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On Friday, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu wowed the basketball world by setting a new NBA and WNBA 3-Point Contest record. The 25-year-old scored a mind-blowing 37 points in the final round en route to winning the coveted 3-Point Contest trophy. On Saturday night, Sabrina kept her foot on the gas with another set […]

The Phoenix Mercury are off to a rough start in 2023, with a record of just 4-15 at the All-Star break. Despite the team’s difficulties, forward Brittany Griner was the number two pick for the 2023 All-Star Game in Nevada. Griner’s return has been front page news. She recently received an honest take from a […]

Some of the WNBA’s All-Star weekend festivities took place on Friday, namely the Three-point Contest. And star New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu ended up winning the contest. This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, as she’s shooting an otherworldly 44.6% from behind the three-point arc on 7.6 attempts per game in the 2023 WNBA […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took notice of Friday’s wild WNBA 3-Point Contest. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 of a possible 40 points in her final 3-Point Contest round, besting any WNBA or NBA player in the competition’s history. Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to publicly recognize Ionescu’s feat. The Timberwolves’ big man […]

New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu one-upped Stephen Curry on Friday in the WNBA 3-Point Contest. However, she didn’t forget to honor the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter after her historic win. As Ionescu posed for photos following her unforgettable 3-Point Contest performance–during which she exploded for 37 points in the Final round to bag the […]

When Chelsea Gray stepped up to the podium for a media availability session before the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge, she didn’t think she was going to be doing it alone. Sure enough, her Las Vegas Aces teammate and backcourt partner Kelsey Plum sauntered in late after Gray had already begun taking questions. Gray gave her […]

When the 2023 WNBA season tipped-off, one of the most anticipated storylines was the debut of Aliyah Boston. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft by the Indiana Fever, Boston was one of the most highly touted rookies in recent history. A star at South Carolina under Dawn Staley, and arguably the best […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry could only utter one word after watching Sabrina Ionescu make history in the 3-Point Contest and break his own record: “Ridiculous.” It was the perfect word to describe everything that happened, though, and it speaks volumes that it came from Curry himself–unarguably the greatest shooter in NBA history. Ionescu […]

With each made three-point shot that Sabrina Ionescu swished, the crowd grew louder and louder. After she drilled several shots in a row, it became clear that something special was happening at the WNBA All-Star 3Pt-Contest. Sure enough, by the time that the New York Liberty star completed the course, she stood alone with a […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu made history Friday with her record breaking performance at the 3-Point contest. Ionescu put up a whopping 37 points, most in WNBA and NBA 3-Point contest history. She scored more points in her performance than arguably the greatest 3-Point shooter in NBA history, Steph Curry, whose record in the […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu went off in the 2023 WNBA 3-Point Contest. Naturally, the whole basketball world couldn’t stop talking about it. Ionescu deserves all the praise she’s getting, though, especially after that historic performance that not even Stephen Curry–unarguably the greatest shooter in the history of the game–couldn’t do. The Liberty guard […]

It now feels like a lifetime away when there was talk about Jackie Young being a bust. This was after the 6-foot guard struggled early on in her career after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Aces back in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Based on how she’s been playing […]

It’s official. Dwyane Wade, the Chicago native, is officially an owner of the city’s WNBA team, the Chicago Sky, per Alexa Philippou. Wade’s decision to invest in the Sky was rumored for quite some time, with D-Wade himself teasing the move. Now, Wade takes a huge step in supporting Chicago’s women’s team as it goes […]

This coming weekend is a big one for the WNBA as the All-Star Game is finally here. The event returns to Las Vegas, the home of the Aces after being held in Chicago last season. The Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest will be held on Friday, July 13, the day before the actual WNBA All-Star […]

WNBA All-Star weekend is here. After being held in Chicago last season, the league’s midseason showcase is back in Las Vegas, the home of the Aces who currently hold the best record in the WNBA. The day before the actual game is played, however, the WNBA will showcase their version of the Skills Challenge as […]

LeBron James gave praise to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson on the ESPYs stage on Wednesday night, congratulating her for winning WNBA Player of the Year. “I want to say congratulations to my sister A’Ja Wilson on winning a WNBA Best Player ESPY. And y’all make sure y’all get out there and support those […]

WNBA ratings are significantly increasing this season on ESPN platforms midway through the 2023 season. WNBA games on ESPN are averaging 548,000 viewers, up 46% from the 2022 season. On ABC aired games, WNBA games are averaging 647,00o viewers, an 18% increase from 2022, per a graphic posted by ESPN PR’s Twitter account. #WNBA midseason […]

Las Vegas Aces visits Los Angeles Sparks for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Aces-Sparks prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Las Vegas (18-2) is on its sixth game this July, posting a 5-1 record and still leading the Women’s National Basketball Association. The Aces blew out the Lynx […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James loves basketball, and he watches a lot of it. You can tell by following his Twitter account. On Wednesday afternoon, the King was taking in an exciting WNBA game, and he got fired up when Indiana Fever rookie sensation Aliyah Boston hit a shot to force overtime vs. the […]

