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Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sky&#39;s questionable decision-making has proven something everybody already knew</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/sky-s-questionable-decision-making-proven-something-everybody-already?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt71601cmh</guid><description>Despite starting the season impressively, the Chicago Sky are now showing their true colors. </description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2707,h_1522,x_777,y_217/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt71axsh6htknfd7jc.jpg" caption="May 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. 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The move is already paying off.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2667,h_1500,x_481,y_171/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt6rxqbvqap0ty4wpr.jpg" caption="May 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (1) smiles during the second half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fire solved fascinating riddle Fever and Mystics could never quite figure out</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/fire-solved-fascinating-riddle-fever-and-mystics-could-never-quite-figure-out?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt6f4b0294</guid><description>The Fever and Mystics both had chances to turn Emily Engstler into a reliable contributor, but failed. The Fire figured it out.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:39:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3300,h_1856,x_1247,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt6grzv64cgpe7bw7k.jpg" caption="May 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Fire forward Emily Engstler (21) advances the ball up the court against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images | Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd keep proving Dallas made the right call</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/paige-bueckers-and-azzi-fudd-keep-proving-dallas-made-the-right-call?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt57khbasx</guid><description>Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd keeping proving that Dallas was correct to draft the pair back-to-back.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7451,h_4191,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt57n7hdgpzv41tr8q.jpg" caption="May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) before a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Disastrous start to Mercury season has a simple explanation  </title><link>https://highposthoops.com/disastrous-start-to-mercury-season-has-a-simple-explanation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alexander Cowles</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt4zd89fq9</guid><description>It’s hard to believe that this Phoenix Mercury team was just in the Finals. They eliminated both the Lynx and the Liberty last year.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4578,h_2575,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt4zq25nphyqr131dk.jpg" caption="May 15, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) reacts after getting called for a foul against the Chicago Sky in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alexander Cowles"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fever continue to shoot themselves in the foot over non-issues</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/fever-continue-to-shoot-themselves-in-the-foot-over-non-issues?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Ounpraseuth</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt4ysp3mmp</guid><description>Fever reporter Scott Agness publicly claimed that his credentialed access to all team events had been revoked.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4182,h_2352,x_729,y_205/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt4z2mpghzhks8byj9.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) puts on a Hyperice device to help with her back injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Ounpraseuth"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fever fans need to buckle down: things might get worse before they get better</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/fever-fans-need-to-buckle-down-things-might-get-worse-before-they-get-better?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt4z86w7yw</guid><description>The Indiana Fever will play the Atlanta Dream Thursday, in what will be their first test since a 100-84 loss to the Portland Fire.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4836,h_2720,x_0,y_129/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt4zbq9ejknp5sdctt.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White talks with guard Lexie Hull (10) in the third quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Olivia Miles has given Courtney Williams what no other Lynx player could</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/olivia-miles-has-given-courtney-williams-what-no-other-lynx-player-could?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt3yyectma</guid><description>Courtney Williams is thriving alongside Olivia Miles, and the reason why could not be more obvious.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6144,h_3456,x_0,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt3zkxmakfvd4tn99g.jpg" caption="Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates making a shot against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reasons for Fever doubts go much deeper than Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White argument</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/reasons-for-fever-doubts-go-much-deeper-than-caitlin-clark-stephanie-white-argument?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt3q530qbe</guid><description>After two losses and two bad games from Caitlin Clark, the Fever look every bit like the middling team their record makes them out to be.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3716,h_2090,x_628,y_123/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt3qh6hvb3232x02tg.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Aces masterclass vs Valkyries boldly reaffirms undeniable WNBA truth</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/las-vegas-aces-masterclass-vs-valkyries-boldly-reaffirms-undeniable-wnba-truth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Madisyn Cunningham</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0vyrt0g3</guid><description>Between Becky Hammon reaching 150 wins, the synergy between A&#39;ja Wilson and NaLyssa Smith, and Jackie Young&#39;s offensive comeback, the Aces look impossible to beat.