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It was always going to be a historic year for the Golden State Valkyries. Playing their first-ever WNBA season under the tutelage of Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries have surprised people throughout the season and officially booked a playoff spot with a September 4 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Valkyries have relied on Kayla Thornton’s […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a disaster for the Indiana Fever. Indiana has been bit by the injury bug and is now without several important players. That includes superstar Caitlin Clark, who will not return this season. One of those injured players is speaking out against the league’s referees once again. Fever guard Sophie […]

It’s not too often than an expansion team in professional basketball does well, but the Golden State Valkyries have managed to surpass all expectations in their inaugural WNBA campaign. With an 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings on Thursday, the Valkyries managed to secure their spot in the 2025 WNBA playoffs; if the season ended […]

The Las Vegas Aces have had their fair share of struggles to begin the 2025 season, as they adjusted in the aftermath of Kelsey Plum’s departure over the offseason. But with the playoffs right around the corner, their topsy-turvy start to the 2025 campaign is now nothing but a thing of the distant past. On […]

SAN FRANCISCO – It wasn’t easy, but like the story of the Golden State Valkyries this season, they found a way. All season long, the Valkyries have defied all the expectations of a first-year expansion franchise. They’ve broken the record for most wins by an expansion franchise. They’ve sold out every home game at Chase […]

SAN FRANCISCO – It’s been quite the season for first-year head coach Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries. They’ve won the most games ever for a WNBA expansion franchise. They’ve surpassed every preseason expectation. And with Nakase and her team on the precipice of the playoffs, she took the time to reflect on herself […]

Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is in hot water after two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns, which he also owns, recently sued him for alleged conflicts of interest and withheld information, among other violations. In response, Ishbia maintained that he remains committed to helping the Mercury and the Suns “win championships, ensure a positive […]

Kiki Iriafen made franchise history during Thursday’s matchup between the Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury. In 29 minutes of action, Iriafen finished with a stat line of 18 points, 13 rebounds and a steal. She shot 8-of-19 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. It marked her 16th double-double of the season, making […]

It is no secret that Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has enjoyed a tremendous first year in the WNBA. Bueckers is unquestionably the Rookie of the Year front-runner. The former UConn women’s basketball star accomplished another impressive feat on Thursday night during the Wings’ game against the Golden State Valkyries. Bueckers entered Thursday’s contest with […]

The Phoenix Mercury have successfully overhauled their roster, if their 2025 record is any indication. Never mind that they made it to the playoffs last year; the Mercury have managed to turn things around by posting a winning record this season after three consecutive sub-.500 campaigns from 2022 to 2024. And this turnaround of theirs […]

In devastating news for the entire sports world, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark announced, after multiple bouts with injury throughout the year, that she will not be returning to action for the rest of the 2025 season. This is nothing short of a crushing setback for the Fever, a team that, had the season ended […]

When Stephanie White took over as the head coach of the Indiana Fever, she was optimistic. Indiana made some big moves in the offseason to build out the roster around Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Unfortunately, injuries have decimated the Fever lineup throughout the year. Losing Sophie Cunningham for the season was bad enough. Now, […]

The Indiana Fever have fought through injuries all season long. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell have put up superstar numbers in order to keep Indiana in the playoff race, but being without its stars has hurt. Sophie Cunningham’s season ended thanks to a foot injury, leaving Caitlin Clark as the Fever’s last hope. Unfortunately, her […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced of the WNBA’s best players since she joined the league in 2019. However, only one stood out to her. Cunningham did a Sept. 4 episode of her Show Me Something podcast. She discussed numerous topics, including the one player she felt was the most difficult to guard. It […]

Fox Sports 1’s Colin Cowherd admitted he wasn’t into the WNBA this year after Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury that kept her sidelined throughout most of the second half of the regular season. After aggravating her injury against the Connecticut Sun, Clark has been ruled out since July 15. Without checking […]

Angel Reese won’t be available for the Chicago Sky’s next game, and there’s reason behind that. Reese filled the stat sheet in the Sky’s last matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Sept. 3. She finished with a stat line of 18 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. She shot 4-of-12 from the field […]

Rumors of the Connecticut Sun potentially moving to a different city have swirled in recent months. Boston has often been mentioned as a city for the Sun’s possible relocation, but nothing is official. On Thursday, the state of Connecticut made a move toward keeping the team in its current home, according to Alexa Philippou of […]

The Indiana Fever announced Thursday that forward Chloe Bibby will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season due to a left knee injury, adding to the team’s growing list of unavailable players during the final stretch of the regular season. Bibby, 27, initially signed a seven-day contract with the Fever on July 25 and […]

Who knew that a Paige Bueckers post about her favorite drink on X, formerly Twitter, would turn into a viral moment? Bueckers posted a message about her love of the “Shirley Temple” drink on the social media application in July of 2024, something that caught Gatorade’s attention. “I know a Shirley Temple hate to see […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks suffered a huge blow to their playoff hopes as they took an 86-75 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Sparks fell to 19-21 on the year, and with four games to go, they remain 1.5 games below the Indiana Fever for the eighth and final playoff spot. It is […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese, after making critical remarks about the franchise’s future, including blunt comments on free agency, roster construction, and coaching, has issued a public apology to her teammates following backlash across the WNBA community. Reese led Chicago to its largest win of the season on Wednesday, an 88-64 blowout of the Connecticut […]

