Overview
- Dallas moved up in the standings after beating Phoenix 87-82 on Saturday, Sept. 19, with Paige Bueckers scoring a game-high 26 points to lift the Wings closer to a mid-tier seed.
- Minnesota (31-10) and Golden State (30-11) remain the top two teams and are jockeying for the No. 1 seed that will shape the entire bracket.
- Eight playoff teams have already clinched spots but their exact seedings and first-round pairings will be set by the remaining games through Sept. 24.
- The season’s restart after the FIBA Women’s World Cup has created a compressed schedule and short-rest concerns that could change lineups and affect outcomes in the final days.
- The postseason will follow the 2025 format with a best-of-three opening round, best-of-five semifinals and best-of-seven Finals and national broadcasters will carry the final regular-season games and playoff coverage.