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Jackie Young made headlines after signing a signature sneaker deal with Skechers recently, a massive step in her career and for the WNBA as a whole. Now the Las Vegas Aces star is revealing the process behind how the shoe sponsorship came together. Young made it clear that she didn’t make the decision lightly, and […]

The Seattle Storm’s playoff hopes took a serious hit Sunday as a 94-91 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks extended their skid to five games. The loss means the Storm are now tied with the Golden State Valkyries for the final postseason spot. Earlier in the day, the Valkyries cruised to a 74-57 victory over […]

When one star comes back for the Dallas Wings, another goes down — potentially. Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is listed as questionable for Dallas’ game Tuesday night in Indiana against the Fever, according to the team’s injury report, shared by ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta. Ogunbowale is dealing with a right knee injury, the report states. Grant […]

According to ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta, the Dallas Wings (8-24) initially listed rookie star guard Paige Bueckers (back) and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (ankle) as probable for Tuesday night’s matchup against the Indiana Fever (18-14) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Bueckers, 23, has been the centerpiece of Dallas’ offense in […]

The Dallas Wings signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season contract before Tuesday night’s game against the Indiana Fever, the team announced. Berger had previously signed three seven-day contracts with Dallas before landing the new deal. Berger’s impact at the guard position has been important for Dallas. She even started at point guard (her first […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries secured a comfortable 74-57 win over the Connecticut Sun to advance to 16-15 on the season. After a subpar first half of 3-point shooting, the Valkyries nailed 10 threes in the second half to take care of business in their final game before another short road trip. Tiffany […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been anything but quiet for the Dallas Wings, with off-court drama making as many headlines as the action on the hardwood. From objects being thrown onto the court to organized fan campaigns against head coaches, the outside noise is beginning to spill over and affect the players themselves. This summer, […]

As she continues to recover from her groin injury, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is embracing anything that can help her remain optimistic. Possibly even a song from Taylor Swift. Clark has kept her head up despite her tough ordeal, which has dampened what was supposed to be an outstanding sophomore year. She has only […]

SAN FRANCISCO – There’s been no Golden State Valkyrie more consistent than Veronica Burton. The Valkyries’ point guard has started all 31 games this season, providing the expansion team with steady play on both ends of the floor. And after a statement game in which she held Los Angeles Sparks’ Kelsey Plum to only four […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are trying to make a late push to qualify for the playoffs. Kelsey Plum and company have won nine of their last 11 games, including a victory over the Seattle Storm, 94-91, on Sunday. The Sparks are in ninth place with a 15-16 record. The Storm and the Golden State Valkyries […]

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike said she’s encouraged by her team’s progress, even after a narrow 94-91 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday afternoon at Climate Pledge Arena. “Everyone is fighting for a playoff spot,” Ogwumike said postgame, as reported by Sophia Vesely of The Seattle Times. “The standings change every single game. […]

As Week 11 of the 2025 WNBA season unfolds, the postseason picture sharpens with surprising clarity. The Minnesota Lynx, resurgent and dominant, stand at the summit, fueled by balanced excellence and elite coaching. Behind them, the Eastern Conference race tightens dramatically. The Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever have been surging, threatening the historically dominant New York […]

The Indiana Fever have been dealing with the injury bug for some time now, and Caitlin Clark is still sidelined with a groin injury and hasn’t played since July 15. Head coach Stephanie White recently spoke with the media about Clark’s injury and whether she would be returning to practice soon. “No return to practice,” […]

PHOENIX– The second half of the season is closer and closer to concluding, and Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts has established his potential 8-player rotation. It’s raised some questions, due to the talent on the team. The other three players, Kalani Brown, Lexi Held, and Kitija Laksa, have seen their playing time dwindle. Even […]

Just before the 2025 WNBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Lynx made the blockbuster trade to get Dijonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings. In a season that seemed to be a wash for the league’s reigning Most Improved Player, Carrington has found a fresh restart with championship-level stakes — and she’s stepped up to the challenge. […]

The New York Knicks haven’t had much luck against Reggie Miller or the Indiana Pacers over the last 30 years, but New York basketball was still able to score a smaller victory thanks to Becky Hammon and the Liberty. As Hammon tells it, the Liberty Ring of Honor member would face Miller during her playing […]

History was made on Sunday during the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Michelob ULTRA Arena, as superstar center A’ja Wilson became the first player ever in the WNBA to amass at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in the same game. Wilson had her way from start to finish […]

On Sunday, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history. She became the first player in league history to score 30 points and grab 20 rebounds in an Aces 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Among those savoring the moment is Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. On Instagram, Mitchell reached out to Wilson to […]

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson etched her name into WNBA history Sunday night after producing 32 points and 20 rebounds in the win against the Connecticut Sun. As a result, she became the first player in league history to ever record a 30-20 game. However, if the Aces head coach Becky Hammon is to be […]

Lately, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had let her words get the best of her. Recently, she received a $1,500 fine for blasting WNBA officials on her podcast. Also, Cunningham alleged WNBA players won’t be excited to play in expansion cities such as Cleveland and Detroit. However, she changed her tone when she asked a […]

