WNBA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Top teams clash as Lynx return home to face Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx avenged one loss on their four-game, six-day road trip and will try to exact payback for the other when they face the Phoenix Mercury in their return home Wednesday afternoon.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu headline WNBA All-Star 3-point contest

The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and the New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu highlight the field for the 3-point contest that will take place Friday on the opening day of WNBA All-Star weekend.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 15

DiJonai Carrington Sends Strong Message on Adjustment to Role Off Wings Bench

The Dallas Wings have been without standout guard DiJonai Carrington since their June 20 game, as Carrington has been dealing with a lingering rib injury.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 15

Caitlin Clark Clad in Battle Ready Camo Outfit Before Fever-Sun Showdown

On July 15, the Indiana Fever are taking part in the second-ever WNBA game in Boston's TD Garden, facing off against the Connecticut Sun. Given how historic this venue is (it's where the 18-time NBA champion Boston Celtics call home), it's a true honor that the Fever get to compete there in what seems to be becoming an annual event for the WNBA.

WNBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

How many WNBA Finals MVPs can you name in five minutes?

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

The 'Most points in a WNBA season' quiz

The 'WNBA All-Star game MVP' quiz

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Indiana Fever Spark Strong Response With Sophie Cunningham Post on Tuesday

The Indiana Fever were not shy about using Sophie Cunningham as the poster girl ahead of their high-profile grudge match against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night at TD Garden in Boston.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Chicago Sky Had Two Words for Angel Reese on Tuesday

The Chicago Sky lost 91-78 to the Minnesota Lynx on Monday after defeating them Saturday. Chicago’s All-Star forward Angel Reese put up another double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Storm set sights on revenge at home against Valkyries

The Seattle Storm will seek a measure of revenge against the only team that has beaten them twice this season when the Golden State Valkyries visit on Wednesday afternoon to close out the WNBA's first half.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Aces look to reach .500 as they visit struggling Wings

The Dallas Wings return to their home floor to chase a rare win against the enigmatic Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. The Aces (10-11) took the first game of the season series between the teams 88-84 on June 13 in Las Vegas and head to the Dallas area on the heels of a 104-102 home win over expansion Golden State on Saturday.

Minnesota Lynx News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Minnesota Lynx Riding High at No. 1 in WNBA Power Rankings

Last week wasn't a stellar one for the Minnesota Lynx and they were in danger of losing their No. 1 spot in the new WNBA Power Rankings. Thanks to Monday night's 91-78 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, though, the Lynx are still queens of the mountain.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / July 15

New York Liberty Sitting Solid at No. 3 in WNBA Power Rankings

The New York Liberty are playing hard to stay in contention for a second straight WNBA championship. The Liberty have not been as good as the front-running Minnesota Lynx, but their 14-6 record has them in the hunt.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / July 15

Three Lynx stars crack ESPN’s top 25 — including No. 1 Napheesa Collier

With the best record in the WNBA, it should come as no surprise that insiders rank Minnesota Lynx stars among the best (including the best) in the league.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Fever Coach Stephanie White Sends Strong Message on Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston has been phenomenal for the Indiana Fever in her third season in the WNBA. The Fever star has taken another step forward in cementing herself as one of the best forwards in the league, growing her game on both ends of the floor.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

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

Mercury Coach Explains Impact of DeWanna Bonner Addition After Win Over Valkyries

DeWanna Bonner officially landed with the Phoenix Mercury on July 3, returning to the place she spent the first nine years of her WNBA career and putting to rest a tumultuous opening two months of her 2025 season.

WNBA News / 5 GOATs / July 15

Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers first WNBA matchup delivers monster viewership for ESPN

The first-ever WNBA meeting between Indiana Fever (11-10) guard Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings (6-16) guard Paige Bueckers delivered for both the league and ESPN.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / July 15

Lynx G Kayla McBride named All-Star replacement

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride will replace injured Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the roster change Tuesday with Howard (left knee) expected to miss the rest of the month.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 15

Mercury chase fourth straight win in rematch against Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS — The Phoenix Mercury have a three-game winning streak, looking to make it four in a row as they face the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday in a rematch from last week.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Struggling Dream look to correct course vs. Sky

The Atlanta Dream are playing without injured All-Star Rhyne Howard and could use a boost Wednesday afternoon against the host Chicago Sky. Atlanta (12-9) has dropped five of its past seven games and lost Howard on Friday to a knee injury in a 99-82 loss to the Indiana Fever.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 15

Fever Fans Furious Over Subtle Mercury Shade After DeWanna Bonner Display

While the Indiana Fever's DeWanna Bonner saga came to an end last month, it surely feels like a long time ago for many fans. This is because the Fever have clearly already moved on from Bonner on the court, having won two straight games plus winning the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship without her.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / July 15

Aces will be well-represented in Athletes Unlimited next season

The options for WNBA players after the conclusion of the season are more expansive than ever before. Players were once forced to go overseas to keep playing professionally, but the detainment of Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner by Russian authorities in 2022 highlighted the dangers that come with that path.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Angel Reese Has Zero Excuses After Stumbling in Her 'New Role'

Angel Reese kept her foot on the gas on Monday as the Chicago Sky hosted the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. The two-time All-Star secured her ninth straight double-double with a team-high 22 points on an efficient 9-of-14 shooting clip, 10 rebounds, three assists and a block in 37 minutes of play.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Paige Bueckers, Chris Koclanes Split on Arike Ogunbowale’s Return in Loss to Fever

The Dallas Wings fell 102-83 to the Indiana Fever on Sunday in a highly anticipated matchup featuring the league’s two most recent No. 1 picks—WNBA superstars Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

Angel Reese Teammates Get Injury As Sky Falls To Lynx In Home Stand

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky suffered a loss in the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, with a game that ended with a final score of 91-78. To add to their loss, two Sky team members also fell to injury during the game, guard Ariel Atkins and forward Michaela Onyenwere.