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Nneka Ogwumike named 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award winner
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike has been named the recipient of the WNBA’s 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, extending her own league record with five total wins, including consecutive titles.
WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 moved to State Farm Arena in Atlanta for Valkyries–Dream series
The WNBA announced that Games 3 and 4 of the Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, with Game 3 moved to Oct. 21 and Game 4’s start time adjusted to 1:00 p.m. ET on Oct. 24. The Hawks will also shift their Oct. 24 home opener against the Houston Rockets to avoid a timing conflict, and the WNBA said tickets go on sale Oct. 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET at atlantadream.com.
A'ja Wilson named 2026 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player as Las Vegas Aces star earns record fifth MVP
The WNBA announced on Oct. 8, 2026 that Las Vegas Aces center-forward A’ja Wilson has been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, extending her league record to five MVP awards and making her the first player to win in three consecutive seasons.
WNBA sets stage for 2026 All-WNBA First Team announcements with 12 contenders profiled
The WNBA says the league’s end-of-season awards are continuing over the coming days and weeks and has published a look at 12 players it lists among the top candidates for the All-WNBA First Team, an honor for the five best regular-season performers regardless of position. The list includes Shakira Austin, Paige Bueckers, Veronica Burton, Caitlin Clark, Rhyne Howard, Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young.
Atlanta Dream announces multi-year agreement to play all home games at State Farm Arena beginning in the 2027 WNBA season
The Atlanta Dream announced a multi-year agreement with State Farm Arena to host all Dream home games starting with the 2027 WNBA season, moving from Gateway Center Arena. The team says the 2027 expanded WNBA schedule will include 25 home games for Atlanta at State Farm Arena, with season tickets and Dream Elite Ticket Membership deposits available now.
WNBA playoffs semifinal set for Sunday with Dream–Liberty and Valkyries–Aces Game 1s on ABC and NBC/Peacock
The WNBA has scheduled Game 1 of its 2026 Semifinals for Sunday, with the Atlanta Dream hosting the New York Liberty at 2 p.m. ET on ABC, followed by the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Las Vegas Aces at 4 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings set for Game 3 to decide first-round semifinal spot
The 2026 WNBA playoffs first round reaches its next turning point on Friday when the Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings play Game 3 with the winner advancing to the Second Round. The matchup follows a Round One that reshuffled expectations across the bracket, including upsets and series finales decided by both regulation and overtime.
Angel Reese named 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
The WNBA announced on Oct. 1, 2026 that Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the first time, with Reese receiving 46 votes from a national panel.
Cheryl Reeve named 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been awarded the 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year honor, earning a record fifth time for the coach and extending her own league record. The WNBA announced Reeve’s selection on Sept. 28, 2026, with Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase and Washington Mystics coach Sydney Johnson finishing second and third, respectively.
WNBA end-of-season awards lookahead spotlights Most Improved Player finalists Shakira Austin, Carla Leite, Marina Mabrey, Dominique Malonga and Jessica Shepard
With the 2026 WNBA regular season concluding on Thursday, the league highlighted five candidates for the End-of-Season Awards’ Most Improved Player honor, including three players on new teams in 2026 and two on expansion franchises: Shakira Austin (Washington Mystics), Carla Leite (Portland Fire), Marina Mabrey (Toronto Tempo), Dominique Malonga (Seattle Storm) and Jessica Shepard (Dallas Wings).
Kelsey Mitchell breaks WNBA season scoring mark as Indiana Fever beat Toronto Tempo 103-85
Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA season scoring record as the Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 103-85. Caitlin Clark added 28 points, matched a season high with 14 assists, and posted her 14th double-double in her first game since helping the U.S. win the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany.
Kelsey Mitchell joins Wilson and Miles in WNBA MVP discussion
Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring for Indiana, A’ja Wilson’s two-way production and Olivia Miles’ playmaking illustrate three contrasting contributions as the WNBA regular season nears its finish.
BetMGM odds highlight WNBA award races as season resumes after international break
With the WNBA regular season set to resume on Thursday after the international break, BetMGM’s latest futures pricing spotlights contenders across major award markets, including favorites Gabby Williams for Defensive Player of the Year, Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard for Most Improved Player, and A’ja Wilson for MVP.
WNBA names top All-Rookie Team candidates ahead of season finale, highlighting 10 players
Ahead of the end-of-season awards discussion, the WNBA spotlighted 10 rookies it believes are in contention for the five spots on the All-Rookie Team. The league’s lookahead emphasizes players across first-round picks, lottery selections, second-round selections, and undrafted rookies, with information presented through games played before the FIBA break (Aug. 31).
WNBA releases Top 30 plays list, spotlighting iconic moments from 1997 to 2025
The WNBA released a fan-focused “Top 30 plays” list spanning moments from 1997 to 2025, alongside a “Rapid Reactions: WNBA Top 30” package that provides context for several entries.