Rhyne Howard put on a scoring clinic — 36 points on eight 3-pointers, one of the best individual performances of the 2026 season. Allisha Gray added 26 points alongside her. The duo combined for 40 of Atlanta's 50 first-half points, blowing the game open early. Connecticut had no answer. Dream improve to 5-2 and are the clear leaders of the East entering June.

Shakira Austin continued her dominant return from injury with 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Kiki Iriafen delivered another double-double — 15 points and 11 rebounds. Washington completely controlled the glass, outrebounding Chicago 46-29. The Sky fall to 3-5 and have now lost 5 of their last 6. The Mystics are a legitimate playoff team.

Kayla Thornton poured in 19 points on five 3-pointers to lead a balanced Valkyries attack. Janelle Salaün chipped in 18 points off the bench to keep the pressure on Portland all night. The Valkyries improve to 6-2 — tied with Minnesota for the West lead — while Portland falls to 5-4 after losing two of their last three.

A'ja Wilson was dominant on both ends — 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a complete performance that silenced any doubters about the defending champions. Jackie Young ran the offense efficiently with 16 points and 9 assists. The Aces avenge their May 23 loss to the Sparks and improve to 5-3, staying firmly in the West playoff picture.

Courtney Williams erupted for 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting as the Lynx opened Commissioner's Cup play with the biggest margin of victory of the 2026 season. Rookie Olivia Miles ran the offense brilliantly — 19 points and 9 assists. The 34-point blowout was a statement: despite Collier's absence, Minnesota may be the most dangerous team in the West. Lynx take the early Cup lead.

Dallas dominated wire to wire. Bench spark Aziaha James led the Wings with 18 points in just 18 minutes. Paige Bueckers recorded a career-high 9 rebounds alongside 10 points and 7 assists — a do-it-all performance that signals her evolution as a complete player. The 23-point shutout announces Dallas as a legitimate Cup contender.

The biggest story of the week: Caitlin Clark was held to just 6 points on 1-of-7 shooting and fouled out in 22 minutes. Megan Gustafson powered Portland with 22 points and Carla Leite added 18 points and 12 assists. Aliyah Boston led Indiana in defeat with 18 points. Portland cracks 100 for the first time in 2026, reaching 6-3 on the season.

After starting 0-8, the Connecticut Sun broke through. Aneesah Morrow delivered her fourth consecutive double-double — 17 points and 14 rebounds — to power Connecticut's first win of 2026. The Sun outscored LA in the fourth quarter to seal it in a wild finish at PeoplesBank Arena. The bench stormed the floor. This one means everything for a franchise that was in freefall.

A'ja Wilson was unstoppable — 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Aces bounced back with authority. Las Vegas outscored Golden State 29-13 in the third quarter to break the game open. Becky Hammon became the second-fastest head coach in WNBA history to reach 150 wins after this victory. The Aces are back on track heading into Commissioner's Cup play.

Rookie Azzi Fudd made her first career WNBA start and delivered 22 points against the defending champions. The bigger headline: Jessica Shepard put up one of the rarest stat lines in WNBA history — 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 25 points but Dallas had too much depth. Wings improve to 5-3, Aces slip to 4-3.

A thriller at Chase Center. Veronica Burton led Golden State with 25 points and 5 blocks — a dominant two-way performance. Gabby Williams added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Indiana had late chances to win but the Valkyries held on by two. The Fever drop to 4-3 and have now lost back-to-back road games against West teams.

Nyara Sabally delivered a career-high 29 points in a high-scoring Tempo road win. Marina Mabrey was brilliant alongside her — 24 points and 7 assists. Chicago made it competitive in the fourth but Toronto had too many weapons. The Tempo are 4-4 and pushing hard for an East playoff spot. This offense is for real.

Shakira Austin made her season debut after a right foot stress fracture — and she was immediately dominant: 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Michaela Onyenwere also returned with 14 points in her own season debut. Austin's presence transforms Washington's ceiling completely. The Mystics are a very different team now and the East just got tighter.

