Golden State's defensive identity isn't built around one superstar. It's built around players like Kaitlyn Chen who learned that winning starts on the other end of the floor.

It's easy to overlook that detail when a team is winning this consistently. The Liberty have spent the last few weeks finding ways to win despite missing key pieces, rattling off eight straight victories while still waiting for the roster to come together. Which raises an interesting question: if New York has looked this good while working players back into the lineup, what happens now that everyone is finally on the floor together?

The Connecticut Sun are still searching for consistency, but they're also beginning to show something else: potential. Leïla Lacan's return and the continued growth of the team's young core have given fans a reason to stay invested in this sunset season.

The Sun’s 1-7 start hasn’t been pretty, but with new pieces still adjusting and Aneesah Morrow making a strong case for more minutes, there’s still plenty left to figure out.

For Connecticut basketball fans, the Connecticut Sun have always been more than just a team, they’ve been part of a larger story that starts with UConn women's basketball and continues at Mohegan Sun Arena. As the Sun enter their final season before relocating, it’s a moment to reflect on what that connection has meant, what’s being lost, and why this year feels so much bigger than basketball.

The WNBA season is approaching, and as always, UConn’s presence across the league remains strong. Between draft night additions and a wave of offseason movement, the landscape has shifted, giving fans a fresh look at where former Huskies are landing and what their roles could look like heading into 2026.