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Women’s National Basketball Association: Quick Facts

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WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams: 'Our existence is political' • Nov. 11, 2026, 10:20 AM ET (CNBC)
Valkyries guard Jocyte unsure about future role after WNBA title run • Nov. 10, 2026, 1:35 PM ET (The San Jose Mercury News)
Paige Bueckers says she and Azzi Fudd broke up before the Dallas Wings made them teammates again • Nov. 6, 2026, 3:48 PM ET (AP)
Valkyries' victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are • Nov. 5, 2026, 1:48 AM ET (AP)
Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers • Nov. 4, 2026, 11:14 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As WNBA
Date 1997 - present
Areas Of Involvement Basketball • professionalism
Related People Sue Bird • Sabrina Ionescu • Angel Reese • Carol Blazejowski • Chamique Holdsclaw • Cynthia Cooper-Dyke

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Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx leaps for a layup as Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks defends during the WNBA Finals at Staples Center.
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