On a night that could shift the WNBA Rookie of the Year conversation, Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron delivered a standout performance against Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers. Citron finished with 18 points, five rebounds, and six assists; more points, rebounds, and assists than Bueckers, all while shooting at a higher percentage from the field […]

LOS ANGELES – After a bad loss to the Golden State Valkyries, the Los Angeles Sparks were able to bounce back on the second night of a back-to-back with a thrilling 94-91 win against the visiting Seattle Storm. While the Valkyries game had major playoff implications, so did the Storm game with Seattle in danger […]

If there were still debates on who’s the best player in the WNBA today, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson squashed them on Sunday. Wilson led the Aces over the Connecticut Sun, 94-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena for their fourth straight win. Not even the best problem solver in the world could have helped the […]

Jackie Young achieved an astounding feat that involved Kelsey Plum in the Las Vegas Aces’ matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday evening. In 32 minutes of action, Young finished with a stat line of 21 points, six assists, four rebounds, and a steal. She shot 9-of-114 from the field, including 2-of-6 from beyond the […]

Dominique Malonga carved a piece of Seattle Storm and WNBA history during the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday evening. In 30 minutes of action off the bench, Malonga finished with a stat line of 20 points, 11 rebounds, an assist, and a steal. She shot 9-of-12 from the field, including 1-of-1 […]

PHOENIX– A season-series sweep by the Atlanta Dream left just about everyone on the Phoenix Mercury disheveled. Even though Alyssa Thomas has had an incredible season, it felt like Atlanta limited her and everyone else’s effectiveness. Following Sunday’s 74-66 loss, the All-Star forward detailed the consistent theme in the three total matchups against the Dream. […]

The Atlanta Dream will have concerns regarding Jordin Canada after she suffered an apparent leg injury in their matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday evening. The injury took place in the final minutes of the third quarter. Canada was attempting to drive into the paint as she attempted a layup shot at the rim. […]

Three games into her stint with the Minnesota Lynx, DiJonai Carrington already made franchise history in the team’s 83-71 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday evening. In 24 minutes of action off the bench, Carrington delivered a stat line of 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. She shot 6-of-10 from […]

Kiki Iriafen accomplished an impressive rebounding feat in the Washington Mystics’ 91-78 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday evening. In 23 minutes of action, Iriafen impressed with a stat line of 23 points and 10 rebounds. She shot 9-of-14 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. Going into the game, Iriafen recorded […]

Paige Bueckers achieved an impressive statistical feat in quick fashion after the Dallas Wings’ 91-78 loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday evening. In 32 minutes of action, Bueckers finished with a display of 17 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. She shot 5-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Washington Mystics on Sunday afternoon, losing by a final score of 91-78. Dallas held a 41-30 lead at the half before Washington answered with a big second half en route to the victory. Wings head coach Chris Koclanes feels as if the Wings can “play […]

This version of the New York Liberty — the one without three rotation players, including former MVP Breanna Stewart — is good enough to beat the bottom of the WNBA. They established that once Emma Meesseman joined the fold last week and the team beat the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings twice. They can also […]

The Minnesota Lynx have won three straight games since star forward Napheesa Collier went down with an injury. Their record is a testament to the team the Lynx had around Collier, and to the coaching prowess of Cheryl Reeve who has guided the franchise to four WNBA championships. Following the Lynx’s 83-71 win against the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have continued to fight despite a difficult overall 2025 WNBA season. Dallas holds an 8-23 record heading into Sunday’s game against the Washington Mystics, yet the Wings are often competitive in games. Paige Bueckers, who missed Friday’s game with a back injury but is available Sunday, explained why the […]

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell offered an emotional reflection Saturday after leading the Indiana Fever to a 92–70 win over the Chicago Sky, acknowledging the challenge of keeping team morale high amid multiple roster losses. “We gotta laugh to keep from crying,” Mitchell said postgame, underscoring the team’s resilience. “Losing Syd (Sydney Colson) was big … […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham celebrated both on and off the court Saturday following a strong showing in a 92-70 win over the Chicago Sky. Cunningham, who scored 16 points in 28 minutes, shared highlights from the game on her Instagram Story before posting a lighthearted clip from a waterfront setting with the caption, “You […]

SAN FRANCISCO – It’s no secret the Golden State Valkyries miss Kayla Thornton. After losing Thornton, the first All-Star in Valkyries history, to a season-ending knee injury, the team missed everything she brought to the organization. From her two-way excellence as the team’s connector, to her personality off the court and the joy she brought […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries secured an important head-to-head tiebreaker over the Los Angeles Sparks in their 72-59 win at home. Veronica Burton, who has started all 30 games of the Valkyries’ season so far, played a huge role in the team getting back in the win column after two disappointing losses to […]

After the Los Angeles Sparks set a WNBA record for becoming the first team to score 100+ points in five out of six games, the law of averages was bound to occur. It may have come at a very inopportune time against a crucial opponent, but Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts is not going to […]