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
22-10, 2nd 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.
Which WNBA championship team is the greatest of all time?
Chicago is hoping to win its first title. Phoenix seeks its fourth. As the WNBA prepares to crown its 25th champion, we rank the previous title teams.
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.
Vandersloot leads balanced Sky past Lynx 89-76
— Courtney Vandersloot led a balanced offense with 19 points and the sixth-seeded Chicago Sky raced past the third-seeded Minnesota Lynx 89-76 in the second-round, single elimination WNBA playoff game on Sunday night.
Sylvia Fowles stuffs Candace Parker at the rim (0:19)
Sylvia Fowles goes to work in the paint early (0:31)
Sylvia Fowles comes up clutch with multiple buckets for Lynx vs. Mystics (0:22)
Fowles named WNBA DPOY for 4th time in career
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles has been voted the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth time in her career.
Legendary showdowns up next in WNBA's second-round playoff games
Chicago and Phoenix reached the second round. Now another elimination game awaits, and possibly more epic matchups between Bird-Taurasi and Parker-Fowles.
WNBA playoff predictions: Prepare to crown a first-time champ
Can Las Vegas return to the WNBA Finals? Will top-seeded Connecticut break through to win its first crown? Our panel makes its postseason picks.
Is it time for the WNBA to dump single-elimination playoff games?
After months of work, some teams' WNBA postseason will be over in 40 minutes. Coaches and players are ready to move on from single-elimination games.
The real top 25 players in WNBA history -- according to the stats
Kevin Pelton's statistical model offers a much different order of the league's all-time best than our panel selected.
'Disrespectful,' 'ridiculous' and 'ready to fight': Experts sound off on WNBA top 25 player ranking snubs
Why Ticha Penicheiro's snub is an outrage, Breanna Stewart is ranked too high and other expert responses to ESPN's ranking of the 25 best WNBA players.
Ranking the 25 greatest players in WNBA history
It's the 25th anniversary season of the WNBA, and from the original players who helped start the league to playoff-bound stars, we name the best 25.
WNBA playoff first-round predictions: Liberty's Ionescu, Wings' Ogunbowale seek upsets
Sabrina Ionescu and New York look to knock off Diana Taurasi and Phoenix, while Arike Ogunbowale and Dallas try to upend Candace Parker and Chicago.
Liberty make playoffs as Sparks, Mystics miss out
After finishing with just two victories last season, the Liberty are back in the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2017 because the Sparks and Mystics both lost on Sunday.
Powers scores 27, Lynx keep Mystics out of playoffs 83-77
— Aerial Powers scored 27 points and the Minnesota Lynx made four free throws in the final 30 seconds to knock the Washington Mystics out of playoff contention with an 83-77 win on Sunday, the final day of the WNBA season.
WNBA playoff tracker: Which teams are in, who can clinch next and full playoff schedule
Friday's games finalized which four teams have byes in the playoffs. Here's the latest on which seeds are set and what's still up in the air.
Fowles leads Lynx past Fever, secure playoff bye
— Sylvia Fowles scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx pulled away in the second half for a 92-73 win over the Indiana Fever on Friday night, clinching a first-round bye in the WNBA playoffs.
Why Jonquel Jones is the WNBA MVP, plus expert picks for every major award
The Connecticut forward is our unanimous pick for MVP. But her teammates and coach also make the Sun the favorite for three other major awards.
WNBA Power Rankings: Dallas Wings clinch playoff berth; Connecticut Sun lock up No. 1 seed
It's chaos in the WNBA as teams attempt to upset others and claim the last playoff spot in the final week of the regular season.
Collier, Lynx beat Fever 90-80, pull into third-place tie
— Napheesa Collier had 22 points, six rebounds, seven assists and a career-high tying four steals to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 90-80 on Sunday night.
Lynx beat Fever 89-72 in first of 3 straight meetings
— Aerial Powers scored 20 points and Kayla McBride added 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 89-72 on Friday night.
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 Game82.7
Rebounds Per Game34.9
Assists Per Game20.4
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 8 | .636 |
| 2019 | 18 | 16 | .529 |
| 2018 | 18 | 16 | .529 |
| 2017 | 27 | 7 | .794 |