Tuesday’s Game 5

Minnesota’s 2020 season was more than a ‘good learning experience’

By Katie Davidson / September 28, 2020

The Minnesota Lynx defied odds and took the next step in becoming Finals contenders in one of the most demanding seasons in WNBA history.

Seattle Storm can cement their place in WNBA lore with a Finals win

By Derek James / September 28, 2020

One of the league’s most consistent franchises can join elite company