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ATLANTA – Another late-game situation haunted the Atlanta Dream after their two-week road trip, as they fell to the Golden State Valkyries 77-75. The Dream were down 13 points going into the fourth quarter, but they were able to rally and make it a game late down the stretch. After a few unsuccessful challenges and […]

Teams around the WNBA have finally started to settle into the second half of the season, and the dynamics that are shaping the potential postseason picture are becoming clearer. From reversing fortunes to injury scares and recoveries, there’s plenty to keep an eye on around the W in this week’s WNBA power rankings. There are […]

The Seattle Storm have put themselves in a good position for a spot in the 2025 WNBA playoffs, but there is still plenty of work left to be done for the franchise. The upcoming trade deadline could be an avenue for Seattle to shore up its roster and bolster the team’s chances to win a […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ clash against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night is an important game. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the WNBA playoffs, with the Aces clinging to a one game lead. However, the matchup marks second-year forward Cameron Brink’s first game back from a torn ACL. The WNBA showcased […]

The Atlanta Dream are coming off a two-week road trip where they went 3-3, but found more success toward the end of the trip. One of the reasons for their success was the play of Brittney Griner, who had a strong game in their win against the Minnesota Lynx, finishing with 22 points. In the […]

Los Angeles Sparks co-owner Magic Johnson took to social media Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated return of forward Cameron Brink, who is set to make her sophomore season debut against the Las Vegas Aces after missing over a year with a torn ACL. “My LA Sparks have won five games in a row and now […]

Dallas Wings’ star Arike Ogunbowale looked fresh against the New York Liberty. She scored 20 points and achieved a career high 14 assists as the Wings defeated the defending champions 92-82. Now she is on the cusp of looking fresh, donning a new pair of Nikes in her name. On Tuesday, Nike Basketball posted on […]

Cameron Brink has become one of the WNBA’s most underrated players. When the Los Angeles Sparks drafted her with the second pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft after Caitlin Clark, experts thought she could be a star. However, Brink tore her ACL during her rookie season. However, she is ready to retake the court for […]

The Seattle Storm are well positioned to make a push for the playoffs in 2025. Seattle is only six games back in the Western Conference after defeating Connecticut 101-85 on Monday night. One Storm player set multiple records during the blowout victory. Storm guard Skylar Diggins had an incredible performance against the Sun on Monday. […]

Cheryl Reeve is not being subtle about her disappointment with Emma Meesseman’s latest career decision. Ahead of her matchup with the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx head coach was brutally honest on her opponent’s newest roster addition. Before Meesseman signed with the Liberty, she was also considering joining Reeve and the Lynx. When asked […]

Angel Reese is famous for many things on and off the basketball court, but her style is one of the traits that stand out the most to her fans and the public. Reese’s fashion sense and interest have earned her all types of honors, from becoming a Met Gala host committee member to recently being […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings upset the New York Liberty on Monday night, earning a 92-82 victory over the defending champions. It was a quality performance for a Dallas team that has struggled for most of the 2025 campaign. Sabrina Ionescu tried to lead the Liberty to a fourth quarter comeback, but the Wings […]

The Dallas Wings had won just one out of their last seven WNBA games, and were firmly the underdogs when they took on the New York Liberty. However, led by the likes of Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings handed them their second straight loss. Bueckers, who returned with 20 points, six rebounds, four […]

The New York Liberty could be excused for losing a tough game to the Los Angeles Sparks last weekend without Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke and Nyara Sabally. Maybe even for losing a road game to the Dallas Wings. But not like this. The Liberty trailed by as many as 30 to a team that came […]

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty suffered another loss on Monday, as they got crushed by the Dallas Wings on the road via a 92-82 score. Late in that game, ESPN’s Marc Spears shared an interesting detail about what Ionescu’s dad, Dan, told him during the recent 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. “I talked to […]

Paige Bueckers is making headlines once again, and this time, the numbers say it all. The Dallas Wings rookie has officially become the only player in the 2025 WNBA season to rank in the top 10 in points, assists, and steals per game. It is a rare accomplishment, especially for a first-year player, and the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Arike Ogunbowale has endured a difficult 2025 season, but you wouldn’t know it by the way she played on Monday night against a talented New York Liberty team. Ogunbowale led the way with 20 points and 14 assists while also only recording one turnover. Paige Bueckers also scored 20 points as the […]

It’s no secret that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton have developed a close friendship over the years. They have been spotted hanging out at various sports events, along with their respective partners. There is a certain kinship between Clark and Haliburton. Aside from both starring in Indiana, they played […]

The Connecticut Sun are mired in a rebuilding year and have recently addressed rumors that the Sun might be looking at relocating. In seasons like this, one of the most important things for a team to do is evaluate players and prospects that could potentially be a part of the team’s future plans. The Sun […]

Tina Charles moved up a spot on one of the WNBA’s all-time lists during Monday’s matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm. In 23 minutes of action, Charles put up a stat line of 11 points, four rebounds and two assists. She shot 2-of-5 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Going […]

