WNBA: Aces on top and Lynx lurking; final season analysis

Latest WNBA Standings Update: Who Are the Favorites?

Just three days away from the end of the regular season, the WNBA standings for 2025 reach their final edition. With the postseason just around the corner, excitement and anticipation grow among fans. The Minnesota Lynx have already secured the top spot and home-court advantage during the playoffs, remaining favorites for the championship. However, the Las Vegas Aces have climbed to the top in this latest update. A surprising change if we consider that at the beginning of August they suffered a 53-point defeat against the Lynx. Since then, the Aces have strung together an impressive streak of 14 consecutive victories, becoming the hottest team in the league. The matchups between the Lynx and Aces have been intense, with the Lynx winning the first three games of the season, before Las Vegas prevailed in their last encounter. In addition, both teams have the main MVP candidates: Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson.

While the already qualified Lynx seek to maintain their level of play, the Aces strive to secure second place. With the regular season about to conclude, six more teams will join the fight for the championship, while five others are already thinking about 2026. We analyze the highlights of each team in these final standings.

Detailed Team Ranking

• 1. Las Vegas Aces (28-14)
  Previous: 2
  Upcoming games: vs. CHI (September 9), @ LA (September 11)
  The Aces have staged a remarkable comeback, extending their streak to 14 wins. The addition of Jewell Loyd from the bench has been key.
• 2. Minnesota Lynx (33-9)
  Previous: 1
  Upcoming games: @ IND (September 9), vs. GS (September 11)
  The Lynx, despite some recent losses, remain solid, securing the top spot and their place in the playoffs.
• 3. Atlanta Dream (29-14)
  Previous: 3
  Upcoming games: @ CON (September 10)
  The Dream are competing for second place, showing a great adaptation to the system of new coach Karl Smesko.
• 4. Phoenix Mercury (27-15)
  Previous: 4
  Upcoming games: vs. LA (September 9), @ DAL (September 11)
  The Mercury remains in the fight, with a renewed team after the departure of key figures.
• 5. Golden State Valkyries (23-19)
  Previous: 6
  Upcoming games: @ SEA (September 9), @ MIN (September 11)
  The Valkyries secure their place in the playoffs.
• 6. New York Liberty (25-17)
  Previous: 5
  Upcoming games: vs. WAS (September 9), @ CHI (September 11)
  The Liberty, despite injuries, seek to secure their position in the playoffs.
• 7. Indiana Fever (23-20)
  Previous: 7
  Upcoming games: vs. MIN (September 9)
  The Fever, with a solid core, secure their qualification to the playoffs.
• 8. Seattle Storm (22-21)
  Previous: 8
  Upcoming games: vs. GS (September 9)
  The Storm seek to secure their place in the playoffs.
• 9. Los Angeles Sparks (20-22)
  Previous: 9
  Upcoming games: @ PHX (September 9), vs. LV (September 11)
  The Sparks fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
• 10. Connecticut Sun (11-32)
  Previous: 10
  Upcoming games: vs. ATL (September 10)
  The Sun, in the process of rebuilding, show promise with their young talents.
• 11. Washington Mystics (16-27)
  Previous: 11
  Upcoming games: @ NY (September 9)
  The Mystics focus on rebuilding with new talents.
• 12. Chicago Sky (10-32)
  Previous: 12
  Upcoming games: @ LV (September 9), vs. NY (September 11)
  The Sky seek to restructure their team.
• 13. Dallas Wings (9-34)
  Previous: 13
  Upcoming games: vs. PHX (September 11)
  The Wings close the season with the hope of a better future.

With the regular season about to conclude, the excitement of the playoffs is in the air. Teams are competing to secure their place and seek the WNBA championship.