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‘Our total disregard for our principles’: Lynx’s defensive holes exposed

By Katie Davidson / September 9, 2020

The cost could be precious rest in the playoffs for Minnesota

She Got Next, Episode 6: Pepper Persley talks to Joyner Holmes, New York Liberty

By The Next / September 9, 2020

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How the Atlanta Dream can make the playoffs

By Bailey Johnson / September 9, 2020

A game-by-game guide to Atlanta winning out

WNBA playoffs to air on ESPN networks

By Bela Kirpalani / September 9, 2020

Every game of the WNBA playoffs will be available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and the ESPN App, the sports network announced Tuesday.

How the Phoenix Mercury have turned their season around since Brittney Griner left the bubble

By Brendon Kleen / September 8, 2020

Phoenix is 6-1 since Griner departed thanks to a defensive breakout, a veteran big stepping up, and impressive chemistry between two-star guards.

The Connecticut Sun clinch a playoff spot with win over the Phoenix Mercury

By Natalie Heavren / September 8, 2020

How the Sun overcame an 0-5 start to reach the postseason

What we learned from two Las Vegas losses to the Mercury

By Ben Dull / September 8, 2020

Using two regular season matchups to look ahead to the postseason

Sparks split a pair of games against potential playoff foes

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 7, 2020

With the 2020 WNBA regular season winding down and playoffs just over the horizon, the Los Angeles Sparks split a pair of games over the Labor Day weekend.

FIBA sets EuroLeague, EuroCup start dates; recent NCAA alums sign overseas

By Christine M. Hopkins / September 7, 2020

EuroLeague season slated to begin on time, EuroCup postponed to December; plus, tracking recent NCAA alums as they begin pro careers abroad

Myisha Hines-Allen’s case for WNBA Most Improved Player

By Jenn Hatfield / September 7, 2020

(Or just ask the Dallas Wings.)