Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury - August 23, 2024

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Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 16-14, 1ST 24, 2ND 24, 3RD 17, 4TH 17, TOT 82

Dream logo, Dream 10-18, 1ST 17, 2ND 24, 3RD 18, 4TH 21, TOT 80

What's Buzzing

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See y’all tomorrow for the regular season finale 🅰️ Visit our playoff hub for the latest in standings: https://t.co/XuCTdfSaK1

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As a reminder: If Minnesota wins: We secure home-court advantage If Indiana wins: We have one more shot to secure home-court with a win over New York tomorrow

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How are we feeling after the first half 👀

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How are we feeling after the first half 👀

Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁

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We're live now, with @TheCarlanGay!

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We have a Phoenix Mercury WIN vs the Wings to speak about 🗣 We also have a SPECIAL guest, in Carlan Gay joining us! Going live shortly, come talk some Merc hoop with us, going live now! ☄️: https://t.co/Accy0btUgE

Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁

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A Phoenix Mercury WIN over Dallas last night! + @GilMcGregor_ & I have a special guest tapping in with us! We're live now! 👇🏾 ☄️: https://t.co/DvlLhBLfrM

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where things stand as Valkyries fumble 1 seed opportunity 📲

2026 Awards Picks 🔮

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2026 Awards Picks 🔮Expert picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, more 📲

Copper, Paige Exchange 30-Pieces 😮‍💨

Mercury star outduels Wings star in tight battle

Updated WNBA Playoff Pic 👀

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Updated WNBA Playoff Pic 👀Final seeding coming down to the wire with 3 days left in regular season 📲

Stewie Calls Out Angel 😯

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Stewie Calls Out Angel 😯Liberty star wants Reese to pay her fine after technical foul

Dream Win 4th Straight 🅰️

Angel & Co. are clicking at the perfect time

Angel Spoils Stewie's Big Night 😈

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Angel Spoils Stewie's Big Night 😈Dream star drops double-double in win over Liberty 📲

New WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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New WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Aces still have a slim chance to secure the No. 2 seed

Angel Reese Cooks Sky 😏

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Angel Reese Cooks Sky 😏Barbie was in her bag dropping 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in blowout win

Sky-Dream Highlights

09/19/2026

Angel Reese Breaks New Record

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Angel Reese Breaks New RecordThe only player ever to record 500 rebounds in a season

Wings Win 6th Straight 🔥

Paige, Arike leads Dallas with 48 combined points

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Seeding still in the balance entering home stretch 📲

highposthoops.com•3d

Sandy Brondello's Caitlin Clark plan is more proof of her coaching prowessSandy Brondello was blunt about the power that Caitlin Clark brings to a WNBA game, and that's not a bad thing.

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋🗽 Liberty own 3-way tie 🛝 Fever avoid sliding down 📲 Standings after Friday

🚨 Mitchell Sets Points Record

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🚨 Mitchell Sets Points RecordFever star breaks single-season scoring mark with 1,022 points and counting

Angel x Reese's Shoe Collab 😋

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Angel x Reese's Shoe Collab 😋Perfect pairing in latest Reebok colorway 📸

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋Seeding order remains undecided with 1 week left in the season 📸

Reese's Historic Double-Double 💪

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Reese's Historic Double-Double 💪Dream star's 30th of the season sets records

Angel Reese Drops 30 & 10 😤

Dream star becomes 1st ever player to record 30 double-doubles in a season 🎥

Sun-Dream Highlights

09/17/2026

Brionna Jones Out for Season

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Brionna Jones Out for SeasonDream forward (leg) has been sidelined since Aug. 13

Top 25 Player Rankings 📊

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Top 25 Player Rankings 📊How Olivia, Caitlin, more top stars stack up ahead of the playoffs 📲

highposthoops.com•6d

Atlanta Dream have the perfect catalyst for a championship pushThe Atlanta Dream have the perfect launch pad for a WNBA championship run.

Silver's Goal For Next WNBA Commissioner

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Silver's Goal For Next WNBA CommissionerAdam hoping Cathy Engelbert's replacement is unifying figure (The Athletic)

Team USA vs. France Full Highlights 🥇

Relive America's comeback win to secure 5th-straight World Cup title (@usabasketball/X)

Caitlin & Angel's Fiba Stats 🌟

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Caitlin & Angel's Fiba Stats 🌟WNBA stars' averages throughout gold-medal run 📲

Team USA Dominates France 🇺🇸

Vets carry the way for 5th straight World Cup gold medal

Caitlin Calls Out Reporter 😡

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Caitlin Calls Out Reporter 😡Clark wasn't letting someone question her relationship with Angel Reese

USA Celebrate FIBA Gold 🍾

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USA Celebrate FIBA Gold 🍾Champagne showers in the locker room following the win

