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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart came into Sunday averaging 50 percent shooting and a career-high 7.3 free throw attempts per game. Then, she went 4-17 from the field and didn’t make a single trip to the stripe against the Seattle Storm. It was a brutal offensive showing as the Liberty lost for the sixth […]

One week after announcing Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier as the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game captains, the league released the remaining list of players who will fill out the rosters. While most players rightfully received the nod, the event excluded a few notable names, as is usually the case. For the first time, the league […]

Chelsea Gray passed her head coach Becky Hammon on the WNBA’s all-time assists leaderboard Sunday, recording her 1,709th career assist during the Las Vegas Aces’ 86–68 win over the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Gray entered the game with 1,702 assists and finished with seven, moving her into sixth place in league history, according […]

As the woman who scored the first basket in Golden State Valkyries history, it’s only fitting that Kayla Thornton also makes history as the expansion franchise’s very first WNBA All-Star. The league announced Sunday morning that Thornton was one of 12 reserves voted to the WNBA All-Star Game by the league’s head coaches. “First, it […]

It’s difficult enough to have one successful signature sneaker, but New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu is making history once again with her third standalone release with Nike. As the WNBA All-Star break from Indianapolis quickly approaches, Sabrina and Nike have introduced the latest Nike Sabrina 3 to the release calendar, coming just in […]

Dallas Wings forward DiJonai Carrington was involved in an incident with Caitlin Clark during the 2024 WNBA season. Carrington, who was with the Connecticut Sun at the time, sparked controversy after attempting to swipe at the basketball and accidentally poking the Indiana Fever guard in the eye. However, some people around the sports world were […]

One year after stirring up drama for her controversial altercation with Caitlin Clark, Chennedy Carter remains off all WNBA rosters. As fans speculate on her rumored blackballing, the former Chicago Sky guard reminded fans about how lethal she once was alongside Angel Reese. On the anniversary of one of the best games of her career, […]

The Chicago Sky have been playing some improved basketball as of late, winners of two out of their last three games to push their current record to 5-11 ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Lynx on the road. A large part of the turnaround has been the improved play of Angel Reese, who has […]

Kayla Thornton is officially an All-Star for the first time in her 10-year WNBA career. The Golden State Valkyries forward was named one of 12 reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, which will take place July 19 in Indianapolis. Her selection as a reserve drew praise from Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, who will serve as […]

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Golden State Valkyries 82–71 on Saturday night, extending their record to 16–2 on the season. Collier pointed to the team’s defensive focus and composure during a key stretch as the turning point in the game. “I think they were just getting really easy […]

There were bound to be heated emotions in a matchup between the top two defenses in the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx. For the Valkyries, it came from head coach Natalie Nakase. The first-year head coach collected the first technical foul of her coaching career midway through the third quarter of […]

Kelsey Plum made impressive WNBA history during Saturday’s encounter between the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever. In 37 minutes of action, Plum finished with a stat line of 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. She shot 6-of-13 from the field, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her […]

After beginning the year atop the league at 9-0, the New York Liberty have gone just 3-5 in their last eight games while enduring two significant absences. Following Leonie Fiebich’s return to the lineup, Sandy Brondello offered yet another update on star center Jonquel Jones’ injury return timeline. With Jones still dealing with an ankle […]

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is on pace to reach a statistical milestone achieved by only a handful of players in WNBA history. In her first season with the Sparks, the three-time All-Star and two-time champion is averaging 20.1 points and a career-high 5.7 assists per game — numbers that place her on track […]

Just as the Dallas Wings generate some momentum, injury woes strike again. Ahead of the Wings’ second consecutive game against the Phoenix Mercury, star guards Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington appear destined for another appearance on the injury report. Two days ahead of the rematch, neither Ogunbowale nor Carrington practiced on Saturday, ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta […]

The players in the WNBA are currently engaged in collective bargaining negotiations with the league. One of the players leading the charge for greater pay and leverage is Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.  As the negotiations continue, Collier, the vice president of the WNBPA, managed to combat a wild conspiracy theory vehemently. A fan on […]

The Los Angeles Sparks went just 3-7 in June but ended the month with a bang by hosting Candace Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of their home game against the Chicago Sky. The moment showcased Parker’s influence on several current WNBA players, including Sparks guard Rae Burrell. Burrell, whom the Sparks drafted ninth overall […]

After the Golden State Valkyries’ red-hot performance in June, they will embark on an 8-day road trip to open the month of July, starting with a rematch with MVP candidate Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. These next four games on the road will be a test for the Valkyries, as one of the hottest […]

The Minnesota Lynx may no longer be griping, but they have not forgotten about their controversial WNBA Finals loss to the New York Liberty last season. That championship, which was in their reach before a devastating overtime defeat in the decisive Game 5, will continue to fuel this team until it is in its grasp. […]

