ESPN Reacts to W's HOT Start: A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Injury, & More! | WNBA Headline Highlights

The 2026 WNBA season kicked off with record-breaking performances across the league! Reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson proves why she is THAT GIRL, scoring 45 pts against the Connecticut Sun. Speaking of hot starts, the Chicago Sky have shocked us all with their record of 3-2! Despite Rickea Jackson's ACL injury, can the Sky maintain their top 5 status without Jackson? Dallas Wings guard, Paige Bueckers hit a career total of 772 pts which is the 5th most through the first 40 games in a WNBA career. Will Bueckers and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever become strong MVP contenders?! Indiana Fever fans will continue to hold their breath as we see if Caitlin Clark can remain healthy. New teams, Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, impress with stars like Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes having career nights! For more on the WNBA tune into WNBA Hoop Streams, WNBA The Wrap Up, and WNBA Headline Highlights throughout the remainder of the 2026 season!

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0:00 Intro
0:22 Recap of A'ja Wilson Record Breaking Performance
2:00 Chennedy Carter & Aces Strong Start vs Last Season
3:45 Chicago Sky's Impressive Start + Rickea Jackson Injury
5:00 Will the Sky maintain success without Rickea?
6:00 Paige Bueckers History Book Start!
7:30 Caitlin Clark's Impressive Start + Injury Update
9:20 New Expansion Team's Are WORTH The Hype
11:06 Thanks for Watching!

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