What You Need to Know About the Upcoming 2024 WNBA Season

Get Ready for Excitement on the Court

The highly anticipated 2024 WNBA season is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the return of thrilling basketball action.

Key Season Dates

* Regular Season Start: May 18, 2024 * All-Star Game: July 15, 2024 * Regular Season End: August 26, 2024 * Playoffs Begin: August 29, 2024 * WNBA Finals: October 4-12, 2024

Live Coverage and Highlights

* Live Scores: ESPN (for every game) * Box Scores and Video Highlights: NBC Sports * Free League Pass Preview: Stream games in the Watch tab of the WNBA App without a subscription

League Expansion

* The WNBA is expanding to 16 teams in 2024 with the addition of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces. * This expansion marks the first time the league has added new teams since 2019.

Rule Changes

* The WNBA is implementing several rule changes for the 2024 season, including: * Reducing the shot clock from 24 seconds to 22 seconds. * Allowing teams to challenge more calls. * Introducing a new overtime format with two 3-minute periods instead of one 5-minute period.

Player Movement

* A number of notable players have changed teams during the offseason, including: * Breanna Stewart joining the New York Liberty * Candace Parker returning to the Los Angeles Sparks * A'ja Wilson signing with the Dallas Wings

Key Storylines to Watch

* The battle for the championship between the reigning champion Chicago Sky and challengers like the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun. * The growth and development of young stars like Haley Jones and Rhyne Howard. * The impact of the rule changes on the style of play and competitiveness of the league.