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Te-Hina Paopao has enjoyed a solid rookie season with the Atlanta Dream so far, and the more reps she gets, it’s obvious she’s improving every step of the way. There’s always an area in the game where players can get better, and after the first half of the season, Paopao knows what it is for […]

ATLANTA – After winning a nail-biter two nights ago against the Dallas Wings on the road, the Atlanta Dream were back at home to take on the Phoenix Mercury. They were down two starters coming into the game, and it showed in the first two minutes as they went down 10-2. From there, everything changed, […]

Kelsey Mitchell is showcasing herself as one of the WNBA’s best scorers after her latest 20-point display in the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Dallas Wings on Friday night. In 33 minutes of action, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 23 points, three rebounds and three assists. She shot 9-of-19 from the field, including […]

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the better teams in the WNBA this season, and they are currently 17-11 and hold the third best record in the league. But the Dream have sustained a couple of injuries to key players recently in Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard. In response to the injuries, the Dream […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Indiana Fever on Friday night, losing by a final score of 88-78. Indiana got the job done on the road despite Caitlin Clark’s injury absence. During the fourth quarter, Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen suffered an injury scare. Hines-Allen fell to the floor hard during a play […]

Napheesa Collier was showered with recognition at the end of the 2024 WNBA season for her stellar play, including winning Defensive Player of the Year and coming in second for league MVP. However, that wasn’t enough for the Minnesota Lynx superstar. Collier’s mind remained on the brutal overtime loss to the New York Liberty in […]

The Atlanta Dream have been getting contributions from a number of players this season, which is why they’ve been playing so well. There has been one player who has stuck out, and it’s Naz Hillmon, who should be in the running for Sixth Player of the Year. Since the beginning of the season, Hillmon has […]

The Washington Mystics still have 17 regular-season games left, but they’re clearly better with Aaliyah Edwards (wrist) getting extended run. Washington is 2-0 when Edwards plays 20-plus minutes, and it won both of those contests by multiple possessions. Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson explained the 23-year-old’s importance to the squad after its 93-86 loss to […]

Paige Bueckers already has her name all over the WNBA’s history books. Bueckers has racked up milestone after milestone, putting together a first-year campaign that’s rivaled only by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The Dallas Wings star rookie’s performance in their narrow 88-85 loss was no exception, as Bueckers surpassed legend Cynthia Cooper to become […]

One week after Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner’s emotional return in her first game against the Phoenix Mercury, an injury will hold the center out of the rematch. While Griner relished her last opportunity to face her former franchise, she will miss the Friday night affair with a neck injury, USA Today’s Meghan Hall reported. […]

As the New York Liberty officially announced the signing of former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman on Friday, the team also parted ways with guard Jaylyn Sherrod, issuing a public farewell following her release. Sherrod, 23, joined the Liberty during the latter half of the 2024 season, signing a series of seven-day contracts after initially […]

According to the Associated Press, former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make her return to the league Friday night when she debuts for the New York Liberty (17-9) against the Connecticut Sun (4-21). Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. The Liberty officially signed Meesseman on Friday, following earlier reports last week […]

The Golden State Valkyries have signed veteran guard-forward Kaila Charles to a seven-day hardship contract, according to Sara Jane Gamelli of Ballislife.com. Charles will be available for Friday night’s game against the Chicago Sky (7–19) at 7:30 p.m. ET, which will air nationally on ION. The signing comes as the Valkyries deal with a major […]

The Indiana Fever are learning to play well without Caitlin Clark. Indiana is on a three-game winning streak without their best player, who is out with a groin injury. The Fever have continued stacking wins thanks to players like Sophie Cunningham stepping up in a big way. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham kept the pressure on […]

The Indiana Fever are handling adversity well during the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana has been thrown a few curveballs already this season, including a breakup with DeWanna Bonner and multiple injuries to superstar Caitlin Clark. The Fever are hopeful that Clark can return soon, but it is unclear when that will be. Fever guard Sophie […]

With the 2025 WNBA trade deadline quickly approaching, the Indiana Fever need to prepare their roster for their playoff run. After entering the year with legitimate title aspirations, the Fever are on track to participate in their second consecutive postseason in just over one month. The Fever’s season has not gone according to plan thus […]

Somehow, someway, in their fourth game in seven days, Golden State Valkyries found a way to win on the road for the second game in a row. The Valkyries won an ugly 68-67 game against the Washington Mystics to get back to a .500 record on the season. And more importantly, they moved back into […]

The Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings will go head-to-head on Friday night. The Wings usually play in Arlington, TX, but on Friday they will host the Fever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the second time this season. Plenty of fans are expected to attend the game, but is Caitlin Clark playing vs. […]

The Golden State Valkyries have surprised many this WNBA season as they’ve been an incredibly competitive team and are firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in what many felt like was going to be a struggling year. Instead, the Valkyries are in eighth place after having defeated the Washington Mystics, 68-67 on Thursday. […]

Dallas Wings forward DiJonai Carrington has endured an up and down first season with the team. Dallas acquired Carrington via trade during the offseason. With Carrington set to enter free agency following the ’25 campaign, could the Wings consider moving her ahead of the upcoming WNBA trade deadline? Alexa Philippou of ESPN recently claimed she […]

