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WNBA Awards: How SI’s Voters Picked MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and More

Our voters reveal their ballots and talk through how they made their decisions.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

Plus, looking at the players primed for a postseason breakout and the dark horse teams who could make some noise in the first round.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

WNBA Power Rankings: Playoff-Seeding Race Is Coming Down to the Wire

Though the playoff teams have been decided for weeks, every seed is still up for grabs with just days left in the season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

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WNBA Power Rankings: Race for Top Seed Continues As Lynx Stumble Into FIBA Break

There’s a new No. 1 in our rankings this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

WNBA Power Rankings: The Mystics Just Got Even More Legit

The young Washington squad acquired a veteran in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who was crucial to the Liberty’s 2024 championship run.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics Are Hanging With Top Contenders

Washington’s four-game winning streak has included victories against the Valkyries, Aces and Wings. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham has taken the spotlight off the court for the Fever.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

Top Players Who Could Be First-Time WNBA All-Stars and Potential Snubs

Who will get their first nod? And who will just barely miss out?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

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Everything to Know About Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament

Before the action gets underway, find out the top storylines, what’s at stake and how to watch Unrivaled’s popular three-day tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year award

A’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Aaliyah Edwards Upsets Breanna Stewart In Unrivaled 1-On-1 Tournament

Aaliyah Edwards and Shakira Austin shine in Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament first round upsets. Exciting WNBA action ahead!

The Mystics cleaning house after a failed tank job won’t fix anything

The Mystics' tank job spectacularly failed, and now the team's direction feels shaky at best.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2024

WNBA Draft Fashion Takes Center Stage With Top Prospects

Explore how top WNBA draft prospects navigate fashion challenges for the highly anticipated event, showcasing the evolving intersection of sports and fashion.

Revisiting the trade that brought Kahleah Copper to the Sky from the Mystics

“It’s one of those trades that worked out for both teams,” Mystics GM Mike Thibault said. “Kah has become a focal part of their team, but she still would have looked good in our uniform.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard Named WNBA ROY

The 2022 All-Star secured the honor following an exceptional debut season in which she led all major categories among rookies.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Analysis: Four takeaways from the Storm's playoff-opening win vs. the Mystics

SEATTLE — The chess match that is WNBA playoff basketball begins in earnest for the Storm and Washington Mystics following Seattle's 86-83 win in Game 1 on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2022

Expert Picks, Predictions and More for the 2022 WNBA Playoffs

Will the No. 1 Aces go all the way for its first championship? Or will the Sky get the back-to-back titles?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022

A Mid-Spring Night’s Dream: How Rhyne Howard Went No. 1 at the WNBA Draft

The newest member of the Dream went through a whirlwind night of photoshoots, congratulations and even a little Pop-a-Shot.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022

The Winners and Losers of the 2022 WNBA Draft

Winner: Mid-majors and HBCUs. Loser: the mock drafts.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022

Mystics Select Ole Miss Star Shakira Austin With No. 3 Pick in WNBA Draft

The Ole Miss star is headed back closer to home to play in the nation’s capital.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

2022 WNBA Draft Live Tracker: Dream Select Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard No. 1 Overall

Follow along to see which prospects are selected Monday night in New York.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

‘Betting on Myself Was a Great Decision’: Shakira Austin’s Journey to the WNBA Draft

When the Ole Miss center transferred from Maryland two years ago, many questioned if it was the right decision. Now she’s projected as a top-three pick in this year’s draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2022

Team Needs, Prospect Fits Ahead of 2022 WNBA Draft

Before Monday’s draft, here’s a breakdown of what each team might be looking for in the next wave of WNBA players.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2022

Star Centers Shakira Austin, Elizabeth Kitley Make Early Exits in Women’s NCAA Tournament

With No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 5 Virginia Tech upset in the first round, two of the sport’s most dominant players are packing earlier than expected.

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