9 Best Starts in WNBA History, Ranked

Minnesota Lynx player Maya Moore shoots a foul shot in a game against the Atlanta Dream
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  • Nine teams in the history of the WNBA have won at least their first nine games.
  • The Minnesota Lynx got off to the best start in WNBA history, going 13-0 in 2016.
  • The Lynx fell to the Los Angeles Sparks in five games in the 2016 WNBA Finals.

The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx have gotten off to a fast start in 2025, following their appearances in the WNBA Finals the previous season, where the Liberty won in five games, capitalising on their short championship basketball odds.

Nine teams in the history of the WNBA have won at least their first nine games, boasting favourable WNBA game odds nightly.

With that said, what are the nine best starts in WNBA history? Let’s find out.

9 Best Undefeated Starts in WNBA History

RankTeamUndefeated StartYear
1Minnesota Lynx13-02016
2Los Angeles Sparks11-02016
3Minnesota Lynx10-02012
T-4New York Liberty9-02025
T-4Minnesota Lynx9-02025
T-4Connecticut Sun9-02024
T-4Minnesota Lynx9-02017
T-4Los Angeles Sparks9-02003
T-4Los Angeles Sparks9-02001

What’s the Best Start in WNBA History?

The Lynx achieved the best start in WNBA history, going 13-0, and finished the 2016 season with a 28-6 record.

Minnesota reached the WNBA Finals that season but fell to the Los Angeles Sparks, who had started the season 11-0, in five games.

The Lynx finished the season with a 107.4 offensive rating and 96.6 defensive rating for a net rating of 10.8.

Maya Moore led the team in scoring, averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

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Sameer Kumar

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.