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PHOENIX– Trailing 0-3 in any seven-game series is a tall task to overcome. The Phoenix Mercury find themselves in an interesting predicament after losing 90-88 to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. It was another close loss, but A’ja Wilson hit the game-winner for the Aces that sent the WNBA world into a frenzy. […]

Fans of the Phoenix Mercury are in a world of hurt right now after falling short against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. The Mercury climbed back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game at 88-88 after DeWanna Bonner’s two free throws with one […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson manifested a historic performance in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, leading her team to a 90-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. Wilson finished with 34 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, shooting 11-of-20 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line. Her performance […]

The Las Vegas Aces are just a win away from capturing their third crown in four seasons after escaping the Phoenix Mercury, 90-88, in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. After being down by as much as 17 points, the Mercury mounted a furious rally in the fourth quarter to […]

The Las Vegas Aces are on the verge of their third championship in franchise history following their thrilling 90-88 Game 3 win against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. The Aces faced a little adversity early as the Mercury sliced into a double-digit deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but […]

The Phoenix Mercury were forced to try to claw back into the WNBA Finals in Game 3 on Wednesday night in front of their home crowd after dropping the first two games against the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury were trailing for most of the night, and they were forced to complete their late comeback […]

Another day, another milestone for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The Aces visited the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on Wednesday, looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. They had their struggles on the road in the regular season, tallying a 13-9 record. But with Wilson at the forefront, […]

The Las Vegas Aces are looking to grab a third straight win versus the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. The Aces looked dominant in Game 2, leaving the Mercury scrambling for answers to avoid a o-3 hole. The Mercury needed a strong start to set the […]

The Las Vegas Aces jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. Aces MVP A’ja Wilson has put up dominant efforts in the first two contests. However, Jewell Loyd stole the show in Game 3. The guard got off to a hot start, making four three-pointers in the first […]

Indiana Fever’s towering sentinel Aliyah Boston has rounded off her third professional campaign in sterling fashion, claiming her maiden All-Defensive Second Team selection. Boston’s selection comes after a dominant season in which she anchored Indiana’s defense while also carrying an expanded offensive load. The three-time WNBA All-Star ranked fourth in the league with 361 total […]

If you are a “hater” of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, she does not care, as her recent social media post that channels socialite Paris Hilton shows. Cunningham posted a video on TikTok that uses Hilton’s iconic Tomorrowland Festival rant. As she lip-synchs into a juice box, Cunningham moves to different spots around her kitchen. […]

Sophie Cunningham became one of the more popular players in the WNBA after signing with the Indiana Fever this season. While her campaign was cut short by a knee injury, she made her mark for her new team with her toughness and shooting. But it is Cunningham’s personality that endeared her to many fans. Her […]

Despite being riddled by major injuries, the Indiana Fever managed to advance to the semifinals of the playoffs. In fact, they were a win away from moving to the finals after pushing the Las Vegas Aces to the limit. The Fever lost Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald to season-ending injuries, dealing […]

One constant throughout the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season has been Satou Sabally’s stance on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations. While other players on the team have been reserved, she hasn’t shied away from her true feelings. For instance, after a loss against the Las Vegas Aces in August, Sabally ripped the WNBA and CBA, while mentioning […]

The Las Vegas Aces came out 89-86 winners in a thrilling Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. A’ja Wilson topscored with 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Aces’ bench outscored the Mercury’s 41-16 in a game that had a total of 12 lead changes. However, another astonishing fact is that […]

With the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, Alyssa Thomas has been the talk of the team. In her first season, she helped the franchise reach its first Finals since 2021. Coincidentally, Diana Taurasi took the team to its last appearance. Both have been consistent competitors and two of the best when both were playing. […]

The Phoenix Mercury head home for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals in an 0-2 hole, needing to win at least one of the next two to send the series back to Las Vegas. Alyssa Thomas has been one of the stars of this dynamic Mercury team and she has lost twice in the […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has explained why she called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a scathing statement last week. Speaking at an event with former Vice President Kamala Harris, Collier said she “never had planned’ to deliver such a public blow, but she felt it was necessary. "I think I just got to […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has opened up about her special friendship with NBA veteran Kyrie Irving. She called him her ‘favorite basketball player ever.’ Bueckers also praised both his skill and his character. This growing connection between one of the WNBA’s rising faces and one of the NBA’s most polarizing yet admired figures underscores how […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is now enjoying her free time after a stellar rookie season. She was present at Dickies Arena on Monday to witness the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89, in the NBA preseason. Cooper Flagg impressed in his preseason debut after finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, […]

