WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association Teams, News, Standings

Indiana Fever

Sources: WNBA's Fever hire White as new head coach

The Indiana Fever have hired Stephanie White as their new head coach, league sources told ESPN on Friday. White, who spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, takes over a franchise led by WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Alexa Philippou

Indiana Fever

Why coach White is good fit for Fever, Clark

The Indiana Fever named Stephanie White their new head coach, tasking her with leading Caitlin Clark and a Fever squad that could garner more attention and scrutiny than any team in WNBA history.

- Michael Voepel, Alexa Philippou, Kevin Pelton

Las Vegas Aces

Washington Huskies to retire Plum's jersey, a first for women's program

The University of Washington announced Friday that former Huskies guard Kelsey Plum will have her No. 10 jersey retired when the team hosts Purdue on Jan. 18, 2025.

Kevin Pelton

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Mahomes wants to bring WNBA team to Kansas City

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he sees the effort to bring a WNBA franchise to Kansas City as the next logical step for the ownership group of the NWSL's Kansas City Current.

Adam Teicher

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu hurt hand in Game 4 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN Thursday.

- Alexa Philippou

Minnesota Lynx

Report: WNBA doesn't fine Lynx coach Reeve

The WNBA did not fine Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after her criticism of the officiating from the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, a league source told ESPN.

- Alexa Philippou

Connecticut Sun

White out as Sun head coach after two seasons

Stephanie White is out as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, the team announced on Monday. White, 47, led the Sun to a 55-25 regular season record and a 7-7 postseason record in her two seasons with the team.

- Alexa Philippou

Las Vegas Aces

Aces not renewing contract of GM Williams

The Las Vegas Aces will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams as part of a restructuring of their front office, the team announced Saturday.

Indiana Fever

Fever part ways with head coach Sides

The Indiana Fever announced Sunday that they have parted ways with head coach Christie Sides.

New York Liberty

Liberty celebrate WNBA title with parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered in ticker-tape as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.

Washington Mystics

Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault, GM Mike Thibault

A huge shakeup in the Washington Mystics organization was announced Wednesday, as the franchise said it has "mutually agreed to part ways" with general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault.

- Alexa Philippou

WNBA

Taurasi still considering decision on WNBA future

Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire. The 20-year veteran and future Hall of Famer told The Associated Press on Tuesday that she is going to take her time on deciding what she wants to do.

WNBA

The 10 biggest questions for the WNBA off-season and 2025

The 2024 WNBA season is over. Next season is seven months away. But there's a lot to digest before then. ESPN answers the 10 burning questions ahead of the 2025 season.

Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou

NBA

Report: Nike reaches a 12-year extension with NBA, WNBA

Nike has reached a 12-year contract extension agreement with the NBA and WNBA to continue to be the official global outfitter for the professional basketball leagues, sources told ESPN on Monday.

Dave McMenamin

Liberty Win WNBA Championship

Liberty outlast Lynx in Game 5 to capture first WNBA title

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.

Reeve blasts officiating, says title 'stolen' from Lynx

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the 2024 WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating in Sunday's 67-62 overtime loss to the New York Liberty in the deciding Game 5 of the Finals.

Alexa Philippou

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

Minnesota Lynx

How Liberty beat Lynx to win 2024 WNBA championship

New York needed a decisive Game 5 -- and the first overtime winner-take-all in WNBA Finals history -- but Sunday, it beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in extra time to capture its first title after 28 seasons. A franchise full of near-misses and heartache, losing in five previous attempts at a title, New York at last added "WNBA champion" to its legacy.

- Charlie Creme

WNBA

Cheryl Reeve criticizes officiating after late Lynx foul sends game to OT

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve criticizes the officiating after a late Lynx foul sends Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to overtime, where the Liberty pull away to capture the title.

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Stephen A. blasts Lynx coach for complaining about officials

Stephen A. Smith is not a fan of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve complaining about the officials costing her team a title.

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Minnesota Lynx

Must See: Liberty hoist up first WNBA Finals trophy in franchise history

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of Game 5 to win their first-ever WNBA championship trophy in franchise history.

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Minnesota Lynx

Liberty celebrate after sealing first title in franchise history

The Liberty come up with a clutch steal in the final seconds of overtime to secure the first championship in franchise history.

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New York Liberty

Brondello blasts refs after Liberty's Game 4 loss: 'Just be fair'

New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello blasted the officiating and foul call disparity following her team's 82-80 Game 4 loss Friday to the Minnesota Lynx. "If [we] are getting hit, it's a bloody foul," she said.

- Alexa Philippou

Dallas Wings

Wings fire coach Trammell after two seasons

The Dallas Wings fired coach Latricia Trammell on Friday. Trammell went 31-49 in two seasons with the Wings, going 2-3 in the playoffs. This season, the Wings went 9-31 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2020.

- Michael Voepel

WNBA

WNBA players opt out of CBA, face potential work stoppage

WNBA players have opted out of their current collective bargaining agreement and face the prospect of a work stoppage if they don't negotiate a new deal with the league by the end of the 2025 season, according to ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.

- Michael Voepel

Minnesota Lynx

Ionescu hits game-winner, Liberty beat Lynx in Game 3

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.

Michael Voepel

WNBA

Must See: Ionescu calls game for Liberty with unreal three-pointer

Sabrina Ionescu heaves a game-winning triple from near midcourt to seal the Liberty's win over the Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

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Chicago Sky

Sky's Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'

Amid unprecedented ratings, interest and attendance, one of the WNBA's most marketable stars says the money she makes as a player doesn't come close to covering her expenses.

