Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury - May 22, 2024

PHX

98

FinalMay 21

88

LVA

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 2-1, 1ST 25, 2ND 21, 3RD 27, 4TH 25, TOT 98

Mercury(2-1)

Aces logo, Aces 2-1, 1ST 20, 2ND 27, 3RD 21, 4TH 20, TOT 88

Aces(2-1)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

25

21

27

25

98

20

27

21

20

88

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Phoenix Mercury

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We love a Big Lex corner 3 😜 Assist of the Week | @StateFarm

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Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁

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Saylor Poffenbarger has been released by the Mercury, per the WNBA Transactions page.

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azcentral sports

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Team USA and the Mercury received some tough news on Aug. 31, regarding Kelsey Plum. https://t.co/mcXUm76yyN

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USA TODAY Sports

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Due to a leg injury, Kelsey Plum's WNBA season with the Mercury ends after just five games. https://t.co/stWa3JSszM

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Mercury guard Kelsey Plum posted this to her IG story about ending her WNBA season and not playing with USA Basketball in the FIBA Women's World Cup: "To my basketball community, I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and encouragement this year, it really means a lot

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Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum on Team USA for the upcoming 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, Germany, USA basketball announced. Wilson and Plum are out due to health reasons. In addition, the Mercury announced Plum

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01:57

Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

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

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

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

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

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

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

01:57

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

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

highposthoops.com•1w

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

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

01:58

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

08/25/2026

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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)

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

01:32

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

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

01:53

A'ja Drops 27 On Tempo 💰

Aces star was sensational in win over Toronto

01:15

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

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

A'ja Wilson Questionable

Underdog WNBA

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@UnderdogWNBA

A'ja Wilson (back) downgraded to questionable Sunday.

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01:55

Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

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

00:24

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

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

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

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

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

01:58

Angel's 24th Season Double-Double 🔥

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

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

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Claressa Shields' GOAT List 🐐Dak, MJ, A'ja and more get shouts from GWOAT 🎥

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

01:58

Fire Win Close One 😅

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

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

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

01:53

The Spectacle Takes Down Aces 🥽

Miles puts up 23 points to spoil A'ja's 32-point night 🎥

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

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

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

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

Aces Clinch Playoff Spot 🎰

Las Vegas Aces

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@LVAces

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 ♠️♦️ After tonight's win, the Las Vegas Aces have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! 2026 Aces Playoffs presented by @Ally

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01:53

Jackie Young Drops 32 👊

A'ja Wilson supports with 15 PTS

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

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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

A'ja Dominates Mystics 👑

Aces star delivers 26 and 13 with 4 blocks in win over Washington

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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

01:55

Liberty SMACK Aces by 40 😳

Marine Johannes drops 27 to run A'ja-less Vegas out of Brooklyn

02:00

Lynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️

Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win

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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 📲

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

01:58

Chelsea Gray Wins It In OT 😮‍💨

Aces overcome Fever, Caitlin Clark

00:15

CHELSEA GRAY GW THREE 🤯

Aces star calls game in Indiana after forcing OT 🎥

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Gray Spoils Fever's Night 😏Las Vegas guard hits big buckets to carry win 🎥

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 ➡️

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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

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Aces Dominate Dream 👊Vegas had themselves a day in Atlanta

01:59

Jackie Young Triple-Dub On Dream 😈

Aces star spoiled Barbie Night in Atlanta

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

WNBA

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@WNBA

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

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Bam: A'ja 'Breathtaking' 😍Adebayo in awe of Wilson's MVP-caliber season (The Athletic)

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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

01:59

Aces-Sky Was Pure Cinema 🍿

Sydney Taylor stuns Vegas after A'ja hit potential game-sealing shot

00:25

Sydney Taylor Games Aces 👋

Sky rookie buries TOUGH catch-and-shoot triple to stun Vegas

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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 🎥

01:57

A'ja Doing GOAT Things 🐐

33 point, 10 reb double-double too much for NY

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A'ja Reacts to 'GOAT' Title 🐐Aces star says 'it's crazy' to be included in GOAT conversations (ESPN) 🎥

01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

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Fire-Aces Highlights

07/28/2026

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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 🎥

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 Ends Aces InvestigationLeague finds 'insufficient evidence' that Vegas committed salary cap circumvention violation

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 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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Breaking NewsBrianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet (AP)

01:56

Mystics Spoil A'ja's Night 🤌

Wilson's 38 pts not enough as Austin, Citron lead Washington 🎥

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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)

01:59

A'ja Spoils Isabelle Harrison's 26-11 Game 😈

Aces star drops 26 of her own to to lead Vegas in dominant win over Tempo

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

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

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

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

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🚨 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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Las Vegas' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Aces were among Vegas' top athletes of the century ➡️

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Person Who Sent Racial Slur to Chelsea Gray FiredHilton Grand Vacations terminated employee who sent Aces star a racial slur via social media (AP)

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

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

01:57

Fever Handle Aces 😯

Kelsey Mitchell, Indy blowout Vegas a day after their historic win

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Bam x Iron Mike in Vegas 🤩Adebayo, Tyson linked at the Aces game on Sunday 📸

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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

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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

01:56

Aces-Fire Highlights

07/09/2026

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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 🎥

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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 📲

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Aces Waive Chennedy CarterVegas signs free-agent guard Justine Pissott as corresponding move

02:00

Kelsey Mitchell Drops 27 on Aces 🪣

Indy star had no issues getting buckets

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

01:55

Sky-Aces Highlights

07/03/2026

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Caitlin Clark Out AgainFever star to be sidelined in second straight Sunday vs. Aces (USA Today)

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

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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5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡Swaps involving Kelsey, Arike, more that could improve playoff contenders ➡️

01:59

Sabrina, Stewie Pop OFF in Commish Cup 🗽

Liberty duo combines for 51 in championship win over Aces

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Liberty Are Commissioner's Cup Champions 🏆Sabrina and Stewie lead the way in win over Aces 📲

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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

A'ja, Jackie Combine for 58 🤝

Aces duo sensational in win over Sky

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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'

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

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