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Olivia Miles Wins Unanimous WNBA Rookie Award

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the WNBA’s 2026 Rookie of the Year and also received the Associated Press rookie honor after a standout debut season. She set a league rookie scoring record with 790 points, averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, and was the only rookie selected as a WNBA All-Star starter.

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Wilson wins third straight AP WNBA honor

A'ja Wilson won her fourth AP WNBA Player of the Year on 15 of 17 votes, most since 2016, after a third straight season for the Aces.

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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wins record fifth WNBA award

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve won the WNBA Coach of the Year award for a record-extending fifth time after leading the team to the league’s best regular-season record. The Lynx also celebrated rookie Olivia Miles, who was unanimously named Rookie of the Year, as they faced elimination in their first-round playoff series against New York.

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Angel Reese Wins Dream’s First AP DPOY

Angel Reese was cleared to play after a facial injury and recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their playoff series. She was also named AP Defensive Player of the Year, and she and Rhyne Howard became the first Dream teammates selected to an AP All-WNBA team in the same season.

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Dream, Mystics Set for WNBA Playoff Opener

The No. 4 Atlanta Dream and No. 5 Washington Mystics open a best-of-three WNBA playoff series Sunday in Atlanta, with the Dream holding home-court advantage. Atlanta closed the regular season strong, while Washington arrives after a franchise-best 28-win season and a late surge into the postseason.

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South Carolina Set for Charleston Exhibition Opener

South Carolina women’s basketball opens its 2026-27 season with an outdoor exhibition against College of Charleston in Charleston, returning key players while preparing for a challenging schedule.

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Fever, Aces Set for WNBA Playoff Opener

The Las Vegas Aces secured a top playoff seed, with their first-round opponent depending on the final positioning of teams including the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics. Coverage highlighted the Aces’ strong matchup prospects against potential opponents, while noting their regular-season success and the challenge posed by stars such as A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray.

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Miles Out as Fever, Lynx Clash for Seeding

In the 2026 WNBA playoff picture, Minnesota is positioned for the top seed with Indiana posing a spoiler threat, as Caitlin Clark has anchored the Fever down the stretch; Los Angeles’ Sparks are out of contention but the Aces are still chasing a top-three seed, aided by A’ja Wilson’s prolific scoring. The league is also highlighting Fever–Lynx matchups and broadcasting options across multiple platforms for fans.

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WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled

As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

Olivia Miles

Sep 20, 2026

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Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record

Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx is closing in on Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, tying it at 769 points and likely to surpass it with a few games left, while already setting rookie benchmarks in 3-pointers and early-season totals. Despite a few tough outings and the Lynx’s skid, Miles remains the frontrunner in rookie scoring and assists and is in MVP conversations as Clark’s 2024 debut record is highlighted in comparison.

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Sep 19, 2026

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Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm

Jackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

A'ja Wilson Jackie Young

Sep 18, 2026

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Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun

Angel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.

Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream

Sep 18, 2026

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative, tumultuous tenure

Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, concluding a seven-year tenure that drove record growth, major media deals, and expanded the league while drawing scrutiny over leadership and player relations. Reactions were mixed, with praise from NBA's Adam Silver and notable critics like Stephen A. Smith, alongside ongoing discussions about succession planning and the future direction of the league.

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Sep 4, 2026

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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for points and assists in a month

Caitlin Clark’s August was historic, averaging 24.4 points and generating 44.7 points per game when including her points and assists, the highest month ever by a WNBA point guard and a driving force behind Indiana’s status as a championship threat with a 26-14 record. She also extended her impact off the court with major brand partnerships, a Stanley 1913 collaboration, and a rising MVP spotlight as she competes with Team USA in Berlin, earning the nickname MVCC for her dominant 2026 season.

Caitlin Clark

Sep 4, 2026

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Reese Breaks WNBA Double-Double Record; Dream Top Lynx

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream continued a historic run, setting the WNBA single-season double-doubles record with her 29th and extending her dominance as a rebounder, while guiding Atlanta to key wins over Minnesota and maintaining momentum for a playoff push. Her performances, including record-breaking rebounds and multiple double-doubles, solidified her place among the league’s top players this season.

