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Jewell Loyd sets WNBA All-Star Game scoring record, wins MVP
Loyd, who entered the game as the league's top scorer with 25.7 points per game, scored 31 points, all from beyond the arc, hitting a record 10 3-pointers (including one 4-pointer, a special feature in recent All-Star Games).
Phoenix to host WNBA All-Star Game in 2024
The All-Star Game will be held at Footprint Center, home of the Mercury and Suns. It will be the third time for the event in Phoenix; it was also there in 2000 and 2014.
Loyd, who entered the game as the league's top scorer with 25.7 points per game, scored 31 points, all from beyond the arc, hitting a record 10 3-pointers (including one 4-pointer, a special feature in recent All-Star Games).
Phoenix to host WNBA All-Star Game in 2024
The All-Star Game will be held at Footprint Center, home of the Mercury and Suns. It will be the third time for the event in Phoenix; it was also there in 2000 and 2014.
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2023 WNBA Standings - Conference
Eastern Conference Leader
New York (15 - 5)
Western Conference Leader
Las Vegas (21 - 2)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: Las Vegas (21 - 2)
No.2: New York (15 -5)
No.3: Connecticut (17 - 6)
No.4: Dallas (13 - 9)
No.5: Atlanta (12 - 10)
No.6: Washington (11 -106)
No.7: Minnesota (10 - 13)
No.8: Chicago (9 - 13)
Eastern Conference Leader
New York (15 - 5)
Western Conference Leader
Las Vegas (21 - 2)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: Las Vegas (21 - 2)
No.2: New York (15 -5)
No.3: Connecticut (17 - 6)
No.4: Dallas (13 - 9)
No.5: Atlanta (12 - 10)
No.6: Washington (11 -106)
No.7: Minnesota (10 - 13)
No.8: Chicago (9 - 13)
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2023 WNBA Player Stats Leaders
Points: J. Loyd, Seattle - 24.3
Assist: C. Vandersloot, New York - 8.3
3-pointers made: S. Ionescu, New York - 3.4
Rebounds: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 9.8
Blocks: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 2.1
Steals: B. Sykes, Washington. A. Thomas, Connecticut. - 1.9
2023 Team Stat Leaders
Points: Las Vegas - 93.5
Field Goal %: Las Vegas - 50.3
Free Throw %: Washington - 83.6
Rebounds: Dallas - 39.3
Blocks: Las Vegas - 5.2
Steals: Connecticut - 8.3
Points: J. Loyd, Seattle - 24.3
Assist: C. Vandersloot, New York - 8.3
3-pointers made: S. Ionescu, New York - 3.4
Rebounds: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 9.8
Blocks: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 2.1
Steals: B. Sykes, Washington. A. Thomas, Connecticut. - 1.9
2023 Team Stat Leaders
Points: Las Vegas - 93.5
Field Goal %: Las Vegas - 50.3
Free Throw %: Washington - 83.6
Rebounds: Dallas - 39.3
Blocks: Las Vegas - 5.2
Steals: Connecticut - 8.3
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Mercury's Brittney Griner to miss 2-game trip, focus on mental health
Griner has appeared in 20 of 23 games for Phoenix in her first season since her high-profile detainment in Russia last year, which lasted nearly 10 months. The 6-foot-9 center has averaged 18.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, leading Phoenix in each of those categories, and earned her ninth All-Star selection last month.
Griner has appeared in 20 of 23 games for Phoenix in her first season since her high-profile detainment in Russia last year, which lasted nearly 10 months. The 6-foot-9 center has averaged 18.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, leading Phoenix in each of those categories, and earned her ninth All-Star selection last month.
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Mercrt's Diana Turner first in WNBA to reach 10,000 pointts
Taurasi finished with 42 points, her most in a game since 2010 and the most she has scored in regulation in her career. Her season high was also her first 40-point game since July 14, 2010, according to ESPN Stats & Information. At age 41, she is the oldest player with a 40-point game in WNBA history.
Taurasi finished with 42 points, her most in a game since 2010 and the most she has scored in regulation in her career. Her season high was also her first 40-point game since July 14, 2010, according to ESPN Stats & Information. At age 41, she is the oldest player with a 40-point game in WNBA history.
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WNBA Power Rankings: Altercations, ejections and a new No. 1?
There's about a month left of the 2023 WNBA regular season. But the way some tempers were flaring Sunday, maybe everyone needs to take a timeout and count to 10? Because it's going to get more intense the rest of the way.
Top-5
No.1: Las Vegas
No.2: New York
No.3; Connecticut
No.4: Atlanta
No.5: Dallas
There's about a month left of the 2023 WNBA regular season. But the way some tempers were flaring Sunday, maybe everyone needs to take a timeout and count to 10? Because it's going to get more intense the rest of the way.