With the regular season coming to a close, the Los Angeles Sparks can ill afford to slip up. But they now have to thread the eye of a needle if they were to qualify for the playoffs in 2025 after they suffered an 86-75 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday. Even then, it’s not […]

The Chicago Sky hosted the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. The two teams battled for pride and respect as they are already out of contention for the playoffs. But while it was a non-bearing game, that did not mean that the players took it easy, especially Sky star Angel Reese. By now, she […]

The Connecticut Sun visited the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. While both teams are already out of contention for the playoffs, they want to end the regular season on a high note. The Sky came out firing in the opening quarter, outscoring the Sun, 28-10. Connecticut gained more rhythm in the ensuing period, […]

The Washington Mystics’ first season under their new regime has come with challenges, but Kiki Iriafen’s development hasn’t been one of them. The No. 4 overall draft pick leads all rookies with 352 rebounds (8.6 per game) and a 49.3 field goal percentage, in addition to owning the rookie franchise record of 15 double-doubles and […]

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever may be out for the year due to injury, but she is not gone away. She is very much in the limelight and relaxing by the pool during her rehab stint. Recently, notorious sports commentator Skip Bayless felt the need to refer to Cunningham as a “clout chaser”. “Sophie […]

As the 2025 WNBA season nears its conclusion, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has strengthened her case for Rookie of the Year with another milestone in her debut campaign. The league announced Wednesday that Bueckers was named WNBA Rookie of the Month for August. ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta reported she averaged 20.3 points, five assists and […]

The New York Liberty are headed to the WNBA Playoffs. If you’re a Liberty fan and you want that to be the extent of the discussion around the team right now, you could be forgiven. It was another bad one for New York on Tuesday in a season that has become defined by underwhelming performances. […]

The Chicago Sky have not had the 2025 season they hoped for. Chicago is on a four-game losing streak and sitting in the basement with a 9-30 record. It did not help losing Courtney Vandersloot for the season back in June. Now one Sky player wants to make sure the team reloads with new talent […]

If you have to do rehab for a season-ending injury, why not live it up as Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is doing? She took to her Instagram Stories to reveal the location of her rehab. Cunningham shared a picture of her bikini-clad body poolside. “You are looking at where I’m making our trainers do […]

The New York Liberty have fallen apart during the second half of the 2025 WNBA season. New York is on a two-game losing streak after their 66-58 defeat against Golden State on Tuesday night. The Liberty are understandably frustrated with how they’ve played with the playoffs just around the corner. New York punched its ticket […]

SAN FRANCISCO– It took four tries, but the Golden State Valkyries took down the New York Liberty, in a hard-fought 66-58 win at home for their fourth win in a row. In a game where offense was hard to come by in the second half, the Valkyries held onto the steady play of Temi Fagbenle […]

The Indiana Fever suffered another critical defeat after bowing to the Phoenix Mercury, 85-79, on Tuesday at PHX Arena. The Fever, who are still without star guard Caitlin Clark, fell to the eighth spot in the team standings with a 21-20 record. The Fever have now lost four of their last six games and are […]

PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner knows the ups and downs of a WNBA season. She also knows the ups and downs of a Phoenix Mercury season. From being a part of two WNBA championship-winning teams to some forgettable seasons, she’s seen everything. Because of that, her perspective on the game is as clear as the Phoenix sky […]

The Phoenix Mercury hosted the Indiana Fever on Tuesday at PHX Arena, with serious implications for the playoffs at stake, especially for the visitors. It was a close encounter in the opening quarter, before Alyssa Thomas and the Mercury clamped down on defense in the second period, while also outscoring the Fever, 29-16. Phoenix went […]

SAN FRANCISCO–  It’s no surprise Natalie Nakase has the Golden State Valkyries close to clinching a playoff birth. She comes from one of the most impressive coaching trees in professional basketball, with championship-winning coaches Tyrone Lue, Doc Rivers, and Becky Hammon as her mentors. But of all her talented mentors, the one Nakase has thought […]

Indiana Fever fans are desperate for clarity. They have listened to vague Caitlin Clark injury updates for two and a half months now. Since no concrete timeline was ever established, many were optimistic that the 2024 All-WNBA First-Team selection could return before the end of the regular season and help the squad enjoy a momentous […]

The New York Liberty will once again be shorthanded on Tuesday night when they face the Golden State Valkyries in a crucial game for playoff positioning. Sabrina Ionescu will miss her third straight game with a left toe injury, head coach Sandy Brondello confirmed before the game. Brondello added that she is hopeful her guard […]

PHOENIX– Sami Whitcomb is all aboard the Alyssa Thomas for MVP train. The Phoenix Mercury sharpshooter has experienced the greatness up close this season and hasn’t seen anything like it. With the Mercury securing a spot in the WNBA playoffs and fighting for a higher seeding, Thomas’s impact has been unparalleled. The consistency of breaking […]