A Wild Finish to the WNBA Regular Season

The final weekend of the WNBA regular season was like the last lap of a rollercoaster, 12 teams, all in action, cramming in historic performances, clutch moments, and playoff dreams in just a few wild hours. Here’s how it all shook out.

Caitlin Clark Does It Again—And Again

Caitlin Clark might need her own section in the record books at this point. Since the Olympic break, she has been on a mission, and she just keeps adding to her already insane rookie year.

The No. 1 overall pick broke Seimone Augustus' rookie scoring record (which had held strong since 2006) while dropping a career-high 35 points in the Fever's win over the Wings. And it wasn’t just about the buckets, Clark drained six threes and added eight assists, casually setting another rookie record.

Oh, and did we mention she’s the first rookie ever to drop 35 points, dish out five assists, and knock down five triples in a single game? It’s like Clark’s not even playing against other rookies at this point, she’s just playing against history.

With the win, the Fever hit the 20-win mark for the first time since 2015 and snagged the No. 6 seed in the playoffs. Not a bad way to head into the postseason!

The 1,000-Point Queen

Meanwhile, over in Aces land, A'ja Wilson is continuing her campaign for Superwoman of the Year. On Sunday, she became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season. She needed 29 points against the Sun to reach the milestone, and what did she score? Exactly 29.

With the Aces' victory, they've now won seven of their last eight games, improving their record to 25-13. They're closing in on securing the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, and with Wilson leading the charge, they’re looking like a team you don't want to face come playoff time.

Top Seed Still in Play

The Minnesota Lynx just won’t back down. On Sunday, they put on another clinic against the Liberty, a team they seem to have figured out this season. In fact, including the Commissioner's Cup championship game, the Lynx are now 3-1 against New York. Not too shabby, right?

To steal the top spot, Minnesota needs to win their last two games and hope the Liberty lose both of theirs. Not impossible, but it’s definitely a tall order. More realistically, the Lynx are now two games up on the Sun and looking to lock down that No. 2 seed as the season winds down.

The Race for the Eighth Playoff Spot

With just a week left in the regular season, the fight for the eighth and final playoff spot is officially chaos. Three teams—Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky, and Atlanta Dream—are all battling for the last seat at the postseason table, and Sunday’s games did nothing to clear things up. If anything, it’s a bigger mess than before.

The Dream started the day by beating the Mystics in overtime, only for the Sky to go and lose to the Mercury. Now, all three teams sit with the same 13-25 record.

If two teams finish tied for eighth, the tiebreaker goes to head-to-head records. But if all three teams end up tied, it comes down to the combined head-to-head records among the teams, which could make things even more confusing.

But with two games left for each team, it’s still anyone’s game. Buckle up, because this race is going down to the wire!

Christian Koloko Eyes NBA Comeback with the Lakers

Christian Koloko is looking for a second shot in the NBA, and he’s doing it with the Lakers. The former Toronto Raptors big man has agreed to a two-way contract with the team, but there’s one catch—he still needs clearance from the league’s Fitness-to-Play Panel.

Koloko’s journey back to the court hasn’t been easy. After showing promise in his 58 games with the Raptors, especially on defense, he was waived to make room for the Pascal Siakam trade. But the real story? Koloko was dealing with potentially career-ending blood clots. The good news? Koloko can sign with a team, but he’s still waiting for the final go-ahead to play.

For the Lakers, who could use some help in the paint, he’s a low-risk, high-reward gamble. There’s even buzz that Anthony Davis is itching to play alongside another big man, and Koloko fits the bill perfectly. If he gets cleared, this could be a sneaky smart move for LA.

Knicks Shuffle the Deck

The New York Knicks are not messing around this offseason. They’ve just added veteran shooting guard Landry Shamet on a one-year deal to bolster their backcourt depth. And this marks Shamet’s sixth team in eight seasons (he has got more stamps in his NBA passport than most players).

But despite bouncing around the league, Shamet has carved out a reputation as an elite shooter, hitting 38.4% of his career 3-point attempts.

While his last season with the Wizards wasn’t one for the highlight reel, he only played 46 games and shot 33.8%, the Knicks are banking on Shamet regaining his shooting form. And with guys like Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle drawing defenses inside, they’ll need someone who can stretch the floor. Shamet might not be flashy, but his shooting could be just what the Knicks need to make a deeper playoff push this season.

And Shamet isn’t the only addition. Marcus Morris is back in New York—or at least, he’s hoping to be.

The Knicks have signed the veteran forward to an Exhibit 9 contract, essentially a training camp invite, giving Morris a shot to make the roster. He’ll be competing for the team’s final roster spot against Landry Shamet and former Magic first-rounder Chuma Okeke. It’s going to be a battle.

At 35, Morris is no spring chicken, but he’s still got something left in the tank. His ability to knock down 3-pointers and his physicality on defense make him a valuable addition. That said, his defense has taken a hit as he’s gotten older, and creating his own shots isn’t as easy as it once was. But for a Knicks team that experienced its share of injuries last season, having a reliable vet like Morris at the end of the bench isn’t a bad idea.

Whoever wins this roster battle, one thing’s clear, the Knicks want a known, reliable player to round out their lineup. It’s anyone’s game right now.

Arenas Thinks Klay Will Help Luka Rack Up Triple-Doubles Like It’s Easy

Gilbert Arenas is never short on hot takes, and his latest one involves Luka Doncic and the possibility of averaging a triple-double this season. According to Arenas, Luka’s already crazy stat lines are about to get even more ridiculous now that Klay Thompson has joined the Mavericks.

Arenas made a pretty interesting point: "If you was averaging that many assists with what you had, and now you have a guy who’s a catch-and-shoot? Some of your assists will come without even any effort this time."

Basically, Arenas is saying Luka’s going to be dishing out dimes to Klay like it’s a video game. No need for fancy footwork or flashy passes, just toss it to Klay, and watch him drain it from three. Effortless assists? Yes, please.

If this all plays out like Arenas thinks, Luka could easily average a triple-double and be the top candidate for MVP this season. And let’s be honest, with Luka’s all-around game and Klay’s sharpshooting, that prediction doesn’t sound too far-fetched. Could this be the season Luka hits MVP status? Only time will tell.

That’s all for today, thanks for reading.

We’ll see you tomorrow!

— The Players Unlimited Team