The WNBA’s current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31 and it’s no secret that the league and players association are nowhere near an agreement. As players, including Napheesa Collier, publicly call out commissioner Cathy Engelbert, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has spoken out. The NBA owns 42% of the WNBA with many W teams having […]

The 2025 WNBA season marked a turning point for the Indiana Fever, a franchise that had spent nearly a decade wandering in the shadows since the retirement of Tamika Catchings. With a mix of young stars, experienced veterans, and a renewed culture under head coach Stephanie White, the Fever finally emerged as a legitimate contender. […]

Despite an engaging and entertaining WNBA Finals round, the criticism league commissioner Cathy Engelbert received from Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has been grabbing the attention of fans and sports commentators alike. Ever since Collier delivered her nearly five-minute viral speech after her Lynx were eliminated in Game 4 of the semifinals, all eyes have […]

If there was any hope that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert could patch things up and move forward as they both try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement, well, that doesn’t seem too likely. ESPN reports that the relationship between the MVP runner-up and Engelbert is “beyond repair” after […]

The 2025 WNBA season was supposed to be the Minnesota Lynx’s triumphant return to the top of the league. With a balanced and veteran-laden roster, strong regular-season momentum, and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, expectations soared for a franchise known for its winning culture. Instead, the season ended in stunning disappointment. After earning the No. […]

It has merely been days since the Indiana Fever were knocked out of the WNBA semifinals after pushing the Las Vegas Aces to five games. It happened in the absence of multiple major stars, including Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sophie Cunningham. Two of those players, alongside Makayla Timpson, were honored by the Indianapolis Colts […]

There is an uprising brewing in the WNBA, with many backing Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier for her comprehensively thorough dismantling of commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the way she’s running the association. This appears to be the culmination of all of the women’s frustrations over the years, beginning, but not limited to, with their continued […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces took a commanding 2-0 lead in their WNBA Finals series against the Phoenix Mercury as the series now shifts to Phoenix. Las Vegas put on a defensive clinic in this one, holding the Mercury to just 10 points in the entire second quarter, at which point they took […]

The Las Vegas Aces moved one step closer to another championship after dismantling the Phoenix Mercury 91–78 in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Phoenix were looking for a win after their Game 1 loss, but A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young’s historic performances led Las Vegas to victory […]

As the Phoenix Mercury wrapped up practice before Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, there was one note everyone took: Zone defense. Las Vegas did a masterful job in the final two quarters of implementing the defense. It resulted in a barrage of contested shots, shot-clock violations, and inefficient basketball. However, head coach Nate […]

Under coach Becky Hammon, the Las Vegas Aces are currently fighting it out in what is their third WNBA Finals appearance in four seasons. The Aces finished second in the regular season with a 30-14 record and have largely depended on their “Big 3” of A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young. Wilson in particular […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has reportedly canceled her planned meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, escalating tensions between the league’s leadership and its players as the 2025 season draws to a close, according to ESPN reporters Kendra Andrews and Ramona Shelburne. The cancellation comes just weeks before the WNBA’s October 31 deadline to ratify […]

After the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, concerns were raised about the status of Alyssa Thomas. She had an apparent wrist injury and head coach Nate Tibbets had no further update after the Mercury were defeated 89-86. On Saturday, the Mercury received some good news, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Ultimately, […]

The Phoenix Mercury falling to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals might not have been a big surprise to anyone. For people watching the game, it was strange how they squandered a lead. But it wasn’t strange to Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts. Both saw the Aces switch to a […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces sealed Game 1 of the WNBA Finals with a last-second defensive stand, turning a thriller into a series-opening victory. After Jackie Young put Las Vegas up 89-86, the Phoenix Mercury had 13.5 seconds remaining to tie the game. A missed Satou Sabally three-pointer and an Aces rebound by […]

The Las Vegas Aces opened the 2025 WNBA Finals with a thrilling 89-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson led the charge, posting a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double while adding five assists, a steal, and two blocks. Wilson’s 21-10 performance was the fifth time in her […]

The Las Vegas Aces were 89-86 winners in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. However, they returned from the first half with a five-point deficit, with the game seeing a total of 12 lead changes and nine ties. It remained close until the fourth quarter, when Becky Hammon’s team eventually took […]

The Phoenix Mercury ended up on the wrong side of a topsy-turvy Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. The 89-86 loss came down to fine margins as the Aces’ bench completely outscored Phoenix’s reserves 41-16. Satou Sabally was put on the bench by head coach Nate Tibbetts after she picked […]

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces 89-86 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas, who finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly recorded the third triple-double in WNBA Finals history but missed two fateful free […]