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Kelsey Mitchell, Stephanie White Pinpoint Fever Fixes After Playoff Loss to Dream

The Indiana Fever left something to be desired in Sunday's postseason opener, falling to the Atlanta Dream 80-68 in Game 1 of a three-game set. A game-high 27 points from Kelsey Mitchell wasn't enough to mask Indiana's struggles.

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Report: Liberty's Breanna Stewart needs MRI on left knee

The New York Liberty can close out their first-round series with the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, but they might have to do it without leading scorer Breanna Stewart.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 15

Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani shines in WNBA playoff debut

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani impressed in her playoff WNBA debut on Sunday, keeping pace with the reigning WNBA Champions. Akoa Makani has been the Mercury’s breakout star this season, having the team trust her to guard some of the WNBA’s top players.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Bold predictions for WNBA playoff semifinals

The 2025 WNBA season has been a defining chapter in the league’s history, marked by competitive balance, emerging stars, and established dynasties seeking to protect their legacies of dominance.

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Can you name every WNBA player to score at least 700 points in a season?

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Former Chicago Sky Star Chennedy Carter Issues Strong Challenge on Monday

Chennedy Carter continues to put together an impressive career playing basketball. While not in the WNBA, Carter is currently playing overseas with Wuhan Shengfan of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 15

Caitlin Clark Makes Passionate Demand of Indiana Fever Fans Before Home Playoff Game

The Indiana Fever have their backs against the wall, given that they lost game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA playoffs series against the Atlanta Dream on September 14.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 15

Aces not interested in win streak chatter as they try to oust Storm

The Las Vegas Aces haven't lost in more than six weeks, and next on the agenda is wrapping up their first-round playoff series against the host Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Indiana Fever Playoff Ticket Prices Plummet Amid Caitlin Clark Absence

The Indiana Fever have been without star point guard Caitlin Clark for the better part of two months, but they’ve done a tremendous job keeping their heads above water.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 15

Dream aim for first playoff series win since '16, battle Fever

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the biggest surprises in the WNBA this season. They won 30 regular-season games, double their total from a year ago, and they tied for the league's second-best record while earning the No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Indiana Fever Dealt Unfortunate Blow for WNBA Playoffs Against Atlanta Dream

The Indiana Fever have been on a rollercoaster during head coach Stephanie White's first year back with the WNBA team. Indiana entered the season with high hopes, looking to compete for a WNBA title, led by Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 15

Valkyries Star Veronica Burton Reveals Key to Success vs Lynx Before Game 2

After suffering a 29-point loss to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, the Golden State Valkyries are looking to reset. It was always going to be a major challenge for the Valkyries to start off the playoffs against the best team by record in the WNBA and Sunday's loss proved that emphatically.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Indiana Fever Star Receives Message From Alma Mater After WNBA Award

The Indiana Fever announced on Friday that guard Kelsey Mitchell earned a spot on the Associated Press All-WNBA First Team, capping a breakout season for the eight-year veteran.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 15

WNBA Star Sabrina Ionescu Shares Exciting News Amid Playoffs

Game 1 of the New York Liberty-Phoenix Mercury playoff series set the tone for a first-round showdown between two of the WNBA's top teams. Natasha Cloud poured in 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and Breanna Stewart added 18 points and six rebounds before exiting with a left-knee injury late in overtime.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 15

Candace Parker's 1-Word Summary of Indiana Fever's WNBA Season Speaks Volumes

Heading into the 2025 WNBA regular season, the Indiana Fever were expected by most within the women's basketball community to contend for a championship this season.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Sophie Cunningham's Claim Gets Called Out By Caitlin Clark on Monday

Caitlin Clark is currently out of the Indiana Fever lineup as the WNBA team looks to find success in the playoffs under head coach Stephanie White. Clark was playing in her second season with the Fever when she suffered a season-ending injury that ultimately sidelined her for the playoffs.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / September 15

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink Suffers Bloody Injury, Kelsey Plum Doesn't Hold Back

Cameron Brink was visibly emotional at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, just moments after suffering a bloody injury to the nose in the Los Angeles Sparks' season finale against the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 15

Valkyries G Veronica Burton named Most Improved Player

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named WNBA Most Improved Player by a landslide margin on Monday. Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after posting career highs of 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals while starting all 44 games for the expansion franchise.

Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / September 15

Elena Delle Donne named managing director for USA women’s 3x3 team

USA Basketball appointed former WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne as its first managing director for the 3x3 women's national team Monday. Delle

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 15

Ex-NBA Star Asserts Indiana Fever Should Trade for Angel Reese

Perhaps the biggest storyline to watch during this upcoming WNBA offseason is what happens with Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese. Reese's future with the Sky is very uncertain right now.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 15

Natasha Cloud Fits Right Into Liberty Playoff Lineup

She was the heroine Gotham (basketball) deserves and maybe even the one it needs right now. For the New York Liberty on Sunday, she was a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a ...

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 15

Dallas Wings guard reflects on rookie season

Dallas Wings rookie guard Aziaha James is excited about what she was able to accomplish in her first season in the WNBA. James, the No. 12 overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft, averaged 7.5 points for the Wings in the season while playing in 38 of the team's 44 games.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 15