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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever top overall pick Caitlin Clark ripped through the lane with about seven minutes to go in Thursday night’s first quarter. Clark, who led the Fever in scoring with 21 points on May 3 in the team’s WNBA preseason opener at Dallas, scored her first unofficial points at home in Gainbridge Fieldhouse […]

The Indiana Fever surprised nobody when they selected Iowa star Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark had been the consensus No. 1 pick in the draft going back to last season. Amid a surge in popularity for women’s basketball, the WNBA is set to reach new heights […]

The Dallas Wings announced a roster move on Thursday. With the WNBA regular season right around the corner, the Wings’ final roster is beginning to take shape. On Thursday, the Wings waived guard Katrina Pardee, the team announced. The final date to cut down the roster is May 13. Dallas had just one preseason game. […]

Tennessee State has hired WNBA Champion Candice Dupree as head coach of the women’s basketball team, per a statement from the institution. Dupree is a decorated professional player with 16 years of experience in the WNBA and two seasons as an assistant coach in the NBA. Dupree spoke about her excitement to take the reins […]

The Las Vegas Aces are nearing the start of their WNBA Preseason campaign. Their first matchup will be against the Phoenix Mercury. Before all of that happened, they had one crucial stop and it was the annual visit to the White House. Joe Biden greeted the women with much glee and elation. While they may […]

Angel Reese is starting a new journey after a stellar college tenure with the LSU women’s basketball team. The star forward made a promising WNBA debut against the Minnesota Lynx on May 3rd and had another strong showing in Chicago’s dominant win over the New York Liberty Tuesday. Moreover, Reese made an eye-opening remark on […]

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 […]

The University of Iowa has been well represented in recent professional drafts as Iowa football star Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April, and of course Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark was the best player in women’s college basketball last year and […]

The WNBA has announced a strategic investment of $50 million over the next two years to provide its teams with charter flight services throughout the season, a move aimed at enhancing player safety and comfort. The change comes after years of advocacy by players who have voiced the need for better travel arrangements, with additional […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed her admiration for fellow player Angel Reese’s appearance at the 2024 Met Gala. Griner, who made history as the first WNBA player to attend the Met Gala last year, commented on Reese’s debut at this year’s event, which coincided with Reese’s 22nd birthday. Reese, a rookie for the Chicago Sky […]

TEGNA Inc. and the Indiana Fever announced an expansive broadcast partnership that will bring Fever games to an unprecedented number of households across the country. The collaboration, which includes 11 additional markets joining TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, WTHR, marks a milestone in the promotion of the WNBA and women’s sports on broadcast television. The expanded […]

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 […]

The Chicago Sky have high hopes for rookie Angel Reese and she also has great feelings for the City. After helping Chicago score a win in their preseason finale game on Tuesday against Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty, Reese hopped on her phone and sent out an appreciative message for Windy City, “i’m […]

She has arrived! Angel Reese is locked in for the Chicago Sky’s WNBA Preseason run. The former LSU star will finally get the opportunity to play in the big leagues and cook some of the biggest names in the world. She started this off by making her name known against the New York Liberty. More […]

The Los Angeles Sparks announced a major move Tuesday, relocating several home games to the larger Crypto.com Arena, reflecting the growing popularity of the WNBA and the anticipated impact of rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. The change affects the team’s games against the Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx, originally set to take place at […]

The WNBA is reportedly in discussions to introduce charter flights for all 12 of its teams as early as the upcoming regular season, a move in response to the league’s increased popularity with the arrival of rookie stars like Caitlin Clark, and growing concerns over player security. According to USA Today’s Christine Brennan, the WNBA […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson added a prestigious endorsement to her growing portfolio, signing a multi-year deal with Gatorade on Tuesday. The two-time WNBA MVP joins a select group of women’s basketball stars endorsed by the iconic sports drink brand, including Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. “We’re thrilled about the addition of A’ja Wilson […]

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel has reportedly been suspended for two weeks following a widely criticized incident involving Caitlin Clark during her introductory press conference with the Indiana Fever April 17. The punishment, handed down by the Star’s owners, Gannett, came after Doyel’s inappropriate actions at the press event for the WNBA rookie. Doyel’s behavior […]

Chicago Sky rookie and former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese celebrated her 22nd birthday in grand fashion, attending the prestigious Met Gala on Monday. The event, themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” provided the perfect backdrop for Reese’s special day, which included a memorable encounter with rapper Cardi B. Cardi B greeted Reese at the […]

The Chicago Sky’s promising rookie, Kamilla Cardoso, faces an unfortunate delay to her WNBA debut after suffering a shoulder injury during the team’s preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. The Sky announced Monday that Cardoso, who was the third overall pick in last month’s WNBA draft, is expected to miss four to six […]

Former Jackson State star and 2024 WNBA Draft pick Angel Jackson has been waived by the Las Vegas Aces, per Las Vegas Review-Journal Aces reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman. “I’m seeing some confusion here but I can confirm that the Aces have waived Angel Jackson. She has been informed of the move, a source close to the […]

Indiana basketball has been gifted with some of the best shooters in basketball history. This lineage continued as the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, joining the likes of Indiana Pacers guards Reggie Miller and Tyrese Haliburton among the top gunners in the city’s pro […]

Chicago Sky’s new rookie Angel Reese, fresh off her WNBA debut against the Minnesota Lynx, has set her sights on a special birthday wish for the upcoming 2024 season: meeting basketball legend Michael Jordan. Reese, who celebrated her 22nd birthday on Monday, expressed her desire to see Jordan courtside during a Sky game. “I want […]

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have won the last two WNBA MVP Awards. Both superstars will likely earn MVP consideration once again in 2024. However, can Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale take a step forward and win the MVP? Ogunbowale is poised for a big 2024 campaign. She has played in the WNBA for five […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner opened up about her meetings with President Joe Biden since her release from Russian prison 17 months ago. Since her release, Griner, 33, has met with President Biden twice, including once last month in Phoenix. The experience of her detainment and subsequent release is detailed in her new book, “Coming […]

The Golden State Warriors’ new WNBA team named Ohemaa Nyanin as its first general manager, the franchise announced on Monday. Nyanin, who previously served as the assistant general manager for the New York Liberty, will oversee all basketball operations for the WNBA Bay Area expansion team, including roster construction, team building and player development. She […]

Caitlin Clark made her long-awaited debut in the WNBA on Friday in preseason action as the Indiana Fever lost to the Dallas Wings. But, Clark, who was the first overall pick in last month’s draft, shined as expected, scoring 21 points. Clark took to Instagram on Sunday evening and had a two-word message about her […]

The Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings finalized a preseason trade on Saturday with the Dream acquiring the 2020 WNBA Rookie of the Year in Crystal Dangerfield, the team announced. In addition to the trade, the Dream waived Elizabeth Balogun and Taja Cole as well. The Dream are coming off a 2023 season that saw them […]

The Las Vegas Aces are building a WNBA dynasty. The Indiana Fever have received no shortage of attention after selecting Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but the Aces’ accomplishments in recent seasons should not be forgotten. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum led the Aces to back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and Las […]

The Chicago Sky started their 2024 WNBA season with an intense preseason matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Chicago fell 92-81 in a game that saw Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso make their professional debuts. Both stars had solid showings and left plenty of room to grow. Chicago started their 2024 WNBA preseason campaign after a […]

Over the past few years, the popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA have exploded. Average television viewership for WNBA games jumped about 25% from 2022 to 2023, and with the arrivals of college basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso, among others, the W may be about take off to another level […]

The Dallas Wings spoiled Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA preseason game on Friday with a 79-76 victory. Clark performed well in the loss, scoring a team-leading 21 points. However, Arike Ogunbowale and Jaelyn Brown led Dallas to the win. Brown led the Wings with 21 points. Ogunbowale added 19 points to go along with a game […]

The Chicago Sky opened up preseason play on Friday night as they took on the Minnesota Lynx on the road. The Sky ended up losing the game, 92-81, but Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese both had solid performances in their WNBA debuts. It would’ve been nice to get the win, but preseason records don’t matter, […]

Caitlin Clark kicked off her WNBA career on Friday night as the Indiana Fever played in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings. The fans showed out to see Clark make her WNBA debut and the cheapest tickets for the game were over $100… for a preseason game. The Wings ended up taking down the […]

The Indiana Fever concluded their first preseason game on Friday, and one takeaway from it all is how Caitlin Clark’s fans still have an ongoing feud with Diana Taurasi. Clark finished with 21 points, and many of her followers couldn’t help but reference Taurasi due to the recent comments made by the Phoenix Mercury star. […]

The WNBA world has been in somewhat of a frenzy ever since it was announced that the Indiana Fever would be drafting phenom prospect Caitlin Clark with the number one overall pick in the recent 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark set numerous collegiate records during her time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, including becoming the sport’s all-time […]

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career is off and running. During the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday, Clark scored her first points in a way that many expected — a long 3-pointer. Coming off a screen during an inbound play, the number-one overall pick found herself open on the left wing and […]

Get ready for an exciting 2024 WNBA season as teams debut refreshed rosters and strategic shake-ups aimed at clenching the championship. With the draft dust settled and training camps buzzing, we dissect how each team stacks up. Will the Aces continue their domination, or will the Fever stir the pot with Caitlin Clark? Here’s the […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently voiced her opinions on the shifting dynamics of WNBA fandom, particularly highlighting the sensitivity of newer fans in response to her comments about incoming rookies, including Caitlin Clark. The seasoned player, known for her directness and often provocative commentary, expressed annoyance over the changing landscape of fan reactions within […]