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TNT analyst Candace Parker corrected Shaquille O’Neal live on-air for his take on the Detroit Pistons when the Hall of Fame center mistakingly congratulated Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. From there, things got worse as a defensive O’Neal revealed he doesn’t watch Pistons basketball. The conversation started when Shaq praised Pistons All-Star Cade […]

The massive growth of the WNBA has resulted in plenty of new teams being introduced. From the WNBA bringing in the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 and the Toronto Tempo in 2026, the newly named Tennessee Summitt could be next on the list. The Summitt has brought investors like Tennessee basketball legend Candace Parker and […]

Despite all the records Caitlin Clark broke during her rookie season, it wasn’t enough for voters to crown her as the league MVP. It would’ve been just the second time in league history that a player would be crowned WNBA Rookie of the Year (ROY) and MVP in the same season. But since A’ja Wilson […]

The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a comfortable 109-84 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in one of the last preseason games before the 2024-2025 regular season tips off on October 22. While Luka Doncic sat out with a calf contusion, his on-court partner Kyrie Irving played 19 minutes and put up 14 points. Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ […]

Rookie guard Caitlin Clark added another achievement to her remarkable debut season by earning All-WNBA honors on Wednesday. The Indiana Fever guard made history as the first rookie to be named to the team since Candace Parker in 2008. Caitlin Clark is the first rookie on the All-WNBA first team since Candace Parker’s ROTY + […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is on the cover of NBA 2K25 along with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. WNBA legend and Wilson’s former teammate Candace Parker shared a message with the Aces star amid the 2K cover honor, via NBA 2K. A heartfelt message from one Cover Star to another 🥹@Candace_Parker 🫶 @_ajawilson22 […]

Team USA is moving on in women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics after taking down Nigeria on Wednesday. The USA made easy work of Nigeria as they cruised to an 88-74 win to punch their ticket to the semifinals. Nigeria has been eliminated after posting a 2-2 record at the Olympics. A’ja Wilson was […]

Caitlin Clark’s spree of WNBA milestones in her rookie season with the Indiana Fever has been put on pause as of late. Frankly, they’ve been put on mute since the All-Star Game on July 20 in Phoenix. The Fever haven’t held any practices since, and WNBA games will resume in mid-August.  With downtime for much […]

When it comes to basketball in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in the city have been Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker. While Parker has not played for the Sparks since the 2020 season, her Hall of Fame career is largely validated by her LA […]

Candace Parker is truly impressed with the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese. Parker gave Reese her flowers after the Sky rookie broke Parker’s record for consecutive double-doubles in WNBA games. Reese accomplished the feat in 13 consecutive games. “I think it’s unbelievable what she’s been able to accomplish,” Parker said at the ESPYs on Thursday and […]

The Chicago Sky have found themselves a true franchise cornerstone in Angel Reese. She is not only racking in a lot of fans but also outperforming expectations on the floor. Her squad is up against the Jewell Loyd-led Seattle Storm. While their eight-win record does not say much, the rookie is leading her team in […]

Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese recorded her 12th consecutive double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night during an 88-84 road victory against the Seattle Storm, matching WNBA icon Candace Parker for the most all-time across multiple seasons. With her 12th consecutive double-double, Angel Reese ties Candace Parker’s record for consecutive double-doubles […]

Angel Reese has secured her place in WNBA history by establishing a new league record for consecutive games with a double-double in a single season. The 22-year-old rookie for the Chicago Sky accomplished this milestone during Sunday’s 70-62 defeat against the Minnesota Lynx, marking her 10th consecutive game with double-digit points and rebounds. Reese’s record-setting […]

While NBA players often spend most of their time training and playing basketball, that hasn’t stopped them from finding love when they’re off the courts. In fact, being in a relationship is one of the best ways to have a solid support system through the ups and downs of the grueling NBA season. Although some […]

Since its inception in 1996, the WNBA has been a superstar-driven league. With the league spiking in popularity this season, largely because of the emergence of a rookie superstar named Caitlin Clark, there has never before been more fans of the sport. Fans tuning into the WNBA for the first time this season came at […]

Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark has become only the fourth rookie in WNBA history to have scored 50-plus points and dish out 15-plus assists through their first three career games. Clark joins the premiere company of Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Nikki McCray.  In elite company 👏 Caitlin Clark joins Candace Parker, Sue Bird […]

SKIMS, the fashion and shapewear company co-founded by Kim Kardashian, has launched a new campaign that brings WNBA stars to the forefront, coinciding with the kickoff of the women’s basketball season. The move highlights the growing intersection of fashion and women’s sports, emphasizing the marketability and appeal of athletes beyond the court. The campaign features […]

Legendary basketball player Candace Parker appeared on Inside the NBA after the New York Knicks took on the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs, and she discussed the reasoning behind her retirement decision, citing a similar reason that Shaquille O’Neal decided to retire from playing basketball as well. “I recently saw your […]

In a move signaling a new era for Adidas Women’s Basketball, the iconic sportswear brand appointed WNBA legend Candace Parker as its president. Parker, known for her remarkable career spanning 16 seasons, brings a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of the game to her new role. The announcement Wednesday comes hot on the […]

