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Eleven Years of History

The Houston Comets got it started, winning the first four WNBA championships, then the Los Angeles Sparks won two in a row. The Shock won twice in four years, and the Storm, Monarchs and Mercury have also won titles in the first 11 years of playoffs in the WNBA.
Leslie, Swoopes and Cooper headline the WNBA's 10th Anniversary All-Decade Team as selected by fans, media and basketball historians.
Meet the Players
The original Houston Comets had the right mix of superstars, role players, leadership and heart to build the first dynasty in the history of the WNBA.
10-year players | Memories


THE BEST OF THE BEST

The top stars of the game, both voted in by fans and selected by coaches, represent the Eastern and Western Conferences in this showcase of talent and skills at the midpoint of the season.
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

WITH THE FIRST PICK...

The WNBA Draft bridges the gap between a player's college career and the start of her professional career. From top overall picks to late round steals, re-live every selection in history.
All-Time WNBA Draft List | Team-by-Team Draft History

ACKNOWLEDGING TOP PERFORMANCES

At the end of every season, the WNBA honors a select group of individuals with prestigious awards across a broad range of categories, including MVP, top rookie and top coach.
All-WNBA | MVP Awards | Defense | Coach | More
Ruthie Bolton
A founding player and 1996 gold medalist, Ruthie Bolton spent eight years in Sacramento and earned the title of "Lady Monarch."

A Century in the Making

From Berenson to Bolton, women's hoops has been rising for 100 years.

History of the WNBA

With the best talent in the world, corporate partners and a growing fanbase, the WNBA is here to stay.

Where We've Been

A color-coded guide to team movement and cities.

The Making of the WNBA

A day-by-day timelime looking at how the most successful women's league was formed.

WNBA MILESTONES

Go day-by-day through the calendar and re-live some of the memorable moments in WNBA history.

WNBA TIMELINE

From 1996 thru today, the WNBA has made its mark and continues to grow with each passing year.

TOP PERFORMANCES

Remember the notable performances, like triple-doubles, 20-point/20-rebound games and dunks.
Saturday
July 5
Sun at Fever
7 p.m. ET
NBA TV
Sunday
July 6
Silver Stars at Mystics
1 p.m. ET
ABC
Thursday
July 10
Sparks at Monarchs
9 p.m. ET
ESPN2
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