Clark Reacts To Gold Medal 🏅

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Clark Reacts To Gold Medal 🏅Another accolade for an already impressive resume

🚨 USA WBB WINS FIBA WORLD CUP

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🚨 USA WBB WINS FIBA WORLD CUPAmericans claim 5th-straight title thanks to 40 points combined from Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young

Clark 1st Half Buzzer Beater🔥

Caitlin drains 3 to bring USA within 2 in gold medal game 🎥

USA Going For Gold 🏅

The matchup we've all been waiting for against France

USA Heads to World Cup Final 🇺🇸

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USA Heads to World Cup Final 🇺🇸Team USA defeats Spain 76-66 and advances to 5th consecutive championship

USA vs. Hungary Full Highlights 🍿

America's 108 points are most ever in Women's World Cup quarterfinal (@usabasketball/X)

Sophie Drops New Pod Episode

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Sophie Drops New Pod EpisodeCunningham has a message for the next WNBA Commissioner. Tap for recap 📲

Angel Hypes Duo with Clark 🤝

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Angel Hypes Duo with Clark 🤝Reese with praise for Team USA teammate. More quotes here 📲

Angel Quote on CC Relationship 📈

Team USA stars clicking on court

USA to Play Hungary Next 🏀

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USA to Play Hungary Next 🏀FIBA World Cup quarterfinal matchup set to tip Thursday at 5:30AM ET 📲

Caitlin Clark Admires Angel 🤝

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Caitlin Clark Admires Angel 🤝WNBA star discusses why 'it's been fun' playing on Team USA with rival 📲

WNBA Drops Playoff Schedule 🍿

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WNBA Drops Playoff Schedule 🍿Get your popcorn ready for September 27

99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥Taurasi's Mercury. MJ's Bulls. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

Angel's Updated FIBA Stats 🔢

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Angel's Updated FIBA Stats 🔢How Reese has fared after USA's dominant win against Czechia

USA WBB Goes 3-0 in Group Play 💯

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USA WBB Goes 3-0 in Group Play 💯Stewie (19 pts) leads America to bounce-back 41-pt win over Czechia; 1st knockout game will be Thursday Sept. 10 📲

USA Dominates Czechia to Finish Group Play

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USA Dominates Czechia to Finish Group PlayPerfect 3-0 heading into the knockout rounds. See how the game unfolded in real time 📲

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Previewing the Atlanta Dream’s potential playoff opponentsHow have the Atlanta Dream fared against their potential playoff opponents?

USA Survives Italy Upset Bid 😮‍💨

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USA Survives Italy Upset Bid 😮‍💨Full box score and reaction from Sunday's FIBA World Cup thriller 📲

USA Holds Off Italy 🤏

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USA Holds Off Italy 🤏Zandalasini misses game-tying 3 as USA avoids shocking upset in 55-52 FIBA World Cup win

Angel Steals Inbound 🫳

Reese takes advantage of lazy pass and gets bucket on the other end

FIBA World Cup Day 2 Scores

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FIBA World Cup Day 2 ScoresResults and day 3 schedule for latest matches

Clark Makes Tourney History 🙌

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Clark Makes Tourney History 🙌Caitlin surpasses Alyssa Thomas for most assists in FIBA World Cup game by an American

🚨 WNBA Commissioner to Retire

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🚨 WNBA Commissioner to RetireCathy Engelbert stepping away at end of 2026

USA vs. China Box Score 🔢

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USA vs. China Box Score 🔢Stats and reaction from Team USA's dominant 33-point win in FIBA World Cup opener 📲

USA Dominates WC Opener 🇺🇸

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USA Dominates WC Opener 🇺🇸Caitlin Clark's double-double leads 33-point FIBA World Cup win over China. Tap for highlights, stats and more ➡️

FIBA World Cup Day 1 Results

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FIBA World Cup Day 1 ResultsBox scores, highlights and more from Friday's action ➡️

Why You Should be Excited About World Cup 🤩

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Why You Should be Excited About World Cup 🤩It's time for Angel, Paige and Caitlin to step up, more ahead of Friday's tipoff 📲

Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

A'ja, Plum to Miss World Cup

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A'ja, Plum to Miss World CupTeam USA stars pull out from FIBA roster due to health reasons

Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

Angel Reese's Historic Game 👏

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Angel Reese's Historic Game 👏Dream star gets 29th double-double, the most in a single season in league history 📲

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

Unrivaled Announces Players 👀

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

Angel's 8th Tech Rescinded

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Angel's 8th Tech RescindedDream star avoids suspension after league overturns technical vs. Fire

Reese Ties Double-Doubles Record 📈

Dream star drops 28th of the season recording 16 points & 16 reb

Angel Ties Another WNBA Record

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Angel Ties Another WNBA RecordDream star now up to 28 double-doubles in a season 📲

