The WNBA is finally returning to action — with three huge storylines By Madeline Kenney Published Sep. 15, 2026, 7:20 p.m. ET Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) goes to the basket against Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The FIBA Women’s World Cup is over.
The stars have come home. Teammates return to being foes and vice versa.
With the playoffs less than two weeks away, the race for seeding is reaching a boiling point.
Hopefully, the WNBA can keep the focus on basketball.
