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Ten games into the WNBA regular season, we have yet to see Chelsea Gray play. But that could change very soon. The Las Vegas Aces recently listed Gray as questionable on the team’s injury report, a first since last season.  The team released the report on Wednesday ahead of a rematch against the Phoenix Mercury. […]

CHICAGO —The Chicago Sky took on the Eastern Conference powerhouse Connecticut Sun in another intense matchup on Wednesday night. Angel Reese shined again with her fourth straight double-double, but the Sky fell 83-75 to Alyssa Thomas and Connecticut’s tough defensive resistance. Kamilla Cardoso, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Marina Mabrey touched on the improvements Chicago desperately needs […]

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is off to strong WNBA beginnings. The 6’3″ forward nearly averages a double-double through her first 10 regular season games. From Breanna Stewart to Alyssa Thomas, Reese has had the chance to go up against some of the best players in the world. She revealed the inspiration behind […]

Shaquille O’Neal enjoys watching the WNBA, and as a strong supporter of the league, he feels the need to weigh in on the recent Caitlin Clark vs. WNBA/Team USA controversy. The Hall of Famer reiterated this point in the recent episode of “The Big Podcast With Shaq,” emphasizing the importance of giving credit to other […]

In a thrilling home game Tuesday, Nneka Ogwumike led the Seattle Storm to a decisive 95-79 victory over her former team, the Los Angeles Sparks. The former No. 1 draft pick and eight-time All-Star posted a season-high 26 points, showcasing her skills in front of a crowd of 8,202. Ogwumike, who spent over a decade […]

There will always be a once-in-a-generation player who will redefine a league whether it is the NBA or WNBA. Since Stephen Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors, teams practically eliminated their mid-range sets. They also started playing more five-out actions. While this has not happened quite yet due to Caitlin Clark’s entry, the […]

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington found herself at the center of controversy following a physical altercation with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark during their recent matchup Monday, The incident, which garnered significant attention on social media, occurred during the Sun’s dominant 89-72 victory over the Fever. The conflict began when Carrington delivered a hard foul on […]

The Minnesota Lynx delivered an impressive win Tuesday night, defeating the two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 100-86. Despite the significant victory over the defending titleholders, the Lynx remain focused on continuous improvement. After the game, Minnesota center Alanna Smith highlighted the team’s mindset. “There’s always room for improvement,” Smith said, as reported by […]

The Washington Mystics secured their first win of the 2024 season with a dominating 87-68 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night, thanks in large part to the return of Brittney Sykes. Sykes, playing her first game since May 17, scored 18 points, matching teammate Ariel Atkins’ total, and helped the Mystics avoid tying […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally has not yet played in the 2024 WNBA season due to a shoulder injury. The two-time All-Star and last season’s Most Improved Player is working toward a return and is hoping to lead her team to the playoffs. One source of inspiration in the hard work of her rehab is […]

The Las Vegas Aces may be one of the best teams in the WNBA in 2024, but over the past few games, they have looked anything but. A’ja Wilson has been putting up MVP numbers on a nightly basis, but the Aces haven’t quite hit their stride yet this season amid their bid for a […]

Caitlin Clark and the word competitive go hand in hand; everyone knows that. The Indiana Fever rookie is currently in the middle of her inaugural WNBA season, and her affinity for competition remains as strong as ever. In fact, Clark’s tendency to get the best of her opponents seems to manifest outside the court as […]

The Connecticut Sun take on the Chicago Sky. Our WNBA odds series has our Sun Sky prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Sky. The Connecticut Sun have the best record in the WNBA. The Sun were a top-three team in 2023. They’re still a top-three team, and they have the record […]

The Chicago Sky have had a roller coaster start to the WNBA season, but their roster is highly promising. One Chicago rookie with bright potential is former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese. Reese is in early contention with Caitlin Clark for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. Furthermore, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon […]

Transcendent athletes often carry a double-edged sword. Their ability to resonate with people of all demographics and sports preferences prodigiously grows their respective league, but their widespread fame can also involuntarily move the conversation away from the competition. The women’s basketball world is currently experiencing this to full force, via the Caitlin Clark effect. The […]

Brittney Griner will soon play for a third Olympic gold medal with Team USA. As the 2024 Games approach later this summer, the Phoenix Mercury star is clearly more invested in continuing the global supremacy of American women’s basketball than litigating Caitlin Clark’s omission from the roster for Paris. Asked about the Indiana Fever rookie’s […]

As the 2024 season hits its stride, the New York Liberty have emerged as the top team in the WNBA power rankings, clinching a spot in June 25th’s Commissioner’s Cup title game. The early weeks have been filled with thrilling matchups and standout performances, setting the stage for an exciting race to the playoffs. Here’s […]

