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PHOENIX – Friday night at WNBA All-Star Weekend belonged to the Atlanta Dream, or more specifically, Allisha Gray. Gray participated in both the Skills Challenge and the 3pt Contest and emerged victorious in both events. Gray’s performance during the Friday night events drew a hyped reaction from Dream part-owner and former WNBA player Renee Montgomery […]

There has been a constant conversation on the internet and social media regarding the “rivalry” between Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark that has been heightened once again. Both Reese and Clark have been selected to the WNBA All-Star game where they will be on the same team competing against […]

It’s quite clear that Caitlin Clark has gotten more eyes on the WNBA. Before, the league was widely criticized and made fun of by casual fans. Now, more and more people are tuning into games and seeing how good these women are. The Indiana Fever star has lived up to the hype and then some. […]

The 2024 WNBA season has been one of the most exciting years in the history of the league, thanks in large part to the arrival of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two rookies who have captured the association by storm. Clark and Reese ooze charisma, and they back it up as well with some solid […]

Allisha Gray has taken the All-Star weekend by storm. On Friday, the Atlanta Dream guard sent the WNBA community into a buzz by emerging victorious in both the Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest. She is now the first-ever player in league history to win both events in the same year. What a night for […]

The WNBA has been flourishing. Two months ago, expansion teams were announced for the cities of San Francisco and Toronto. More are expected to emerge in the near future, and Angel Reese herself has some possible locations in mind. The Chicago Sky rookie was interviewed about the topic of potential places for expansion teams, and […]

The fan interest in the WNBA seems to be at an all-time high. However, with the WNBA All-Star Weekend on the horizon, there seems to be a bit of disappointment in the air upon the reveal that the best of the best wouldn’t be the ones participating in the weekend’s events, with New York Liberty […]

This is quite the eventful summer for Brittney Griner, who will compete in the WNBA All-Star Game and then vie for an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA. She has done those things before, though, so much of her joy is likely to come from a life-changing moment she recently experienced with her wife. The Phoenix […]

As the WNBA enters its Olympic break, players will get the chance to rest and recalibrate from the hectic season schedule. Barring the Olympic team, everyone else will be having a month’s worth of time away from the game. However, taking a break from basketball is exactly what makes Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark uncomfortable. […]

PHOENIX – Following WNBA All-Star Weekend, members of Team USA will head to Paris, France for the 2024 Olympics and among them will be New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart. For Breanna Stewart, this will be her fourth time suiting up for Team USA in Olympics competition. She was a part of the gold medal […]

PHOENIX – The 2024 WNBA rookie class came in with a ton of hype and a ton of expectations. Players like the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese have both contributed to sold out arenas and increased visibility and attention to the league as a whole. Over WNBA All-Star Weekend, Las […]

Caitlin Clark’s snub from Team USA was an often discussed talking point earlier in the 2024 WNBA season. Clark is now a WNBA All-Star and although she will not be representing Team USA in the Olympics, the Indiana Fever star still has “respect” for the team. “I’m not motivated by anything, I’m just going out […]

The WNBA All-Stars will be united on Saturday in their goal to best Team USA in front of what will be a record-breaking number of viewers on Saturday night. But in Friday’s practice, the squad is competing against each other. While players took part in a fun half-court shooting contest, fans opted to further the […]

Kamilla Cardoso is no stranger to playing big roles on high-level teams. Cardoso was instrumental in helping the South Carolina women’s basketball team go undefeated and win a national championship during the 2023-24 season. Cardoso now finds herself deep against elite WNBA competition as a Chicago Sky rookie. Yet, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon noted Cardoso’s […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spoke about playing alongside Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the two are on the same team during the upcoming WNBA All-Star game where Team WNBA takes on USA women’s national team. “Yea, it’s gonna be fun,” Clark said according to ClutchPoints’ Fever reporter Matthew Byrne. “I think obviously as […]

PHOENIX – The Las Vegas Aces got off to a slow start to the 2024 WNBA season. They were 6-6 at one point and dealt with chatter as to whether or not their reign atop the WNBA was close to an end. But the Aces have since regrouped and as per Kelsey Plum, the reason […]

When former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese declared her name in the 2024 WNBA Draft, fans and analysts knew she would have a bright future. However, few would have predicted her impressive early run. Reese’s stellar double-double efforts have earned her a trip to the 2024 WNBA All-Star game. She helps the Sky in […]

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is upon us! Team USA, representing the United States in Paris for the Olympics next weekend, will take on the WNBA All-Stars for a fun All-Star Game Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s time to continue our WNBA odds series with a Team USA-Team WNBA All-Stars prediction and pick. The […]

The Chicago Sky had a promising first half of the 2024 WNBA season. After starting the year strong, Chicago endured a four-game losing streak. However, they regained control and got crucial wins, one of which came against A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on July 16. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon spoke about the Sky’s […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson achieved a significant milestone Friday, tying Maya Moore for the sixth-most Player of the Week honors in WNBA history with her 20th award. Wilson’s latest accolade marks her as the third player in WNBA history to earn four or more Player of the Week honors in three different seasons, […]

