WNBA News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
Sources: Kanter not WNBA-eligible; arena ban TBD ↗
The WNBA has not announced any plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending future games but, according to multiple sources, the ex-NBA player will not be eligible to play in the league.
Engelbert: 'Haters' using WNBA to create conflict ↗
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is being used as a "political football for people who have never watched the WNBA."
Mercury buy out Bonner, who will seek title shot ↗
The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.
Kanter Freedom tossed after clash with Cloud ↗
Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky after a verbal altercation with Chicago's Natasha Cloud.
Reese nets career-high 31, puts Dream in playoffs ↗
The Dream clinched a playoff berth behind Angel Reese's career-best 31 points and 14 rebounds Saturday night in a 99-89 win over the Mercury.
Fiebich's 'all-around game' sparks Liberty's win ↗
New York wing Leonie Fiebich spent the last seven weeks watching from the sidelines while recovering from a left foot injury, but in her return game Saturday night, she led the Liberty to a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.
Cunningham: WNBA needs 'bold' commissioner ↗
Sophie Cunningham said the WNBA needs a "bold" commissioner "who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves."
Sparks star Ogwumike retiring at end of season ↗
Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, announced Wednesday she will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury ↗
Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured right knee and miss the remainder of the season.
Valkyries to host WNBA All-Star Game in 2027 ↗
The Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, along with the shooting skills challenge and 3-point shootout, the league announced Tuesday.
Sky game delayed after sex toys thrown on court ↗
The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season.
WNBA Power Rankings: Can the Liberty find their way into the top four? ↗
New York, up two spots this week, appears to be back in the hunt for a top-four seed in the playoffs.