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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.

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.

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+.

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.

Seattle hosts Golden State to start season

Golden State Valkyries at Seattle Storm

Toronto opens season at home against Washington

Washington Mystics at Toronto Tempo

Liberty start season at home against the Sun

Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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