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Breanna Stewart’s latest move might be an interesting indication of where the WNBA’s CBA negotiations stand ahead of the 2026 season. Turkish basketball club Fenerbahçe announced Monday that the New York Liberty star would be returning for the end of the EuroLeague campaign. The two-time EuroLeague champion previously played for Fenerbahçe in 2023, helping them […]

As collective bargaining talks between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association intensify, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made clear during All-Star Weekend that negotiations are nearing what he called the “11th hour.” “Let me begin by saying I think it’s unfortunate where we find ourselves right now, both from the team standpoint and […]

Miami hosted a thrilling showdown on Saturday as Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray defeated Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray in a best-of-three series to win the 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament. The event featured 28 participants competing for a $300,000 prize pool. Chelsea took home $200,000 for her championship win, while Allisha walked away with […]

The WNBA and the union are still trying to negotiate a new deal, and this season is currently hanging in the balance of those talks. The two sides recently met, and union proposed a new offer that emphasizes player housing and facility standards. It seems like things could be progressing, but it still sounds like […]

The WNBA is in the middle of a major crossroads for the league this offseason. CBA talks between the WNBA and the players’ union have been sluggish over the past few months. The WNBA recently sent a new proposal to the union after nearly a month of radio silence. One WNBA vented her frustrations about […]

After the Olympics, the next most prestigious international basketball competition is the FIBA World Cup. Held every four years, and two years before the Olympics, it’s a good tournament to gauge the level of competition around the world. It’s set for next month, and several WNBA players will be making their Team USA debuts including […]

Unrivaled is having yet another strong season with the league expanded and players giving it their all on the court. There have also been a few injuries that have affected the league, such as Aari McDonald being ruled out for the season. With that, there was an Urivaled trade which left Rose BC with an […]

A potential cross-league star pairing centered around Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson has emerged as a scenario to monitor for Golden State, according to a recent report from ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. In his latest piece, Siegel outlined how the Golden State Warriors’ decision to preserve long-term assets has positioned the franchise to act […]

Kelsey Plum delivered another late-game dagger as Phantom BC edged Vinyl BC 76-73 on Monday night in Unrivaled play, sealing a playoff berth with a clutch finish. Plum attacked the basket in the final moments, spinning and pivoting under the rim for the go-ahead score as time expired. The decisive drive punctuated a dominant outing […]

While the talk of the WNBA has been around the CBA and what changes should be made as the league is ascending in popularity year by year, the latest proposal is one that will interest fans. As negotiations have been ongoing regarding a WNBA CBA, the changes in the most recent proposal deal in part […]

Nneka Ogwumike has yet another accolade to add to her career collection, but this one isn’t coming from her on-court accomplishments. The Seattle Storm star was named as one of TIME’s “The Closers 2026” recipients, which was awarded to Black leaders who are working towards equality in the United States. Ogwumike’s inclusion results from her […]

Former Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones suffered a significant knee injury that puts her status to begin the 2026 WNBA season in doubt. The 30-year-old suffered the injury while playing for USK Praha in the Czech Republic, potentially threatening her early-season availability. Jones tore her meniscus during a game in early February, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou […]

Candace Parker offered a more nuanced perspective on how to contextualize Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s game following a viral moment involving Reggie Miller during Clark’s recent appearance on NBC’s NBA coverage. Speaking about player comparisons, Parker pushed back on the idea that Clark can be neatly matched to a single NBA player, instead outlining […]

The Portland Fire may not have begun to play yet, but they’re already leaving their mark on the WNBA. RAJ Sports, the Fire’s parent company, announced Thursday that it has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to innovate medical care for professional women athletes. The arrangement is meant to bring more attention to the wellness, injury prevention, […]

The Indiana Pacers received an immediate and emphatic reaction after acquiring Ivica Zubac at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, including a bold proclamation from Caitlin Clark. Moments after the trade was announced, Clark shared her excitement on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Pacers 2027 world champions,” Clark wrote. Indiana landed Zubac in a deal with the […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark offered a new reaction Tuesday night, and it quickly caught attention. Her three-emoji response came after Payton Pritchard buried a buzzer-beater to close the first quarter and push the Boston Celtics ahead 32-29. The moment felt different because of what happened days earlier. Reggie Miller had compared Clark’s game to […]

A possible compromise for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) remains absent even after the much-needed in-person meeting between the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) in New York on Monday. According to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile, the back-and-forth went for roughly three hours. The WNBA was led by commissioner Cathy Engelbert, while […]

Players of the Minnesota Lynx released a statement on Monday in response to the recent tragedies in Minneapolis, which saw the killing of two civilians by federal officers. The Lynx put their platform to good use by encouraging people to remain vigilant amid the “challenging and trying times,” while also expressing support to those who […]

In the midst of ongoing CBA negotiations between WNBA players and the league, and it being the offseason anyways, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has found a new gig as part of NBC’s NBA coverage on Sundays. Clark made her NBC debut this past Sunday amid the network’s double-header coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers-New […]

Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark is expanding her horizons this offseason by joining NBC’s pregame coverage for the new Sunday Night Basketball showcase. Clark is set to contribute to major broadcasts, including high-profile matchups between the Lakers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden, as well as a later date featuring the Thunder. Working alongside iconic […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was a guest analyst for the much-anticipated clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. She joined NBA legends Reggie Miller and Carmelo Anthony and anchor Maria Taylor on NBC’s pregame show to match the star power of the Lakers and […]

Marina Mabrey was lights out for the Lunar Owls in a record-setting performance in an Unrivaled game. All of which was before the eyes of a barrier-breaking crowd of 21, 490 fans at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. In the span of seven minutes in the second quarter, Mabrey put on a clinic, scoring […]

Unrivaled is booming after setting a record attendance of 21,490 at the Philadelphia event on Friday. A doubleheader commenced at Xfinity Mobile Arena between Phantom BC and Breeze BC, followed by Lunar Owls and Rose BC. It set a new standard as the most attended regular-season professional women’s basketball game, per Front Office Sports. 21,490 […]

The player-led 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled made history Friday night in Philadelphia, attracting 21,490 fans to a sold-out doubleheader at Xfinity Mobile Arena. These were the first professional women’s basketball games in the city since the 1998 Philadelphia Rage of the ABL and the highest-attended regular-season women’s basketball games in U.S. history. The previous […]

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark have become two of the biggest breakout stars in the WNBA since entering the league. The two were first overall picks in back-to-back years, so it should come as no surprise that they get compared to and pitted against one another constantly. However, Bueckers took the chance to clear the […]

Kelsey Plum certainly knows high-caliber basketball talent when she sees it. The Los Angeles Sparks star is not only currently tearing up the court in Unrivaled, but she’s also preparing for international play at the FIBA World Cup with Team USA later this year. Plum attended USA Basketball’s training camp at Duke University in December, […]

The WNBA’s future is uncertain at best, given that there is still no CBA in place. Both sides, the players’ association and the league, remain at odds. However, things will pick back up next Monday as players, management, and possibly owners will converge in New York City, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The meeting will […]

The WNBA season is still hanging in the balance of negotiations between the league and the union, and it looks like there has not been any progress made. The union sent a proposal about four weeks ago, but the league has yet to respond. In fact, they don’t think they have to respond because they’re […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers says the biggest adjustment from the WNBA to Unrivaled’s 3-on-3 format has been the physicality and the lack of help on defense. Asked about the transition from five-on-five to three-on-three, Bueckers pointed to how exposed players can be in the condensed format, where defensive support is limited and matchups are […]

The WNBA and WNBPA still have not reached an agreement on a new CBA (collective bargaining agreement) for the 2026 season, but that hasn’t stopped the league from proceeding as if it’s business as usual. The W’s leadership recently released the schedule for the upcoming campaign, revealing that the 44-game season is planned to start […]

One of the WNBA’s newest expansion teams is getting ready for its official inaugural season debut. The Portland Fire rolled out their uniforms on Wednesday, debuting the jersey designs that the new organization hopes will be seen on courts in 2026. The Fire unveiled a lineup that includes two jersey designs. The white “Nike Heroine” […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is making a brief crossover into the NBA, joining NBC’s pregame coverage for two marquee games as part of the network’s new “Sunday Night Basketball” presentation. NBC announced Tuesday that Clark will serve as a special contributor for the debut broadcast this weekend, when the Los Angeles Lakers face the […]

The ongoing WNBA CBA negotiation saga recently entered uncharted territory when the second extension deadline passed on January 9. The tense talks seemed to have no end in sight just a few weeks ago, but now, WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart is revealing that she might be seeing a light at the end of the […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark cheered for the Indiana Hoosiers as they defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the national championship game, 27-21, on Monday. Clark even got thrilled for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza when his favorite rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, entered Hard Rock Stadium. During her training, Clark decided to have a little fun and […]

Although there isn’t a collective bargaining agreement yet, the WNBA is operating as usual. On Wednesday, the league officially released the 2026 season schedule, per Colin Salao of Front Office Sports.  The schedule will include 44 games, and 200 of the 330 games are expected to be on national television. Furthermore, 2026 will mark the […]

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is surely on cloud nine right now after they defeated Miami, 27-21, in a nail-biting finish on Monday to capture the first national championship in program history. Numerous athletes tuned in to the game on Monday, including Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. She even got excited for Mendoza after famous rapper […]

Paige Bueckers has gotten buckets all her life — from Hopkins High School to the University of Connecticut and now to the Dallas Wings of the WNBA. Buckets simply follow her wherever she goes, and she’s one of the most difficult players to stop when she gets on a roll — just ask the Mist […]

The WNBA is currently in a standstill as they’re still working on a new collective bargaining agreement. The Jan. 9 deadline came, and they were not able to come to an agreement, so now everyone will have to continue to wait on what happens. Though some players have come out and said that they are […]

Pink and green pride is on full display as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., celebrates 118 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Founded on the campus of Howard University, the nation’s first Black Greek-letter sorority continues to lead with purpose and impact across generations.  In honor of Founders Day, here are three notable women of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Taylor Polidore […]