
WNBA Suspends Play as 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Looms in Berlin
The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.
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The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.

The Washington Mystics have built a development system that discards talk of potential in favor of daily, measurable improvement, turning young talent into a defensive powerhouse.

In a night that will be remembered for its endurance and camaraderie, the Washington Mystics survived a quadruple overtime battle against the Portland Fire, securing a 124-123 win that underscored the team's resilience and the emergence of several career‑high performances.

Alicia Flórez, a Spanish point guard signed by the Washington Mystics, has quickly impressed with her playmaking and defensive instincts in her first two WNBA appearances, earning praise from coaches and teammates while the team evaluates her future under a developmental contract.