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade recently summed up his reaction on social media to Candace Parker’s retirement from professional basketball with just one emoji: the goat, signifying her status as one of the greatest of all time in the WNBA. 🐐 https://t.co/JIgc3PFtmN — DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 30, 2024 Parker announced her departure on Sunday from […]

New York Liberty guard Breanna Stewart joined the growing list of players lauding Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker for a stellar career after she announced her retirement from the WNBA after 16 seasons. When pressed on the development of Parker’s decision to retire, Stewart was stunned, via WNBA insider Khristina Williams. “What? Wow,” Stewart […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is paying tribute to Candace Parker, as the WNBA legend announced her retirement from basketball on Sunday. Reese is remembering Parker as one of her idols in women’s basketball. When Angel Reese was drafted she thought about taking No. 3 because of Candace Parker. Then she thought, no, Parker’s number […]

Las Vegas Aces star Candace Parker is retiring from the WNBA. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time league MVP  announced via Instagram on Sunday that she is retiring after 16 years of playing professional basketball. “I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into […]

Candace Parker, in a candid conversation on Dwyane Wade’s podcast Thursday, shared insightful reflections on how legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was instrumental in Parker’s path to success. As a key figure in the Las Vegas Aces’ recent championship triumph, Parker divulged the unique coaching relationship she had with Summitt that profoundly shaped […]

In a recent episode of Dwyane Wade’s podcast, “The Why” Las Vegas Aces star Candace Parker opened up about the profound impact Allen Iverson had on her career, not just in her style of play but in the ethos Parker brings to the game. Wearing the No. 3 in homage to Iverson, Parker reflected on […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star Candace Parker recently drew a comparison between Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark and the legends of the NBA and NFL, highlighting Clark’s significant impact on the popularity of women’s basketball. The comparison comes in the wake of the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten title game against Nebraska on March 10, which shattered […]

You’ve probably heard, but the New York Knicks have been uncharacteristically banged up since February. As a result, they’ve done what any team in their position would do, played their role players more. And instead of being celebrated for maintaining the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the injuries, the Knicks are […]

Las Vegas Aces teammates and former college rivals A’ja Wilson and Candace Parker found themselves at the center of a friendly yet passionate exchange after South Carolina women’s basketball, Wilson’s alma mater, secured a heart-stopping win on Saturday over Tennessee, where Parker shined during her college years. The top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks preserved their perfect […]

The NBA on TNT crew is known for their controversial takes on a wide variety of subjects. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker and others got into a spirited debate on Tuesday as Parker’s all-time starting five was revealed in highly dramatic fashion. The hilarious and provocative sequence came during a week in which Draymond […]

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue honoring late franchise icon Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020. The statue depicted Bryant in his number eight jersey, holding one hand up toward the sky, and is located in front of the Lakers’ home, the Crypto.com Arena, which […]

The Las Vegas Aces officially announced the re-signing of two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, setting the stage for the Aces to chase another championship in 2024. Parker’s last appearance for the Aces was on July 7 before being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a foot injury. There were some questions in […]

The Knicks-for-Clicks narrative is played out. It’s that simple. If you follow basketball closely, you know that the New York Knicks have built a legitimate and hard-nosed team that is becoming a shoo-in for the playoffs.  But the team isn’t the only recipient of low blows. All of its players are evidently fair game for […]

As the calendar marks Jan. 21st, the WNBA free agency period officially kicks off, kicking off days of strategic discussions between teams and players. This period, filled with negotiations and anticipation, leads up to Feb. 1st when signings become official and the fate of teams and players is sealed for the upcoming season. This year’s […]

The Las Vegas Aces could witness the return of Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA MVP, for another season, pending her full recovery. Parker’s dedication to the sport was tested last year as she played through a severe left foot injury, which was later revealed to be 89% fractured. Despite the setback that led to surgery […]

In a gracious display of sportsmanship, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, an LSU alum, warmly congratulated the Colorado women’s basketball team after the Buffaloes clinched a surprise win over his alma mater. Despite LSU’s top rank and a star-studded lineup featuring Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, Colorado stole the show on Nov. 6 with a […]

Fresh off the Las Vegas Aces’ championship celebrations, Candace Parker took the stage Tuesday at the espnW Women + Sports Summit in California, reflecting on her illustrious career and the profound impact of her college coach, Pat Summitt, who became a larger-than-life figure for Tennessee women’s basketball. Parker got close to Summitt when she had […]

The Las Vegas Aces are the first back-to-back champions of the women’s game in a little over two decades. They accomplished the feat in spectacular fashion in a one-point thriller WNBA Finals showdown against the New York Liberty. A’ja Wilson led the squad to a tough victory without key players like Kiah Stokes and Chelsea […]

Candace Parker believes Angel Reese in the next big thing in women’s basketball. The savvy veteran Las Vegas Aces power forward sang Reese’s praises in the 2023 TIME 100 issue. Reese, a future WNBA prospect, made the list of the magazine’s most influential people of the year. Jalen Hurts, Angel Reese, & Ronald Acuña Jr. […]

Candace Parker is one of the best players in the WNBA. Parker is currently in her first year with the Las Vegas Aces after previously playing for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Although she’s currently dealing with an injury, Parker still played a role in helping lead the Aces to the best record […]