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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart became the fastest player to score 1,000 career postseason points on Friday, accomplishing the feat in 46 career playoff games.
Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman came in second place for the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year — with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon earning the majority of votes.
WNBA awards: A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier among five MVP finalists with announcement set for Sunday
On Friday, the WNBA announced the five finalists for MVP. The winner will be revealed on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, ahead of the start of the semifinals. Wilson is the favorite, but Collier and Thomas are likely to receive first-place votes as well. Should Wilson win, she would become the first four-time MVP in league history.
The WNBA is booming. Viewership, attendance and franchise values are hitting record highs. TV deals are surging, and teams like the Connecticut Sun could sell for over $300 million.
With four teams remaining in the WNBA playoffs, here are some of the players worth rooting for to win their first, or another, championship.
Minnesota Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington will miss the rest of the WNBA playoffs due to a "significant mid-foot sprain," the team announced Saturday. The news came a day before the Lynx take on the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals .
After emerging as a critical role player for the Atlanta Dream, fourth-year forward Naz Hillmon was honored as the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year for 2025.
Ja Morant's popular Nike Ja 3 shoe is already taking over the WNBA and is poised to do the same in the NBA this upcoming season