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SAN JOSE– After Natalie Nakase blasted the officiating in Game 1 of the Golden State Valkyries’ first-round WNBA playoffs series against the Minnesota Lynx, Natalie Nakase stood by her words at the team’s open practice at the SAP Center in San Jose. When a reporter asked Nakase if she felt the Game 1 loss was […]

Some fans speculated that Noelle Quinn could have been coaching for her job in Game 2 of the Seattle Storm’s WNBA playoffs series versus the molten-hot Las Vegas Aces. Whether or not that was true, she was facing immense pressure on Tuesday night, as the franchise’s recent postseason shortcomings loomed large inside Climate Pledge Arena. […]

The Indiana Fever forced a winner-take-all affair against the Atlanta Dream after taking Game 2, 77-60, of their best-of-three series on Tuesday. The Fever led throughout the game, playing with the right amount of desperation to stay alive. They did not disappoint the sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which hosted the team’s first home game […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is enjoying a splendid start to his 2025-26 campaign, but he still managed to make some time for a local team during its most desperate time of the season. The Pro Bowler showed up for a WNBA playoffs matchup between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. Though, he […]

The Seattle Storm have done what no other team has since Aug. 2: defeat the Las Vegas Aces. Following a blowout loss in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs, it was easy to dismiss Noelle Quinn’s squad heading into a must-win matchup on Tuesday night. It was even easier to do […]

The Seattle Storm found an unlikely hero in rookie Dominique Malonga as they beat the Las Vegas Aces, 86-83, in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. Malonga completed an and-1 play with 31 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Storm the lead, 86-83. After the […]

Leaving the 76-69 defeat at the hands of the New York, all eyes were on Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally. She was the subject of much social media criticism. While her coach, Nate Tibbetts, defended her, the scrutiny continued. However, it didn’t phase Sabally’s attitude. She’s been one to process bad performances swiftly. Simultaneously, she […]

The Las Vegas Aces saw their record-setting winning streak come to an end on Tuesday after dropping a close one to the Seattle Storm, 86-83, in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round series in the playoffs. The Aces fell short in sweeping the Storm after handily beating them in Game 1, 102-77. After a nip-and-tuck […]

The worst feeling for any professional athlete is the feeling of not being able to help your team when it matters the most, especially when this inability to contribute comes from circumstances beyond one’s control. For Caitlin Clark, who saw her season come to a premature end due to a groin injury, it has to […]

The Indiana Fever were on the brink of elimination when they hosted the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their first-round series on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever, however, said: Not today. They routed the Dream, 77-60, in their first home playoff game since 2016 and forced a deciding Game 3 on Thursday in […]

It was not looking good for the Indiana Fever heading into Game 2 of their 2025 first-round playoff matchup against the Atlanta Dream. They played from behind for most of Game 1 and they ended up losing by 12 points, and with Caitlin Clark being the most prominent of absentees for the injury-ravaged Fever, it […]

Fever forward Aliyah Boston, like most of her teammates, struggled from the field in Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Dream. She understood what was needed of her in Tuesday night’s elimination game, however, and stepped up on offense. The three-time All-Star scored 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting in an impressive 77-60 win. It […]

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is a sprint, and after their Game 1 defeat against the Atlanta Dream, the Indiana Fever suddenly find themselves with their backs against the wall. But a best-of-three series means that the series shifted to Indianapolis for Game 2, and the Fever, rallying behind their passionate fanbase at […]

The Atlanta Dream failed to close out their first-round series against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday after losing in Game 2, 77-60, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Dream were aiming for a sweep after drawing first blood, 80-68, on Sunday. The Fever, however, started with a sense of urgency, heading into the halftime break with the […]

Although the Dallas Wings did not make the WNBA Playoffs this season, they still received postseason honors with star guard Paige Bueckers being named the league’s Rookie of the Year. In winning the Rookie of the Year Award, Paige Bueckers also brought distinction honors to UConn Huskies as well. Over on the NBA side, San […]

While the Chicago Sky have fallen out of contention for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, they still have a bright future ahead thanks to their growing core of young talent. Angel Reese has not only taken her team to new heights, but has also greatly risen the profile of the league with her charismatic personality on […]

The Dallas Wings are celebrating a historic moment after rookie guard Paige Bueckers officially earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. Wings general manager Curt Miller wasted no time praising her success. The honor capped a remarkable debut campaign for Paige Bueckers, who lived up to the immense hype surrounding her entry into the […]

The New York Liberty appear to have avoided the worst-case scenario in terms of Breanna Stewart’s knee injury, but her status for Game 2 against the Phoenix Mercury is still uncertain. Head coach Sandy Brondello told reporters at practice on Tuesday that Stewart will be a game-time decision. The two-time WNBA MVP was at practice […]

The Minnesota Lynx storm into the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with championship ambitions. They also carry the scars of last season’s disappointment. After falling in the 2024 Finals to the New York Liberty in a tense winner-take-all Game 5, the Lynx have been on a mission. Their 34-10 record placed them atop the league standings. Now […]

