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Playoff picture: What the Seattle Storm are still competing for

By Derek James / September 7, 2020

Sunday’s win over Minnesota was important in the playoff picture, but Seattle’s week ahead will determine their final standing.

Sun looking to find rhythm as Alyssa Thomas returns to court

By Natalie Heavren / September 6, 2020

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Leilani Mitchell’s ‘sensational’ performance snaps Mystics’ losing streak

By Jenn Hatfield / September 5, 2020

Mitchell became just the second WNBA player this season to have 20+ points and 10+ assists in a game

Three keys for the Connecticut Sun in the final week of the season

By Natalie Heavren / September 5, 2020

What do the Sun need to do to make the playoffs?

Fever face questions, question own effort after losing sixth straight

By Ben Rosof / September 4, 2020

Just 1.5 games out of final playoff spot, the time is now for Indiana to reverse its skid

Damiris Dantas’ trust in herself is a necessity for Lynx

By Katie Davidson / September 3, 2020

Dantas is a commanding force when she’s able to stay out of foul trouble

How Chelsea Gray’s rebounding sparks LA’s offense

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 3, 2020

Board work critical in bounceback win

The good, the bad, the ugly and silver linings of the Sun’s win over the Liberty

By Natalie Heavren / September 3, 2020

Reason for hope in Connecticut as the playoffs loom

The Connecticut Sun are celebrating every win

By Natalie Heavren / September 1, 2020

The shorthanded Sun pull out a win against the Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics refocus on social justice but need to do “some soul-searching” on the court

By Jenn Hatfield / September 1, 2020

Emma Meesseman could be the answer Washington needs for its last seven games