Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury - August 21, 2024

PHX

63

FinalAug 21

72

ATL

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 15-14, 1ST 6, 2ND 20, 3RD 22, 4TH 15, TOT 63

Mercury(15-14)

Dream logo, Dream 10-17, 1ST 19, 2ND 15, 3RD 14, 4TH 24, TOT 72

Dream(10-17)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

6

20

22

15

63

19

15

14

24

72

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Atlanta Dream

14m

Check your watch and tell us what time it is ⌚️ The one who needs no introduction was everywhere on the court tonight, tying the team's scoring high and shooting 70% from the floor. Rhyne Howard is YOUR @albertapp Player of the Game!

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Hayden Cilley

38m

An update for everyone! Recovery has been going extremely well, and I'm moving around without much pain. That being said, I'll be in attendance at Dillon Brooks's media availability tomorrow following his contract extension. Then, Mercury practice on Saturday, and then Diana

Hayden Cilley

6d

Surgery was a success! Still pretty sore but able to move around. I seriously appreciate all the well wishes. Excited to get back to it relatively soon!

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Atlanta Dream

45m

Two more, thankyaaa 😌

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Atlanta Dream

42m

Right, Angel 😂

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Atlanta Dream

57m

Stop. Pop. 💥

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01:59

Dream-Sun Highlights

08/13/2026

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

01:59

Rhyne, Angel Break Records Vs. Tempo 🤯

Dream duo was ROLLING en route to season sweep of Toronto

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

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Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️Tap for full standings and projected first-round matchups 📲

01:53

Mystics Tie Franchise Record 🙌

Shakira Austin helps Washington match most consecutive wins (6)

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

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USA FIBA World Cup Roster SetClark, Reese and Bueckers headline stacked roster. Tap for full list 📲

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

highposthoops.com•1w

Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

01:59

Jackie Young Triple-Dub On Dream 😈

Aces star spoiled Barbie Night in Atlanta

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

WNBA

1w

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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Dream Hosting Barbie Night 🎀Angel Reese debuts new signature kicks vs. Aces 📸

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

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Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum gamble could easily backfireThe Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them.

01:57

Sabrina's Near Triple-Dub 🤏

Liberty star put on a clinic in Phoenix

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Dream Win 5th Straight Game 🔥Angel Reese records 19th double-double in win

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

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Breaking NewsSocial media post showing Bueckers and Reese betting on game 'missed the mark,' WNBA says (AP)

00:29

Paige, Angel Trash Talking 🗣️

WNBA stars chirping at one another on back-to-back plays

01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

01:44

Atlanta Storms Back to Victory 🤌

Gray, Reese lead charge and combine for 47 PTS

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Atlanta Erases 15-Pt Deficit 😮‍💨Reese's double-double, Gray's 25 pts spark comeback win 📲

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Reese on Playoff Pressure 🗣️Dream star talks expectations ahead of potential first postseason 🎥

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

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A'ja Apologizes to Angel 😭Wilson admits blocking Reese during ASG was an accident 🎥

www.peachtreehoops.com•2w

Checking in on the 2026 Atlanta Dream rookiesMadina Okot and Isobel Borlase have increased their efficiency and playing time throughout the season.

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Angel's Gift to Wade's Daughter 🎁Kaavia Wade gets Reese's signature barbie doll after WNBA ASG 🎥

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Atlanta Dream All-Stars grade Coach Smesko's second year in the WAllisha Gray and Rhyne Howard spoke to High Post Hoops about how Karl Smesko is performing as a coach this season.

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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WNBA Star's Bron Reaction 😯Philly native Kahleah Copper was at All-Star podium when news dropped 📲

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

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Dream Beat Sky 🅰️Allisha Gray leads Atlanta to 3rd straight win

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

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Angel Reacts to Brondello SuspensionReese appreciates WNBA for taking action following Tempo HC's comments

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Angel Reese Injured vs. SkyDream star went to the locker room after her leg buckled on a jump shot

02:00

Allisha Gray Torches Sky 🧯

Dream star popped off as Angel Reese exited early

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Tempo HCSandy Brondello penalized one game for comments about Angel Reese

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

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Angel Posts Monster Double-Double 😤Tempo couldn't stop Reese after 23 point, 12 rebound performance

