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Coaches usually hate the tired cliché about how teams on a winning streak need to lose a game so they could learn from it. That’s why it was strange to hear head coach Sandy Brondello bring it up, unprompted, after the New York Liberty lost 90-81 on Thursday night to the Chicago Sky. It was […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan was the sole dissenting vote against Toronto’s bid for a WNBA expansion team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the WNBA Board of Governors voted unanimously, 13-0, in favor of Toronto, while the NBA’s Board of Governors had a near-unanimous vote of 29-1. Dolan’s objection is rooted in an ongoing […]

The Los Angeles Sparks grabbed their first win of the 2024 WNBA season on Tuesday against the Washington Mystics in a game where both teams came into the meeting winless to that point. One of the key factors in the Sparks win was head coach Curt Miller’s decision to play Lexie Brown at point guard […]

The Indiana Fever are desperate for a win after dropping to an 0-5 record Wednesday. The latest loss came in a narrow defeat to the Seattle Storm, and fans took to social media to discuss their growing frustration with both No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Aliyah Boston and head coach Christie Sides. Despite occasional flashes […]

It was a landmark day for Toronto basketball Thursday when the WNBA officially announced that the city would receive the league’s first expansion team north of the border. The event drew several big names, including Scottie Barnes, Kyle Lowry, and, notably, Drake. However, Drake’s presence quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans […]

Indiana Fever third-year forward NaLyssa Smith picked up the steal and raced to midcourt. The Fever were in transition. Smith maneuvered, opening up an angle to sling the ball up the floor to teammate Katie Lou Samuelson. But Smith telegraphed the bounce pass way too soon. The Seattle Storm easily took it back, passed up […]

The WNBA officially announced that Toronto will be home to its next expansion team Thursday, marking the league’s first franchise outside the United States. The new team is set to begin play in 2026, bringing professional women’s basketball to a vibrant international city. “Growing internationally, I’ve been trying to think through next steps on a […]

At long last, Nika Muhl has made her WNBA debut with the Seattle Storm. Issues with her visa delayed the start of her professional career but they have now been resolved, allowing the rookie to get back on the court. Muhl, a native of Zagreb, Croatia and former UConn standout, was drafted 14th overall in […]

The Chicago Sky are amid an exciting new era as they start the 2024 WNBA season. After dropping their first game against the Dallas Wings, Chicago won their second Week 1 rematch for their first win of the season. Furthermore, the Sky are making their home debut at Wintrust Arena on May 25th against the […]

Caitlin Clark started her WNBA career just a couple weeks ago, and while she has been scoring well, the Indiana Fever are off to a rough start. After losing a close one to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night, the Fever are 0-5. However, Clark herself has been playing well as she is averaging over […]

The Caitlin Clark effect is real in the WNBA. Clark has brought a host of fans and attention to the W, resulting in increased revenue and viewership for the league. In fact, ABC’s WNBA opening doubleheader — which opened with Fever vs. Liberty — saw a 143% increase in average viewership from last season. Clark […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Phoenix Mercury. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Mercury prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Mercury. The Washington Mystics are not a good team right now. They are winless on the season, and without key cog Brittney Sykes, they’re not able to score at […]

The Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Sky Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sky Liberty. The Chicago Sky are a mystery for the simple reason that they haven’t played many games in the WNBA regular season. Chicago’s last game was […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Sun. The Connecticut Sun are reaffirming the reality that they’re one of the better teams in the WNBA. They had the third-best record in the league last season. Through […]

With a rain of threes, the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Las Vegas Aces in Sin City Tuesday night by a final score of 98-88. Both teams walked into the house off glorious wins. Both teams are now 2-1 for the season. It was a spectacular battle all around, but enough can’t be said about the […]

Seattle Storm rookie guard Nika Muhl is set to make her WNBA debut Wednesday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever after resolving visa issues. Muhl, who was selected as the 14th overall pick from UConn, had been waiting for her student visa to be converted to a P1A work visa, causing her to miss […]

Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis addressed the ongoing WNBA investigation into his team’s recent sponsorship deal Wednesday, defending the arrangement and criticizing the league’s response. The WNBA announced the investigation just one day after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) unveiled a $1.2 million sponsorship of the Aces, raising questions about the […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark intends to play Wednesday night against the Seattle Storm, despite dealing with a sore left ankle. Clark, who injured her ankle during Monday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, is confident she will be ready for action when the Fever kick off their road trip. “It’s about what you’d expect when […]

Kobe Bryant is remembered as a Los Angeles Lakers legend. He was a terrific player who knew how to win championships. In fact, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese immediately thought of Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal’s dynasty with the Lakers after receiving the opportunity to hold the Larry O’Brien Trophy. “What’s up Larry (Larry O’Brien Trophy), […]

