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The Atlanta Dream has made a significant addition to their roster by signing unrestricted free agent Aerial Powers to a one-year contract on Wednesday during the WNBA’s free agency period. The move, confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, brings a seasoned player to the Dream’s lineup. The Dreams’ deal with Powers was first reported […]

The Seattle Storm has traded guard Kia Nurse and the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft to the Los Angeles Sparks. In return, Seattle secures a first-round pick for 2026. This WNBA free agency period trade, announced Wednesday, opens up salary cap space for Seattle, potentially paving the way for major free-agent signings. Sparks […]

The Las Vegas Aces, fresh off their back-to-back WNBA championship victories, are fortifying their roster by re-signing centers Kiah Stokes and Megan Gustafson to two-year contracts. Both players, pivotal in the Aces’ recent success, were unrestricted free agents and will officially ink their new deals starting Thursday, when the WNBA free agency moratorium concludes. The […]

The Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun have completed a trade during the WNBA’s free agency period, exchanging guards Tiffany Mitchell and Natasha Hiedeman on Wednesday. The Lynx have also re-signed forward Bridget Carleton, securing an important piece for their team’s composition. The Connecticut Sun will get Tiffany Mitchell and the No. 19 pick in […]

It was recently revealed that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will battle one of the best players in the WNBA, Sabrina Ionescu, in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. Ionescu is ready for the challenge, and Curry also addressed the upcoming competition after Golden State’s 119-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday […]

The WNBA free agency moratorium period is nearing an end with players able to officially sign contracts beginning Feb. 1. Until then, deals can only be reported but not yet made official. There hasn’t been much movement so far with a couple of big dominoes yet to fall. The Dallas Wings have already agreed to […]

A record number of WNBA players are participating in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited basketball league. The league, which began in 2022, has seen a significant rise in participation from WNBA athletes, with 72.5% of its players having WNBA experience, up from 34% in its inaugural season. This season, 18 of the 40 AU players finished […]

The Golden State Warriors’ new WNBA team made a significant move on Tuesday by appointing Jess Smith as its president. Smith, who has a successful background with the NWSL’s Angel City FC, brings a unique approach to this role, aiming to build a team that stands out not only in sports but also in its […]

Basketball fans are set to witness the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will face New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Liberty star Ionescu is fired up, as evidenced by her reaction on social media: “I’ll shoot from the NBA line… LETS GET […]

The stage is set for the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will face New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The league announced that the one-on-one competition will take place after the NBA 3-point […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be honored by Baylor, her alma mater, with a jersey retirement before the Bears’ home game against Texas Tech on Sunday, Feb. 18. Griner expressed her gratitude to the program for the gesture. “I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” […]

The WNBA free agency moratorium period is underway with teams and players allowed to negotiate contracts. None of those deals can become official though until Feb. 1. It’s been relatively quiet so far with a couple of deals being reported and one big bombshell move in the works. The Los Angeles Sparks may be losing […]

The WNBA free agency moratorium period is set to end next week and teams and players can officially start signing deals. There have been a few reported deals so far though as well as some bombshell movement. One of the top free agents on the market this offseason was Dallas Wings center Kalani Brown. Brown […]

The Minnesota Lynx have made a significant move in free agency on Friday by securing a deal with Alanna Smith, according to the player’s representative, Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports. Smith, an unrestricted free agent, is set to join the Lynx on a two-year contract. The news was announced Thursday in a tweet from ESPN’s […]

If the NBA has Stephen Curry, then the WNBA has Sabrina Ionescu. Widely known for being the record holder of the Three-Point contest, the New York Liberty guard has established herself as one of the deadliest outside scorers in the WNBA today. Her Three-Point Contest feat surfaced last year, when she amassed a total of […]

The 2024 WNBA free agency is causing buzz, particularly around the future of Nneka Ogwumike, after her surprise announcement on Wednesday that she would be leaving the Angeles Sparks as an unrestricted free agent. Ogwumike had been with the Sparks since first being drafted in 2012. As she enters free agency, the speculation about her […]

In a surprising development, Nneka Ogwumike, former WNBA MVP, has decided to leave the Los Angeles Sparks. The news came on Wednesday when Ogwumike informed the team of her intention to explore free agency. Her departure marks the end of a significant era for the Sparks, with whom she has spent her entire 12-year professional […]

In a free agency development for the New York Liberty, 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones is rumored to be leaning towards rejoining the team. his news was confirmed by her agent, Boris Lelchitski, in a statement to ESPN on Tuesday. Jones, a pivotal figure in the Liberty’s impressive journey to the WNBA Finals last season […]

In a recent development for the Dallas Wings, forward Awak Kuier announced on Monday that she will not participate in the 2024 WNBA season. The decision, as stated by Kuier, is rooted in the need for a break after seven continuous years of professional basketball. Kuier, hailing from Finland, has been a vital part of […]

As the WNBA’s free agency period continues, speculation heats up with the Phoenix Mercury’s rumored interest in Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne. Following her cored status by the Mystics on Saturday, which provides Washington exclusive negotiation rights, Delle Donne faces crucial decisions regarding her professional future. Khristina Williams of Sports New York tweeted Tuesday, “SOURCES: […]

