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Portland Fire
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All WNBA →- WNBACarla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi— Carla Leite scored 23 points and the Portland Fire rallied to beat Phoenix 88-85 on Sunday night, when the Mercury had halftime and...
- WNBAPhoenix Mercury vs. Fire - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Fire, 08/16/2026
- WNBAWinterburn leads Portland against Phoenix after 20-point showingPortland Fire (14-20, 5-11 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (13-22, 8-10 Western Conference)
- WNBAHolly Winterburn scores season-high 20 and the Fire build early lead before holding off Storm 84-82— Holly Winterburn scored 18 of her career-high 20 points in the first half, Bridget Carleton had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 84-82 on Friday night to secure a four-game season sweep.
- WNBASeattle Storm vs. Fire - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Seattle Storm vs. Fire, 08/14/2026
- WNBASeattle plays Portland after Malonga's 26-point performancePortland Fire (13-20, 4-11 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (7-28, 1-15 Western Conference)
- WNBALynx nearly squander a 29-point lead, hold on for an 85-81 win over the Fire— Napheesa Collier had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 19 points, and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx nearly squandered a 29-point lead before holding off the Portland Fire 85-81 on Wednesday night.
- WNBAFire vs. Minnesota Lynx - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Minnesota Lynx, 08/12/2026
- WNBAPortland Fire sign Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to WNBA contract as injury replacementThe Portland Fire have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a standard WNBA contract, giving the two-time Women's AfroBasket MVP another opportunity in the league after productive spells with the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream.
- WNBAWNBA Chaos: Bets, Brawls, and Gender Policy BattlesThe Biggest Story: WNBA’s Gender Policy War Heats Up Story: The WNBA’s lack of a clear transgender policy is blowing up into a full-blown political and legal firestorm. Stephen A. Smith ripped the league office for leaving the door wide open, while Royce White—former NBA player turned WNBA draft hopeful—threatened a discrimination lawsuit if he’s blocked. Meanwhile, the WNBPA doubled down on inclusion after Enes Kanter Freedom (yes, that Enes Kanter) declared for the 2027 draft and claimed to be "transitioning"—though not in the way you’d expect. Sharp Take: The league’s silence is a disaster. Project B, a rival league, just pounced, announcing it’ll follow Olympic/FIBA gender rules. If the WNBA doesn’t act fast, they’ll lose control of the narrative—and maybe the courtroom. Fantasy & Roster Moves: Who Won the Morrow Trade? Story: Aneesah Morrow’s trade to Toronto sent shockwaves through fantasy circles. The Tempo got a dynamic scorer, but who else benefits? Swish Appea
- WNBAWNBA Chaos: Fouls, Feuds, and Forced RulesThe Carrington-Cunningham Circus Keeps Spinning The Play: Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington got tossed for a Flagrant 2 on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham. The fallout? A full-blown media storm—accusations of white privilege, tell-all book deals, and fans picking sides like it’s a heavyweight title fight. The Twist: Carrington insists she never tied the foul to race, but the damage is done. Cunningham’s reportedly shopping a book, and the WNBA’s front office is stuck playing whack-a-mole with PR fires. Meanwhile, the league’s officiating consistency is getting roasted harder than a bad call at the buzzer. The Numbers: Flagrant fouls are up 18% this season (per WNBA stats), but the real stat? Zero players happy with how the league’s handling it. NBA Cast-Offs Crash the WNBA Draft Party The Stunt: Two ex-NBA players—names still MIA—declared for the WNBA Draft, forcing the league to either bend its eligibility rules or look like the bad guy. Transgender policy’s already a powder keg; this jus
- WNBAWNBA Power Rankings: Lynx, Aces, Fever, Valkyries lead wayThe time to nitpick every win and loss has arrived, as some teams need a dramatic run to reach the playoffs.