The Indiana Fever came into this season with very high expectations, but the year hasn’t looked anything like they would have hoped so far. A lot of that comes down to injuries, specifically multiple ailments that star guard Caitlin Clark has been dealing with this season. Clark missed five games with a quad injury earlier […]

Caitlin Clark’s groin injury has kept her off the court for the Indiana Fever’s recent games, but she might be making a comeback soon. Even without their star guard, the Fever have managed to pull off their two best games of the season: First, they took down the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 on July 1, and […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ season has been one of the WNBA’s biggest disappointments in 2025. Even though reigning MVP A’ja Wilson called herself and her team out for playing poorly, nothing has changed. After a 27-point road loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday, head coach Beck Hammon and the Aces decided to make a […]

Throughout her career, Candace Parker has done it all. She is one of the most decorated players in the history of women’s basketball. In college, she won two national championships with the Tennessee Volunteers. Candace Parker is also a three-time WNBA champion, two-time WNBA MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.  Not to mention that she […]

Much like other leagues, debates over greatness in the WNBA are feverish. For some, Candace Parker is on their Mount Rushmore.  After all, she will have her jersey retired by two teams, the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky.  Others may mention the likes of Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Cynthia Cooper, or Rebecca Lobo. However, […]

Thursday was a hectic day for Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally. She played against her former team, the Dallas Wings, for the first time back in the College Park Center. Following the game, Sabally said she’s moving on from the Wings after they booed her during the game. However, she mentioned that it was a […]

The Dallas Wings are finally finding their rhythm, and they have their rookies to thank. With just eight players suited up, Dallas stunned the Phoenix Mercury, 98–89, in a statement win led by Wings rookie duo Paige Bueckers and Aziaha James. Aziaha James erupted for a career-high 28 points, knocking down five three-pointers while adding […]

Caitlin Clark has had a disappointing WNBA season for multiple reasons. The Indiana Fever star has missed almost half the campaign with quadriceps and groin injuries, and she has struggled to knock down shots when on the court. Her turnovers, which were already a glaring issue, have increased to 5.9 per contest in 2025. The […]

Following a brief stint with the team, former Phoenix Mercury interim head coach Nikki Blue filed a lawsuit against the team, according to the Associated Press. Blue’s representatives state that she is alleging unequal treatment based on race and gender, unequal pay based on race, and that her employment was terminated in retaliation for complaints […]

Will the Dallas Wings consider trading a player who has been the face of the franchise over the past few years? Would Dallas ponder the possibility of moving on from one of the best scorers in franchise history? Is there any truth to the recent Arike Ogunbowale trade rumors? Multiple sources recently discussed the situation […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not had the 2025 WNBA season that they originally imagined. Las Vegas is 8-9 nearing the halfway point of the regular season, a large regression from their 27-win season in 2024. The Aces did not help matters with a terrible performance against the Fever on Thursday night. The Aces lost […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 98-89. One of the big storylines heading into the game was Satou Sabally’s return to play her former team. Sabally spent her first five WNBA seasons with the Wings, finishing fifth in MVP voting […]

ATLANTA- The Atlanta Dream have been in this situation several times this season. The most recent was against the Minnesota Lynx, where they had a lead late in regulation, but ended up going into overtime and losing the game. This time, it was against the Seattle Storm, where they were up 79-75 with 51 seconds […]

Jordin Canada impressed with her performance during Thursday’s matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm. In 39 minutes of action, she finished with a stat line of 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. She shot 7-of-15 from the field, including 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line. […]

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has won a WNBA championship, led the league in assists and been part of the All-Defensive team. But she’s never been an All-Star. In her first year with the Liberty, Cloud is out to change that, and she’s making a strong push as the break nears. Cloud scored 23 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks made a series of roster moves this week, with the waiving of veteran guard Odyssey Sims drawing the ire of fans on social media. Not only did the Sparks cut Sims, but they cut Shey Peddy as well, leaving them with 11 players and one open roster spot. The Sparks plans […]

Allisha Gray was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June, which led her to become the first player in franchise history to win the award twice in a single season, and the first Eastern Conference player since Elena Delle Donne in 209 to earn the award in back-to-back months to open the […]

After every Golden State Valkyries win, head coach Natalie Nakase always credits her players before saying anything else. And after every loss, Nakase’s always willing to take accountability for how the team played instead of throwing her players under the bus. She acknowledges herself last, and even that is rare. So after an impressive month […]

The Atlanta Dream have been getting major contributions from several players on the team, which is why they’ve been playing at such a high level this season. Though the offensive system is about spacing and hitting 3-pointers, the Dream have also been able to live in the paint, which makes them hard to stop. That’s […]

Basketball legend Cheryl Miller has previously weighed in on the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese. Now she is taking her analysis to a new level. On the All Facts No Brakes podcast with Keyshawn Johnson, Miller tried to link the “rivalry” between Clark and Reese to that of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. But offered […]