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The Connecticut Sun, after a strong WNBA season finishing with the league’s third-best record, announced on Monday the re-signing of two pivotal players: center Brionna Jones and forward DeWanna Bonner, both All-Stars. Brionna Jones, a two-time All-Star, had a remarkable season with career-highs of 15.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game before her […]

Nneka Ogwumike is set head to the Pacific Northwest after signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm following a whirlwind WNBA free agency tour. Ogwumike made the announcement on social media on Monday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) Ogwumike surprised the WNBA world with her […]

Five-time Olympian Diana Taurasi has been named as a key player for the USA Basketball team, set to compete in a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgium. Taurasi, known for her exceptional skills on the court, joins a roster of seasoned athletes, including seven former Olympians. The team, which boasts a blend of experience and emerging […]

The Connecticut Sun were consistently among the elite teams in the WNBA last season alongside the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. While most people believed the WNBA Finals would come down to the Aces and Liberty, and it did, the Sun put their names in the conversation. With the WNBA Free Agency period […]

On Sunday, Team USA announced the final lineup for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament through their official X (Twitter) account. Playing in Antwerp, Belgium from February 8-11, the team boasts big names such as Sabrina Ionescu and reigning MVP Breanna Stewart. Other players on the roster are as follows: Diana Taurasi, Ariel Atkins, Kelsey […]

As Iowa’s Caitlin Clark edges closer to the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, current record-holder Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces expressed her support for the senior guard. “I’m actually very grateful to pass that baton. I’m very happy for her,” Plum said, via Michael Voepel of ESPN, during a USA Basketball women’s team […]

On Friday, the college basketball world was treated to an explosive performance from USC freshman JuJu Watkins. Watkins exploded for a career-high 51 points in a big road win against No. 4 Stanford. It was the highest scoring game of this season, as well as the highest scoring game in USC women’s basketball history. Not […]

The Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun reportedly agreed to a trade on Saturday, per the WNBA on X (formerly Twitter). “The @ConnecticutSun trade the contract of Rebecca Allen via sign-and-trade to the @PhoenixMercury in exchange for the player contract of Moriah Jefferson.” A number of players have found new homes either through free agency or […]

Satou Sabally recently agreed to return to the Dallas Wings on a one-year contract. Sabally recently appeared on SportsCenter to discuss her decision to play for the Wings once again in 2024, via the Dallas Wings on X (formerly Twitter). “I wanted to come back home,” Sabally said. “I feel like we’ve been building this […]

NBA All-Star Weekend has certainly lost some of its luster over the years, with diminished effort in the All-Star Game and lack of star power in the Slam Dunk Contest being the primary causes for the stark dip in interest. One way the NBA is attempting to combat that this year is with a high-profile […]

Sabrina Ionescu is currently preparing to battle Stephen Curry in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. The New York Liberty star has caught the attention of both WNBA and NBA fans with her all-around impressive play and electric three-point shooting. Carmelo Anthony recently dropped an eye-opening admission about Ionescu during the latest episode of […]

The Washington Wizards made a huge move even before the WNBA free agency period began when they made the decision to core Elena Delle Donne. Although the move does not guarantee that Delle Donne will remain in a Mystics jersey for his upcoming season, it makes it a little more difficult for her to leave […]

The Indiana Fever already have a foundational player in Aliyah Boston. They have the opportunity to add another foundational player in this upcoming WNBA Draft with the No. 1 overall pick, widely expected to be Iowa star Caitlin Clark. In order to the build a contending team around their budding stars, they’ll need to grab […]

For much of last season, the Connecticut Sun kept up in the WNBA standings as the third best team in the league alongside the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. With a star duo in Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner, one of the Sun’s biggest needs in WNBA free agency was three point […]

The Indiana Fever hit the jackpot when they got the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and used it to select rising star Aliyah Boston. They got another major boost getting the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft which they’re widely expected to use on Iowa star Caitlin Clark […]

The Chicago Sky made their major WNBA free agency move even before the 2023 season ended when they signed star guard Kahleah Copper to a contract extension. Copper was set to hit unrestricted free agency during  this offseason and the Sky ensured they have the All-Star guard locked up for at least two more seasons. […]

The Atlanta Dream made significant moves in the WNBA free agency on Thursday, acquiring guard Jordin Canada and signing former MVP Tina Charles in a trade with the Los Angeles Sparks. Jordin Canada, coming off an impressive season, joins the Dream in a sign-and-trade deal. The Sparks traded Canada and their No. 12 pick in […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson recently made her respect known about New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s impressive college career, particularly amidst the rising buzz around Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Wilson emphasized Stewart’s unparalleled achievements in college basketball in a recent interview on The Draymond Green Show. “I know they […]

In a candid revelation, Las Vegas Aces’ star A’ja Wilson shared her deep disappointment on finishing below the top spots in the WNBA MVP race, a sentiment that became a driving force for her and her team during their WNBA Finals run last season. Wilson didn’t hold back her feelings in a recent interview with […]

Jonquel Jones, the 2021 WNBA MVP, is set to rejoin the New York Liberty, maintaining the formidable starting lineup for another shot at the franchise’s elusive first WNBA championship. The star center has agreed to a two-year protected deal, as reported by Jackie Powell of The Next. Jones, who previously expressed intentions to remain with […]

Natasha Cloud, a key figure in the Washington Mystics’ lineup and a 2019 WNBA champion, is making a significant move in her career. After spending eight years with the Mystics, Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury. The news was first reported on Thursday by Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. This decision […]

Skylar Diggins-Smith, one of the top point guards in the WNBA, has made a significant move in her career by signing a two-year deal with the Seattle Storm. The contract will see her earn $219,000 in the first year, and $214,66 in the second year. The news was first reported on Thursday by Howard Megdal […]

The WNBA free agency moratorium period is set to end on Thursday with contracts becoming official. A day before the period ended, there was a mini-flurry of reported signings. Even so, some of the major dominoes such as Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Natasha Cloud remain unsigned. Each of those players are potential game-changers depending […]

Caitlin Clark has a convincing case as the best women’s college basketball player of the modern era. The University of Iowa superstar is averaging 32.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.7 steals this season, connecting on 40.7% of an unbelievable 13.1 three-point attempts per game—both career-highs. She led the Hawkeyes to the National Championship […]

Social media is buzzing with reactions to Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes’ candid remarks about Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark’s prospects in the league. Swoopes tempered expectations, asserting that while Clark is destined to be a solid professional player, her collegiate dominance won’t immediately translate to the WNBA. Swoopes made the comments while appearing […]

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 […]