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner

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Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner6x All-Star heading to Atlanta after being bought out by Mercury (ESPN)

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WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseasonThe Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

08/25/2026

Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

Angel's Reaction to Rebound Record 🤣

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Angel's Reaction to Rebound Record 🤣'I couldn't hit s--t'

Angel Makes WNBA History 🔥

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Angel Makes WNBA History 🔥Most rebounds in a game and a single season

Allisha Gray Drops 20 on LA 🔥

Rhyne Howard supported with 18 PTS for Atlanta

Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA Draft

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

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DeWanna Bonner's surprise Mercury decision is all too familiar for Fever fansDeWanna Bonner announced she's leaving the Mercury in the hopes that she can chase a championship somewhere else this season.

highposthoops.com•4w

DeWanna Bonner is making the Mercury regret their Kelsey Plum gambleDeWanna Bonner's shock exit from the Phoenix Mercury puts the franchise in a tough spot with Kelsey Plum.

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4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exitDeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

🚨Mercury Buy Out Bonner

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

Angel Reese's Historic Night 🤩

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Angel Reese's Historic Night 🤩Career-high 31-point double-double makes Atlanta postseason bound. Tap for highlights and box score ➡️

Dream Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️

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Dream Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Angel Reese's career-high 31-point double-double propels Atlanta to postseason

Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

Dream star records double-double to clinch Atlanta's playoff berth

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

Angel Makes WNBA History

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Angel Makes WNBA HistoryFull stats and highlights after Reese's big night vs. Sparks 🎥

Dream SMACK Sparks 🤯

Angel Reese perfect from the field on near triple-double 🎥

Angel Reese Makes History ‼️

Only player ever to record 20-10-8 line on 100% shooting (9/9 FG)

🚨 Nneka Ogwumike Retiring

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🚨 Nneka Ogwumike Retiring11x WNBA All-Star says this will be her final season

Becky Hammon Gets Tossed 🤬

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Becky Hammon Gets Tossed 🤬Aces HC was LIVID after receiving tech vs. Dream. Tap to watch 🎥

Angel 'Didn't Sleep' After Fever Loss

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Angel 'Didn't Sleep' After Fever LossReese was distraught after missing potential GW shot on Sunday

Full Recap of Dream-Aces 🏀

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Full Recap of Dream-Aces 🏀Stats and highlights from big Tuesday night matchup 📲

Angel's 24th Season Double-Double 🔥

Dream star leads the charge in crucial win over A'ja, Aces

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

Fever-Dream Sets Viewer Mark📈

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Fever-Dream Sets Viewer Mark📈Angel vs. Caitlin delivered most-watched WNBA regular season game ever on cable

Phoenix Arena's New Update 😯

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Phoenix Arena's New Update 😯Suns, Mercury adding 9,266-sq. ft. exterior LED display to Mortgage Matchup Center 🎥

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsWNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue (AP)

Angel On Her Tough 1st Half 😅

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Angel On Her Tough 1st Half 😅Dream star was blunt to say the least 📸

Fire Win Close One 😅

Bridget Carleton's clutch block and FTs seal the win over Mercury

Mercury Retire Taurasi's Uni 🙌

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Mercury Retire Taurasi's Uni 🙌WNBA legend's legacy will forever be in Phoenix 🎥

Fever Control 4 Seed 👀

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Fever Control 4 Seed 👀Indiana has 1.5 game lead over Dream after OT thriller

Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

Basketball HOF 2027 Recap 🏀

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Basketball HOF 2027 Recap 🏀Top highlights and reaction to Saturday's ceremony ➡️

Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

DT Eyeing Mercury Ownership 👀

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DT Eyeing Mercury Ownership 👀Diana Taurasi hopes to hold stake in former team within next year or two (ESPN)

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

Howard, Gray Drop Combined 58 Pts 🔥

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Howard, Gray Drop Combined 58 Pts 🔥Reese supported with 8 pts and 15 rebounds

Dream Destroy Sun ♨️

Gray, Howard each score 29 pts 🎥

Breaking News

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

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

Rhyne, Angel Break Records Vs. Tempo 🤯

Dream duo was ROLLING en route to season sweep of Toronto

Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌

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

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

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

Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯

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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

Breaking News

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

Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️

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

Mystics Tie Franchise Record 🙌

Shakira Austin helps Washington match most consecutive wins (6)

Mercury-Sun Highlights

08/07/2026

1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️

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

USA FIBA World Cup Roster Set

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

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️

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

Mercury-Dream Highlights

08/05/2026

WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀

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

Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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.

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

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

Jackie Young Triple-Dub On Dream 😈

Aces star spoiled Barbie Night in Atlanta

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

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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