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The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season, sources told ESPN.

A'ja Wilson has been No. 1 all season. Who falls into place behind her as the postseason arrives?

She has the stars but also the strife. Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room as storms swirl around Indiana's championship hopes.

Indiana is the No. 6 seed in the playoffs for the third consecutive season after losing 86-66 to Minnesota on Thursday.

The Sparks saluted Nneka Ogwumike in an emotional retirement ceremony following Thursday's 76-75 loss to the Valkyries in which she told the crowd, "I'm always gonna be your L.A. Spark."

Playing for nothing but pride, the Sun prevailed 95-81 in their final game before the franchise's impending relocation to Houston, marking the final moments of the organization's 24-season history with celebration and joy.

The Lynx will head into the 2026 WNBA playoffs as the favorites to win the title, followed by the Aces and Valkyries.

Jen Rizzotti and Morgan Tuck will relocate with the Sun when the team moves to Houston this offseason, with Rizzotti becoming the president of basketball operations and Tuck continuing to serve as GM.

At long last, the bracket is finally set. Here are the strengths and potential flaws for all eight teams.

Plan ahead to 2027 with the top 10 things to remember from a WNBA season full of fantasy breakouts.