WNBA Stars Shine on Last Day Before FIBA World Cup Pause

The WNBA regular season pauses on Sunday, August 30, 2026, for the FIBA World Cup break, resuming on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Four games are scheduled for the final day before the hiatus.

The Minnesota Lynx face the Atlanta Dream in a game that could preview a playoff matchup. While Atlanta has had recent success against Minnesota, the Lynx's superior shooting and low turnover rate may prove challenging for the Dream, who rely on takeaways. DeWanna Bonner is set to debut for Atlanta, but Brionna Jones remains sidelined.

Nneka Ogwumike plays her penultimate WNBA game as the Los Angeles Sparks visit the Seattle Storm. Ogwumike, averaging 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds for Seattle across two seasons, continues her strong play for the Sparks despite their playoff elimination.

The Golden State Valkyries, winners of three straight, face the Portland Fire. Golden State's depth will be tested as several players depart for international duty, while Portland, also missing players due to World Cup commitments, aims to play spoiler.

Finally, the Dallas Wings, despite losing Azzi Fudd, have won three consecutive games. They face the Connecticut Sun, with Paige Bueckers expected to showcase her recent stellar form after a career-low scoring performance against the Sun previously.