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The Indiana Fever came incredibly close to an epic comeback win on Tuesday night. Indiana lost 81-80 against against Dallas on a night where both teams went on big runs. The outcome of the game was marred by a handful of controversial calls by referees. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham posted a cheeky response on social […]

There was never a scenario where Emma Meesseman wouldn’t be a good fit with the New York Liberty. She’s too good and the Liberty have too much unselfish talent around her — even amid their recent spate of injuries. But few could have predicted the transition would be this fast and this seamless. Meesseman had […]

The Indiana Fever engineered a furious rally in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell short, absorbing a tough one-point defeat, 81-80, to the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Fever clawed back from a 17-point deficit and had the chance to steal the win with 1.7 seconds left. Kelsey Mitchell, however, missed her […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have started to turn their season around ever since bringing in Julie Vanloo and getting Cameron Brink back from injury, but they still couldn’t overcome the defending champs on Tuesday night. Despite a valiant fight at home, the Sparks fell short against the New York Liberty in a very competitive 105-97 […]

With the New York Liberty at her side, head coach Sandy Brondello made history in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, leading the team to a 105-97 victory over the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. The win marked Brondello’s 101st with the franchise, surpassing Richie Adubato to become the Liberty’s all-time winningest coach, breaking a record for […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks came into Tuesday’s home game against the New York Liberty with an opportunity to pass the Seattle Storm and move into eighth place in the standings. But they were unable to do so as they fell to the Liberty, 105-97. Not only that, but the Sparks a potential […]

It got scary for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings in the final period, but they did enough to hold off the Indiana Fever and escape by a hairline, 81-80, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Fever went on a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter, including scoring 13 straight points, to close the gap […]

Special players find a way to make a sizable impact even when they are not at their best, and that is exactly what Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers did on Tuesday night. Despite shooting just 31.6 percent from the field, going 0-of-4 from 3-point range and committing four turnovers, the runaway Rookie of the Year […]

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink appears to be dealing with a lower-body issue in Tuesday night’s LA home game against the reigning WNBA champions New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena. Brink was reportedly not on the Sparks bench when play started in the second half, according to Justin Russo. “Cameron Brink is not on […]

The Minnesota Lynx have officially secured their place in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, becoming the first team this season to clinch a berth. The confirmation came not from a Lynx game, but as a result of the Indiana Fever’s 81-80 loss to the Dallas Wings, which eliminated any remaining scenarios where Indiana could surpass Minnesota […]

The Dallas Wings may have struggled to get wins, but rookie sensation Paige Bueckers has continued to impress many with her all-around brilliance. She has lived up to the hype of being this year’s first overall pick, following up on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s stellar maiden campaign. Many have pitted Bueckers against Clark, and […]

The Las Vegas Aces have become one of the defining franchises of the WNBA in recent years, winning back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and setting the standard for star-driven team construction. Led by perennial MVP candidate A’ja Wilson, dynamic guard Jackie Young, and now bolstered by the arrival of Jewell Loyd, the Aces remain […]

The Indiana Fever are taking on the Dallas Wings in the hopes of remaining in the playoff hunt. However, guard Sophie Cunningham committed a flagrant foul on rookie Paige Bueckers early on in the contest that was a rather controversial call. Cunningham went to contest Bueckers’ three-point shot but ended up getting a bit too […]

Though the Minnesota Lynx aren’t playing on Tuesday, they can still come away victorious. Their depth filled roster, which is deep in talent, will be watching to see if they can be the first WNBA team to secure a playoff spot.  The Lynx can lock up their place in the postseason if either the Indiana […]

Even as several of its biggest stars are absent from the court due to injury, the WNBA continues to see growth in television viewership and fan attendance during the 2025 season. ESPN broadcasts are drawing slightly higher ratings than at this point last year, while ABC games are up 17%, according to league data. The […]

Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey admits she overreacted when she shoved the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark during an altercation between the two teams in June. “It wasn’t like ‘I hate her, here I go,’” she told Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina. The incident occurred after Jacy Sheldon, then playing for the Sun, inadvertently poked Clark in the […]

There’s no bigger name in the WNBA right now than Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, building upon her sophomore season and taking the league to new heights. The former No. 1 overall draft pick is currently averaging 16.5 PPG, shy of her mark from last year as she tries to find her rhythm around […]

Beset by injuries, the Indiana Fever have added a veteran guard to help them through their next stretch. Indiana has signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract, which the Fever qualified for after Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald suffered season-ending injuries — an ACL tear for Colson and a broken bone in the right foot […]

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has a clear goal for her upcoming 31st birthday: return to the court. In an interview with the Associated Press’ Doug Feinberg, Stewart said she hopes to be back in action soon as she recovers from a bone bruise in her right knee. The two-time WNBA MVP has been […]

The New York Liberty have been surprisingly inconsistent since losing Breanna Stewart to a knee injury. The latest slide for the reigning WNBA champions came on Sunday in an 83-71 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, whom the Liberty have been defeated by in both meetings the teams have had so far in the 2025 WNBA […]

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 […]