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With a triple-double in her 2025 season debut, Caitlin Clark’s sophomore campaign is already off to a good start. The Indiana Fever star’s breathtaking performance drew the approval of LeBron James, among many others. James sounded off on X, formerly Twitter, once Clark locked in her first triple-double of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

As the Las Vegas Aces lost their season opener against the New York Liberty, they were missing a reserve during the game due to a suspension over an event that happened over four years ago. Despite the Aces being led by star A’ja Wilson, it was no doubt a strange situation to hear that the […]

The Phoenix Mercury received two pivotal injury updates before their season opener versus the Seattle Storm. Those two players? Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack. Both players were dealing with respective knee and back injuries. However, Copper underwent arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, which will keep her sidelined for four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Mack […]

The rivalry between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever is alive and well. In the second half of Saturday’s clash, reigning ROTY Caitlin Clark received a flagrant 1 for a hard foul on Angel Reese, and the Sky star didn’t like it, going after Clark following the play: Angel Reese didn’t like the foul committed […]

As Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark started the season with a bang, she has no doubt shown off her impeccable three-point shooting in the opener against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. With people excited about the second season featuring the Fever star in Clark, she would also end the first half with an exciting buzzer-beater shot. […]

Entering the 2025 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever still have everyone’s attention. Clark’s stardom has gripped fans around the world, including LeBron James. Ahead of the Fever’s season opener against the Chicago Sky, James sent Clark his best wishes on Instagram. The Los Angeles Lakers star told Clark to “do you per […]

The Indiana Fever kicked off their 2025 season on Saturday afternoon with a rivalry matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. There are high expectations for this franchise in Year 2 of the Caitlin Clark era after they ended a seven-year playoff drought last season. Clark, who won Rookie of the Year in 2024 […]

The Phoenix Mercury are preparing to play the Seattle Storm on Saturday night in their season opener. However, Phoenix will be without two important players, according to Suns/Mercury beat reporter Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints. “Brutal injury news for the Mercury: Kahleah Copper underwent a successful left knee arthroscopy. Her timetable for return is approximately four […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, alongside several other WNBA rookies, was featured in an eye-opening commercial on the league’s partnership with the fashion brand, Coach. The multiyear partnership was announced in a press release with the following mission. “Highlighting the intersection between sports and fashion, the agreement brings on Coach as the WNBA’s luxury handbag […]

A’ja Wilson made history during the Las Vegas Aces-New York Liberty game on Saturday. Although Las Vegas ended up losing the contest 92-78, that did not stop Wilson from accomplishing a historic feat, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “Some history for A’ja Wilson, whose 24 points have kept the Aces in this: She’s now […]

As the 2025 WNBA season kicks off, all eyes will be on reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark once again. She leads the new-look Indiana Fever into their home opener against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The animosity between Clark and Reese followed them from their college clashes and has created […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark debuted her new “Rookie of the Year” sneakers ahead of her team’s opener against the Chicago Sky. This 2024 All-WNBA First-team selection is building a hype train like none other. Clark has been a trailblazer for the WNBA, and now she is looking to elevate her franchise from good to […]

As many people are theorizing whether the New York Liberty can repeat as WNBA champions, there is no doubt that the team itself believes it can. While there has been some agreement with the statement that the Liberty are favorites to win it all once again, the team would be recognized for winning the title […]

The New York Liberty are playing the Las Vegas Aces in their 2025 regular season opener on Saturday. Natasha Cloud — who was acquired during the offseason — did not waste too much time before scoring her first points with her new team. Video via the WNBA on X, formerly Twitter: Welcome to New York, […]

The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky will play in their season opener on Saturday afternoon. The Fever will be without Sophie Cunningham — who was acquired this past offseason — as she battles a right ankle injury, the team announced. Caitlin Clark will attempt to lead Indiana to the win, but Cunningham’s absence is far […]

While fans predict if the New York Liberty will repeat as WNBA champions, there is a legend of the game that has them as the favorite to win it all, rather than the hype for the Minnesota Lynx this season. After the Liberty won the championship in 2024, there is no doubt massive expectations for […]

PHOENIX– Alyssa Thomas is one of the best players in the WNBA. After the Phoenix Mercury traded for Thomas in February, what they didn’t know was who they would be getting on and off the court. There’s a surprising alter ego on the hardwood, contrary to her off the floor. The former Maryland Terrapins forward […]

While the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural game was ruined by an 84-67 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, it was still a monumental night for the new team. With improvements to be made for the Valkyries, there’s no denying the support that showed up for the contest, as even Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers […]

When Aaliyah Edwards dominated in Unrivaled, many were unsure if it would translate back to the WNBA. Luckily for those and the Washington Mystics organization, they had just that. Although Edwards didn’t play, her teammates had a huge 94-90 win over the Atlanta Dream. Not to mention, the latter has a roster comprised of Brittney […]

It began a new era in the WNBA on the West Coast. The Golden State Valkyries started their inaugural season on Friday, leaving an impression that left head coach Natalie Nakase feeling confident.  Their first game against the Los Angeles Sparks brought out a sold out crowd, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Significantly, the Valkyries […]