The WNBA is experieincing a surge in popularity, in part driven by its sensational rookie class, including Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink. In the first week of the season, the league saw a 14% increase in attendance compared to last year, with both New York and […]

LeBron James believes in Caitlin Clark’s ability. Clark has received some criticism since joining the WNBA, but LeBron issued eye-opening support for the Indiana Fever rookie during the latest episode of the Mind the Game Podcast. “The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport, more people want to watch,” James said […]

It was an electrifying night in Sin City where the Las Vegas Aces took on the Phoenix Mercury for the second time this season. Both teams displayed a spectacular show of competitive nature and athleticism, but it was Phoenix that came out victorious in a 98-88 win against the two-time defending champions. Kahleah Copper led […]

If there’s one thing to know about Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink, it’s not that she’s close to Golden State Warriors superstar point guard and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry or that her parents both worked at Nike; it’s that she can play a hell of a defense on the court. Brink […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Storm. The Caitlin Clark odyssey with the Indiana Fever is going through predictable periods of turmoil and difficulty. Some people might be shocked and caught off […]

Heading into the WNBA season, the biggest story surrounding the Chicago Sky was their incoming rookies. Making the most of their first-round selections, the team took Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese as the third and seventh overall picks, respectively. Now, it looks like both women are getting accustomed to the Windy City. Cardoso and Reese […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Atlanta Dream 83-78 on Tuesday night. Dallas is now 1-2 to begin the 2024 WNBA season. For new Wings forward Monique Billings, who was signed following Natasha Howard’s injury, the game represented an opportunity to play against a team she spent six seasons with. Billings performed well in […]

The Los Angeles Sparks may have gotten off to an 0-2 start to the 2024 WNBA season, but one of the top positives from the early goings is the budding chemistry between Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby. Hamby has moved back into a full-time starting power forward in her second season with the team while […]

Many unrealistic fans may have expected the Indiana Fever to immediately rise to the top of the WNBA after drafting Caitlin Clark first overall. However, the Fever’s heartbreaking loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday shows that while they’ve been struggling, they are inching closer to where they need to be. Former NBA player Richard […]

The Seattle Storm have started the 2024 WNBA season with a 1-3 record. However, star player Nneka Ogwumike has a clear message for those worried about the slow start: patience is key. With a challenging schedule that included three road games and a back-to-back set against Washington and New York, the team is still finding […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese recently took to social media to voice her thoughts regarding trending topics in the WNBA, including visa delays for international players and the implementation of charter flights for teams. Her tweet, highlighted the ongoing struggles of Nika Muhl, a Croatian point guard for the Seattle Storm, and called for equitable […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is starting her WNBA career with a bang. Reese put on a solid performance against the Dallas Wings on May 18th and helped the Sky to their first win of the 2024 season. Moreover, Reese is crossing over into the soccer universe with a move on a Washington D.C.-based club. […]

The WNBA’s opening weekend saw a surge in viewership, with Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated game against the New York Liberty May 18 breaking records and drawing in a massive audience. The Indiana Fever’s 91-80 loss to the Liberty became the most-watched WNBA game on ABC, bringing an average of 1.71 million viewers, according to Nielsen […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky are starting Week 2 of their 2024 season campaign. Chicago added some stout upgrades during the 2024 WNBA Draft, highlighted by Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, the latter of whom missed the start of the season due to a shoulder injury. Nevertheless, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon gave a promising […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, inked a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Wilson. The historic deal, announced Tuesday, marks a significant milestone not only for Clark but also for the sports equipment company, as it is the first collaboration of this kind since Michael Jordan’s partnership […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Aces. The Phoenix Mercury have two women’s basketball greats on their roster. Diana Taurasi is winding down her career in her early 40s, while Brittney Griner — having […]

The Las Vegas Aces face the Phoenix Mercury in a rematch in Vegas on Tuesday, May 21. Both teams are coming off wins. An electrifying win for Vegas against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday highlighted rookie Kate Martin’s strengths. The Mercury locked down its first win of the season against the Atlanta Dream at […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Sparks. The Washington Mystics are in deep trouble. There’s just no other way to say it, one week into their season. They already knew that star player Elena […]

The Dallas Wings take on the Atlanta Dream. Our WNBA odds series has our Wings Dream prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Wings Dream. The WNBA schedule is one week into the regular season. A few teams haven’t yet played their home openers. One is the Atlanta Dream, who finally get to […]

INDIANAPOLIS —  With roughly five minutes to go in Monday night’s rematch between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun, Temi Fagbenle grabbed her 10th rebound for Indiana. The 6-foot-4 backup center passed to star rookie Caitlin Clark and glid so fast on the floor to be in perfect position for Clark’s return dish. The transition […]