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Friday, October 2, 2026
Playoff-ending loss mercilessly exposed Caitlin Clark’s biggest weakness

The Fever star is great, but her lack of consistency when it matters cost her team the playoffs. 

This WNBA postseason is all about veteran stars reasserting their dominance

Older stars are still dominant in the playoffs.

Sophie Cunningham's playoff struggles have created awkward free agency reality

With her Indiana Fever contract set to expire, Sophie Cunningham's poor playoff performances could cast doubt over her future.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx will be fine with or without Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier told reporters she hasn't even thought about free agency yet, but either way she will be okay — and so will the Lynx.

Reese wins WNBA Defensive Player of Year award after historic season

Angel Reese has won the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, making her the first player in Dream franchise history to win the award.

5 stats that prove Angel Reese deserved WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award

Reese's first DPOY award is richly deserved.

Angel Reese reveals Dream teammates who deserve Defensive Player of the Year as much as her

The Dream star knows it is a collaborative effort.

Dream's Angel Reese learned a valuable lesson after Dream's chippy sweep of the Mystics

Reese understandably was excited about her first playoff series win.

A'ja Wilson has the perfect opportunity to crush false Caitlin Clark narrative

A'ja Wilson can end this Caitlin Clark discourse in the Las Vegas Aces' pivotal Game 3 matchup with the Indiana Fever.

The Fever are helping Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson both make history

The Indiana Fever's defense is so bad and its pace so fast, they are helping both Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson put up historic stat lines.

Mystics' playoff exit can be a positive catalyst for future success

The Washington Mystics may have crashed out of the WNBA playoffs, but they now know what moves they must make to reach their potential.

Valkyries wasted a chance to sweep Wings and it could haunt them well beyond Game 3

The Valkyries didn’t look like the team that dominated the Wings in Game 1.

First-round sweep takes nothing away from Mystics’ phenomenal season

The Mystics are eliminated from the playoffs, but their season was still a success.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Angel Reese, Dream sweep Mystics as Atlanta’s playoff push picks up steam

Angel Reese delivered on both ends, Jordin Canada controlled the offense and Atlanta finished its first-round sweep with another double-digit victory.

Angel Reese: A Year of Difference

From the pits to the playoffs, Angel Reese has arrived at the biggest moment in her career — but the path wasn’t always so clear. One year ago, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft was fresh off...

Jonquel Jones crushed Minnesota's title hopes in a painful repeat of 2024

Jonquel Jones once again posted a strong closeout game against Minnesota to kill the Lynx's championship chase.

One offensive adjustment Angel Reese should make against the Mystics in Game 2

Reese, who has struggled against the Mystics’ long frontcourt, needs to expand her offensive game a bit.

Napheesa Collier didn't come through when the Lynx needed her most

Cheryl Reeve promised fans would see a more aggressive and assertive Napheesa Collier on the court – but last night she failed to deliver.

Valkyries now must rethink whether they want to go after Napheesa Collier at all

The Golden State Valkyries have been rumored to be a landing spot for star big Napheesa Collier all summer. Will that change after the Lynx's quick exit?

The Las Vegas Aces must fix this to survive Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in Game 3

The Aces can't afford to let star A'ja Wilson go without shots if they want to move on to the semifinal round.

Caitlin Clark came dangeorusly close to ruining her own brilliance

Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal offensive performance in a Game 2 victory on Tuesday, but her defense and fouling nearly gave it back and lost them the game.

Raven Johnson is acing her first WNBA playoff test with the Fever

Raven Johnson made an impact in the Fever’s Game 2 win.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Fast, gritty, and a little messy: this is the Indiana Fever everyone want to see

The Indiana Fever managed a 99-89 win over the Las Vegas Aces, a game that has forced a third match between the teams.

Sue Bird points out underrated skill that makes the Lynx dominate

The Minnesota Lynx have an extraordinary coach in Cheryl Reeve, and there is a big skill she has that makes her teams tough to play against.

