WNBA playoffs

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier reacts to a made basket in game two of Minnesota's playoff series against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Kayla McBride celebrates in the foreground.

The Minnesota Lynx’s wild ride comes to an end

By Terry Horstman / September 24, 2023

Reeve, Collier, reflect on the growth of the Minnesota Lynx in 2023

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud runs onto the court, clenches her fists and yells as she is introduced to the home crowd.

Fueled by her own swagger, Natasha Cloud adds to her WNBA playoffs legacy in Mystics’ loss

By Jenn Hatfield / September 21, 2023

‘I had to come in and cash that deposit that I made’

Kayla McBride introduced as part of the Lynx starting lineup on Aug. 4th at Target Center (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Kayla McBride signs extension to stay ‘home’ in Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / September 8, 2023

‘K-Mac is at the root of all the good that has happened for the team this season’ – Cheryl Reeve

With championship aspirations on the line, how will the Connecticut Sun respond in game 4?

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / September 6, 2022

‘We have to do a better job if we want to beat Chicago’

Chicago Sky combo forward Rebekah Gardner dribbles up the court past the halfcourt line

Chicago Sky notebook: On to Connecticut

By James Kay / August 25, 2022

Wade gets extension while Gardner gets All-Rookie nod

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins kneels on the court after failing to prevent an errant pass from going out of bounds.

Film room: How the Storm defense stonewalled the Mystics in Game 1

By Em Adler / August 20, 2022

There truly are no answers for the Storm defense

Members of the Seattle Storm walk down the court from their bench towards the locker room for halftime. Sue Bird jogs in front, with Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart looking tired as they walk behind her, and the rest of the team is visible a bit behind them.

‘Peak at the right point’: Seattle Storm enter the playoffs as strong title bet

By Em Adler / August 18, 2022

The Seattle Storm are playing their best basketball of the season as they head into the playoffs

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride holds the ball at the top of her dribble while looking upcourt, while defenders reach toward her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 11, 2022: New York, Minnesota move into playoff position

By Em Adler / August 11, 2022

Choose your own playoff adventure tool inside!

Los Angeles point guard Chennedy Carter dribbles up the court in a WNBA game

Daily Briefing — May 30, 2022: Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, Sylvia Fowles suffer painful losses

By Em Adler / May 30, 2022

Kristy Wallace is an Australian hero, unlike some people we could mention

A graphic shows the new WNBA playoff bracket.

WNBA changes playoff format

By Bailey Johnson / November 18, 2021

After six seasons with the current format, the WNBA is changing the playoff structure from 2022.