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WNBA 2026 opening day rosters
Teams made final roster cuts ahead of the 2026 season tipping off Friday.
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Catch the WNBA all season long on ESPN
Get pumped for a new WNBA season with exciting matchups all season long on ESPN.
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USA Basketball names 3 WNBA coaches as Women's World Cup assistants
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup in September.
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Get ready for a new WNBA season on ABC and ESPN
Get pumped for the beginning of a new WNBA season with Wings-Fever and Mercury-Aces this Saturday on ABC and Disney+.
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WNBA CBA: Inside the meetings that shaped the league's future
Two dozen lawyers, staffers and players met over eight marathon days in March to finalize the new WNBA CBA.
Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne · 13 hours ago
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Seattle hosts Golden State to start season
Golden State Valkyries at Seattle Storm
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Toronto opens season at home against Washington
Washington Mystics at Toronto Tempo
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Liberty start season at home against the Sun
Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty
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Twelve Aussies set to light up the WNBA
From vets to rookies and everyone in between, 12 Australians are set to suit up in the WNBA which tips off this weekend.
Megan Hustwaite · 22 hours ago
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How to watch the start of the 2026 WNBA season on ESPN
Dallas and Indiana kick off the WNBA 2026 season. Here are key facts about ESPN's coverage on May 9.
Keith Jenkins · yesterday
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Hailey Van Lith claimed by Sun after being waived by Sky
After being waived by the Chicago Sky earlier this week, point guard Hailey Van Lith has been claimed on waivers by the Connecticut Sun.
Alexa Philippou · yesterday
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Battery charge against Wings star Arike Ogunbowale dropped
The case against Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery two months ago after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, has been dropped, the State Attorney's Office in Miami told ESPN on Wednesday.
Alexa Philippou · yesterday
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Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds
In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.
J.J. Post · yesterday
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Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more
Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.
ESPN Fantasy · 2 days ago
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Fantasy WNBA sleepers, breakouts and busts: Late-round draft picks and players to know
A look at the players likely to overperform or underperform their draft spots.
Eric Moody · yesterday
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WNBA betting storylines: Clark, Fever dominate public; Rookie of the Year race wide open
A closer look at the top betting storylines heading into the 2026 WNBA season, from MVP to Rookie of the Year and more.
Doug Greenberg · 2 days ago
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Valkyries GM says Flau'jae Johnson trade made for cap room
Three weeks after sending the rights to the No. 8 pick, Flau'jae Johnson, to the Storm, Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said the trade was done to maintain cap flexibility.
Kendra Andrews · 2 days ago
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WNBA GM survey picks Bueckers as player to launch a franchise
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.
Michael Voepel · 2 days ago
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WNBA 2026 season preview: Team rankings, predictions, more
Where do all 15 teams open in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Can the Aces run it back? How good will the Fever be?
Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews and Kareem Copeland · 2 days ago
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Fantasy women's basketball rankings: Top 100 players for 2026
Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks.
ESPN Fantasy · 3 days ago
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