01:59

Dream-Tempo Highlights

07/17/2026

00:59

🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

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Phoenix's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Mercury players were among Phoenix's top athletes of the century ➡️

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

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Atlanta Gets Big Win 💪Reese's double-double, Gray's 20 points lead Dream over Sparks

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

highposthoops.com•1mo

Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

01:56

Dream Are Down BAD 😭

7 Fire players drop double-digits in Atlanta to hand them 6th loss in last 7 games

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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Gray, Reese Lead Dream Past Storm 😤Tap for final box score stats, highlights from Thursday night 📲

01:59

Dream Snap 5-Game Skid 😤

Allisha Gray, Angel and Rhyne Howard take matters into their own hands in Atlanta win

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

highposthoops.com•1mo

Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

07/07/2026

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

01:59

Valkyries-Dream Highlights

07/04/2026

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Angel on Dream's Losing Streak'Championship culture is not supposed to be easy' 🎥

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

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Reese Records Double-Double in Loss 🍔17 point, 13 rebound performance not enough to stop Golden State

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

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Angel Upset With All-Star SnubReese says it's a 'slap in the face' no Dream players were named starters for AS game

01:59

Dream-Mystics Highlights

07/02/2026

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

07/02/2026

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:56

Storm Handle Dream 😯

Flau'jae Johnson drops 24 pts, 11 rebs to send Atlanta to 3-game skid

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

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Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'

01:54

Dream-Valkyries Highlights

06/26/2026

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Reese's Double-Double Not Enough 🙌Valkyries spoil forward's night in win over Dream

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

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Fever HC on Thomas SuspensionStephanie White appreciates league for postgame review of Flagrant 2 foul

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Alyssa ThomasMercury star punished one game for making contact with 'fist to the throat area' of Caitlin Clark

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

Vid of Clark Hit on Ground 😬

00:15

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Mercury Troll Fever, ClarkPhoenix appears to be sending a message 📲

01:56

Gabby Williams Cooks Dream ♨️

Valkyries star was in her bag in win over Atlanta

02:00

Copper, Thomas TORCH Fever 🧯

Mercury duo combine for 52 in Indy

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Caitlin Clark Injures BackFever star will not return vs. Mercury

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WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲

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Clark Calls Out 'Ridiculous' TechFever star unhappy with technical for clapping after scuffle with Mercury

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Dream Rolling Right Now 📈Angel Reese continues making defensive impact in Atlanta's front court 📲

01:59

Dream Win 4 Straight 💪

Jordin Canada drops double-double in comfortable win over Tempo

01:59

Caitlin Outduels Alyssa Thomas ⚔️

Fever star shines in 2H after going down early to Mercury

01:58

Mercury Snaps Losing Streak 🌵

Phoenix gets back on track with blowout win against Storm

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Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

01:59

Dream Handle Fever 🤷‍♀️

Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray combine for 46 to spoil Caitlin Clark's big game

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Clark: 'Starts With Me'Fever star takes accountability for team's 2nd straight loss to Dream

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CC and Angel Show Out 🙌Two of the W's best showed why today. Tap for final stats and more 📲

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Angel Records 1,000 Rebounds👏Dream star becomes fastest player in WNBA history to reach milestone

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

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Everything Clark, Reese Said PostgameQuotes, video, box score and more here 📲

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Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

01:55

Angel Outduels Caitlin 😈

Dream star had her way in win over Fever

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Angel Leads Dream Past Caitlin, Fever 🤫Reese dominated the paint in revenge win over Indy 📲

01:57

A'ja Has Field Day vs. Mercury 💪

Aces star continues dominance over Phoenix in WNBA Finals rematch

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

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Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

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WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

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Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

highposthoops.com•2mo

Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibilityAfter being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

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Angel Drops 15 & 17 on Tempo 👼Dream star recorded her 6th double-double in the last 7 games after 102-77 beatdown

01:59

Dream Stomp Tempo 👊

Atlanta takes over in 2H to get blowout win

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Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

01:58

Liberty Couldn't Miss 🪣

Stewie, New York take down Angel Reese, Dream

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury

01:47

🚨 Chelsea Gray Makes 9 Threes

4x champ ties WNBA record for most triples made in a game

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Liberty Spoil Angel's Big Game 😈New York handles Dream at home 📲