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How the Phoenix Mercury have turned their season around since Brittney Griner left the bubble

By Brendon Kleen / September 8, 2020

Phoenix is 6-1 since Griner departed thanks to a defensive breakout, a veteran big stepping up, and impressive chemistry between two-star guards.

The Connecticut Sun clinch a playoff spot with win over the Phoenix Mercury

By Natalie Heavren / September 8, 2020

How the Sun overcame an 0-5 start to reach the postseason

What we learned from two Las Vegas losses to the Mercury

By Ben Dull / September 8, 2020

Using two regular season matchups to look ahead to the postseason

Sparks split a pair of games against potential playoff foes

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 7, 2020

With the 2020 WNBA regular season winding down and playoffs just over the horizon, the Los Angeles Sparks split a pair of games over the Labor Day weekend.

FIBA sets EuroLeague, EuroCup start dates; recent NCAA alums sign overseas

By Christine M. Hopkins / September 7, 2020

EuroLeague season slated to begin on time, EuroCup postponed to December; plus, tracking recent NCAA alums as they begin pro careers abroad

Myisha Hines-Allen’s case for WNBA Most Improved Player

By Jenn Hatfield / September 7, 2020

(Or just ask the Dallas Wings.)

Playoff picture: What the Seattle Storm are still competing for

By Derek James / September 7, 2020

Sunday’s win over Minnesota was important in the playoff picture, but Seattle’s week ahead will determine their final standing.

Sun looking to find rhythm as Alyssa Thomas returns to court

By Natalie Heavren / September 6, 2020

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Jewell Loyd reminds everyone how important she is to Seattle

By Derek James / September 6, 2020

We don’t talk enough about Jewell Loyd

‘The best is yet to come’ for Kylee Shook

By Jackie Powell / September 5, 2020

Kylee Shook has quietly emerged as a symbol of the Liberty’s team culture