USA Basketball’s recent announcement of the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics has stirred widespread discussion in the sports community due to the exclusion of Caitlin Clark, the standout WNBA rookie and former women’s college basketball star. Addressing the decision, USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley emphasized the importance of experience and team composition as pivotal […]

Since its inception in 1996, the WNBA has been a superstar-driven league. With the league spiking in popularity this season, largely because of the emergence of a rookie superstar named Caitlin Clark, there has never before been more fans of the sport. Fans tuning into the WNBA for the first time this season came at […]

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury weighed in on the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark’s omission from the Team USA women’s basketball roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Taurasi, known for her straightforward approach, provided insight into the complexities of selecting a national team. “Whenever you’re trying to cut down to 12 […]

As the highly anticipated 2024 WNBA season gets underway, here are the top 25 players currently playing in the league. This was a difficult exercise after the top spot. Realistically, there are at least 10 players who could be as high as the top five – that’s what makes the WNBA so wildly entertaining. 1. […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Storm. The Los Angeles Sparks are still unlikely to make the WNBA playoffs this season, but their chances of making a run at the postseason have gone way […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Aces. The Las Vegas Aces are operating without star guard Chelsea Gray. That has undeniably limited the effectiveness of the defending WNBA champions. Without Gray, no one was […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Atlanta Dream. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Dream prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Dream. The Washington Mystics’ wait for a WNBA regular-season win in 2024 continues. The Mystics are 0-12 after losing narrowly to the New York Liberty on Sunday. The Mystics […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The opening question in the postgame press conference for Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides Monday night was, “What went so terribly awry defensively in the team’s 89-72 loss at the Connecticut Sun?” Sides paused for seconds, then she responded.  “I’m gonna start with, you can’t at this level coach effort,” Sides […]

Satou Sabally may not be playing for the Dallas Wings but she is very supportive of her teammates. The German player was lighting it up on the WNBA courts last season but unfortunately had to be sidelined. But, her injury history is not the primary reason why she went viral on nearly all social media […]

Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the USA Women’s Basketball Olympic Team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, has stirred considerable controversy. First Take host Shannon Sharpe has strongly criticized the decision to leave out the rookie from the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark undeniably has a unique impact, unlike any player in the history of […]

The sports world has been ablaze with topics concerning Caitlin Clark over the past couple of months and now there is a debate over whether the Fever rookie should’ve made the U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic Team. The conversation reached a fever pitch on Saturday as it was discovered that Clark was not one of the […]

The conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark has gotten a lot more intense since she got left off the Olympics squad. Nonetheless, this does not change the fact that she often plays with the Indiana Fever with a target on her back. Their latest WNBA matchup against the Connecticut Sun may have been a disheartening demolition job […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally recently shared her thoughts on the current narrative surrounding the WNBA and the unprecedented attention given to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. In a candid discussion on the “Podcast with P,” Monday, Sabally expressed that while Clark is an incredible talent, the spotlight on her sometimes overshadows other deserving players […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from Team USA. And those opinions have often been quite passionate whether they agree with the decision or not. Dan Patrick recently shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed the belief that if any player should be upset about being snubbed it is […]

Kayla McBride has been on fire recently, cementing her place as one of the top long-range shooters in WNBA history, matching a record with Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury. On Sunday at Target Center, McBride connected on seven of her 10 three-point attempts, leading the Minnesota Lynx to an 83-64 victory over the Seattle […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky are back at the drawing board after their 89-80 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday. Chicago is preparing for a rematch against the Eastern Conference powerhouse Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon and Dana Evans revealed key insight on how the Sky can improve their two-way […]

The WNBA is experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity, with the 2024 season seeing record-breaking attendance and viewership numbers not witnessed in 26 years. Since tipping off its 28th season May 14, the league has enjoyed the highest-attended opening month in decades and the most-watched start across all its broadcast networks, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of the town in the WNBA; everything she does, says, or is merely involved in sets the entire sports world ablaze. Thus, when reports came out that Clark won’t be making the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, many came out in defense of the Indiana Fever guard, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It required two overtime periods, but the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 97-90 on Sunday. The Wings had opportunities to clinch the victory but fell short in the end. It was a frustrating defeat, as the Wings fell to 3-7 overall. “It’s always tough when you play a close game like […]

The Los Angeles Sparks secured their second consecutive victory and their most significant win of the season, defeating the two-time defending champions, Becky Hammon’s Las Vegas Aces, with a score of 96-92 on Sunday night. Hammon was irate after a late game collapse from her squad and was ejected at the 23.9 left. The Las […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Connecticut Sun. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Sun. A lot of national headlines have come from Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the 2024 United States Olympic women’s basketball team. The debate about whether Clark […]