The WNBA knew it had an officiating problem last season. What the league may not have expected is how quickly its attempt to ...

The WNBA formed an officiating task force to fix physicality issues, but early 2026 season data shows teams averaging 22.3 fouls per game, up from 17.5.

The WNBA’s stricter officiating this season is reducing excessive physicality as the league looks to better protect players from injuries.

Two-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark is among the most essential figures in the WNBA right now. But while she is known for ...

An uptick in foul calls this season resulted in a task force designed to enforce rules on freedom of movement and avoid ...

The WNBA established a task force to help solve its officiating woes. Alika Jenner / No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The WNBA’s attempt to crack down on physical play this season has spurred frustration among some players, coaches and fans in the first week of action. But league officials believe ...

We're not even a full week into the 2026 WNBA season, but it's fair to say the league has an officiating problem on its hands. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talked about wanting to make ...

With red welts scattered like landmarks of the war she’d just waged, Kelsey Plum let the microphone have it. “I drive more than anyone in the league,” the Sparks guard said, voice taut. “So to shoot ...

Sophie Cunningham has never had a problem saying what she thinks about WNBA officiating. She has said plenty over the years, ...

NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 – NBA G League referees Ryan “RJ” Johnson, Ken Jones, Leah Lanie, Genesis Perrymond and Josh Reed have been named WNBA staff officials for the 2026 season, the league announced ...