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The Chicago Sky made a last-minute trade to get the chance to choose back-to-back in the first round and ended up with a perfect blend of international talent and players with NCAA experience in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The franchise also managed to fill key roster gaps with its first two choices, like taking Hailey […]

It’s not often that a new regime has three top-six draft picks at its disposal, but the Washington Mystics were in a blessed position on Monday thanks to the lottery, the Ariel Atkins trade, and a deal made by the previous administration. On top of that, they had one pick in each of the second […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into the 2025 WNBA Draft with three picks at No. 9, No. 21 and No. 28. They came away with Sarah Ashlee Barker at No. 9, Sania Feagin at No. 21 and Liatu King at No. 28. Looking at the team’s current roster, there are going to be some interesting […]

Even though fans criticized the WNBA for not promoting the 2025 Draft, the league managed to attract strong viewership. The 2025 WNBA Draft brought in enough viewers to become the second-most-watched draft in league history, per ESPN.  The draft averaged 1.25 million viewers and was the most viewed program across all television among the male 18-34 […]

Dallas Wings fans are showing their love for WNBA draftee Paige Beuckers by purchasing tickets at record rates. Some expect Bueckers to have a Caitlin Clark impact on the franchise. Speaking of which, the two phenoms will compete for the first time as professionals on June 27, per the Dallas Wings’ official X page. The […]

The Seattle Storm had an exciting 2025 WNBA Draft night as they strengthened their roster with a versatile mix of rookies. The Storm made the notable move of taking the best prospect on the board not named Paige Bueckers, and they also had three more choices to make outside the first round. Let’s see how […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis welcomed Paige Bueckers to Dallas after the star guard was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings on Monday night. Another Mavs star, Kyrie Irving, also shared a message for Bueckers on Tuesday, via the Dallas Wings. “Peace Paige,” Irving said. “I just wanted to take the time now to […]

The WNBA is launching an effort to prevent hate speech directed at league players. WNBA officials are putting together a task force to combat vitriol spewed online or during games. The league made the announcement Monday, ahead of the 2025 draft. “We want to ensure that the WNBA remains a space where everyone — players, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — In New York, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Wings held a WNBA Draft party at their arena in Arlington, TX. It’s safe to say the fans were excited after […]

Hailey Van Lith is headed to the WNBA and wasted no time introducing herself to Chicago Sky fans. After being selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van Lith delivered a short but excited message. “What is up SkyTown … I cannot wait to touchdown and meet y’all, meet y’all, be […]

The Golden State Valkyries are finally starting to take shape. Golden State is the W’s latest expansion franchise and will play its inaugural season in 2025. The Valkyries built the foundation for their 2025 roster during the WNBA Expansion Draft back in December. Golden State added its first official rookie class last night during the […]

The Dallas Wings returned from the 2025 WNBA Draft with a hefty haul of five new rookie players, including the most coveted prospect in Paige Bueckers. However, the Wings didn’t just rely on their first-round placement to carry their draft class this year. Let’s see how wise Dallas was with its picks through all three […]

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma has high expectations for Paige Bueckers after her entry into the WNBA. The Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the first overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft. This comes after the Huskies star ended her four-year career with Auriemma and the program. She averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 […]

The Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and it was one to remember. With three new rookies headed to the Bay Area, here are the grades for each of the Valkyries’ 2025 WNBA Draft picks. Justė Jocytė: A Surprise at No. 5 The Valkyries made a bold pick right from […]

The Chicago Sky have taken Hailey Van Lith with their first-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, bringing her and former LSU teammate Angel Reese back together. Reese took to social media to express her excitement about being teammates with Van Lith again on a Sky post acknowledging the pair. “Yes yes yes,” Reese said […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ presence in the 2025 WNBA Draft was strong, making head coach Dawn Staley proud. Throughout Monday night, the WNBA Draft saw teams draft three South Carolina players. They were Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall and Sania Feagin as the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks select them. Staley made her […]

Russell Westbrook has become known for his style around the NBA, and now he’s taking his talents to the WNBA. The Denver Nuggets’ star floor general paired up with new Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore to create a fresh outfit for the 2025 WNBA Draft, which the first-round pick showed off on the Orange Carpet. […]

The Chicago Sky made a big decision with one of their first-round picks, selecting Hailey Van Lith at No. 11 in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Van Lith is coming off a solid ending to a marvelous collegiate career. He had stops at Louisville and LSU before playing her final year with the TCU Horned Frogs. […]

The Seattle Storm used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to select 19-year-old Dominique Malonga, a rising star out of France who has drawn comparisons to NBA standout Victor Wembanyama for her rare blend of size and skill. Malonga, a 6-foot-6 center with a 7-foot wingspan, has been making headlines since […]

Paige Bueckers is officially headed to Dallas. On Monday night, the Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Bueckers spoke to reporters after being drafted and shared her thoughts on the moment, via theScore on Instagram. “I mean you don’t ever want to assume anything in life,” Bueckers […]

