2025 WNBA playoffs

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

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

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

Odyssey Sims layup for Indiana Fever in playoffs vs Atlanta Dream

Little things cost the Indiana Fever in Game 1 vs Atlanta Dream, must be cleaned up in Game 2

By Tony East / September 15, 2025

The Indiana Fever blew the little things against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1. They must correct them in Game 2

Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and forwards Janelle Salaun and Monique Billings sit on the bench. They are shown from the front with people in the backgroud.

Where did the regular-season Golden State Valkyries go?

By Matthew Walter / September 15, 2025

And how can they return in time for Game 2?

How Rhyne Howard lifted the Atlanta Dream in home playoff opener

By Wilton Jackson / September 15, 2025

Howard: ‘We know that the playoffs is a whole new ball game’

Seattle Storm enter WNBA playoffs with renewed mindset, prepared to execute against Aces

By Bella Munson / September 14, 2025

Storm hope their defense will disrupt the Aces’ 16-game winning streak

Lynx players in their black jerseys with green trim huddle up with their arms raised

Minnesota’s path to a championship includes a worthy first-round opponent

By Terry Horstman / September 14, 2025

Kayla McBride: ‘We know how hard it is, and we have a lot of belief in one another’

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello stands with her arms crossed as she watches her team from the sideline.

Inside the empathy that powers Sandy Brondello and the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / September 13, 2025

Brondello: ‘Values that were set from my mum and dad, that’s what I still live with today’