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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers looks up with a concerned expression. Teammate Myisha Hines-Allen approaches her from the side, while other teammates look on in the background. Packed arena stands are blurry in the background.

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future for teams that missed the playoffs

By Emily Adler / September 13, 2025

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, Sun, Sky, Mystics and Wings

The lights are dark at CareFirst Arena as Washington Mystics players huddle before a game. They are wearing black jerseys with gold trim or black warm-up shirts.

The Washington Mystics’ season is over, but the roots of a rebuild are in place

By Jenn Hatfield / September 13, 2025

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Mystics

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton screams excitedly. Her arms are extended to the side, with both palms turned upward.

Why it’s dangerous to assume Golden State Valkyries can’t compete with Minnesota Lynx

By Michelle Smith / September 13, 2025

The Valkyries’ margin for error in this playoff series is razor-thin, but they’ve defied assumptions all season long

From left to right, Kitijia Laksa, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Monique Akoa Makani, Lexi Held, Kathryn Westbeld and Kalani Brown stand together looking up to watch a tribute video for Thomas in Connecticut

Phoenix Mercury thrown into the fire in first-round matchup against defending champs New York Liberty

By Dylan Kane / September 12, 2025

Phoenix’s playoff run begins with a tough clash with star-studded squad

Napheesa Collier wears a black Minnesota Lynx uniform and waves a white towel in the air

Napheesa Collier’s history-making 50/40/90 was part of the plan all along

By Terry Horstman / September 12, 2025

Collier: ‘It’s a goal that Cheryl gave me in the beginning of the year.’

Mercury wing Kahleah Copper drives to the basket with a Mystics defender trailing behind her

Kahleah Copper, the constant: A steady leader in a season of change for the Mercury

By Dylan Kane / September 12, 2025

The Mercury wing has been a bridge between the team’s past and present

Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) warms up before the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun.

The emergence of Aneesah Morrow: How the Sun rookie is perfecting her craft on the boards

By Deyscha Smith / September 12, 2025

‘She has a knack for the ball’

Saniya Rivers smiles during player introductions as a light shines on her off to the left behind her head.

Saniya Rivers brings radiant joy to Sun despite mental health struggles

By Gabby Alfveby / September 12, 2025

Rivers opens up about her mental health

Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) shoots the ball from the three-point line over Lynx wing Bridget Carleton (6) during a game at the Target Center.

How Chelsea Gray is living up to her ‘Point Gawd’ nickname this season

By Kelly Johnson / September 12, 2025

With her signature behind-the-back passes, Gray leads the Aces in assists.

Azurá Stevens (left) and Lynne Roberts (right) smile while speaking with reporters after their win against the Golden State Valkyries on May 16, 2025

The Sparks’ case for Azurá Stevens as this year’s Most Improved Player

By Cameron Ruby / September 9, 2025

Lynne Roberts: ‘The numbers speak for themselves’