- Michele Steele

WNBA

Ionescu overcome with emotion after big shot in Game 3

Sabrina Ionescu expresses her emotions after hitting a game-winning three-pointer for the Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

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Breanna Stewart: 'Not done yet' after Liberty go up 2-1

Breanna Stewart says the New York Liberty are remaining laser focused after their Game 3 win vs. the Lynx.

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Minnesota Lynx

Ionescu, Stewart put Liberty one win away from first title in team history

Kia and Tamika Nurse join Wesley Cheng to break down a wild Game 3 of the WNBA Finals which included a game-winning three-pointer by Sabrina Ionescu with one second left. They also take a closer look at Breanna Stewart's impressive 30-point outing.

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Fever's Clark, Aces' Wilson named All-WNBA

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on Wednesday became the league's first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be named to the All-WNBA first team, while Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces were unanimous selections.

Minnesota Lynx

Liberty, Lynx look to take control of WNBA Finals with series down to best-of-three

With the WNBA Finals tied 1-1, the series is down to a best-of-three between the Liberty and Lynx. While Minnesota now has homecourt advantage, New York had the best road record in the WNBA this year and will look to continue that success tonight. Kia and Tamika Nurse join Wesley Cheng to preview Game 3.

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Minnesota Lynx

How the Lynx rebuilt their roster for a WNBA title run

Watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals LIVE on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App at 8pm et/5pm pt.

- Michael Voepel

Minnesota Lynx

Stewart, Laney-Hamilton deliver as Liberty level series with Lynx

Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

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Minnesota Lynx

Lynx tie largest WNBA Finals comeback in Game 1 win over Liberty

Napheesa Collier's turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday night.

Alexa Philippou

WNBA

WNBA announces move to best-of-7 Finals starting next season

The WNBA will move to a best-of-seven series for the WNBA Finals starting next season, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Thursday.

- Michael Voepel

WNBA

Expansion Valkyries name Aces' Nakase first coach

Nakase was named the first head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's latest expansion franchise, which is owned by the Warriors.

- Alexa Philippou

Minnesota Lynx

Liberty, Lynx face off with championship on the line in WNBA Finals

The two best teams in the regular season, the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, will meet in the WNBA Finals for ultimate bragging rights. Watch Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty LIVE on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET on TSN3 and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx eliminate Sun to reach WNBA Finals

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years on Tuesday night.

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WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association Teams, News, Standings

Indiana Fever

Sources: WNBA's Fever hire White as new head coach

Indiana Fever

Why coach White is good fit for Fever, Clark

Las Vegas Aces

Washington Huskies to retire Plum's jersey, a first for women's program

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Mahomes wants to bring WNBA team to Kansas City

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu hurt hand in Game 4 of WNBA Finals

Minnesota Lynx

Report: WNBA doesn't fine Lynx coach Reeve

Connecticut Sun

White out as Sun head coach after two seasons

Las Vegas Aces

Aces not renewing contract of GM Williams

Indiana Fever

Fever part ways with head coach Sides

New York Liberty

Liberty celebrate WNBA title with parade in Canyon of Heroes

Washington Mystics

Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault, GM Mike Thibault

WNBA

Taurasi still considering decision on WNBA future

WNBA

The 10 biggest questions for the WNBA off-season and 2025

NBA

Report: Nike reaches a 12-year extension with NBA, WNBA

Liberty Win WNBA Championship

Liberty outlast Lynx in Game 5 to capture first WNBA title

Reeve blasts officiating, says title 'stolen' from Lynx

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Minnesota Lynx

How Liberty beat Lynx to win 2024 WNBA championship

WNBA

Cheryl Reeve criticizes officiating after late Lynx foul sends game to OT

WNBA

Stephen A. blasts Lynx coach for complaining about officials

Minnesota Lynx

Must See: Liberty hoist up first WNBA Finals trophy in franchise history

Minnesota Lynx

Liberty celebrate after sealing first title in franchise history

New York Liberty

Brondello blasts refs after Liberty's Game 4 loss: 'Just be fair'

Dallas Wings

Wings fire coach Trammell after two seasons

WNBA

WNBA players opt out of CBA, face potential work stoppage

Minnesota Lynx

Ionescu hits game-winner, Liberty beat Lynx in Game 3

WNBA

Must See: Ionescu calls game for Liberty with unreal three-pointer

Chicago Sky

Sky's Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'

WNBA

Ionescu overcome with emotion after big shot in Game 3

WNBA

Breanna Stewart: 'Not done yet' after Liberty go up 2-1

Minnesota Lynx

Ionescu, Stewart put Liberty one win away from first title in team history

WNBA

Fever's Clark, Aces' Wilson named All-WNBA

Minnesota Lynx

Liberty, Lynx look to take control of WNBA Finals with series down to best-of-three

Minnesota Lynx

How the Lynx rebuilt their roster for a WNBA title run

Minnesota Lynx

Stewart, Laney-Hamilton deliver as Liberty level series with Lynx

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx tie largest WNBA Finals comeback in Game 1 win over Liberty

WNBA

WNBA announces move to best-of-7 Finals starting next season

WNBA

Expansion Valkyries name Aces' Nakase first coach

Minnesota Lynx

Liberty, Lynx face off with championship on the line in WNBA Finals

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx eliminate Sun to reach WNBA Finals