Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson face major challenges in WNBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
As the WNBA season resumes on July 27, the Indiana Fever and superstar Caitlin Clark aim for a.500 record despite a challenging schedule. Clark has been pivotal for the Fever, averaging a career-best 21 points per game but is expected to miss some games for maintenance. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson aims to break the WNBA scoring record and secure her fifth MVP award. The struggling Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun look to avoid the league's worst record, while the Phoenix Mercury fight for the final playoff spot. The season concludes on September 24, setting the stage for the playoffs.
- •WNBA regular season resumes after All-Star break on July 27
- •Caitlin Clark averages 21 points per game for the Fever
- •A'ja Wilson aims to break the single-game scoring record
- •Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun seek to avoid worst records
- •Phoenix Mercury currently trails for the final playoff spot
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark leads 3 bold predictions for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season
"A scoring record, a flatlining contender and more.
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