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1731,h_973,x_0,y_226/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt1anzm2b70xpyz1sg.jpg" caption="May 31, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon watches the action against the Golden State Valkyries in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Madisyn Cunningham"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White can only solve latest Fever problem together</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/caitlin-clark-and-stephanie-white-can-only-solve-latest-fever-problem-together?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt13z4mbr3</guid><description>The Valkyries and Fire exposed a Fever weakness the team needs to address as quickly as possible.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:20:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5038,h_2833,x_39,y_340/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kt144yj33jzvpjh82g.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WNBA Commissioner&#39;s Cup 2026: dates, times, teams, and more</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/wnba-commissioners-cup-2026-dates-times-teams-and-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszxq7t91e</guid><description>The 2026 WNBA Commissioner&#39;s Cup will begin on June 1 and run through June 17. The schedule, times, and dates, are included.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3721,h_2093,x_224,y_248/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kszxsk05k3yfc9a9wj.jpg" caption="May 27, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates making a three-point shot against the Atlanta Dream in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Megan Gustafson emotionally pinpoints truth about expansion teams</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/megan-gustafson-emotionally-pinpoints-truth-about-expansion-teams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszq2hcatd</guid><description>Megan Gustafson is playing her strongest basketball with the Portland Fire, and the reason why is proof that expansion teams work.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kszq6ysbwq4xwsydnp.jpg" caption="May 14, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Fire center Megan Gustafson (17) shoots a free throw during the first half against New York Liberty at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Liberty&#39;s international core packs a necessary punch</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/the-libertys-international-core-packs-necessary-punch?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Madisyn Cunningham</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksr1f0tvap</guid><description>Marine Johannes and Leonie Fiebich provided the Liberty with a much-needed punch to win it&#39;s first game in a while.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6048,h_3402,x_0,y_265/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01ksxh1ypbf3bex7p42b.jpg" caption="May 29, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes (23) shoots the ball while defended by  Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Madisyn Cunningham"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A new MIP candidate has emerged–and she could be gunning for even more</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/new-mip-candidate-has-emerged-and-she-could-be-gunning-for-even-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Madisyn Cunningham</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksxj1wnhrm</guid><description>Jessica Shepard is a clear MIP candidate and is currently playing like an MVP.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01ksyq5vhvzy6eggmrkd.jpg" caption="May 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Madisyn Cunningham"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Valkyries created nightmare scenario Fever cannot allow other teams to replicate</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/valkyries-created-nightmare-scenario-fever-cannot-allow-other-teams-replicate?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksw2fcq9ey</guid><description>The Fever can overcome quiet games from one of their big three, but not from all of them.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:22:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_348/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01ksw2naz7wxxppfjrs9.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>European players are on track to set a new precedent in the WNBA</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/european-players-are-on-track-to-set-a-new-precedent-in-the-wnba-01kstrf0h7pg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstrf0h7pg</guid><description>ESPN has reported that there are more players from European countries in the WNBA than ever before, and that trend is likely to continue.</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 01:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7040,h_3960,x_0,y_379/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01kstrfy7epesea3cccx.jpg" caption="May 25, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier (18) warms up before a game against the Portland Fire at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The NBA&#39;s new anti-tanking rules could work in the WNBA, too</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/nbas-new-anti-tanking-rules-could-work-wnba-too?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kstp53nk0c</guid><description>The NBA will begin implementing new rules meant to curtail tanking in the league — and that could be something the WNBA looks at, too.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4840,h_2722,x_685,y_413/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01kstpf798hwhgx3q5kt.jpg" caption="May 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Mystics forward Angela Dugalic (32) blocks out Seattle Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Becky Hammon hits the nail on the head with heated postgame comment</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/becky-hammon-hits-nail-on-head-with-heated-postgame-comment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kssq18eae7</guid><description>Becky Hammon was furious after the Las Vegas Aces&#39; defeat to the Dallas Wings, and she may have had a point.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8001,h_4500,x_0,y_100/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/403/01kssqc990xdwaxgvs11.jpg" caption="Jul 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at the Crypto.com Arena. 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