ARLINGTON, Texas — Natasha Howard scored 26 points and delivered the decisive basket in the final minute as the Minnesota Lynx held off the Dallas Wings 90-86 on Thursday night. Howard converted an uncontested layup off a pick-and-roll with rookie Olivia Miles with 51 seconds remaining, breaking an 85-all tie and putting Minnesota ahead for good. Kayla McBride then sealed the win at the free-throw line, hitting three of four attempts in the closing seconds as the Lynx improve

Napheesa Collier has agreed to remain with the Minnesota Lynx on a one-year supermax contract worth $1.4 million, according to sources cited by ESPN. The team officially confirmed her signing on Thursday but did not reveal financial details. Head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve praised Collier’s impact on the franchise, highlighting her contributions since being drafted in 2019. Reeve noted Collier’s standout 2025 season, in which she helped lead Min

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury nearly let a commanding second-half lead slip away Friday night, but rookie Jovana Nogic delivered a late surge to secure a 91-83 win over Chicago Sky. Nogic, the 28-year-old rookie from Serbia, led Phoenix with 27 points, helping steady the Mercury after they squandered a 17-point advantage in the second half. The win moves Phoenix to 2-2 on the season. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper added 17 points apiece for Phoenix, and both played key roles do

LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury turned the Las Vegas Aces’ championship celebration into a nightmare on Saturday, rolling to a dominant 99-66 victory at T-Mobile Arena just moments after the defending WNBA champions received their title rings. Fueled by a balanced offensive attack and relentless defensive pressure, Phoenix never trailed and sent an early message to the rest of the league after being swept by Las Vegas in last season’s WNBA Finals. Alyssa Thomas led the Mercur

The Phoenix Mercury will rely on a collective effort to make up for the departure of forward Satou Sabally, according to general manager Nick U’Ren. Sabally, a three-time WNBA All-Star and the team’s leading scorer last season, left Phoenix in free agency after one year with the franchise and signed with the New York Liberty. Despite losing a key offensive contributor, the Mercury retained much of their core roster from last season’s run to the WNBA Finals. Returning players

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Lexie Brown caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down five 3-pointers and finishing with 17 points to lead the Seattle Storm to an 89–82 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Seattle (1–1) got a balanced offensive effort, with Flau’jae Johnson adding 16 points and Jade Melbourne contributing 15 points and six assists off the bench. Natisha Hiedeman chipped in 11 points, while Dominique Malonga battled foul trouble, finishing with six points, sev

SEATTLE — Janelle Salaun delivered a standout performance Friday night, scoring 20 points and matching a career high with five 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 91–80 victory over the Seattle Storm in the season opener for both teams. Veronica Burton added 16 points, while Kaitlyn Chen came alive after halftime, scoring all 14 of her points in the second half. Kayla Thornton contributed 13 as Golden State built a steady advantage, leading 49–41 at the break a

Flau’jae Johnson, the Seattle Storm’s No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, arrived at the team’s facility on Thursday to begin her professional career. The 22-year-old rookie was welcomed with a celebratory sign and enthusiastic teammates as she stepped out of her vehicle, expressing excitement and readiness for the next stage of her journey. Johnson, a former LSU standout known for both her basketball skills and music career as a rapper, described her transition to the

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — A’ja Wilson delivered a dominant 45-point performance Friday night, powering the Las Vegas Aces to a 101–94 road win over the undermanned Connecticut Sun. Wilson was remarkably efficient, hitting 15 of 18 shots from the floor and converting all 13 free-throw attempts. She set the tone early and stayed in control throughout, finishing as the clear difference-maker as Las Vegas secured its third straight victory following its opening-night loss to Phoenix. C

LAS VEGAS— Chennedy Carter scored 22 points and Jackie Young added 20 points and nine assists as the Las Vegas Aces powered past the Los Angeles Sparks 105-78 on Sunday in the Sparks’ season opener. A’ja Wilson contributed 19 points and four rebounds for Las Vegas, continuing her strong early-season form. Wilson now has 2,502 career rebounds in 269 games, tying Lisa Leslie for the third-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 2,500 rebounds. Only Tina Charles reached the mile

Former Dallas Wings assistant coach Nola Henry discussed her transition to the Las Vegas Aces after a staff overhaul in Dallas ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. Henry emphasized that while she formed strong professional and personal relationships during her time with Wings players such as Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, she views coaching as a process rooted in gradual trust-building rather than rushed connection. Now in Las Vegas, Henry expressed excitement about working

A’ja Wilson has agreed to remain with the Las Vegas Aces on a three-year supermax contract worth $5 million, making it the largest guaranteed deal in WNBA history. The agreement, confirmed by team sources and negotiated through Klutch Sports Group, ensures Wilson will stay with the franchise where she has spent her entire career since being drafted first overall in 2018. Wilson, a four-time MVP and one of the league’s most decorated players, will earn approximately $1.4 milli

Valkyries Look to Regain Control Against Dream in Critical Game 4.

The crowd at Chase Center barely had time to settle into its seats before the Phoenix Mercury jumped out to a quick seven-point lead. But once the Golden State Valkyries found their rhythm, there was no slowing them down. Powered by a breakout performance from Janelle Salaun, the Valkyries rolled past the Mercury 95-79 on Sunday night to capture their home opener in front of another sold-out crowd in San Francisco. Salaun delivered a spark off the bench, pouring in 21 points

In a post-draft clarification, Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin stated that the team’s trade agreement with the Seattle Storm was finalized before any players were officially selected, despite the transaction involving Flau’jae Johnson occurring during the draft. She emphasized that the decision to move the pick was not based on Johnson or any specific athlete, but rather on a preexisting understanding between the two franchises. According to league source