WNBA expansion teams are providing more opportunities for players, with expansion teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire showcasing overlooked talent. International players are also making a significant impact, and new developmental spots are fostering future growth.
Awa Fam, jugadora española, hace historia al ser elegida en el puesto 3 del draft de la WNBA. Tras mudarse a Valencia a los 13 años para jugar profesionalmente, ahora con 19, da el salto a Seattle para unirse a las Storm, cumpliendo su sueño y buscando dejar su huella en la liga.
Rickea Jackson's season-ending torn ACL has reignited the WNBA's physicality debate. Following increased whistles and rule enforcement this season, players and coaches are divided on officiating and player safety.
박지현이 WNBA 데뷔 이후 가장 긴 10분 56초를 뛰며 2점 1리바운드 1어시스트 1스틸을 기록, LA 스파크스의 시즌 2승(3패)에 기여했다. 스파크스는 피닉스 머큐리를 97-88로 이겼다.
WNBA coaches face scrutiny for publicly criticizing their teams. While it can motivate, it also risks backlash. Coaches must weigh the temperament of their roster, potential media fallout, trust-building, and job security before speaking negatively to the press.
L'azzurra parte bene ma si infortuna, Bueckers batte Clark al debutto
Women’s sport is in its high-growth phase. With surging salaries and new – or even revived – teams, the league has plenty to reflect on and to look forward toOpening night typically pulses with anticipation rather than gushes with nostalgia, but the New York Liberty wore a “court origins” uniform that alludes to their history as one of the WNBA’s eight founding members when they hosted the Connecticut Sun on Friday.Protracted and pugnacious negotiations between the players’ union and the league threatened to delay or even wreck the new season. But an accord that hands the players significant pay rises means the league has much to look forward to, as well as plenty to reflect on, as it celebrates 30 years. Continue reading...
A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.
Two dozen lawyers, staffers and players met over eight marathon days in March to finalize the new WNBA CBA.
Which team can stop Las Vegas from winning another title and A'ja Wilson from winning another MVP?
Teams made final roster cuts ahead of the 2026 season tipping off Friday.
Two dozen lawyers, staffers and players met over eight marathon days in March to finalize the new WNBA CBA.
Two dozen lawyers, staffers and players met over eight marathon days in March to finalize the new WNBA CBA.
From the Dallas Wings’ big moves to the most valuable team, here’s what we’ll be watching as the 2026 campaign begins on FridaySign up to get WNBA 30 in your inbox every TuesdayI’ve been obsessed with basketball for as long as I can remember (and have played it since I was five). Now, I cover the sport full-time. I co-wrote a book on the history of women’s hoops, Court Queens, and host the Audacy podcast The Women’s Hoops Show. I grew up a Sacramento Monarchs fan, and proudly own the signature sneakers of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson. (Angel Reese, you’re next.) The WNBA is celebrating its historic 30th season this year, and I’ll be here every Tuesday covering the past, present and future of the game in this newsletter. Think of it as my exclusive WNBA diary, filling you in on the 4-1-1 of my favorite league. I can’t wait.As someone who celebrated my 30th birthday ahead of the league (not telling how long ahead), I can confidently say it’s a big deal. I, too, aimed to make more money and prioritize stability over hustle; WNBA players have signed million-dollar contracts for the first time, thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement. Some players, such as Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard, saw a 1,389% pay increase ($75,556 to $1.1m in her new three-year deal). In your 30s, you truly know your worth and come into your own. It’s fun to see the league mirror that, too. Continue reading...
The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their futureThe WNBA is entering its 30th season, a milestone worthy of as big of a celebration as its players could muster – and this year, they mustered up a lot. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) negotiated a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the league that, among other things, introduces a revenue sharing system and an estimated average salary of $583,000.This season, all players will make the minimum of $270,000, up from $66,000; others may make as much as $1.4m. It’s money that Alysha Clark, a veteran forward for the Dallas Wings and vice-president of the WNBPA, describes to the Guardian as “amazing”. One of the most incredible aspects of the new deal, she says, is having the ability to pave the way for future generations of WNBA players. Continue reading...
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.
Where do all 15 teams open in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Can the Aces run it back? How good will the Fever be?
The annual WNBA GM survey named Paige Bueckers as the top pick to launch a franchise and A'ja Wilson as the favorite to win the 2026 MVP.
Tina Charles, who leads the WNBA in career rebounds and field goals, announced her retirement on social media Tuesday.
The Chicago Sky have signed veteran WNBA Natasha Cloud to a one-year, $555,000, per sources, and waived Hailey Van Lith due to what sources call the coaching staff's "style-of-play" preference.
From former MVPs to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.
Where do all 15 teams open in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Can the Aces run it back? How good will the Fever be?
From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.
Golden State Valkyries retain top spot in Sportico's WNBA franchise valuations at $850 million, up 70% from $500 million in 2025, after posting a WNBA-record $78 million in revenue in their inaugural season with over 10,000 season ticket holders. The 13 WNBA franchises played in 2025 are worth a combined $5.55 billion, with the average valuation up 59% year-over-year following a record 180% gain the prior year. New TV deals worth $281 million annually begin in 2026.