The Washington Mystics are signing former Michigan forward Cyesha Goree to a hardship contract, according to a Wednesday tweet from Washington Post Sports Reporter Kareem Copeland. Roster Update: Join us in welcoming Cyesha Goree to DC ‼️ pic.twitter.com/J1VPhduogV — Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) July 12, 2023 “Mystics are adding another hardship contract: Cyesha Goree,” Copeland wrote. […]

Minnesota Lynx visits Dallas Wings for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Lynx-Wings prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Minnesota (9-10) is third in the West with a great record. Taking the fourth-straight game at home, the Lynx hope to get their third win after a huge defeat to […]

Indiana Fever hosts New York Liberty for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Fever-Liberty prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Indiana (5-14) hopes to break their seven-game losing streak as they take this battle at home. The Fever almost halted their losing performance last timeout against Dallas, but the […]

Chicago Sky visits Connecticut Sun for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Sky-Sun prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Chicago (8-11) is on a two-game losing streak, suffering massive home defeats against Atlanta in both games. Chicago hopes to get a favorable result as they host this game on […]

The Las Vegas Aces entered the 2023 season highly motivated to defend their WNBA championship. And the Aces have certainly played like they’re hungry to win more titles, as after their 98-72 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, they have now begun the season having won 18 of their first 20 games. Just […]

The Seattle Storm saw a juggernaut offensive performance from guard Jewell Lloyd go to waste in a 93-86 loss Tuesday night to the Washington Mystics on the road. However, Lloyd managed to move closer to tying and breaking a particular WNBA record currently in possession of Phoenix Mercury great Diana Taurasi. Via ESPN Stats & […]

Rhyne Howard is finally getting her WNBA All-Star game nod. The Atlanta Dream star is set to join A’ja Wilson’s team along with Chelsea Grey, Aliyah Boston, and Alyssa Thomas among other stars. Her entry to the game is because Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne suffered a left ankle sprain in their game against […]

When someone suffers a traumatic experience, many people will express sympathy and lend emotional support. That’s just what one does. Though, no one outside of the individual in question really knows how truly agonizing it is to assimilate back into society. Going through all of that as a professional athlete presents its own unique obstacles […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game will be missing one of the best players in the league. Washington Mystics veteran Elena Delle Donne is out for the festivities in Las Vegas after re-aggravating an ankle injury in a loss to the Connecticut Sun over the weekend. The team has announced she will be out for two […]

Seattle Storm visits Washington Mystics for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Storm-Mystics prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Seattle (4-14) shares the worst record in the Women’s National Basketball Association with Phoenix Mercury. The Storm will try to weather their struggles as they aim to put an end […]

Phoenix Mercury visits Las Vegas Aces for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Mercury-Aces prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Phoenix (4-14) will come out with a punch after securing a hard-fought victory over the Sparks last timeout. The Mercury will try to put an end to their suffering […]

It looks like something’s going on between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, and so fans couldn’t help but wonder what it is. Those following the two players on Twitter have probably seen the rather cryptic exchange between the two. It started with Wilson calling out Mitchell for “showing […]

The Phoenix Mercury have found their next general manager, with the team making the announcement via their official website that it has hired Nick U’Ren to serve in that capacity. U’Ren is a familiar name for Golden State Warriors fans, as he used to be part of the team as an executive, having spent the […]

Las Vegas Aces veteran forward A’ja Wilson left her fans collectively holding their breath when they saw her in an awkward position under the basket during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Lynx on the road. Fortunately, Wilson did not suffer anything serious, which we now know because she’s even making fun of that scary moment. […]

Kelsey Plum was not going to let the Las Vegas Aces suffer back-to-back losses, and she showed that with a scintillating performance on Sunday to lead her team to a 113-89 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on the road. In fact, Plum put together a show nobody had ever seen before in the history of […]

The women’s basketball world suffered a heavy loss this past week with the death of Nikki McCray-Penson. The former WNBA player and college coach was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. While the cause of her death has not yet been confirmed, McCray-Penson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and was also […]

Jewell Loyd’s banner regular season was interrupted on Saturday. The good news? While a concrete timetable for her return to the floor has yet to be determined, the Seattle Storm star seems to have avoided serious injury. Loyd rolled her left ankle with just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s 80-76 […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star game will feature familiar faces, with the same team captains returning many of their favorite stars and teammates to their rosters on Saturday night’s draft. A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart both spotlight as captains for the second consecutive year, and they made sure to draft many of their friends out of […]

The Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Check out our WNBA odds series with this Atlanta Dream-Chicago Sky prediction, odds, pick, and how to watch. Atlanta (9-8) is making its way to the playoffs with its current form. The Dream is currently on a four-game winning streak, […]

Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun lock horns in the WNBA! Catch the WNBA odds series here, featuring our Washington Mystics-Connecticut Sun prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Washington (10-7) edged Indiana Fever 96-88 at home two days ago to put a stop to a two-game losing streak. The Mystics are hoping to […]