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2026-07-06: LA Sparks waive Latson, sign Kate Martin to main roster
2026-07-05: LA Sparks sign Alissa Pili to a DP contract
2026-07-04: Where Things Stand So Far
Here are the rankings after the 4th of July games.
I think teams 1 through 4 are a lock for the playoffs. Teams 5 through 12 are fighting for playoff spots.
The top three teams are interesting. Vegas has swept the Valkyries (3-0). The Lynx are close to sweeping Dallas (they lead 3-0 and have one more game). The Valkyries have swept Atlanta (3-0). However, the Aces are vulnerable, as they have lost multiple times to the Liberty and Dallas (by 30 points in one match). The Lynx will be scary once Phee and Dorka return.
Chicago has been unlucky with Rickea Jackson out for the season due to a torn ACL. Seattle and Connecticut are in full re-build -- no shame in that, and honestly they have very good, albeit young and raw, talent.
With regards to the Aces, I wonder if Becky Hammon simply knows Natalie Nakase so well that she can anticipate what Nakase is going to do in games? Nakase and the Valks have a lot of homework to do if they're going to be able to win against the Aces and/or the Lynx in the playoffs.
If Kaitlyn Chen gets called for a Tech again ("WTF?")
This was from the 2026 Preseason Game, when the ref initially said that Miela Sowah's bank shot didn't count.
Hopefully the Valks ask the League to rescind Chen's tech from today (2026-07-04).