Angel Reese

Aug 30, 2026

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Fans Slam Athletic Over Clark Stat Error

Caitlin Clark continues to push historic rookie benchmarks while Olivia Miles’ standout start sparks debate over true rookie records, highlighted by ongoing misstatements and subsequent corrections from analysts. Clark’s strong late-season stretch and 800-plus points with 300-plus assists underscore her impact, even as commentary around Miles and Clark draws scrutiny over accuracy.

Caitlin Clark Olivia Miles

Aug 29, 2026

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Reese's Eighth Tech Could Be Rescinded; Suspension Pending

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese drew her eighth technical foul of the season against the Portland Fire, triggering an automatic one-game suspension and a $1,500 fine under the WNBA’s updated penalties, with ongoing debate over whether the call will be rescinded. The looming suspension jeopardizes Atlanta’s playoff seeding and their critical matchup with the Minnesota Lynx as the team navigates late-season tension and schedule pressure.

Angel Reese

Aug 29, 2026

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USA Basketball jersey numbers link Clark, Reese, Bueckers

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers lead a young USA Basketball core set to play World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico, with Clark and Bueckers making their senior national team debuts and Reese returning from AmeriCup experience. The goal is to build chemistry in competitive games now while aiming for the 2028 Olympic team.

Aug 28, 2026

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Aces' NaLyssa Smith to miss rest of season

Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the rest of the season with a left-leg injury suffered against the Toronto Tempo, a huge blow to a team already relying on her inside scoring and rebounding. The injury comes as the WNBA season pauses for the FIBA World Cup, giving the Aces a break to regroup and plan how to fill the frontcourt void ahead of the final stretch and playoffs.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Angel Reese Sets Rebounding Records in Dream Win

Angel Reese set the WNBA single-game and season rebounding records with 26 boards as the Atlanta Dream topped the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71, extending their winning streak over LA to nine games. The performance came alongside strong showings from Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, with Howard eclipsing 3,000 career points while Gray set a season record for field goals.

Angel Reese

Aug 25, 2026

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Wings, Mystics Clinch WNBA Playoff Berths

The Dallas Wings, after a remarkable turnaround from last season, clinched a playoff berth and sit in an 8th-place seeding position that could set up a first-round matchup with the top seed. The Washington Mystics secured their first playoff appearance since 2023 under coach Sydney Johnson, led by Shakira Austin’s 31 points and clutch performances, as the league moves toward seven of eight postseason spots being clinched.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Naz Hillmon Fined $500 for Second Tech, WNBA Rules

In recent WNBA action, Naz Hillmon was fined for her second technical foul of the season as Atlanta beat Los Angeles, while Alyssa Thomas delivered a historic triple-double and became the first player to reach 5,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists—despite also accumulating a sixth tech and contributing to Phoenix’s playoff elimination. The week also featured Angel Reese’s career-high 31 points for Atlanta and A’ja Wilson’s near-triple-double for Las Vegas in a win that underscored a mix of standout performances and ongoing discipline-related fines across the league.

Angel Reese Alyssa Thomas

Aug 23, 2026

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Wings Set to Host Struggling Storm

The Dallas Wings, at 21-16, host the struggling Seattle Storm (7-30) in Arlington as they push to solidify a playoff spot, led by Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard while navigating injuries including Azzi Fudd’s season-ending knee surgery. Seattle’s interior defense has been a weakness that Shepard aims to exploit, and Wings’ strong home form and recent momentum give them the edge in pursuit of a third straight win.

Jessica Shepard Arike Ogunbowale

Aug 22, 2026

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Freedom Ejected as Transgender Debate Widens

Enes Kanter Freedom praised Sophie Cunningham as an American hero for voicing opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, noting global support and announcing his plan to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Cunningham’s remarks have fueled a heated WNBA debate marked by protests, mixed reactions from coaches and politicians, and continued defense of her stance by Freedom and like-minded supporters.

Enes Kanter Freedom Natasha Cloud

Aug 22, 2026