Although Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase was encouraged on Friday, the team still lost 84-67 to the Los Angeles Sparks. Following the game, it was a historic one for the franchise. This was its first game, not to mention the first game in front of their fanbase. Nakase explained via Kenzo Fukuda of […]

The Washington Mystics defeated the Atlanta Dream 94-90 in their season debut on Friday night. Brittney Sykes led the way with 22 points, while rookie Sonia Citron added 19 in the win. Citron joined a list of stars who most recently scored 19 or more points in their WNBA debut, with Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, […]

For six minutes in the third quarter of the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural WNBA game, Julie Vanloo had the superpowers of Stephen Curry coursing through her veins. With the Los Angeles Sparks taking control of the game, Vanloo drained three straight 3-pointers on consecutive possessions. It was a moment that electrified the sold-out Chase Center […]

While the Golden State Valkyries‘ 84-67 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks dampened the vibe of the team’s historic WNBA debut, head coach Natalie Nakase believes it wasn’t as negative as the 17-point margin of defeat indicates. The Valkyries were neck and neck with the Sparks for most of the night. Tiffany Hayes muscled her […]

The Dallas Wings’ 2025 WNBA opening night game against the Minnesota Lynx did not go as planned. While all the attention was on Paige Bueckers’ professional debut, Wings center Teaira McCowan turned heads for all the wrong reasons. The 28-year-old center started her seventh season in the league on Friday night, including her fourth with […]

Kelsey Plum decided to head into a new chapter for the ninth season of her WNBA career, joining forces with former Las Vegas Aces teammate Dearica Hamby and rising stars Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink on the Los Angeles Sparks, a team looking to bounce back from a horrid 2024 campaign in which they won […]

The Golden State Valkyries made history in multiple ways during their inaugural game and home opener against the Los Angeles Sparks. The expansion franchise did everything possible to commemorate a night full of firsts and was rewarded with thunderous cheers from the electric San Francisco crowd, but nothing got the fans more hyped up than […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ newest superstar Kelsey Plum has been hyped for her regular-season debut, and she showed just how eager she’s been by fighting her way to the basket for her first basket in the purple and gold. Drive to the bucket is GOOD 🏀 Kelsey Plum is officially in the books with her […]

The Los Angeles Sparks pulled off one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason when they acquired Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade that involved the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. For a franchise that has struggled to find success in recent seasons, her arrival gave the Sparks a sense of legitimacy. Kelsey Plum […]

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier dropped a truth bomb on her team’s heartbreaking WNBA Finals loss last season. The 2024 team had a fantastic season. The Lynx propelled themselves all the way up to the No. 2 seed overall with a 30-10 record. And from there, this squad lived up to that seeding and then […]

The Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream had the honor of tipping off the 2025 WNBA season, and their head-to-head battle certainly didn’t disappoint. The thrilling contest came down to the wire, and when the Mystics needed a hero, Brittney Sykes delivered with a diving steal to preserve their nail-biting 94-90 win. With 27 seconds remaining […]

The Minnesota Lynx haven’t been shy about voicing their championship aspirations after falling short of the title in 2024. The Lynx have gotten off on the right track with an explosive start in the 2025 WNBA season opener, putting a damper on rookie star Paige Bueckers’ pro debut and the whole league on alert. Superstars […]

The 2025 WNBA season opened with a showdown between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream, and lottery pick Kiki Iriafen got to make her long-awaited professional debut. The former USC star was always going to be an impactful player, but she got her career off to an even more promising start than expected. About halfway […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers’ first basket in the WNBA preseason was a tremendous floating layup over reigning MVP A’ja Wilson. Bueckers’ first WNBA regular season basket wasn’t quite as smooth. However, she was able to display her tenacity with the bucket, a shot following a rebound of her own first missed attempt. Paige Bueckers’ […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx went head-to-head in their 2025 WNBA regular season opener on Friday night. Minnesota ultimately emerged victorious, earning a 99-84 victory. Napheesa Collier led Minnesota throughout the affair, scoring 34 points and recording four assists and four rebounds. Collier was almost unstoppable in the pick-and-roll. Her ability […]

The Los Angeles Sparks opened the 2025 WNBA season on Friday on the road against the Golden State Valkyries, but early in the game their attention turned to more pressing matters. In the first quarter, Sparks guard Rae Burrell suffered an apparent knee injury while contesting a shot, and had to leave the game. Rae […]

When the Los Angeles Sparks tip off the 2025 WNBA season on Friday against the Golden State Valkyries, they will not have Cameron Brink in the lineup as she continues her injury recovery. Brink suffered an ACL tear that cut her rookie season short. Ahead of the Sparks’ season opener, head coach Lynne Roberts gave […]

There is something unique about the relationship between father and daughter. For Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers, who made her WNBA debut in front of her hometown, her father’s eyes welled up with pride.  During a courtside interview, Bob Bueckers got choked up seeing his daughter play professional basketball. She did so against the Minnesota […]

For any defending champions, the pressure mounts to repeat. The New York Liberty are feeling the pressure to top their 2024 championship run. A title that Breanna Stewart defined as consequential to her career and the state of the franchise.  Now, with the WNBA season underway, the Liberty are favored to go back-to-back, per Doug […]