Ten biggest questions for the WNBA offseason
As Chicago celebrates its WNBA title, many questions already linger for the offseason, including possible retirements and player movement in free agency.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
24-8, 1st in Western Conference
Why the WNBA may be entering thrive mode
In her effort to push the league into a stronger financial future, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wants to disrupt the economic model that she says has undervalued women's sports.
'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
As the WNBA wraps up its first 25 years, ESPN surveyed coaches, players and legends about what changes they'd like to see in the next 25.
Phoenix Mercury punch ticket to the Finals in front of record-setting crowd
With a trip to the WNBA Finals on the line, the basketball world was tuned in for Game 5 between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces.
Griner's huge block propels Mercury to WNBA finals (0:41)
Taurasi denies layup and buries 3-pointer to give Mercury late lead (0:41)
Kelsey Plum finishes and-1 layup to put Aces up late (0:21)
Chelsea Gray find Liz Cambage with pin-point pass in transition (0:24)
Why a ring would round out A'ja Wilson's status as an icon
A'ja Wilson is an MVP, a gold medalist, an entrepreneur and an influencer. She'll try to keep alive her hopes to be a WNBA champion this season in Game 5 vs. Phoenix.
Inside the Las Vegas Aces' historic, season-saving 24-0 run
Clutching to a three-point lead at halftime, Las Vegas broke open the game with the longest scoring run by a team facing elimination in WNBA history.
2021 WNBA playoff schedule
Chicago is headed to the WNBA Finals, while Las Vegas forced a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals and hosts Phoenix on Friday.
Aces rout Mercury 93-76 to even WNBA semifinals at 2-all
— The Las Vegas Aces were embarrassed by their previous two games, a pair of losses that put them on the brink of elimination.
Kelsey Plum talks trash to courtside Mercury fans after made 3 (0:18)
Kia Nurse suffers right leg injury in 1st quarter (0:42)
Which player has been the MVP of the WNBA playoffs so far?
The past two WNBA MVPs are on the brink of elimination. Who has stood out the most this postseason? And what's on the line in Wednesday's games?
Ranking the WNBA semifinalists: Why Phoenix is No. 1
Connecticut and Las Vegas started the postseason as the top two seeds. But Chicago and Phoenix have the upper hand through three games.
Mercury beat Aces 87-60 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinals
— The Phoenix Mercury have three of the best players in the WNBA, each one capable of taking over a game.
6-foot-8 Cambage beats buzzer with deep 3 (0:23)
Record night for Taurasi, Mercury in Game 2 rout over Aces
— Even on an injured foot, Diana Taurasi showed she's far from done chasing another championship.
Taurasi drains eight 3-pointers as Mercury rout Aces (0:50)
Griner jaws at Aces' fans after another big block (0:27)
Brittney Griner's block leads to breakaway basket for Mercury (0:25)
Taurasi hits two big buckets during Mercury's 13-2 run (0:23)
Time to pay up! A lost bet results in Las Vegas Aces' Kelsey Plum wearing South Carolina gear
It was time to pay her debt, and Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson made sure teammate Kelsey Plum honored her part of the bet that they had in January.
Aces' Plum named WNBA Sixth Player of Year
Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum was named the WNBA Sixth Player of Year on Thursday, marking the third consecutive year a member of the Aces has won the award.
2021 Western Conference Standings
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game89.3
Rebounds Per Game38.7
Assists Per Game20.9
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 4 | .818 |
| 2019 | 21 | 13 | .618 |
| 2018 | 14 | 20 | .412 |
| 2017 | 8 | 26 | .235 |