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LOS ANGELES – It’s been four games since Cameron Brink made her return from injury, and the Los Angeles Sparks have gone 3-1 in that stretch. It’s a continuing trend from the team whose current hot streak began just before the All-Star break before Brink returned to the lineup. But it can’t be overstated how […]

Retired NBA guard and podcast host Jeff Teague responded to Hall of Fame guard Nancy Lieberman calling him out for his recent comments on Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark, claiming he held back. After stating that Clark is a good player, but not a great one, Lieberman said Teague was a serviceable NBA player despite […]

PHOENIX– It felt personal for DeWanna Bonner during the Phoenix Mercury’s 95-60 win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. A plethora of storylines highlighted the game, outside of Bonner. For instance, it was Sophie Cunningham’s first return to Phoenix since being traded in the offseason. Additionally, it was Bonner’s second time playing against Indiana, following […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are Julie Allemand’s third team in her three seasons in the WNBA. But it looks like she’s finally found a home. Allemand helped the Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun, 102-91, on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. They recorded their eighth win in nine games and improved to 14-15. Allemand posted her first-ever […]

The Phoenix Mercury extended their winning streak to three games after steamrolling past the Indiana Fever, 95-60, on Thursday at PHX Arena. Alyssa Thomas and company were on fire right from the onset and never looked back for the easy victory. The Mercury improved to 19-11, tying the Atlanta Dream for the third-best record in […]

Fans quickly grew concerned on Thursday after Indiana Fever guard and two-time champion Sydney Colson appeared to have suffered a non-contact injury in the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena. With only 44 seconds left in the opening period, Colson slipped on the hardwood and struggled to get up. Her teammates and […]

PHOENIX– Not many players have the chance to play with two generational players. However, Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham has had the chance to play with Diana Taurasi. In 2025, she’s playing with Caitlin Clark. Although the two players have different styles, there is a striking similarity, Cunningham pointed out before Thursday’s game. Sophie Cunningham […]

PHOENIX– For five seasons, Sophie Cunningham was a beloved figure for the Phoenix Mercury. After Cunningham was traded to the Indiana Fever in a 3-team trade for Satou Sabally, the X-factor missed her personality, on-court presence, and toughness. During her pregame warmups, she went over to a scrum with reporters. With her bright smile, she […]

Angel Reese might be trading the court for a TV set. The Chicago Sky star revealed that she’s been watching Hunting Wives on Netflix, which got a response from the executive producer and showrunner of the series, Rebecca Cutter. “Nglllll The Hunting Wives is a CRAZYYYY but good watch,” Reese wrote on X. “I am […]

Even though Angel Reese missed Thursday night’s game, Brittney Griner had her hands full against the Chicago Sky. Kamilla Cardoso and Co. jumped out to a double-digit lead at home against the Atlanta Dream. Less than a week after missing a rematch with her former team, Griner suited up against Chicago. She had to take […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been fined for the second time this season by the WNBA for making critical comments about league officiating, she revealed on her podcast earlier this week. Cunningham said she was fined $1,500 following remarks made during the debut episode of Show Me Something, which aired July 28. The penalty […]

While the Golden State Valkyries stood pat at the WNBA trade deadline, it appears they are still expecting a new member to join the franchise in the coming days. On Thursday morning, Chase Center officials found a large, purple-colored egg with gold speckles in the heart of the Thrive City atrium. Violet egg outside of […]

Negotiations between the WNBA and its players are ramping up ahead of the October 31, 2025, CBA deadline, spotlighting a potential quadrupling of maximum player salaries. Currently, WNBA salaries range from $66,079 to $249,244, with the average base salary at approximately $102,249, according to Spotrac data. Only a select few players, including Kelsey Mitchell, Jackie […]

Cheryl Reeve has no problem delivering her point of view, and she didn’t hesitate to bluntly address the ongoing “trend” of green dildos being thrown onto WNBA courts around the country. The Minnesota Lynx head coach pulled reporters aside during the Lynx’s media availability to address the issue head-on. “Obviously, you guys know what the […]

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike has worn two different hats all season. On one hand, Ogwumike is a big part of the Storm’s success this season. On the other, she has been on the front lines of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the WNBA and its commissioner, Cathy Engelbert. With Breanna Stewart and others […]

With the WNBA trade deadline in the books, teams made moves to bring themselves closer to a title. However, the deadline was underwhelming when compared to what happened in the WNBA. DiJonai Carrington and Brittney Sykes were the biggest names that changed teams. Pending Nneka Ogwumike’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations, things could change in a […]

For over a week, several WNBA games have been interrupted due to people throwing green sex toys on the court. So far, it has happened twice during an Atlanta Dream game, a Chicago Sky game, a New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury game, and the latest was during a Los Angeles Sparks game as they […]

The WNBA trade deadline saw stars switch teams as some squads went all-in on contending this season. Thursday’s biggest deal might end up being Aaliyah Edwards moving from the Washington Mystics to the Connecticut Sun. In exchange for the former lottery pick, the Sun sent a first round pick and Jacy Sheldon to Washington. The […]

As Sophie Cunningham has defended Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the past, she has sent another message to people who undermine the impact of the former No. 1 overall pick in 2024. The Fever star in Cunningham would speak on her podcast about Clark, among other topics surrounding the WNBA. There has been a […]

