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RANKS: Liberty still No. 1, but Mystics tied atop WNBA in another area
The New York Liberty may be the No. 1 team in the WNBA, but the Washington Mystics are tied atop the league standings in another area.
RANKS: Liberty clearly best team, Fever make statement out of break
The New York Liberty maintain their stranglehold on the top spot of the WNBA Power Rankings, as they went on the road and beat the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces, both in convincing fashion.
Hayes’ revival of passion adds quality depth to Aces for home stretch of season
WNBA veteran Tiffany Hayes announced her retirement in December. But when the Las Vegas Aces hit her line in May, she answered the call, and they’re glad she did.
RANKS: Liberty sit atop final rankings into break
Since May 29, during its 17-2 run, the Liberty rank second in the league with 86.6 points per game, and third in allowing 74.2 ppg. During that span, the Liberty are the only team to rank in the top three.
RANKS: Healthy Aces return to top of rankings
The Las Vegas Aces return to the top of the power rankings, as the two-time defending champions are 7-1 since Chelsea Gray’s return.
‘Psychological Flexibility’ has Aces guard aplomb
Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum recently learned the term “psychological flexibility” and applied it to her game, finding new ways to appreciate her contributions while helping the Aces find ways to win.
RANKS: Lynx and Liberty still to decide who is No. 1
Minnesota beat New York, but then lost in Dallas. the Liberty had the week off before beating Atlanta Sunday. Vegas and Seattle went 2-0. And the Sun lost, again. So what does that mean for the Top 5?
WNBA BETTING: Market corrections have Favorites and Over cashing tickets
The betting market has corrected itself several times over the first six weeks of the season. After underdogs dominated in May, it’s been the favorites cashing in during June.
RANKS: Nobody is safe in 2024
Nobody is the WNBA is safe this season, as it’s anyone’s guess who is showing up with their best game in 2024. The new power rankings are out with a new No. 1.
Sug Sutton finds sweet spot with Phoenix Mercury
Sug Sutton found herself out of the WNBA for two seasons, but never gave up hope. Now, she’s become an integral part of the playoff-contending Phoenix Mercury.
And the early season WNBA awards go to…
A’ja Wilson is the only player who ranks in the top 3 in points, rebounds and blocks per game. Is she the frontrunner for WNBA MVP? The early season awards are in.
RANKS: Mystics win twice, out of the basement
The top three teams didn’t change heading into Week 6, but the bottom of the rankings did. With the Washington Mystics winning twice, they move out of the basement.
From Minnesota to Paris, Reeve bringing good vibes
Now in her 15th season at the helm in Minnesota, coach Cheryl Reeve is set to coach the U.S. National Team next month in the 2024 Paris Olympics. And she’s bringing nothing but good vibes.
RANKS: Empire State of Mind for No. 1 New York
New York takes over the top spot this week after handing Connecticut its first loss of the season, while two-time defending champion Las Vegas plummets into the bottom half of the rankings.
WNBPA brass embracing special time for the WNBA
Just 25 days into the season, and narratives surrounding the WNBA continue to overflow. And WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and vice-president Kelsey Plum agreed the same energy many veterans have felt for years is finally being matched by a newfound fanbase.,
NOTES: Lynx cashing tickets for WNBA bettors
Based on the ATS (against the spread) numbers at Covers.com, the Minnesota Lynx are the top dog when it comes to investing the window, as they've not only opened the campaign 6-2 SU (straight-up) on the court, but they're an impressive 7-1 ATS.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
If the WNBA is Public Enemy No. 1, then Bring the Noise ladies
Just 2-1/2 weeks into the season, and there are plenty of narratives in and around the WNBA. Some are pretty damn good, others are extremely bad. Haters gon’ hate, as they say. But it hasn't taken long for WNBA’s veterans and coaches to defend their sisterhood, taking offense to storylines being created at every turn, the most popular ones surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
RANKS: Sun rise, Lynx prowl, Aces drop…
Time to shake up the power rankings for Week 3, as the Connecticut Sun are the only unbeaten team in the WNBA, but where does that leave the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces?
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