- WNBAMinnesota visits Portland following McBride's 43-point showingMinnesota Lynx (27-7, 17-2 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (13-19, 4-10 Western Conference)
- WNBAWNBA Drama Heats Up: Kanter Stirs Pot, Storm Collapses, Stars ClashKanter’s WNBA Gambit Shakes Up League Rules Enes Kanter Freedom just dropped a grenade—declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge eligibility rules. The former NBA big man (now a vocal conservative activist) is framing this as a stand against what he calls "hypocrisy" in women’s sports. No word yet on whether the league will even entertain the bid, but expect fireworks if they do. Sharp take: If the WNBA lets this slide, they’re opening Pandora’s box. If they shut it down, Kanter gets another viral moment to scream "censorship." Either way, he wins. Storm’s Historic Skid: Seattle Becomes First WNBA Team with Two Double-Digit Losing Streaks The Seattle Storm just made history—for all the wrong reasons. After an 11th straight loss to Portland (100-93), they’re the first WNBA team to suffer two double-digit skids in a single season. Bridget Carleton torched them with 24 points, including four threes. Numbers don’t lie: Seattle’s defense is a tire fire (allowing 100
- WNBAWNBA Drama Heats Up: Fouls, Tech Rulings, and Playoff RacesCarrington Ejected, Clark’s Tech Rescinded – WNBA Referees in the Spotlight Hard Foul, Harder Fallout Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected in the first quarter after a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham—swiping her across the head during a fast break. The league’s already on edge after Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul of the season was rescinded, sparing her a suspension. The WNBA’s memo to teams about transgender athlete discussions only adds fuel to the fire, with a task force now convening to address the growing controversy. Playoff Picture: Lynx Lock In, Aces Stumble Minnesota’s 26-7 Lynx became the first team to clinch a 2026 playoff berth after handling the Las Vegas Aces 98-87. Olivia Miles and company are running away with the league’s best record, while the Aces—now 22-11—are left scrambling to keep pace. Rivalry Reboot: Sky-Fever Feud Gets Physical With Angel Reese in Atlanta, the Sky-Fever rivalry’s getting a new edge. Carrington’s ejection and the
- WNBAFire vs. Seattle Storm - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Seattle Storm, 08/08/2026
- WNBAMalonga leads Seattle against Portland after 31-point gameSeattle Storm (6-27, 1-14 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (12-19, 3-10 Western Conference)
- WNBAFire beat Tempo 97-83 to snap 5-game skid, while Toronto loses 8th straight— Carla Leite had 27 points and 11 assists and the Portland Fire snapped a five-game skid with a 97-83 win over Toronto on Thursday night, sending the Tempo to their eighth straight loss.
- WNBAFire vs. Toronto Tempo - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/06/2026
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoff picture: How six teams can clinch the final berthSeven teams look like WNBA playoff locks. Here's how the Mystics, Sparks, Mercury, Sky, Fire or Tempo could be No. 8.
- WNBAWNBA Turmoil: Trans Debate, Coaching Shifts, and Team DramaTransgender Player Debate Boils Over in WNBA Story: The WNBA’s off-court drama hit a fever pitch as right-wing pundits and politicians weaponized French trans player Julie Tétart. Clay Travis doubled down, announcing plans to sign her as the face of his proposed Nashville expansion team—a move that’s already sparking backlash. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called for a return to basketball after her comments on trans athletes triggered national outrage, including White House reactions. Data: A four-year-old Trump tweet about a "trans LeBron James" resurfaced, fueling the fire. The WNBA’s silence on the issue isn’t helping. Coaching Carousel: Quinn Lands at UCLA Story: Noelle Quinn, ousted as Seattle Storm head coach, wasted no time rebounding—she’s now an assistant at UCLA. The move underscores the WNBA’s cutthroat coaching landscape, where even legends aren’t safe. Sharp Take: Quinn’s firing was messy, but UCLA’s gain could be the Storm’s loss. Expect h
- WNBAToronto takes on Portland, seeks to break 7-game slideToronto Tempo (10-20, 5-8 Eastern Conference) at Portland Fire (11-19, 3-10 Western Conference)
- WNBAWNBA Power Rankings: Fever, Aces and Dream surgingAfter meeting in an offensive showcase, Minnesota and Indiana rank 1-2. Las Vegas rounds out the top three.
- WNBAFire vs. Los Angeles Sparks - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 08/02/2026
- WNBAFever's Sophie Cunningham not concerned about being a distractionSophie Cunningham said she is unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation in women's sports that have accompanied the Fever's recent games are a distraction for the WNBA team.
- WNBALos Angeles visits Portland after Carleton's 26-point gameLos Angeles Sparks (10-17, 5-9 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-18, 3-9 Western Conference)
- WNBAClark has 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Fever's victory over the Fire— Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her fourth career triple-double, and the Indiana Fever won their their fifth straight with a 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night.
- WNBAFire vs. Indiana Fever - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Indiana Fever, 07/31/2026
- WNBAFive players to watch ahead of Aug. 2 WNBA trade deadlineKelsey Plum, Aneesah Morrow and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton could be on the move before the WNBA trade deadline.
- WNBAPortland hosts Indiana after Clark's 32-point outingIndiana Fever (18-10, 7-4 Eastern Conference) at Portland Fire (11-17, 3-9 Western Conference)
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