Phoenix Mercury suspends Alyssa Thomas for incident with Caitlin Clark
Phoenix Mercury suspends Alyssa Thomas for on-court incident with Caitlin Clark.
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WNBA Leadership and Growth
Coverage of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's tenure, retirement, and the league's expansion and development including viewership growth, salary increases, franchise valuations, media rights agreements, and organizational challenges.
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2026-07-20 – 2026-09-17 · UTC publication dates
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Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride reportedly declined 3-Point Contest invitations
Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride were reported to have declined invitations to the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest. McBride later stated via social media that her agent texted about the event 48 hours before she posted about it, but no formal invitation was received.
Sabrina Ionescu denies declining WNBA 3-Point Contest invitation
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu denied reports that she declined an invitation to participate in the WNBA's 2026 3-Point Contest. Ionescu stated she never received an official invitation to the event, contradicting earlier reports. The defending 2025 3-Point Contest champion said she was surprised by the claim and wanted to set the record straight.
Sabrina Ionescu averaging 13.8 points in 14 games due to injuries
Sabrina Ionescu has appeared in only 14 games this season due to injuries and is averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. She has shot the worst 3-point percentages of her career in the past two seasons.
WNBA 3-Point Contest lineup announced for All-Star weekend
The 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest will feature six participants: Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings), Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Janelle Salaün (Golden State Valkyries), Bridget Carleton (Portland Fire), Marina Mabrey (Toronto Tempo), and Natisha Hiedeman (Seattle Storm). Fudd is the fourth rookie to compete in the event. Mabrey led all contestants with 82 three-pointers made during the season.
Angel Reese suffers left leg injury in WNBA game
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese sustained a left leg injury during the fourth quarter of the game against Chicago Sky on July 20, 2026. Reese appeared to roll her ankle as she released the ball while attempting a layup just 15 seconds into the fourth quarter. She fell to the floor, briefly got back up, then went down again. Dream coach Karl Smesko ruled her out for the remainder of the game, noting she appeared to be in significant pain.
Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream in offseason
Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in the offseason in April 2026. Chicago received two first-round draft picks in exchange for Reese and a second-round pick. Reese was a two-time All-Star selection during her first two seasons with Chicago before the trade.
Atlanta Dream defeats Chicago Sky 93-91 in WNBA game
The Atlanta Dream won 93-91 against the Chicago Sky on July 20, 2026. The Dream led by as many as 22 points before Chicago erased the deficit. Atlanta guard Jordin Canada made a game-winning layup as time expired. The Dream improved to 16-10 with the victory.
Angel Reese posts poor performance before injury
Angel Reese scored 8 points with 5 rebounds and 3 turnovers in 20 minutes before her injury on July 20, 2026. She shot 3-of-13 from the field, missed her only three-point attempt, committed 3 fouls, and recorded a minus-7 rating. This was one of her worst performances of the season, despite entering the game averaging 15.7 points and a league-leading 11.8 rebounds per game.
Caitlin Clark receives sixth technical foul of WNBA season
Caitlin Clark was issued her sixth technical foul of the year 90 seconds into the game against New York, resulting in an automatic $1,000 fine from the league. Two additional technical fouls will result in a one-game suspension.
Indiana Fever defeats New York Liberty 108-88 in WNBA game
The Indiana Fever defeated the visiting New York Liberty 108-88 on Saturday night. Indiana improved to 16-10 while New York fell to 13-12. The Fever outscored the Liberty 30-12 in the third quarter, turning a four-point halftime deficit into a 75-61 lead.
Breanna Stewart scores 26 points for New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds for New York but also had four of the Liberty's 15 turnovers in the game against Indiana.
New York Liberty on three-game losing streak
The New York Liberty entered their game against Indiana on a three-game losing streak, including a Sunday loss to Toronto in Montreal.
Aliyah Boston records 15 points and 7 rebounds for Indiana Fever
Aliyah Boston added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the Indiana Fever as the team dominated the boards against New York.
New York Liberty's game against Dallas postponed due to charter flight issues
The New York Liberty's game at Dallas scheduled for Thursday night was postponed until Monday due to problems with their charter flight on Wednesday.
Caitlin Clark becomes first WNBA player with 45 points and 10 assists
Caitlin Clark became the first player in WNBA history to score 45 points and dish out 10 assists in a single game on Friday night. She contributed 17 points and 7 assists in the Saturday game against New York after a slow start.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 33 points for Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 33 points for the Indiana Fever against New York, including 14 points in the final 5:16 of the third quarter.
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WNBA Expands Player Safety Measures Amid Online Harassment Concerns
WNBA implements charter flights and addresses online harassment targeting players with operational safety improvements.
Engelbert's WNBA tenure ends as league expands to 15 teams
Engelbert retires as WNBA Commissioner as league expands to 15 teams amid historic player agreement.
Collier and Hayes clash in heated Valkyries-Lynx altercation
Collier and Hayes clashed physically during Valkyries-Lynx game.
Valkyries defeat injury-plagued Lynx behind Zandalasini's 18 points
Valkyries beat injury-hobbled Lynx 80-66 behind Zandalasini's 18-point performance.
Liberty's playoff push strengthens with victory over playoff-contending Fever
Liberty beats Fever 109-102 to strengthen playoff position with key players returning and performing.
Sparks, Mercury struggle to find playoff footing amid roster adjustments
Sparks and Mercury struggle with 10-17 and 11-19 records respectively, far from playoff positioning.
Plum traded to Mercury after injury-plagued Sparks tenure
Plum traded to Mercury after injury ended her Sparks season; fourth All-Star mid-season trade in WNBA history.
Dream Edge Wings in Thriller as Reese Records Double-Double
Dream edge Wings 82-81 behind Reese's 22 points and 12 rebounds.
WNBA clears players in betting incident, deletes social media post
WNBA cleared players in $400 betting incident despite league wagering ban in collective bargaining agreement.
All-Star performers shine: Jones, Mabrey lead standout individual efforts
Jones led Team Spoon to All-Star victory; Mabrey scored 23 points for Team Coop in standout performances.
Fudd drafted first overall by Dallas Wings in 2026 WNBA Draft
Azzi Fudd selected first overall by Dallas Wings in 2026 WNBA Draft.