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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.’

Black-and-white tribute image of basketball player Tiana Mangakahia in a Syracuse uniform, dribbling a basketball. The text on the right reads, "Tiana Mangakahia 1995–2025" with an orange Syracuse logo underneath it.

Former Syracuse basketball player Tiana Mangakahia dies following cancer battle

By Sydney Wingfield / September 12, 2025

The former Syracuse guard and Australian native had been battling breast cancer multiple times since her initial diagnosis in June of 2019

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’

Indiana Fever wings Lexie Hull and Aerial Powers celebrate

How the Indiana Fever clinched a playoff berth despite remarkable adversity

By Tony East / September 9, 2025

Aliyah Boston: ‘Let’s play together, regardless of who’s on that floor’

Alyssa Thomas looks forward and dribbles the ball. There is a defender in the foreground.

‘AT for MVP’: How Alyssa Thomas’ standout season in Phoenix has her in the MVP conversation again

By Kathleen Gier / September 8, 2025

Averaging career-high marks in points and assists, Thomas’ stats speak for themselves in her MVP campaign