When this WNBA season ends and people look back at the 2025 offseason, one thing will stand out. The Phoenix Mercury made some of the best moves of the winter. Phoenix acquired both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally via trade as they retooled the roster. Thomas has been elite, setting herself apart after notching another […]

When Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart created Unrivaled, many wondered if it would work. However, the 3v3 league took over the WNBA offseason as players around the women’s basketball world vied for the inaugural title. Rose BC walked away as champions behind Chelsea Gray and Angel Reese. Now, they will get the chance to defend […]

The Dallas Wings are on a three game losing streak and have dropped eight of their last ten games. Things went from bad to worse when All-Star rookie Paige Bueckers injured her back against the New York Liberty. The Rookie of the Year favorite said she is taking the injury day-by-day. However, Breanna Stewart might […]

The Washington Mystics have been sellers before the trade deadline, and they’ve made some big moves that will have an impact on their team going forward. The first thing they did was trade Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm for Alysha Clark. Sykes was an All-Star for the first time this season and was a […]

The Washington Mystics weren’t using second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards to her full potential this season, which was an unfortunate side effect of No. 4 overall pick Kiki Iriafen’s All-Star campaign. That’s why they dealt her to the Connecticut Sun for second-year guard Jacy Sheldon and a 2026 first-round pick swap hours before the WNBA Trade […]

As the WNBA trade deadline hits the final stretch, some teams are still scrambling to make their last-minute moves and lock in the lineup they’re going to be rolling with for the rest of the 2025 season. Some franchises are just focusing on selling as they look forward to rebuilding for 2026, while others are […]

The WNBA trade deadline ends on August 7, and the Phoenix Mercury have some decisions to make. Although they have an 18-11 record, there might be some more additions they can make. Without further ado, here are three targets that the purple and orange could target. Jessica Shepard to the Mercury? Jessica Shepard would be […]

The Washington Mystics were behind the biggest move on the last day of the 2025 WNBA trade deadline, trading second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards and the Minnesota Lynx’s 2026 first-round draft pick to the Connecticut Sun for Jacy Sheldon and the New York Liberty’s 2026 first-round draft pick. The deal marks a reunion for Edwards and […]

The Las Vegas Aces reportedly had an opportunity to acquire guard Brittney Sykes before she was traded to the Seattle Storm earlier this week. According to Callie Fin of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Washington Mystics offered Sykes to the Aces prior to finalizing a deal with the Storm. An agent involved in the transaction […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi has had a WNBA career better than well, almost everyone else. An 11-time All-Star, three-time WNBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, Taurasi is rightfully regarded as one of the best scorers and playmakers the league has ever seen. So much so that legendary University of Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma believes the […]

When it comes to the Indiana Fever, there’s plenty to talk about. Either it is Caitlin Clark’s injury struggles or Sophie Cunningham running her mouth. Not to mention the departure of DeWonna Bonner. However, the Fever could still contend for the playoffs thanks in part to the tandem of Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Howard. Even […]

The Washington Mystics have made some moves this week before the trade deadline, and they’re not finished, as they just found a deal for Aaliyah Edwards, sending her to the Connecticut Sun, according to reporter Annie Costabile. “A trade is being finalized sending Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun for guard Jacy […]

The New York Liberty made a major midseason splash by signing former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman. The Liberty has had a strong start to the season with a 19-10 record.  The signing of the 2019 Finals MVP not only gives them a major boost, but effectively does away the need to dip into the […]

For WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, the upcoming Prime Video docuseries “Taurasi” is a catharsis. She can shed light on the ins and outs of her historic career. One of which will be coming to terms with being benched during the Paris Olympics, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. After Taurasi was selected to join the team, […]

The Seattle Storm were obviously trying to improve their team before the trade deadline, and that’s what they did, acquiring Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics. Though they may have added an All-Star to the roster, there still can be moves to be made, and one thing that they need is more 3-point shooting. In […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been quite eventful for the Indiana Fever. Indiana won the Commissioner’s Cup and is ranked sixth in league standings despite playing more games without Caitlin Clark than with her. Could the excitement continue at the WNBA trade deadline? There’s always a possibility, but it does seem unlikely. The Fever are […]

The WNBA in recent days has seen multiple incidents of sex toys being thrown on-court. The ‘trend’ began with an Atlanta Dream game on July 29, with multiple incidents having been reported ever since.  The latest incident took place during a recent game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun at the PHX Arena. […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The greats always stress that to achieve something worthwhile, it all begins with sacrifice. For Natalie Nakase, the sacrifice is at the heart of the Golden State Valkyries’ success this season. Ahead of the Valkyries’ match with the Las Vegas Aces, Nakase expressed her pride in the fact that her players have […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries’ loss to the Las Vegas Aces did not feel as close as the 78-72 final score indicated. The Valkyries’ offense faltered once again, shooting 39.7% from the field and 18.2% from beyond the arc, their third-worst 3-point shooting performance of the season. Here are three takeaways from a […]

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline is scheduled for 3 PM EST on Thursday afternoon. The Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx agreed to a DiJonai Carrington-led trade earlier in the week, while the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics later finalized a Brittney Sykes-led deal. Here, we will be tracking all of the new trades and rumors […]