Stephanie White admits the Fever's season was shaped by something they can't control

The Indiana Fever often plays under an intense microscope, and that's been abundantly true for the team in 2026.

Wings’ Veronica Burton mistake takes on new meaning with first-round sweep looming

The Wings didn’t picture Veronica Burton as a leader for a No. 2 seed.

Angel Reese’s Game 1 shooting struggles bring up playoff-defining question

Angel Reese had an inefficient scoring game against the Mystics’ big front court.

Monday, September 28, 2026
If A'ja Wilson keeps this up, the Fever will be no match for the Aces

The Las Vegas Aces made quick work of the Indiana Fever Sunday, and stand to take down the team quickly Tuesday when they travel to Indiana.

The Liberty could end the Lynx's playoffs run easily — even with shooting problems

The Liberty didn't shoot as well as they're capable of doing, but the team could very likely knock the Lynx out of the first round of playoffs this week.

The Valkyries' brand of basketball is as mental as it is physical

The Golden State Valkyries made easy work out of the Dallas Wings on Sunday night, delivering a devastating 104-80 blowout.

It took one playoff game for DeWanna Bonner to vindicate Dream move

DeWanna Bonner is already proving to be a critical piece in the Atlanta Dream's championship blueprint.

Angel Reese stuns in Thom Browne gray miniskirt before first WNBA playoff win

The Atlanta Dream faced the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Cheryl Reeve says ROTY Olivia Miles is "figuring it out," but does she have time to?

The Minnesota Lynx are down a game after Sunday's WNBA playoffs matches, and counting on their rookie to help carry them to a win.

Valkyries played the perfect game, but their real test is yet to come

The Golden State Valkyries played a near-perfect game to open the 2026 WNBA playoffs, but their real test might come in the next round if they advance.

The top 30 players in the WNBA (And what they need to do in the playoffs)

An updated list of the top 30 players in the W.

Dream give Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard a moment to celebrate before playoff win

Atlanta recognized Reese’s AP Defensive Player of the Year award and an honor she shared with Howard before both helped the Dream win Game 1.

Angel Reese earns first WNBA playoff win while Caitlin Clark’s wait continues

Both stars received individual honors Sunday. Reese also left with her first postseason victory, while Clark and Indiana must win Game 2.

Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner connection gives Dream another weapon in WNBA playoffs

Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray led Atlanta’s scoring against Washington, but a third-quarter play from Bonner and Reese showed another way the Dream can win.

Wings should take game-changing defensive lesson from blowout loss to Valkyries

The Wings were no match for the Valkyries in Game 1, but they can learn from it.

Lynx’s regular-season record offers reason for hope in do-or-die Game 2

The Lynx fave a daunting task with their season on the line on the road.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Follow live: Angel Reese leads Dream into Game 1 vs. Mystics
Angel Reese adds protective mask for Dream’s playoff opener after facial injury
Caitlin Clark's latest award is completely deserved

Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press Sunday, an award that perfectly sums up her 2025-to-2026 transition.

A'ja Wilson's big MVP boost came at exactly the right time

The Associated Press named A'ja Wilson Player of the Year Sunday, a huge indication she will be the WNBA's MVP.

Lauren Betts tweak could be Mystics' surprise answer to in-form Angel Reese

The Washington Mystics could turn to Lauren Betts as a solution to Angel Reese's recent impressive form.

Wilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year; Reese top defender

A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and...

WNBA's talent pool shows that the league should rename the MIP award

The WNBA should make some changes to the Most Improved Player award.

Napheesa Collier might be playing her final series for the Minnesota Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx enter the postseason as a shaky No. 1 seed. If they lose in the first round, it could be star Napheesa Collier's final playoff series with the team before she leaves in free agency.

One thing every WNBA playoff team must do to maximize its postseason chances

The playoffs are finally here.

Ty Harris injury suddenly puts the spotlight on Raven Johnson’s first WNBA playoffs

Raven Johnson could be pushed into a bigger role than expected in her first playoff series.

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