New York snapped their two-game skid behind Marine Johannes, who led the way with 21 points. Jonquel Jones added 17 points and keyed a decisive third-quarter run that put the game away. With Ionescu still out, the Liberty are leaning on depth — and it's holding up. NY moves to 4-4 and stays firmly in the playoff picture.

Kelsey Plum erupted for a season-high 38 points to shock the Aces on the road. Rickea Wheeler hit the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth and Plum closed it out from the line. A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Aces fall to 4–2.

Carla Leite led Portland with 18 points as the Fire beat a nationally-broadcast Liberty team and improved to 4-3. New York drops their second straight after the loss. Portland is building real momentum at the Moda Center.

Caitlin Clark led with 22 points and 9 assists. Breanna Boston Jr. dominated inside with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points going a perfect 11-of-11 from the foul line. Indiana bounces back to 2-2.

Zia Cooke erupted for a career-high 25 points off the bench — 16 in the first half. Rookie Flau'jae Johnson had her best game of the season. Connecticut falls to 0-5 in what was the beginning of their long winless stretch before finally breaking through on May 30.

Rhyne Howard was exceptional — 25 points and 8 assists controlling the game start to finish. Rookie Olivia Miles continued her impressive facilitation. Bueckers and the Wings were held well below their averages. Atlanta's East contender credentials are real.

Seattle rolls past Washington 97-85 at Climate Pledge Arena. Storm improve to 3-4 while Washington, still missing Shakira Austin, drops to 2-3. Austin's return (May 27) would reverse this dynamic completely — the Mystics are a different team with her healthy.

Indiana gets their first win of 2026. Caitlin Clark was magnificent — 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting with 9 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points. Monique Billings made her regular-season debut with 9 points and 8 rebounds after missing the opener. Ariel Atkins (Sparks) did not return after a head injury.

Portland stuns the Liberty on a buzzer-beater. Bridget Carleton had a career-high 26 points with five 3-pointers, and Sarah Ashlee Barker hit a putback just before the horn in front of 12,300 fans at the Moda Center. The Fire are for real.

History made in Canada. Toronto earned their very first franchise win. Marina Mabrey dropped 26 points on six 3-pointers. Brittney Sykes added 18/8/6. Canada's team is no longer just a story — they can play.

Golden State's perfect start ends here. The Chicago Sky held the Valkyries to 63, with Skylar Diggins and Rickea Jackson combining for 19 points in the second half. The West is wide open.

After getting blown out by 33 in the opener, the Aces responded. Chennedy Carter led with 27 points. A'ja Wilson added 22/11, while Aerial Morrow chipped in 16/11. Aces moved to 2-1 looking like defending champs.

Atlanta stays red-hot at 2-0. Allisha Gray led with 26 points. Angel Reese posted her 51st career double-double — 12 points and 16 rebounds. Dallas drops to 1-1.

Bueckers vs. Clark Round 1 as pros — and it lived up to every expectation. The first WNBA opener in history where both teams topped 100 points. All four of the last No. 1 overall picks played in this game. Clark reached 1,000 career WNBA points during the contest and finished with 20 pts, 7 ast, 5 reb. Bueckers answered with 20 pts of her own, while Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 22.

Nobody saw this coming. The defending champion Aces were blown out by 33 points — the largest margin of defeat by a reigning champion in a WNBA season opener ever. The Mercury came in focused and physical, and Las Vegas simply had no answer. It's one game, but a massive statement from Phoenix.

Breanna Stewart opened the season the way she means to go on — 31 points, 10 rebounds, and a double-double. In doing so she reached 6,000 career WNBA points, the second fastest player in league history to hit that mark (293 games). The Liberty look exactly like what they were built to be: the team to beat.

A tight one in Atlanta. Dream edge the Lynx by one point in a game that featured the pro debut of Olivia Miles, who impressed immediately — 21 points on 42.9% shooting with 8 assists in her very first WNBA game.