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Washington Mystics players huddle near the free-throw line before a game.

Washington Mystics miffed at WNBA charter flight program’s uneven rollout

By Jenn Hatfield / May 20, 2024

Cross-country flights were expected to be prioritized for charters before full charter program takes effect

A WNBA ball rests on the court, with the Wilson logo visible and aligned perpendicular to the court.

Updated: WNBA opens investigation into bonus payments for Las Vegas Aces players

By Aya Abdeen / May 18, 2024

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is paying each Aces player $100,000

Wings forward directs traffic while on the basketball court

Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard out with foot injury

By Aya Abdeen / May 17, 2024

Wings acquire Monique Billings on a hardship contract

‘Welcome to the WNBA’: Inside Caitlin Clark’s debut

By Talia Goodman / May 15, 2024

Challenges, signs of bright future duel in Clark’s first WNBA game

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

Golden State announces official team name, logo

By Sydney Wingfield / May 14, 2024

The newly minted Valkyries will take to the sky in 2025

Lisa Bluder smiles as she speaks to media at a podium in Albany.

Lisa Bluder retires after 24 years as Iowa head coach

By Angie Holmes / May 13, 2024

Longtime assistant Jan Jensen named successor

WNBA orange and white ball is pictured

WNBA announces three new partnerships

By Sydney Wingfield / May 13, 2024

DICK’S Sporting Goods, SKIMS and CarMax partner with league

Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne walks down a hallway at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She is wearing a white T-shirt and black pants and has a backpack slung over her right shoulder.

Washington Mystics acquire Jade Melbourne, make other roster moves ahead of season opener

By Jenn Hatfield / May 12, 2024

The Mystics will roster 12 players, up from 11 in 2023

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the podium at the 2021 WNBA playoffs

WNBA Toronto franchise set to enter the league in 2026

By Vishakya Deshpande / May 10, 2024

Toronto will become home to the WNBA’s 14th franchise

Air Force One takes flight.

Players rejoice after WNBA announces plan for charter flights

By Aya Abdeen / May 8, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It is time to be transformational’