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WNBA 2026 playoff predictions: can the dynastic Aces – or anybody – deny the dominant Lynx?

Our writers pick the champion, key players and dark horses as the WNBA postseason tips off on Sunday

The Guardian - US · Sep 26

Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

Plus, looking at the players primed for a postseason breakout and the dark horse teams who could make some noise in the first round.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

WNBA Power Rankings: Playoff-Seeding Race Is Coming Down to the Wire

Though the playoff teams have been decided for weeks, every seed is still up for grabs with just days left in the season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

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WNBA Power Rankings: Race for Top Seed Continues As Lynx Stumble Into FIBA Break

There’s a new No. 1 in our rankings this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

WNBA Power Rankings: The Playoff Picture Is Coming Into Focus

Only one postseason spot is up for grabs, and it’s Dallas’s to lose. But who will keep up the momentum to secure home court?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

WNBA Power Rankings: Will We Get a New Champion This Year?

The Liberty and Aces have dominated the Finals conversation for several seasons. But the Lynx, Valkyries and Fever are looking to take the baton.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Deciding the Contenders and Pretenders of the WNBA Playoff Picture

Of the eight teams currently ranked in postseason spots, here’s who we think are the biggest threats.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14

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WNBA Rookie Watch: Azzi Fudd Is a Postseason Key for Dallas

Plus, a look at Sydney Taylor giving the Sky a silver lining and Spanish phenom Awa Fam rounding out the Storm’s young core.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13

WNBA Power Rankings: The Mystics Just Got Even More Legit

The young Washington squad acquired a veteran in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who was crucial to the Liberty’s 2024 championship run.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Olivia Miles Is Doing Just Fine Sharing the Spotlight With Napheesa Collier

If there was any concern that Miles would take a step back with Collier’s return, the rookie has silenced that real quick.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

Jason Sudeikis Proves He’s the Real-Life Ted Lasso With This Classy Tribute to Caitlin Clark

Sudeikis fittingly plays the coach of a women’s soccer team in the latest season of ‘Ted Lasso.’

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics Are Hanging With Top Contenders

Washington’s four-game winning streak has included victories against the Valkyries, Aces and Wings. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham has taken the spotlight off the court for the Fever.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

Kelsey Plum Trade Grades: Did Mercury Make Right Move to Push for Playoffs Amid Disappointing Season?

Grading the blockbuster trade that sent Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

With Kelsey Plum Traded to Mercury, Sparks Have to Start Over Yet Again

Los Angeles short-circuited a potential rebuild by trading for Plum ahead of the 2025 season, and now it's back to where it began.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

Four Under-the-Radar Rookies Who Could Make a Big Impact in Race to WNBA Playoffs

It’s not just the top picks and biggest names who have made an impact across the latest rookie class.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

WNBA Trade Deadline Moves We Want to See and Bold Predictions for the Stretch Run

The race to the playoffs is about to go full force.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

WNBA Power Rankings: Is It Time to Panic in New York?

The Liberty managed an ugly comeback against the Wings in overtime on Monday, but that may not be enough to shake their midseason slump.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries Surge to the Top

There’s been quite a shuffle at the top of the rankings this week.

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Biggest 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Snubs

Alyssa Thomas is notably missing from the list of names. Who else has a case?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

WNBA Power Rankings: Separating the Contenders From the Pretenders

Not all preseason expectations are becoming reality.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30

WNBA Power Rankings: Welcome to the Top Three, Golden State

The Valkyries’ defense has them stifling contenders to season-low scoring outputs. Plus, is L.A. coach Lynne Roberts on the hot seat?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

WNBA Power Rankings: The Liberty Are Hitting Their Stride

Riding a seven-game winning streak, New York has worked past some early-season injury woes.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

Caitlin Clark Is Owed Some Nuance Amid All the Noise

The discourse surrounding the Fever and their star player seems to have reached a new level this season.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

WNBA Power Rankings: The Lynx Are the Real Deal, but the Sky Sure Aren’t

It’s been a tough week in Chicago as the team’s “loser mentality” takes over. Meanwhile, Minnesota is riding a seven-game winning streak.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 7

Mystics Coach Escorted Off Court by Police for Going After Ref on Angel Reese Play

Sydney Johnson totally lost his cool during Saturday’s loss against the Dream.

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