The 2025 WNBA Draft night is finally here, and Paige Bueckers has officially been chosen by the Dallas Wings with the top overall pick. Although nearly every women’s basketball fan expected Bueckers to suit up for Dallas, fans are still overjoyed to see their dream become a reality. “Paige Bueckers to the Wings at No. […]

The Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. With no shortage of hype surrounding the draft, Dallas Mavericks star — and former No. 1 overall pick — Anthony Davis welcomed Bueckers to Dallas with a message on social media. “What’s up Paige, […]

After months of speculation, the Dallas Wings officially selected UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. There were initial questions as to whether or not she would go to the WNBA this year — she had a season of college eligibility remaining […]

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao is skipping the in-person 2025 WNBA Draft ceremony in New York City, opting instead to celebrate the moment at home with her family in Oceanside, California. The fifth-year senior is among 16 players invited to attend the draft, but said the desire to share the moment with loved ones was […]

With just a few hours remaining before the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics agreed to a trade that sent Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick, the league announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Sunday, the Lynx sent their 2025 first-round pick to the Chicago Sky […]

The Golden State Valkyries are in a prime position to find a franchise cornerstone with the fifth pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. While reigning NCAA Champion Paige Bueckers will not be headed to the Bay Area, there are still many potential stars in this year’s draft class. In an interview with the SF Chronicle, […]

The WNBA Draft is finally here, and this year has an exciting pool of prospects, ranging from college standouts to international sensations. The women’s NCAA Tournament allowed many players to either solidify or increase their draft stock, and many could make an immediate impact on the court. The Chicago Sky made a draft night eve […]

A remarkable collegiate career for Hailey Van Lith has come to a close. After Van Lith committed to the 2025 WNBA Draft, her stock continued to rise. However, before the draft kicked off on Monday, her dad left her a heartfelt voice message. “After your name is called Monday night, continue to be the best […]

With the 2025 WNBA Draft just hours away, this year’s draftees took to the Empire State Building for an early photo op and sight-seeing opportunity. It’s become a tradition on draft day for the green room invitees to join WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on the ride to the top. This year, presumptive No. 1 pick […]

Angel Reese is officially no longer a rookie. As the Chicago Sky star gets ready for her upcoming second season as a pro, she decided to share some encouraging words with the incoming 2025 WNBA Draft class. Reese took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her anticipation for the draft. “We getting some rookies today […]

Projected No. 1 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers will sign a three-year deal with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, sources told ESPN on Sunday. She has the potential to transform the Dallas Wings, who hold the top pick in the draft. Per @Kendra_Andrews, Paige Bueckers is signing a three-year deal with Unrivaled. Her first-year Unrivaled salary […]

The Chicago Sky are being aggressive ahead of the 2025 WNBA Draft as they look to build around franchise cornerstones Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. The franchise is coming off a rebuilding season that saw its five-year playoff snapped. Nevertheless, the future is bright for the Sky, and this organization clearly wants to make itself […]

Paige Bueckers made sure to get one last appearance as a member of the UConn women’s basketball team before turning pro. The projected No. 1 overall pick traveled to Hartford for the Huskies’ national championship victory parade and rally a day before the 2025 WNBA Draft takes place in New York City. The parade was […]

As the 2025 WNBA Draft inches closer, all the attention will be on Paige Bueckers finally joining many of her career peers and rivals at the next level after winning a national championship. However, behind Bueckers, French prodigy Dominique Malonga is beginning to make noise as the projected second-overall pick to the Seattle Storm. While […]

The 2025 WNBA Draft has been the main topic on the minds of women’s basketball fans since the end of March Madness. The event acts as a way to ramp up excitement from fans just over a month before the 2025 season tips off on May 16. Most of the chatter has surrounded the Dallas […]

With three top-six picks in Monday’s WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics are in an enviable position. While their new regime is focused on rebuilding, it’ll also need to decide which veterans to keep for the long haul. One of them is center Shakira Austin, whose general manager Jamila Wideman opened up about on Friday’s pre-draft […]

The 2025 WNBA Draft class features several standouts that can immediately impact whichever team chooses them. The Minnesota Lynx are in a better position than most franchises, returning most of their lineup from last season. After just barely falling short of the WNBA championship to the New York Liberty, they’ll only need to give their roster some […]

The Los Angeles Sparks underwent major changes during the offseason. They fired head coach Curt Miller and replaced him with Lynne Roberts. They received the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, and ended up trading it to the Seattle Storm in a three-team blockbuster trade that landed them Kelsey Plum. The Sparks ultimately ended […]

The WNBA is expanding as its popularity grows higher than it has ever been, and the league will add one team in 2025. The Golden State Valkyries will play their inaugural season this coming summer in the Bay Area and have already drafted their expansion team. The Valkyries’ roster isn’t quite complete despite the expansion […]