WNBA

What to know about Portland's WNBA expansion franchise - ESPN
The WNBA is returning to Portland and growing to 15 teams. Here's what we know about the expansion draft and where the team will play.
WNBA adds expansion team in Portland operated by RAJ Sports - The Washington Post
The WNBA is growing from 12 teams to 15 with the additions of Golden State (in 2025) as well as Toronto and Portland in 2026.

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second | AP News
More than half of the WNBA playoff seeds are set with the New York Liberty clinching the No. 1 seed.

WNBA Playoffs: When to catch Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson
WNBA superstars Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson are set to go for the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. Here's when you can watch them and other WNBA stars play.

Las Vegas Aces’ Alysha Clark shows value before Seattle Storm matchup | Aces | Sports
Aces forward Alysha Clark is the second-oldest player in the WNBA, behind only Diana Taurasi. But she’s been a huge part of her team’s pursuit of a third straight title.

David Berri and Nefertiti Walker’s ‘Slaying the Trolls’ provides a compass for common WNBA discourse » Winsidr
As the WNBA continues to grow with more fans, bigger stadiums, new team facilities, and charter flights, online critics and “trolls” of women’s sports continue to add their two cents. For every WNBA highlight posted by a mainstream network, there are plenty of “no one cares” comments to follow. Or even a slew of “they…

WNBA expands to Portland, with team to begin play in 2026 - ESPN
Portland's new WNBA team will be owned by RAJ Sports, led by controlling owner Lisa Bhathal Merage and her brother, Alex Bhathal -- who also are the majority owners of the NWSL's Portland Thorns. The team will play at the Moda Center.

Where CT Sun star DeWanna Bonner sits in WNBA's Top-10 career lists
Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner moved into No. 3 all-time in WNBA career games played below only Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
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Girls basketball recruiting: The best players across categories - ESPN
After a busy spring and summer of high school and AAU basketball, which recruits across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes stood out?