The Connecticut Sun recently acquired Marina Mabrey in a trade with the Chicago Sky. Mabrey has emerged as one of the better players in the WNBA and now she is set to join the second best team in the Eastern Conference. So what does Mabrey think about the trade? “I’m really excited,” Mabrey said during […]

The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year race will undoubtedly come down to the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese. There are quite a few talented rookies this season, but those two players seem to be the leading contenders. With the WNBA currently on Olympic break, the race will certainly heat […]

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new state-of-the-art practice facility on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. The 58,000-square-foot performance center, which cost $100 million, was specifically designed to cater to the needs of the Mercury players and is located just three blocks from the team’s arena. “I wanted to make the best facility out there,” […]

Diana Taurasi is set to participate in her record sixth Olympic Games, leading Team USA women’s basketball in their quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. At 42 years old, Taurasi continues to demonstrate her passion for the game. “Why not? I say this all the time: If I sign up […]

The WNBA confirmed that Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu declined invitations to participate in the 3-point contest during the league’s All-Star weekend. According to the league, both players opted out of the event, citing their respective commitments and personal reasons. Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner and New York Liberty’s Jonquel Jones are among the notable names […]

The WNBA is reportedly set to expand its schedule for the upcoming season in 2025, increasing the number of regular-season games from 40 to 44. The development comes amid growing interest in the league and increasing attendance figures. An email obtained by Chicago Sun-Times indicated that the Chicago Sky’s home schedule would increase to 22 […]

The executive director of the WNBA players’ union, Terri Jackson, expressed concerns that the league is being undervalued with its new media rights deal. In a statement released Wednesday, Jackson criticized the $2.2 billion valuation over 11 years, arguing that the deal does not accurately reflect the WNBA’s growing popularity and success. “We have wondered […]

The WNBA has never been bigger than it is now. With the rookie debuts of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, as well as the star-studded talent spread across the league, popularity of the league is at an all-time high. That means that the WNBA All-Star Weekend is more anticipated than ever before. Those magnificent rookies […]

In Wednesday’s game, Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark checked these three notable boxes. (1) Clark surpassed teammate Erica Wheeler for the most single-season assists in Fever franchise history. (2) Clark set the all-time single-game rookie assist record. (3) In turn, Clark overtook 13-year vet Courtney Vandersloot to set the WNBA single-game assist record with […]

Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark is already recognized as one of the top shooters beyond the arc in the WNBA. Fans were eagerly anticipating seeing her showcase her long-range sniping skills in the 2024 WNBA Three-Point Contest. However, Caitlin Clark will not be participating in the 3-point contest this WNBA All-Star Weekend. Just announced: […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The day after the MLB All-Star festivities came to an end in Arlington, TX did not disappoint as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever battled Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings. Clark is one of the most exciting rookies in the league and she has helped to draw no shortage of attention […]

Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark achieved something on Wednesday night that’s never been seen before in a WNBA game. Clark racked up an astonishing 19 assists against the Dallas Wings after finding teammate Kelsey Mitchell for a 3-pointer, which breaks the WNBA record for most assists in a game by a single player, per […]

It came as a shock to nearly everyone in the league when Marina Mabrey was moved about a month before the WNBA Trade Deadline. Jeff Pagliocca and the Chicago Sky had to let her go. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun got another veteran to act as their floor general. While Stephanie White and Darius Taylor are […]

The WNBA trade deadline is still over a month away, but the Chicago Sky have already made a significant move by sending veteran guard Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun. The transaction on Wednesday was not just a routine shuffle but what could be a strategic maneuver that could have huge implications for both teams’ […]

After a mediocre start to the 2024 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces went on a roll before the All-Star Break. The Aces won eight of their last 10 matchups. However, A’ja Wilson and her squad took a tough 93-85 loss to Angel Reese and the Sky on Tuesday night. Usher was in attendance for […]

The WNBA Rookie of the Year race is quite tight with two different types of players leading the way. On one side, the Indiana Fever has Caitlin Clark who has been astounding as a floor general and can also shoot the lights out. On the other, Angel Reese has been a staple on both ends […]

The Chicago Sky made some promising additions to their roster ahead of the 2024 WNBA season; however, the team has made a blockbuster trade that parts ways with one of their key starters. The Sky are sending sixth-year guard Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun in exchange for picks and two depth players, the team […]

Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White benched star forward Alyssa Thomas during the critical fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 82-74 loss to the New York Liberty. Despite Thomas’s impressive performance with 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists in just 23 minutes, she was notably absent from the most pivotal part of the game. White addressed the […]

The WNBA is set to make huge strides with its upcoming national media rights package, securing approximately $2.2 billion over the next 11 years, averaging about $200 million annually. The substantial increase in revenue represents a significant boost from its current deals, which are valued at around $50 million per year. The new agreements provide […]