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The Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces staged a massive battle for playoff positioning on Thursday night in Sin City, and the red-hot Aces continued to roll in an 83-61 victory. Las Vegas jumped out to a lead in the first half, taking a 14-point lead into halftime against the Mercury. In the second […]

COLLEGE PARK, GA – After a two-week road trip, the Atlanta Dream were back at home facing the No. 1 team in the league, the Minnesota Lynx. In the Dream’s previous game, they fell to the Las Vegas Aces down the stretch, and the goal was not to repeat the same thing against the Lynx. […]

Coming into the 2025 WNBA season, Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts knew that Azurá Stevens was going to be a perfect fit for her system. Roberts was looking to implement a style of play that was successful during her tenure as head coach of the Utah Utes. That is, an uptempo style emphasizing […]

The Chicago Sky ended their five-game losing skid after pulling off an upset against the New York Liberty, 91-85, at Barclays Center on Thursday. The victory also snapped the Sky’s five-game losing streak to the Liberty. It was a see-saw affair for almost the entire contest, until Chicago stepped on the gas in the final […]

Angel Reese was over the moon after the Chicago Sky beat one of the WNBA’s best squads in a 91-85 win on Thursday night. In 29 minutes of action, Reese was active in multiple areas of the court. She finished with a stat line of 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and one steal. She […]

When Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles retires, she’ll go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, but in the meantime she’ll keep reaching WNBA records. During the Sun’s game against the Washington Mystics on Thursday, Charles reached several milestones to add to what has already been a Hall of Fame […]

At this point in the regular season, the Chicago Sky have already been eliminated from playoff contention. But they can still play spoiler in terms of seeding which is exactly what they did following their 91-85 win against the New York Liberty on Thursday. Not only that, but Thursday’s win marked only the second game […]

The Dallas Wings had an injury update on JJ Quinerly ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Seattle Storm. Quinerly suffered the injury during the Wings’ last contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 20. It happened early in the fourth quarter, needing assistance from teammates to exit the court and go to the […]

The 2025 WNBA season marks a landmark evolution in the league’s postseason structure, reflecting its robust growth, surging fan interest, and alignment with top-tier professional basketball standards. It was not only another year of record-breaking attendance and media exposure but also a transformative shift in how the league structures its postseason. As the visibility of […]

The Atlanta Dream are coming off a long road trip where they were able to find a lot of success, and now they are back home in front of their fans for the next few games. Coming up on the schedule, they have the Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and the Las Vegas Aces, some […]

The Atlanta Dream has a unique collection of stars—a vibrant mix of established, respected veterans and youthful energy.  A few of those stars decided to show up before their Thursday game against the Minnesota Lynx in matching Corvettes, per the WNBA. The players included Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, and Rhyne Howard.  Game Day Vibes In […]

While Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark is still dealing with an injury that has kept her out for a significant amount of time, another star has burst out on the scene in the WNBA in the form of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers. As both Clark and Bueckers look to be all-time players in the league, […]

The Indiana Fever are 6-4 over their last ten games, making a push in the WNBA standings. Despite losing Sophie Cunningham for the rest of the season, momentum is on Indiana’s side. Lexie Hull has stepped up with Cunningham and Caitlin Clark out with injuries, helping the team contend without them. She took the time […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson praised Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers after her record-setting performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night. Former NBA star Johnson shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, after Bueckers scored 44 points in the Wings’ 81-80 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “I have to give […]

As the 2025 WNBA regular season enters its final stretch, the Atlanta Dream find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, the Dream have shown flashes of brilliance under head coach Karl Smesko, particularly with a threes-first identity, versatile scoring, defensive prowess, and a steadily maturing roster that’s […]

Following her devastating season-ending injury, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham reflected on it on social media. She took to her Instagram Stories to repost a post by Amada Mays. Cunningham had Camp’s “Huckleberry Love” playing over the picture. It sounds like she wants to slow down and take everything in, even amidst her injury. View […]

The Dallas Wings signed 6’2″ forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day contract, the team announced Thursday. The move comes as the Wings continue to deal with injury trouble. Guard Tyasha Harris and center Li Yueru are both out for the remainder of the season, while guard Arike Ogunbowale does not have a specific timeline for […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks dramatically defeated the Dallas Wings 81-80. A last-second shot by Kelsey Plum through the fans at the Crypto.com Arena into a frenzy. Plum finished the game with 20 points and four rebounds. Afterward, Plum was charged up with excitement. When asked about what it will take to get to […]

The Los Angeles Sparks kept their playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 81-80 at Crypto.com Arena after Kelsey Plum banked in a floater at the buzzer. The Sparks improved their record to 17-18, staying one game behind the eighth and final playoff spot with nine regular-season games remaining, […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has made a believer out of everybody with her stellar rookie campaign. Her all-around brilliance and fearless play have NBA players also taking notice. Bueckers had herself a night on Wednesday, pouring in a career-high 44 points on a highly efficient 17-of-21 shooting, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, against […]

