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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 […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend was a special one for former Connecticut Sun guard Kelly Faris. For one, Faris was born in Plainfield, Indiana and starred at Heritage Christian High School in Indianapolis so All-Star Weekend was a homecoming of sorts for her. Secondly, Faris was tapped to serve as a coach during the Basketball […]

Aliyah Boston made franchise history with her blocking efforts in the Indiana Fever’s 92-70 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night. In 24 minutes of action, Boston finished with a stat line of 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. She shot 7-of-11 from the field and 1-of-2 from the […]

SAN FRANCISCO –  Julie Vanloo is still trying to process her emotions more than a month after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries. Ahead of Vanloo’s first game against the Valkyries, and her first game back in Ballhala, the Los Angeles Sparks guard spoke to reporters honestly and openly about processing all the emotions […]

As the 2025 WNBA trade deadline passed on August 7, several high-stakes deals shook the league, but many teams chose to stay put. Some teams around the league either avoided or were unable to make trades, leaving fans to wonder about the “what‑ifs.” Let’s take a look at the imagined or widely speculated moves each team […]

The WNBA season is well into its second half. While some teams have their spots in the postseason all but secured, other races are ongoing. The league kicked off Rivals Week on Saturday, feeding off that energy. The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky started Rivals Week, which runs until August 17. Dallas Wings guard Paige […]

Dominique Malonga had a career night in the Seattle Storm’s 90-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. In 25 minutes of action, Malonga had a stat line of 22 points, 12 rebounds and a steal. She shot 8-of-11 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. Malonga is progressing through her […]

The WNBA is escalating its response to a wave of neon green sex toy disturbances that have disrupted multiple games since July 29, 2025, taking the legal route by working with law enforcement to pursue arrests, felony charges where applicable, and long-term bans. “The safety of everyone in our arenas remains a top priority,” a […]

For the first time, Arike Ogunbowale was vocal about the criticism she’s received throughout the 2025 WNBA season for her gameplay. The star Dallas Wings guard expressed her frustrations during the post-game press conference after the Wings suffered yet another loss, this time 88-77 to the New York Liberty. Ogunbowale specifically addressed the chatter about […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers did not play on Friday night against the New York Liberty due to a back injury. Initial concern emerged after Bueckers missed Thursday’s practice. It seems as if the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year front-runner may be able to return for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Washington Mystics, though. […]

If you’ve been around the Golden State Valkyries, you’ll notice the team uses the words “connection” and “chemistry” quite frequently. Words like “together,” “communication,” and “culture,” are also staples in the team’s vocabulary. These words show up whenever Natalie Nakase is making a point to highlight the importance of every single one of the 12 […]

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline, which passed on August 7, marked a pivotal moment in a season already rich with competitive drama, rising star power, and strategic front-office maneuvering. While the deadline didn’t produce the kind of seismic, league-shaking blockbuster moves that casual fans often crave, it instead offered a revealing look into how several […]

Chicago Sky fans hoping to see Angel Reese rejoin her team against the Indiana Fever will be disappointed at the team’s latest update on the star. Reese did not travel on the road with the team due to a lingering back injury and will be out once again, marking the fifth-straight game she’s missed. Reese […]

The Minnesota Lynx announced multiple roster moves Saturday, highlighted by the signing of guard Jaylyn Sherrod and the release of Yvonne Anderson. Sherrod, 23, joins the Lynx after appearing in 28 games over two seasons with the New York Liberty, where she averaged 1.5 points per game on 38.2% shooting from the field and 29.4% […]

The Minnesota Lynx announced Saturday that they are releasing guard Yvonne Anderson after a seven-day contract. Anderson signed with the Lynx on July 28, receiving action in just one game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 2. In 12 minutes, she recorded two assists, two steals, and one rebound. Before her short stint with […]

LOS ANGELES – After the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun, 102-91 on Thursday, their current hot streak reached nine wins in the last 11 games. That streak began right before the All-Star break, and it has the Sparks firmly in the mix for a playoff spot. Following the win, a game in which […]

DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale is a four-time WNBA All-Star. Since making her debut in 2019, Ogunbowale has finished 17th or better in WNBA MVP voting each season. Arike has finished 10th or better in five of her six seasons. Yet, in 2025, Ogunbowale has not been able to find any level of consistency. Sure, Ogunbowale […]

The famous old saying goes, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ That saying can be applied to the Los Angeles Sparks who chose to stand pat at the 2025 WNBA Trade Deadline. Not that there was a move out there for the Sparks to make; the WNBA Trade Deadline is usually quiet with most […]