Napheesa Collier isn’t just a leader for her elite Minnesota Lynx squad — her roles as the vice president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) and co-founder of the Unrivaled league have placed her at the forefront of one of the most important collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations in women’s basketball history. For Collier, she […]

Ever since signing with the Phoenix Mercury, Alyssa Thomas has been making history. Multiple games with 15 assists, as well as breaking her career-high in points per game and points scored in a single game. It’s an element that head coach Nate Tibbetts has praised since she joined the squad. However, with the second half […]

One of the main reasons for the Minnesota Lynx’s success so far during the 2025 WNBA season is the stardom of Napheesa Collier. Collier is on the short list of contenders for the WNBA MVP award this year and if the season ended today, many would project her to win it. Off the court, Collier […]

Paige Bueckers came into the WNBA with a high basketball IQ and an already impressive skill set for a rookie — there’s a reason why she was the No. 1 overall pick in April’s WNBA Draft, after all. Those abilities were on full display during the Dallas Wings’ thrilling contest against the Atlanta Dream on […]

It hasn’t been the best season overall for the Dallas Wings, who currently sit 12 games under the .500 mark at 8-20 after their recent home loss to the Atlanta Dream. It’s been a sensational rookie season for former UConn standout Paige Bueckers, who had 21 points in the loss to the Dream, but overall, […]

The WNBA put the union on notice before the All-Star Game when all of the players came out in black and white shirts that said “Pay Us What You Owe Us,” something that was planned by the players earlier that day. Though it felt like the WNBA players were taking a stand for something, former […]

The Indiana Fever have been doing an admirable job of holding down the fort in the injury absence of Caitlin Clark, currently sitting with a record of 15-12 after their recent home win against the Phoenix Mercury. Clark has missed a significant chunk of this season with various ailments, including most recently a groin injury […]

The moment she checked into Wednesday’s game, Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner was met with boo’s from the Indiana Fever crowd. It was something that Kahleah Copper didn’t take too lightly. Following the game, she remained perplexed at why the Fever fanbase would boo someone like Bonner. Phoenix Mercury wing Kahleah Copper on DeWanna Bonner […]

No one can convince the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty to take a loss as a moral victory, and that includes their 100-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday. But listening to how the team spoke after the game shows that even in the loss, they proved something to themselves. “If there’s ever […]

Paige Bueckers added another milestone to her rookie season with a 21-point and 7-assist performance in the Dallas Wings’ thrilling 88-85 home loss to the Atlanta Dream. Despite the defeat, Bueckers made history by surpassing Sue Bird for the second-most games in WNBA rookie history with at least 15 points and 5 assists, reaching the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks were on a five-game win streak and had won six of their last seven games coming into Tuesday’s home game against the Las Vegas Aces. A big reason for the Sparks’ improved play has been finally being healthy and having a consistent rotation. Fourth-year guard Rae Burrell is […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday, losing by a final score of 88-85 to the Atlanta Dream. The game was decided in the final seconds as the Wings fell just short. Offensively, Dallas has taken a step forward but the defense can’t seem to find consistency. Wings head coach Chris Koclanes […]

The Phoenix Mercury have hit a bit of a rough patch, having gone 4-6 in their last ten games, but they still hold the third best record in the WNBA at 16-10. After defeating the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday the Mercury couldn’t put together a win streak as they fell to the Indiana Fever, […]

Although Caitlin Clark is the most talked-about player in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever star still receives plenty of criticism. She’s been one of the more controversial professional athletes since entering the league in 2024. However, teammate Sophie Cunningham clearly has her back after sending an NSFW message to Clark’s detractors. During the latest episode […]

Wednesday will mark DeWanna Bonner’s first return to Indianapolis since leaving the Indiana Fever earlier in the season. Since she signed with the Phoenix Mercury, head coach Nate Tibbetts has loved every moment. He’s cited her professionalism, on-court acumen, and the way Bonner carries herself as key points. During the team’s morning shootaround, Tibbetts told […]

There was no flashy ceremony, nor any ticker‑tape parade, but in Tuesday’s 89-74 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Chelsea Gray quietly etched her name into Las Vegas Aces history. Her performance lifted her past former teammate and all‑star guard Kelsey Plum for second place on the franchise’s all‑time assists list. Gray’s milestone was confirmed […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Sparks’ home game on Tuesday against the Las Vegas Aces, they received a major boost to the lineup. Riding high on a five-game win streak, the Sparks received word that Cameron Brink would make her season debut after being sidelined for over a year due to an […]

The Washington Mystics’ future was blindingly bright on Tuesday night, thanks in large part to their rookie pair of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. The two combined for a historic franchise accomplishment, as Washington took care of business at CareFirst Arena versus the visiting Chicago Sky, scoring a 103-86 victory. Citron led all scorers in […]

On Wednesday, DeWanna Bonner will return to Indianapolis after a tumultuous time with the organization. After Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury in July, it was a full-circle moment. However, the multiple-time All-Star will have to play in front of the Fever crowd as an opponent. While that’s a majority of the storyline for Wednesday’s […]