There was only a game scheduled in the WNBA on Wednesday night, but it was one that fans will be talking about for quite some time, as the Los Angeles Sparks and the Dallas Wings had an entertaining duel at Crypto.com Arena in La La Land. Wings star Paige Bueckers had everyone buzzing with her […]

The Dallas Wings suffered a double whammy on Wednesday. Aside from losing to the Los Angeles Sparks by a solitary point, 81-80, guard JJ Quinerly suffered what appeared to be a left foot injury. Quinerly fell to the floor in the first minute of the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the court […]

Paige Bueckers was the unquestioned number one pick of the 2025 NBA Draft for a reason. She’s a gifted scorer who can light up the opposition from everywhere on the hardwood, she’s a talented playmaker who gets the best out of her teammates, and she brings a tenacious force at the point of attack on […]

Kelsey Plum deserves a cigar after hitting the walk-off game-winner in the Los Angeles Sparks’ one-point win over the Dallas Wings, 81-80, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Plum saved the Sparks from embarrassment after they almost blew a 15-point lead. After the Wings took the lead with only 1:03 left after Paige Bueckers hit the […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers woke up feeling dangerous on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Sparks had to endure it until the very last second. Bueckers exploded for a career-high 44 points on 17-of-21 shooting from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point distance. Her valiant effort, however, was spoiled by the Sparks, who escaped with […]

Paige Bueckers matched the most points scored by a first-year player in WNBA history on Wednesday. Bueckers’ 44 points against the Los Angeles Sparks put her in the same conversation as Cynthia Cooper — who accomplished the feat in 1997. The Wings were ultimately defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks in heartbreaking fashion, however, losing […]

When the Dallas Wings picked Paige Bueckers as the top overall pick in this year’s draft, they knew she would be special. Now, the whole league is witnessing how the future looks for the Wings with Bueckers at the forefront. The Wings faced the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, and Bueckers went […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the best teams in the WNBA this season, powered by Alyssa Thomas’ MVP campaign. As it stands, the Mercury are 21-13 and a half game behind the Atlanta Dream for the third seed in the WNBA standings. The Mercury already made one in-season move with the signing of […]

Fans of the Minnesota Lynx received good news on Wednesday after it was reported that star Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to questionable for their game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. The Lynx saw their seven-game winning streak get snapped on Tuesday after bowing to the New York Liberty, 85-75. It was their first […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Following the Phoenix Mercury’s Tuesday morning shootaround before playing the Golden State Valkyries, Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts stood at center court. The two were chatting. It’s unclear what was said, but both parties were engaged, intentional, and listening to what the other was saying. That’s been the story of the 2025 season: […]

Nneka Ogwumike has consistently been one of the league’s better players, and she is trying her best to get the Seattle Storm out of this recent slump they’ve been in. They made some progress in their recent game against the Chicago Sky, and Ogwumike made progress on an all-time list. During the game, Ogwumike surpassed […]

It is no secret that the Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season. The Wings are rebuilding. Despite the success of rookie Paige Bueckers, Dallas holds a lackluster 9-26 record as of this story’s writing. However, there is far more to the story than simply underperformance. Between injuries and EuroBasket commitments, Wings players have now […]

The Indiana Fever have done an impressive job of holding down the fort in the injury absence of superstar Caitlin Clark, who has been dealing with a groin injury. Players like Kelsey Mitchell, who was recently honored with her second Eastern Conference Player of the Week award of the season, have played a major role […]

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud isn’t once to mince words, and she held nothing back after New York defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 85-75, Tuesday night at Barclays Center. It was the Liberty’s first win over the Lynx this season in four tries, and it came after Lynx players sounded off last week about their […]

For weeks, the New York Liberty have been insisting that, despite their injuries and some baffling losses, they have enough in their locker room to beat any team in the WNBA. At long last, they proved it on Tuesday night, leading the first-place Minnesota Lynx almost all the way and gutting out an 85-75 win. […]

Angel Reese made her long-awaited return to the court on Tuesday night in the Chicago Sky’s 94-88 loss to the Seattle Storm. Reese had last played in the All-Star game and missed seven games due to what was a back injury. She returned against the Storm to deliver a team-high 19 points on 9-13 shooting, […]

The WNBA is growing like never before. It was already common knowledge that the W is enjoying great television and streaming ratings. But the league is also packing stadiums around the country, despite injuries to a handful of star players. The WNBA set a new regular-season attendance record on Friday, per Colin Salao of Front […]

There’s no denying the Golden State Valkyries fought hard in their 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. With only eight players available due to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini’s late injury scratches, the remaining Valkyries stepped up and tested the Mercury through the majority of the game. Veronica Burton continued her Most Improved Player campaign […]

It’s been a career week for Veronica Burton. After the Golden State Valkyries guard became the third player in WNBA history to notch at least 30 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists on 75% shooting in her game against the Washington Mystics, the frontrunner for the Most Improved Player award continued her hot streak versus […]