WNBA power rankings after Week 9:
1. New York Liberty: Their aerial assault took out the Sun and Sky (twice) in a perfect week.
2. Las Vegas Aces: 3-0 this past week. Is it the return of the red? No, it’s Chelsea Gray. The Aces are 10-1 since she came back.
3. Connecticut Sun: Split a pair this week but stayed on the medal stand despite a Storm rising.
4. Seattle Storm: Had to pass Minnesota after that 91-63 result.
5. Minnesota Lynx: The Lynx lost twice last week to the top two teams in last week’s rankings. The rough stretch continues with two more losses – this time one team moves a slot above and the other one stays just below.
6. Indiana Fever: Feels high, but the Fever have won six of 10 and have the Mercury’s number.
7. Phoenix Mercury: Only clipped the Wings in a tough week.
8. Washington Mystics: Quite the rise for the longtime 2024 cellar-dwellers, but such is life in the WNBA.
9. Los Angeles Sparks: Rickea Jackson had 23 points in 29 minutes in a win at Dallas. She’s just getting started.
10. Dallas Wings: Another winless week for the Wings.
11. Chicago Sky: Is winning still a priority? Fighting to get to 10 points or rebounds with the game long over is not the best look. Just ask Ricky Davis. The Sky stay above the only team they beat this week.
12. Atlanta Dream: The skid hits seven and with only a trip to Minnesota before the break. A bit bleak.