The Dallas Wings got a major boost in the lineup on Monday when Paige Bueckers made her returnPaige Bueckers made her return to the court after sitting out Sunday’s 106-80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. With the defending champion New York Liberty in town, the Wings certainly welcomed their All-Star rookie back in the […]

Nneka Ogwumike pulled off an impressive rebounding feat during Monday’s matchup between the Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun. In just 19 minutes of action, Ogwumike finished with a stat line of 26 points, three rebounds and three assists. She shot 11-of-13 from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Ogwumike climbed up the WNBA’s […]

During a game against the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson debuted a new colorway of her signature sneakers, the Nike A’One. The new colorway pays tribute to Wilson’s sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBCU Pulse (@hbcupulse) ClutchPoints‘ Zawartko writes: “The Nike A’One first […]

The WNBA finds itself at a defining moment in its history. Following the league’s 2025 All-Star Weekend, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between players and league officials have emerged as the most pressing issue for the future of women’s basketball. As the current CBA, originally signed in 2020, faces an early opt-out deadline triggered […]

The Minnesota Lynx had a open roster spot after waiving Alissa Pili right before the All-Star break, and they filled that spot temporarily this week with the signing of veteran WNBA guard Yvonne Anderson, the team announced. The Lynx were already down one guard in the lineup due to the season-ending injury to Karlie Samuelson. […]

Veteran Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins continues to play a prominent role for her team in the 2025 WNBA season. Entering Monday’s game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Diggins was leading Seattle in both points and assists per game, with 17.2 and 5.6 per contest, respectively. The former No. […]

The Chicago Sky are in another season of their rebuild centered around the duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. A huge part of building a winning team is putting the right pieces around the franchise cornerstones. The Sky felt they had a temporary answer at point guard with veteran Courtney Vandersloot, but Vandersloot suffered […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and New York Liberty are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Before the game, both Sabrina Ionescu and Paige Bueckers spoke to reporters. Ionescu made it clear that she has not been surprised by Bueckers’ rookie year success in the WNBA, while Bueckers believes there are elements of […]

Dawn Staley knows a thing or two about packing the stands full of fans, and she’s letting the Portland Fire in on her secrets as the WNBA expansion team prepares for play in the 2026 season. While the South Carolina women’s basketball head coach spoke at “The Epicenter: Women’s Global Sports Summit,” she directed a […]

The Phoenix Mercury were in a rough spot before Sunday’s game against the Washington Mystics. They went through a 3-game losing skid, and two of the losses came against two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. During that stretch, Alyssa Thomas emphasized that the team hasn’t been effective on the defensive side. Head coach Nate […]

As Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink has been getting injury updates in the lead-up to her return to on-floor action, it seems as if the anticipated moment is about to arrive. After each optimistic update for the Sparks player in Brink, there were fans eager to see her play after a year-long absence, as […]

During the WNBA All-Star weekend, Alyssa Thomas talked about a potential lockout ahead of CBA talks. Fast forward to Sunday, and the Mercury forward’s stance hasn’t changed. It’s only heightened, and Thomas doubled down on CBA talks. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said there are a lot of “non-negotiables” when it comes to CBA negotiations. […]

Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams doesn’t want to hear about anyone other than her UConn Huskies as the premiere women’s college basketball program in the country. The UConn alum appeared on the Club 520 podcast over the weekend, where she was asked which program sits at the top of the sport, with the panel bringing […]

The Dallas Wings will receive a pivotal boost on Monday night. Paige Bueckers was held out of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces for rest-related purposes. She is not listed on Monday’s injury report and is expected to play in the second contest of the Wings’ back-to-back. Myisha Hines-Allen has missed recent action — […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season. The Wings are clearly rebuilding, and their future is bright with rookies such as Paige Bueckers and Aziaha James on the roster. However, one specific element of the game Dallas has struggled with is fairly surprising. The Wings have been unable to consistently make […]

At this point, it’s impossible to ignore the impact of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese since she entered the WNBA in 2024. Even a rap icon like Ice Cube has recognized Reese’s talent, which, along with her personality, has made her one of the most popular players in the league. Following her rookie campaign, which […]

The Minnesota Lynx saw their win streak come to an end on Sunday, as they got tripped up by the Atlanta Dream at Target Center in Minnesota via a 90-86 score. Before that loss, Napheesa Collier and company had a four-game undefeated run going. They also entered the Dream game coming off a 109-78 demolition […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ current win streak hit five games following their 101-99 win against the New York Liberty on Saturday. After giving up a double-digit lead, the Sparks hung on for the win following a game-winner from Rickea Jackson. With a little over five seconds left in the game. Dearica Hamby caught the ball […]

INDIANAPOLIS – When the Los Angeles Sparks acquired Kelsey Plum in a sign-and-trade ahead of the start of the 2025 WNBA season, the prevailing thought was the team was accelerating their rebuild and shifting to more of a win-now mentality. From the comments and quotes by new head coach Lynne Roberts as well as the […]