Top-5
No.1: Las Vegas
No.2: New York
No.3; Connecticut
No.4: Atlanta
No.5: Dallas
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2023 WNBA Standings - Conference
Eastern Conference Leader
New York (22 - 6)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (25 - 3)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (25 - 3)
No.2: New York (22 -6)
No.3: Connecticut (21 - 7)
No.4: Atlanta (15 - 13)
No.5: Dallas (15 - 14)
No.6: Minnesota (14 -16)
No.7: Washington (13 - 15)
No.8: Chicago (12 - 16)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
Eastern Conference Leader
New York (22 - 6)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (25 - 3)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (25 - 3)
No.2: New York (22 -6)
No.3: Connecticut (21 - 7)
No.4: Atlanta (15 - 13)
No.5: Dallas (15 - 14)
No.6: Minnesota (14 -16)
No.7: Washington (13 - 15)
No.8: Chicago (12 - 16)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
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Liberty wins Commissioner's Cup with blow out of rivals Aces
The New York Liberty are one of the WNBA's original franchises dating back to 1997 and have played for the league title four times. But they had never won a championship -- until Tuesday. Even if it was an in-season title, it meant a lot to the Liberty to claim the Commissioner's Cup trophy after an 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.
The New York Liberty are one of the WNBA's original franchises dating back to 1997 and have played for the league title four times. But they had never won a championship -- until Tuesday. Even if it was an in-season title, it meant a lot to the Liberty to claim the Commissioner's Cup trophy after an 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.
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2023 WNBA Standings - Conference
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (28 - 7)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (30 - 6)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (30 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (28 -7)
No.3:x-- Connecticut (24 - 11)
No.4: Dallas (19 - 16)
No.5: Minnesota (17 - 18)
No.6: Washington (16 -18)
No.7: Atlanta (16 - 19)
No.8: Los Angeles (15 - 19)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (28 - 7)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (30 - 6)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (30 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (28 -7)
No.3:x-- Connecticut (24 - 11)
No.4: Dallas (19 - 16)
No.5: Minnesota (17 - 18)
No.6: Washington (16 -18)
No.7: Atlanta (16 - 19)
No.8: Los Angeles (15 - 19)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
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Minnesota Lynx second ever to make playoffs after 0-6 start
The Lynx are currently the No. 5 seed and have an outside shot to catch the Dallas Wings and earn the home-court advantage in the first round.
The Lynx are currently the No. 5 seed and have an outside shot to catch the Dallas Wings and earn the home-court advantage in the first round.
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2023 WNBA Standings - Conference
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (30 - 7)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (32 - 6)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (32 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (30 -7)
No.3: x-- Connecticut (25 - 12)
No.4: x-- Dallas (20 - 17)
No.5: x-- Minnesota (19 - 19)
No.6: Atlanta (17 -20)
No.7: Washington (17 - 20)
No.8: Los Angeles (16 - 21)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (30 - 7)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (32 - 6)
2023 WNBA Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (32 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (30 -7)
No.3: x-- Connecticut (25 - 12)
No.4: x-- Dallas (20 - 17)
No.5: x-- Minnesota (19 - 19)
No.6: Atlanta (17 -20)
No.7: Washington (17 - 20)
No.8: Los Angeles (16 - 21)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
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Sue Bird named ambassador for 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup
FIBA formally introduced Bird, the now-retired U.S. great, on Friday as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup that will be played in Berlin. Bird takes the role from Pau Gasol, who served as ambassador for the 2022 women's tournament in Sydney. Bird is a nine-time major international gold medalist -- five in the Olympics, four in the World Cup, where she was also part of a bronze-medal effort in 2006 -- over her two decades with the women's national team, and was USA Basketball's women's athlete of the year in 2021. Bird is the only player with four women's World Cup gold medals. The women's tournament is expanding, going from 12 teams last year to 16 for the 2026 edition, with FIBA saying growing the women's game on all levels -- more women playing, more women coaching, more women in leadership roles -- is among its top priorities.
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WNBA scoring leader Jewell Loyd signs extension with Storm
Loyd, 29, has spent her entire WNBA career with the Storm after being the first overall pick of the 2015 draft. She's been part of two championship teams with the Storm, but the departures of Bird and Stewart left Seattle in a rebuilding phase this season.
New York Liberty extend Betnijah through 2025 season
In 205 career games (129 starts), she averages 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists. She also won a gold medal with the U.S. FIBA World Cup team in 2022.
Loyd, 29, has spent her entire WNBA career with the Storm after being the first overall pick of the 2015 draft. She's been part of two championship teams with the Storm, but the departures of Bird and Stewart left Seattle in a rebuilding phase this season.
New York Liberty extend Betnijah through 2025 season
In 205 career games (129 starts), she averages 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists. She also won a gold medal with the U.S. FIBA World Cup team in 2022.
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Las Vegas Aces clinch No. 1 overall seed in WNBA playoffs
The Aces defeated the Phoenix Merciry, 100-85, on Sunday to finish the season 34-6. The Aces, who also were the top seed last season when they won the franchise's first championship.
The Aces defeated the Phoenix Merciry, 100-85, on Sunday to finish the season 34-6. The Aces, who also were the top seed last season when they won the franchise's first championship.
