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Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart look disappointed on the bench while the New York Liberty get blown out at home in Game 2 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

Embarrassing Game 2 loss leaves New York Liberty with backs against the wall

By Jackie Powell / September 18, 2025

Breanna Stewart was held back mentally by her sprained knee and Sabrina Ionescu seemed ill in Liberty’s 26-point loss

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase embraces guard Veronica Burton following the Valkyries season-ending loss to Minnesota in the WNBA playoffs.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd

By Michelle Smith / September 18, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

By Jenn Hatfield / September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term

Indiana Fever celebrate playoff win vs Atlanta Dream

Indiana Fever can thank defense for first playoff win in almost 10 years

By Tony East / September 17, 2025

The Indiana Fever won Game 2 of their 2025 first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Dream, their first postseason win since 2015

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22), Connecticut Sun guard Lindsay Allen (15), Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24), Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8), Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) and Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) huddle together with Edwards facing the camera.

How highs and lows filled the Connecticut Sun’s 2025 season

By Deyscha Smith / September 17, 2025

Amid a losing campaign, growth and even dancing

The Connecticut Sun moving in a circular motion back and forth in a huddle while smiling before a game.

From vacation plans to Unrivaled, here’s what the Connecticut Sun are up to this offseason

By Gabby Alfveby / September 16, 2025

The Sun plan to stay busy during the offseason

Seattle Storm teammates huddle before a foul shot against the Las Vegas Aces.

What the Seattle Storm need to execute better to win Game 2

By Bella Munson / September 16, 2025

Boosted by a home crowd, the Storm will look to start better and execute their defensive strengths in Game 2

Jonquel Jones battles with Alyssa Thomas for the rebound with both players squeezing their hands on the ball.

How the New York Liberty can win Game 2, advance to WNBA semifinals

By Jackie Powell / September 16, 2025

Rebounding, turnovers — and perhaps without Breanna Stewart

Napheesa Collier and Paige Bueckers chat on the court.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA Awards: Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers among winners

By Emily Adler / September 16, 2025

Collier MVP, Bueckers ROY and much more

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) and forward Brionna Jones (24) and guard Rhyne Howard (10) react after a basket against the Indiana Fever.

How Atlanta’s defense helped it take Game 1 over Indiana

By Hunter Cruse / September 15, 2025

Rhyne Howard: ‘Our mindset was we wanted to punch first, and we knew it would be a dog fight’