WNBA resumes play soon after World Cup as players face tight schedule

The WNBA returns on September 16 after a 16-day break for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. As the league's playoffs approach, players have limited time to recover and rejoin their teams following intense competition. With only four regular-season games remaining, playoff seeding remains uncertain and teams must weigh the risks of resting fatigued stars against the need to secure home-court advantage. FIBA is considering changes to its calendar to alleviate scheduling conflicts, highlighting the growing influence of the WNBA in international basketball.

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