USA Basketball has announced an impressive 18-person roster for its upcoming training camp, set to shape the team for the 2024 FIBA women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.  Headlining the roster are notable WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston, along with other players from the Las Vegas Aces. The team, already qualified […]

Los Angeles Sparks’ point guard Jordin Canada is likely to pursue a sign-and-trade agreement following her recent core player designation. The development comes after the Sparks secured exclusive negotiation rights with Canada on Saturday by coring her. A Los Angeles native and a product of UCLA, Canada has carved out a reputation as one of […]

The WNBA Free Agency negotiating period is set to begin this weekend with teams and players allowed to speak starting Jan. 21. In the meantime, teams are allowed to extend qualifying offers to restricted free agents as well as core key players. The Indiana Fever, a team that is looking to continue their development as […]

When Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner retires from the WNBA, she’s going to be remembered as one of the greatest players in history and a sure-fire Hall of Famer. But before she was drafted into the WNBA, she was a star at Auburn becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer. The 2009 SEC Player of the […]

The WNBA Free Agency period is set to begin this weekend with teams being allowed to negotiate with free agents. While they cannot sign official contracts until Feb. 1, Jan. 21 marks the day they can begin negotiations and deals will likely be announced shortly after. The Connecticut Sun had a decision to make on […]

Veteran Los Angeles Sparks guard Jasmine Thomas announced her retirement from the WNBA on Thursday, drawing the curtain on a 13-season career. At 34, Thomas leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, skill and an enduring passion for the game. “Came a long way from the 9 year old girl that picked up basketball for […]

As the calendar marks Jan. 21st, the WNBA free agency period officially kicks off, kicking off days of strategic discussions between teams and players. This period, filled with negotiations and anticipation, leads up to Feb. 1st when signings become official and the fate of teams and players is sealed for the upcoming season. This year’s […]

With the WNBA’s free agency period set to begin on Jan. 21, the 2024 class is a mix of proven superstars, rising talents and veteran players seeking new opportunities. With the new collective bargaining agreement enhancing player movement, this year’s free agency is particularly significant. WNBA free agency functions similarly to the NBA’s system. While […]

The Washington Mystics have made a significant move with star player Elena Delle Donne by extending a core qualifying offer ahead of the free agency period, set to begin Jan. 21. The strategic decision grants the Mystics exclusive negotiating rights with the two-time WNBA MVP as she approaches the next stage in her career. Now […]

The Dallas Wings are a team that looked poised to continue their ascension in the Western Conference this upcoming WNBA season. Last season they finished with a top four record in the conference and won a playoff series against the Atlanta Dream before falling to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces. The Wings have a […]

The WNBA free agency period is set to begin in a little over a week with teams allowed to begin negotiations with free agents on Jan. 20. Teams cannot make free agent signings official until Feb. 1, but expect deals to be announced shortly after the 20th. In the meantime, teams can begin extending qualifying […]

Six platers were chosen for the 2024 WNBA Player Marketing Agreement (PMA), the league announced Wednesday. The PMA is an initiative providing the selected athletes with a platform as brand ambassadors. The players include Aliyah Boston of the Fever, Jewell Loyd from the Storm, Shakira Austin of the Mystics, Bri Jones from the Sun, Arike […]

As Caitlin Clark continues to sell out arenas, WNBA franchises dream about the opportunity of having a player of Clark’s caliber on their team. The Indiana Fever may just turn that dream into a reality. Clark is the consensus top prospect in April’s draft and the Fever have the honor of selecting first overall. The […]

Tiffany Hayes may be putting the WNBA behind her after announcing her retirement from the league in December, but she is not ready to stop playing professional basketball any time soon. “Honestly, I don’t know,” the former guard for the Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun told the Lakeland Ledger’s Roy Fuoco. “I have a lot […]

Tiffany Hayes has had a fine WNBA career. The 11-year veteran appeared in one WNBA Finals game and achieved several elite league honors. Hayes originally planned to retire with her first career team, the Atlanta Dream. However, she explained her move to join the Connecticut Sun for her last go-around. Tiffany Hayes opens up on […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers is in the spotlight as she weighs her future with the team. After an ACL tear that led to her missing the entire last season, Bueckers is back in action for the 2023-24 season. However, her commitment beyond this period remains undetermined. Despite the potential of being a top prospect […]

In a move to stabilize their franchise, the Los Angeles Sparks are moving forward to hire Raegan Pebley as their new general manager. The decision comes after a period of significant turnover in the position, with the Sparks expressing confidence that Pebley is the right choice to lead the team forward. Pebley takes over the […]

Nike’s Jordan Brand has introduced a new exclusive sneaker designed specifically for WNBA players, the Air Jordan 4 “First Class,” revealed by the brand’s senior designer Kelsey Amy. The latest design is tailored for the best women in basketball, with a colorway that features a palette of soft mint and seafoam greens, with darker green […]

Aliyah Boston may be smoking opponents in the WNBA but she also keeps up with college basketball during her free time.  She has seen the historic rise of stars in the game. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Juju Watkins are just some names that have created a buzz before going professional. These big names have […]