2024 WNBA playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury huddle with their arms around each other

Where the Phoenix Mercury stand heading into playoff matchup against the Minnesota Lynx

By Tia Reid / September 22, 2024

Tibbetts: ‘We’re not just going there for two games. We’re going there to win’

Tina Charles, smiling.

‘A new season’: Atlanta Dream’s journey and keys to defeating New York Liberty in Round 1

By Wilton Jackson / September 22, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘It’s a new season. We came here [New York] with our bags packed’

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop with her left hand as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas tries to slide over and cut her off.

Minnesota Lynx ride momentum, anticipation into first-round playoff matchup with Phoenix Mercury

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Cheryl Reeve: ‘If we win our home games, we can be in the WNBA Finals’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn bends over in a wide stance, stat sheet in hand, and relays information to her players from the sideline.

Noelle Quinn leads Seattle Storm into playoffs with heart, experience and wisdom

By Bella Munson / September 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It feels really good knowing that she knows what it feels like to be where we are’

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is shown with her back to the camera, running down the court with both hands up in celebration.

Lynx shooting partners Bridget Carleton and Kayla McBride ride historic seasons into playoffs

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Katie Smith: ‘They really do pull each other along and make it fun’

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark holds the ball in front of her as Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington defends her with her arms parallel to the ground and her legs in a wide stance.

How Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever match up with Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut Sun

By Tony East / September 21, 2024

A clash of styles in a rematch of the season opener

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon stands with hands on her waist during a game

Atlanta Dream keep playoff hopes alive with gritty victory

By Wilton Jackson / September 16, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘The goal was to win by any means necessary’

The New York Liberty huddle during the WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Sunday Notes, Week 14: Probable playoff matchup previews

By Emily Adler / September 15, 2024

This week’s look around the WNBA, focusing on the lottery and breaking down the likely first-round matchups to come in the WNBA playoffs.

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces forward Alysha Clark smile at each other during a game.

In defeat of Aces, New York Liberty ‘didn’t panic’ — and clinched a playoff spot

By Jackie Powell / August 18, 2024

Stewart: ‘We just played a little bit smarter for the rest of the game’