Is it time for the WNBA to dump single-elimination playoff games?
After months of work, some teams' WNBA postseason will be over in 40 minutes. Coaches and players are ready to move on from single-elimination games.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
8-24, 5th in Eastern Conference
The real top 25 players in WNBA history -- according to the stats
Kevin Pelton's statistical model offers a much different order of the league's all-time best than our panel selected.
'Disrespectful,' 'ridiculous' and 'ready to fight': Experts sound off on WNBA top 25 player ranking snubs
Why Ticha Penicheiro's snub is an outrage, Breanna Stewart is ranked too high and other expert responses to ESPN's ranking of the 25 best WNBA players.
Ranking the 25 greatest players in WNBA history
It's the 25th anniversary season of the WNBA, and from the original players who helped start the league to playoff-bound stars, we name the best 25.
Connecticut Sun win 14th straight, defeat Dream 84-64
— Natisha Hiedeman scored 16 points off the bench, Brionna Jones had a double-double and the Connecticut Sun closed out the WNBA regular season with a 14-game winning streak, topping the Atlanta Dream 84-64 on Sunday.
Sykes scores 17 points, Sparks keep postseason hopes alive
— Brittney Sykes scored 17 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 74-68 on Thursday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Why Jonquel Jones is the WNBA MVP, plus expert picks for every major award
The Connecticut forward is our unanimous pick for MVP. But her teammates and coach also make the Sun the favorite for three other major awards.
Hayes scores season-high 31 to lead Atlanta past Indiana
— Tiffany Hayes scored a season-high 31 points, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 85-78 on Tuesday night for coach Darius Taylor's first home victory.
2021 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | 6 | .813 | - | W14 |
| Chicago | 16 | 16 | .500 | 10 | W1 |
| New York | 12 | 20 | .375 | 14 | W1 |
| Washington | 12 | 20 | .375 | 14 | L2 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 24 | .250 | 18 | L2 |
| Indiana | 6 | 26 | .188 | 20 | L7 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.7
Rebounds Per Game34.2
Assists Per Game17.4
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 24 | .250 |
| 2020 | 7 | 15 | .318 |
| 2019 | 8 | 26 | .235 |
| 2018 | 23 | 11 | .676 |
| 2017 | 12 | 22 | .353 |