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2023 WNBA Final Standings - Conference
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (32 - 8)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (34 - 6)
2023 WNBA Final Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (34 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (32 -8)
No.3: x-- Connecticut (27 - 13)
No.4: x-- Dallas (22 - 18)
No.5: x-- Atlanta (19 - 21)
No.6: x-- Minnesota (19 -21)
No.7: x-- Washington (19 - 21)
No.8: x-- Chicago (18 - 22)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
Eastern Conference Leader
cx--New York (32 - 8)
Western Conference Leader
x-- Las Vegas (34 - 6)
2023 WNBA Final Standings - League
No.1: x-- Las Vegas (34 - 6)
No.2: cx-- New York (32 -8)
No.3: x-- Connecticut (27 - 13)
No.4: x-- Dallas (22 - 18)
No.5: x-- Atlanta (19 - 21)
No.6: x-- Minnesota (19 -21)
No.7: x-- Washington (19 - 21)
No.8: x-- Chicago (18 - 22)
x --:Clinched Playoff Berth
cx --:Clinched Playoff Berth and Won Commissioner's Cup
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[/url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10088938-wnba-playoff-bracket-2023-full-schedule-and-matchups-for-entire-postseason]WNBA Playoff Bracket 2023: Full Schedule and matchups[/url]
First-Round playoffs matchups
No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Game 1: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 13 (10 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 17 (3 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Las Vegas at Chicago, Sept. 20 (10 p.m. ET)
No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
Game 1: Washington at New York, Sept. 15 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Washington at New York, Sept. 19 (7 p.m. ET)
Game 3: New York at Washington, Sept. 22 (8 p.m. ET)
No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Game 1: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 13 (8 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 17 (1 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Connecticut at Minnesota, Sept. 20 (8 p.m. ET)
No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Game 1: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 15 (9:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 19 (9 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Dallas at Atlanta, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET)
First-Round playoffs matchups
No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Game 1: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 13 (10 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 17 (3 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Las Vegas at Chicago, Sept. 20 (10 p.m. ET)
No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
Game 1: Washington at New York, Sept. 15 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Washington at New York, Sept. 19 (7 p.m. ET)
Game 3: New York at Washington, Sept. 22 (8 p.m. ET)
No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Game 1: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 13 (8 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 17 (1 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Connecticut at Minnesota, Sept. 20 (8 p.m. ET)
No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Game 1: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 15 (9:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 19 (9 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Dallas at Atlanta, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET)
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First-Round playoffs matchups
No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Game 1: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 13 (10 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 17 (3 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Las Vegas at Chicago, Sept. 20 (10 p.m. ET)
No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
Game 1: Washington at New York, Sept. 15 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Washington at New York, Sept. 19 (7 p.m. ET)
Game 3: New York at Washington, Sept. 22 (8 p.m. ET)
No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Game 1: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 13 (8 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 17 (1 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Connecticut at Minnesota, Sept. 20 (8 p.m. ET)
No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Game 1: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 15 (9:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 19 (9 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Dallas at Atlanta, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET)
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2023 WNBA Player Stats Leaders
Points: J. Loyd, Seattle - 24.6
Assist: C. Vandersloot, New York - 8.2
3-pointers made: S. Ionescu, New York - 3.5
Rebounds: A. Thomas, Connecticut - 10
Blocks: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 2.2
Steals: J. Canada, Los Angeles - 2.2
2023 Team Stat Leaders
Points: Las Vegas - 93.5
Field Goal %: Las Vegas - 50.3
Free Throw %: Washington - 83.6
Rebounds: Dallas - 39.3
Blocks: Las Vegas - 5.2
Steals: Connecticut - 8.3
Points: J. Loyd, Seattle - 24.6
Assist: C. Vandersloot, New York - 8.2
3-pointers made: S. Ionescu, New York - 3.5
Rebounds: A. Thomas, Connecticut - 10
Blocks: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas - 2.2
Steals: J. Canada, Los Angeles - 2.2
2023 Team Stat Leaders
Points: Las Vegas - 93.5
Field Goal %: Las Vegas - 50.3
Free Throw %: Washington - 83.6
Rebounds: Dallas - 39.3
Blocks: Las Vegas - 5.2
Steals: Connecticut - 8.3
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First-Round playoffs matchups
No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Game 1: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 13 (10 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Chicago at Las Vegas, Sept. 17 (3 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Las Vegas at Chicago, Sept. 20 (10 p.m. ET)
No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
Game 1: Washington at New York, Sept. 15 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Washington at New York, Sept. 19 (7 p.m. ET)
Game 3: New York at Washington, Sept. 22 (8 p.m. ET)
No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Game 1: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 13 (8 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Minnesota at Connecticut, Sept. 17 (1 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Connecticut at Minnesota, Sept. 20 (8 p.m. ET)
No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Game 1: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 15 (9:30 p.m. ET)
Game 2: Atlanta at Dallas, Sept. 19 (9 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Dallas at Atlanta, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET)