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The New York Liberty announced Tuesday on social media that forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton successfully underwent a minor surgery on her right knee and is expected to return to action in approximately four to six weeks. The procedure was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery by Dr. Riley J. Williams III and Dr. Ben Nwachukwu. […]

New Balance announced a multiyear partnership with the WNBA on Tuesday, placing Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink at the forefront of the collaboration. The partnership will create broadcast, digital and retail content featuring Brink, who is a key figure in New Balance’s efforts to expand its presence in women’s sports. Even though my […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird is being honored with her own Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday that Bird, a former Seattle Storm player and five-time Olympic gold medalist, is part of their Barbie Role Model collection. The initiative celebrates the 65th anniversary of the fashion toy and the company’s summer of sports campaign. “I was really […]

The Chicago Sky takes on the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Sky-Aces prediction, odds, and pick. This game pits the league-leading Aces against a Sky team fighting to stay in playoff contention. Las Vegas, led by the dynamic trio of A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey […]

The Connecticut Sun takes on the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Sun-Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. This matchup features two of the WNBA’s top teams, with both vying for playoff positioning as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. The Sun, led by […]

The Seattle Storm takes on the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday afternoon. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Storm-Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Seattle enters this contest riding a wave of momentum, sitting just four games out of the top seed in the league. The Storm’s balanced attack and strong defensive play have […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Washington Mystics on Tuesday morning. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Mercury-Mystics prediction, odds, and pick. The Phoenix Mercury (12-12) travel to face the Washington Mystics (6-18) in a Tuesday morning WNBA matchup that could have significant implications for both teams’ playoff aspirations. Tip-off is set for […]

The Dallas Wings have endured a frustrating first-half of the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas is seemingly on the verge of getting a crucial reinforcement, however, as Satou Sabally is nearing a return from injury. In fact, on Monday it was revealed that Sabally will be on Germany’s roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sabally has […]

Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks has emerged as one of the most popular rookies in the WNBA this year. If not for injuries, her name would be mentioned alongside stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. It’s been almost a month since Brink was ruled out for the rest of the 2024 WNBA […]

Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was having an impressive season before her season-ending ACL injury, and she was part of a young rookie class that was bringing some excitement and attention to the WNBA, along with other notable rookies like Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Brink […]

The Phoenix Mercury faced a tough blow Sunday with a 96-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun. As the WNBA season gets closer to the All-Star and Olympic break, Phoenix is hoping to finish the first half of the season on a positive note despite the recent setbacks. The Mercury’s struggle against the Sun was characterized […]

The Minnesota Lynx faced a tough defeat Sunday, falling 84-71 to the Indiana Fever at the Target Center. Despite a solid defensive performance, the Lynx’s offensive struggles were apparent, especially in the final quarter. The loss was marked by a fourth-quarter collapse, where the Lynx were outscored 28-14, overshadowing the largest regular-season crowd in Lynx […]

The Las Vegas Aces are coming back into their championship form. Las Vegas started the season 6-6, which matched their loss total through just 12 games. However, they have now won 10 of their last 11 games and sit atop the Western Conference standings. One big reason for their recent success is the record-setting performances […]

Indiana Fever No. 1 draft picks ​​Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston ​​shared yet another wholesome moment after an 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx Sunday at the Target Center. Boston’s 16 rebounds was her new career high, while Clark passed Sue Bird for second in all-time rookie assists. Clark was asked about the WNBA assist […]

The Indiana Fever picked up an 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, and although Caitlin Clark has impressed this season, she did make some negative history with her 139th turnover, which is the new record for the most turnovers in a single season in WNBA history, according to Myron Medcalf of ESPN. Clark […]

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 […]

Things were quite feisty during the Indiana Fever’s Sunday win over the Minnesota Lynx. With around two and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter, Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul after an incident with Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini. It all happened after the Lynx committed a turnover. Clark found herself […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese isn’t having it. Reese took exception to male commenters on her social media asking her to fly them to her games. Reese held nothing back while finding the requests ridiculous. “The delusion y’all think I’m finna fly any of y’all out… Be for real.” Angel Reese on men in her […]

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd will be among the first players to join Unrivaled Basketball, a new three-on-three women’s basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. The announcement was made on  X, formerly known as Twitter, where Unrivaled Basketball shared the news Saturday. “THE GOLD MAMBA […]

Former WNBA champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s transition to professional basketball. Griner, who only played 11 minutes in Friday’s game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever due to an apparent leg injury, took an opportunity to empathize with Clark’s rising stardom. “I […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have had issues this season closing out games in the fourth quarter, but that was not the case against the Dallas Wings on Saturday. The Sparks held strong to snap a two-game losing streak by beating the Wings on the road, 87-81. One of the major reasons why the Sparks were […]

Maybe it took us all too long to notice, but by this point in the season, it’s clear: The New York Liberty have an utter embarrassment of riches. Ivana Dojkić knew that two weeks ago when she threw out a word to reporters before a game against the Minnesota Lynx that players rarely use. “If […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky engaged the New York Liberty in a heated rematch two days after their July 11 contest. The Sky came out swinging in the first quarter but Sabrina Ionescu and New York stormed back and won 81-67. Angel Reese put on another stout performance. Yet, her historic double-double streak ended after […]

We’re nearing the halfway point of the 2024 WNBA season and two rookies have stolen the headlines so far — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. In the latest rookie rankings from ESPN, the Chicago Sky star is actually the top dog, while Clark is sitting at No. 2. Yes, there’s still lots of time left […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings are set to enter Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a 5-18 record. The Wings are hoping to earn a big victory in Dallas and protect home court. Meanwhile, Monica McNutt of ESPN took some time to discuss the Wings during the ESPYS red carpet event in […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky are gearing up for another challenging matchup against the New York Liberty. Chicago dropped its last game at Barclay’s Center 91-76 after the Liberty put on a second-half scoring tirade. Nevertheless, veteran forward Isabelle Harrison had one of her best performances of the season. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon got real […]

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 […]

Expressing emotions is common in sports, especially basketball. In the heat of competition, many players aren’t shy to voice their thoughts, no matter how straightforward or blunt their words may be. Just look at WNBA star Caitlin Clark. During the Indiana Fever’s Friday clash against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark gave the officials a piece of […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Something was different about Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark in Friday night’s 95-86 home win over the Phoenix Mercury. Clark had her fifth straight point-assist double-double, so that was the consistent part. She also put up 13 assists for the third straight game. But the way she got that number was different. For […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana Fever 2024 second-round pick Celeste Taylor was back in Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday night despite being cut by the franchise almost three weeks ago. What was the rookie doing there? Wearing purple, orange, and black for the Phoenix Mercury.  The Mercury announced Friday morning that they signed Taylor to a seven-day contract. […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into the 2024 WNBA Draft armed with two lottery picks. The Sparks selected Cameron Brink with the No. 2 overall pick and with the No. 4 overall pick, they selected the player many believed to be the most WNBA-ready of this rookie class in Rickea Jackson. In their first season […]

The Indiana Fever are fighting to maintain a spot in the WNBA playoff picture as the 2024 season approaches its midpoint. Rookie guard Caitlin Clark has had a strong start to her professional career. Clark arrived in Indiana after a stellar run with the Iowa women’s basketball team. Her efforts with the Hawkeyes earned her […]

While Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark may be one of the most polarizing players in the WNBA this season, there’s no question that she’s a generational talent. Clark became the first WNBA rookie in league history to record a triple double, and with the Fever’s game against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, she went about […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Dallas Wings. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Wings prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Wings. The Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings are the two worst teams in the WNBA right now, at least if you go strictly by the standings. Yet, […]

The New York Liberty take on the Chicago Sky. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Liberty Sky prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Sky. The New York Liberty are the best team in the WNBA. They have opened up a two-game lead on the Connecticut Sun after beating Connecticut […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson had a succinct reaction after winning the ESPY for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports on Thursday, beating out fellow nominee Caitlin Clark, rookie star of the Indiana Fever. Wilson, who could not attend the ceremony, posted on social media, “God is working … top tier blessings.” Wilson’s award is […]

Angel Reese, the standout rookie forward for the Chicago Sky, has been making headlines with her extraordinary performances in the WNBA this season. Reese has recorded 16 double-doubles in her first 22 career games, a feat that places her in elite company. The last player in either the WNBA or NBA to achieve such a […]

In our insatiable need to compare and contrast every little element of the skill set of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the basketball court, their ridiculous workout routines deserve a closer inspection. Both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese put an absurd amount of work into their fitness regimen, which helps explain why the two […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Atlanta Dream. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Mystics-Fever prediction, odds, and pick. The Las Vegas Aces (14-7) are set to face off against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night in what promises to be an exciting WNBA matchup at The Gateway Center Arena. The defending […]