WNBA regular season enters final stretch following FIBA break

The WNBA regular season is entering its final stretch following a three-week break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup. With all eight playoff spots already clinched, teams are now focused on postseason seeding and individual milestones.

In recent action, the Atlanta Dream secured a dominant 103-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Angel Reese led the Dream with 30 points and 10 rebounds, marking her 30th double-double of the season, a new WNBA record. During the same game, Rhyne Howard set a season record for three-pointers made. However, the Dream face challenges as Brionna Jones is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a left leg injury.

The Minnesota Lynx currently hold the top seed, with the New York Liberty and Washington Mystics closely competing for positioning. Meanwhile, the Dallas Wings are managing roster changes, having waived guard Sug Sutton following a season-ending hand injury.

As the league prepares for the playoffs starting September 27, discussions have also emerged regarding officiating consistency and the impact of the international break on player performance.