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Amid Chicago Sky Angel Reese’s historic streak of consecutive double-doubles reaching 10 in a 91-68 blowout loss to the Minnesota Lynx, WNBA analyst Candace Parker doubled down on her take on Reese. For Parker, Angel’s name doesn’t belong in the top-tier level of players in the W, and she gave her a C in her […]

The WNBA is drastically different now compared to when players like Candace Parker were on the court. Young players like Caitlin Clark have helped the league’s popularity skyrocket. Because of that, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations have taken center stage. Dwyane Wade, a part owner of the Chicago Sky, is not happy with […]

WNBA legend Candace Parker may have ended her on-court career, but she’s found plenty to keep herself busy off the court. Outside of her retirement achievements — which include becoming the president of Adidas women’s basketball, getting involved with media coverage of the W, and releasing a book in June — Parker is now linking […]

The Seattle Storm defeated the Golden State Valkyries 67-58 on Wednesday. The win brought the Storm closer to the Phoenix Mercury in the standings. Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points, which was enough to push her past Candace Dupree for the sixth-most points in WNBA history. The Storm’s All-Star guard is less than 500 points away […]

The Los Angeles Sparks went just 3-7 in June but ended the month with a bang by hosting Candace Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of their home game against the Chicago Sky. The moment showcased Parker’s influence on several current WNBA players, including Sparks guard Rae Burrell. Burrell, whom the Sparks drafted ninth overall […]

Throughout her career, Candace Parker has done it all. She is one of the most decorated players in the history of women’s basketball. In college, she won two national championships with the Tennessee Volunteers. Candace Parker is also a three-time WNBA champion, two-time WNBA MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.  Not to mention that she […]

Much like other leagues, debates over greatness in the WNBA are feverish. For some, Candace Parker is on their Mount Rushmore.  After all, she will have her jersey retired by two teams, the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky.  Others may mention the likes of Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper, or Rebecca Lobo. However, […]

Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey was officially retired by the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, capping a 13-year tenure with the franchise that helped define her Hall of Fame career. The halftime ceremony, held during the Sparks’ home game against the Chicago Sky, featured tributes from across the basketball world, including one from team co-owner Magic Johnson. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks returned home on Sunday for a matchup against the Chicago Sky, a team they recently lost to during their three-game road trip. But even more significant on Sunday was the prelude to the jersey retirement of Candace Parker, who played for, and won a championship with both the […]

Women’s college basketball has a long history of blockbuster matchups and rivalries, highlighted by Tennessee and UConn. The Huskies and the Lady Vols have been two titans in women’s college basketball, thanks to Geno Auriemma and the late Pat Summitt. It became a real rivalry between coaches and players. For example, Tennessee legend Candace Parker […]

PHOENIX– Although Satou Sabally made headlines for the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, she also made headlines for a more positive reason. Her shoes. During Saturday’s game, she debuted her custom shoes. While the kicks themselves were fellow Adidas athlete Donovan Mitchell’s, these shoes were Sabally’s, and then some. For instance, she has the names of […]

Candace Parker is the latest former basketball star to find success in sports media, securing fanfare for her deep knowledge of the game and versatility to complexly analyze both the NBA, WNBA, and college basketball. Parker has been in the front seat for the growth of the WNBA and with growth comes commentary that isn’t […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are building momentum again. After a 20-point loss at the hands of the Seattle Storm on the road on May 25, Las Vegas has seemingly gotten it together again. They defeated the Los Angeles Sparks at home last Friday, 96-81, before getting their revenge on the Storm on […]

The Chicago Cubs have been the dominant team in the National League Central Division through the first two months of the 2025 season. Prior to the Cubs’ series-ending Sunday afternoon game against the Cincinnati Reds, manager Craig Counsell and Chicago’s North Side team welcomed WNBA basketball legend Candace Parker to Wrigley Field. there's a WNBA […]

Caitlin Clark has quickly become the talk of the WNBA, not only for her jaw-dropping passes and long-range shooting but also for the physicality she’s had to endure. But don’t expect Candace Parker to shed many tears over it. When TMZ Sports asked the WNBA legend whether Clark is being unfairly roughed up, Parker didn’t […]

Former Chicago Sky player Candace Parker has already cemented her legacy as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. The Sky also announced they will retire Parker’s No. 3 jersey this season. They will hold the ceremony during their game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena on August 25, 2025. Parker’s jersey […]

The Los Angeles Sparks made a major announcement on Thursday when it was revealed that the organization had plans for Candace Parker’s jersey retirement. Parker has been retired from the WNBA for two seasons now, and the Sparks were where she began her career. Candace Parker is currently providing commentary for Turner Sports during their […]

In what should be no surprise to anyone, the Los Angeles Sparks announced that they will be retiring Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey on June 29. She will be the third player to have her jersey retired in franchise history, as she joins Lisa Leslie who had her No. 11 jersey retired, and former player […]

Fans have a number of arguments for why Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win the 2024-25 MVP award. He is the best player on the team with the best record in the NBA and also happens to be the scoring champion (32.8 points per game). Three-time WNBA champion and current TNT analyst Candace […]

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 […]