The Dallas Wings are celebrating a major milestone as Paige Bueckers has officially been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Throughout the season, Bueckers made her mark with consistent excellence. As a result, her selection was never in doubt. Bueckers lived up to the high expectations set from the start. Moreover, her transition from […]

Even though the Dallas Wings had a losing record, their rookie sensation Paige Bueckers is all smiles. On Tuesday, Bueckers was officially named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Afterward, fans swarmed social media, singing the praises of Bueckers. From the moment she touched the floor, Paige’s game spoke for itself. Buckets in rhythm, […]

The Indiana Fever are remaining optimistic despite losing to the Atlanta Dream, 80-68, in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round series in the playoffs on Sunday. The Fever started strong but failed to sustain their momentum. They were outscored by the Dream, 22-15, in the fourth quarter. Indiana was only 34.9% from the field, including […]

On paper, Monique Akoa Makani hasn’t had the same caliber of season as her 2025 WNBA Draft classmates. On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury rookie has unequivocally been a major producer for the three-time WNBA champions. She has started all but one game, typically defended the opposing team’s best perimeter player, and also been […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a defining chapter in the league’s history, marked by competitive balance, emerging stars, and established dynasties seeking to protect their legacies of dominance. As the regular season concluded, compelling playoff brackets emerged featuring top-tier teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, and Atlanta Dream. But […]

New York Liberty fans hoping for something definitive on Breanna Stewart’s injury status after their Game 1 win over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Playoffs on Sunday will be disappointed. Stewart is undergoing an MRI and “additional testing” on the left knee that she hurt against Phoenix in overtime, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne first reported. […]

With the WNBA regular season drawn to a close, a year defined by surging stars, shocking slumps, and emerging narratives will shape the postseason — and potentially the league’s future. The final week of the season delivered drama in spades, including playoff berths clinched on the last night, MVP cases made and broken, and young […]

Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton has been named the 2025 WNBA’s Most Improved Player after a career season in the expansion team’s first season, the league announced today. Burton started all 44 games for Golden State this season, averaging career highs across the board with 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per […]

The Indiana Fever may be facing pressure after losing Game 1 to the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Playoffs, but a lighthearted moment from Sophie Cunningham reminded fans how she keeps spirits up despite her injury. Cunningham, who joined the Fever this season, suffered a season-ending MCL tear in her right knee. Even so, she […]

The Las Vegas Aces saw their playoff run get off to the best possible start as they returned with a dominant 102-77 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their first-round series. A’ja Wilson took over with a 29-point performance and the Aces now have a chance to end the series on Tuesday […]

The Indiana Fever could not take care of business in Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream. Indiana lost 80-68 against Atlanta in Game 1 of their three-game playoff series. Now the Fever need to regroup before what could be their final game of the 2025 WNBA season. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell acknowledged that Indiana made […]

How do you say impressive in French? Because that was Dominique Malonga in her playoff debut for the Seattle Storm on Sunday. While the Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces, 102-77, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series, Malonga held her own against her much experienced opponents. The 19-year-old rookie from France finished with […]

Really, is there anyone who can stop the Las Vegas Aces right now? The Aces notched their 17th straight win after easily disposing of the Seattle Storm, 102-77, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday. Las Vegas extended its smoldering streak, jumping the gun on Seattle […]

Karl Smesko has been a key part of the Atlanta Dream’s success this season, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he ended up winning Coach of the Year. He’s helped the Dream double their win total from last season, and they had home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Though they’ve […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s 2025 revenge tour continues in the playoffs, and they could not have dreamed up of a better start to their postseason run than the one they had on Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of their first-round matchup. As was characteristic of the one-seed, the Lynx took care of […]

The New York Liberty have insisted time and again this year, through all of their injuries and setbacks, that they have enough in their locker room to win big games. While nothing is certain, it looks like that may be tested in a way nobody wanted to see. Breanna Stewart suffered an apparent knee injury […]

PHOENIX– Game 1 of the bout between the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty didn’t go as anyone would’ve planned. Two of the most high-octane offenses were incredibly inefficient and turnover-prone, resulting in a Liberty 76-69 win. It wasn’t the win that shocked many. Perhaps it might’ve been the end of the game, where Alyssa […]

The Minnesota Lynx struck first in their opening round series of the WNBA Playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries with a 101-72 Game 1 win. The series will now shift to the Valkyries home court for Game 2. But during the game, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve noticed something different about the officiating following halftime, […]

The Minnesota Lynx opened their 2025 WNBA postseason with a dominant 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday at Target Center, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three first-round series. Golden State, an expansion team making its playoff debut, started strong. Behind Veronica Burton’s outside shooting and Temi Fagbenle’s eight first-quarter points, the […]

Liberty struck first in their opening round WNBA Playoffs series against the Phoenix Mercury with a 76-69 Game 1 win on the road. With the series shifting to the Liberty’s home court for Game 2, the win could have come a major cost. Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart suffered an apparent knee injury during the […]