WNBA

3 WNBA teams have surpassed expectations this season (so far) - SBNation.com
The Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics are all better than (most) expected).

Valkyries are already rewriting the narrative around WNBA expansion teams
The Golden State Valkyries are exceeding expectations and the performances of past expansion teams.

The WNBA's hottest team isn't who you think
The average temperature in Phoenix during the summer months is 104 degrees. That might explain why the Phoenix Mercury is the hottest team in the WNBA. Winning

How Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase is adapting to a shifting roster
Golden State Valkyries: How Natalie Nakase is adjusting rotations on the fly

An inside look at how 3 Sparks rookies are adapting to WNBA life - Los Angeles Times
Sparks rookies Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin and Liatu King talk about the challenges and hardships they've had to overcome to find their place in the WNBA.

Shakira Austin distances herself from injuries with a career night - The Next
Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is finding her footing again on the court — and showing everything she can do.

Valkyries veteran Tiffany Hayes embraces mentorship role in Bay Area
Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes is teaching lessons on and off the court, including during a weekend event at Head-Royce High School in Oakland.

The WNBA has its next great coach - by Matthew Coller
Natalie Nakase is leading a highly-competitive Golden State team by getting the most out of her talent

WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries thriving at Chase Center, Caitlin Clark and Fever stumble, new No. 1 emerges - CBSSports.com
The Valkyries are 5-2 at home this season and all seven games have been sellouts

With Jonquel Jones injured, what is the Liberty's path forward? - The Next
On Saturday, the New York Liberty announced that center Jonquel Jones would be out for approximately four to six weeks.