WNBA power rankings: Aces take top spot, Liberty dominate East
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The WNBA power rankings reflect an exciting week with seven games decided by a single possession or in overtime. The Las Vegas Aces secured the No. 1 spot in the standings after a close victory over the Minnesota Lynx, showcasing veteran experience at critical moments. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty clinched their postseason position with a strong performance, driven by Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. As the season progresses, the Aces are positioned to advance to the Commissioner’s Cup final if they win one of their next two games against Dallas and Phoenix, while the Liberty aim to maintain their current winning streak. Both teams have demonstrated a competitive edge as they prepare for upcoming playoff implications.
- •Las Vegas Aces lead WNBA standings after tight win over Minnesota.
- •New York Liberty clinched a playoff spot, dominating the East.
- •Breanna Stewart recorded a career-high seven blocks for the Liberty.
- •Aces need to win one of their next two games for Cup final berth.
- •Minneapolis and Los Angeles Sparks are also showing competitive play.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings: Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones aren’t at peaks, yet still dominating
"The WNBA entered its chaos era this week with seven games decided in overtime or by one possession. Whether that was a consequence of Commissioner’s Cup play increasing the day-to-day level of competitiveness or teams simply settling in after one month of games, the regular season product has rarely been more appealing. The belle of the ball was Minnesota visiting Las Vegas, as the Aces took the No. 1 spot in the WNBA standings, the Western Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings and these power
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