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The New York Liberty are not a perfect basketball team, but they’ve done just about everything you could realistically ask of them in their first nine games. Teams with just a couple superstars don’t do that. The Liberty have destroyed teams this year because, one through 12, they have been the better team on the […]

The Chicago Sky were defeated by the New York Liberty 85-66, as the team’s struggles continue through the season. Despite the struggles, it seems like the team is still holding their heads high and keeping a positive attitude. That was obvious by the recent interaction that Angel Reese had with ESPN’s Holly Rowe during the […]

The stars were out in full force for Tuesday’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game between the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky in Brooklyn, with Coco Gauff, Lisa Leslie, Vanessa Bryant (and family) and Elliot Page among those sitting courtside. Gauff, fresh off her French Open title, got a huge ovation from the adoring crowd. The […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made WNBA history during an 85–66 loss to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. She became the fastest player in league history to reach 30 career double-doubles, achieving the feat in just 42 games. Reese surpassed WNBA legends such as Tina Charles, Candace Parker, Natalie Williams, and Lisa Leslie, […]

The Indiana Fever are certainly missing Caitlin Clark while she recovers from her quad injury. Indiana lost its fifth game without Clark on Tuesday, falling 77-58 against Atlanta. The one piece of silver lining was a record-setting performance from one Fever player that made WNBA history. Fever center Aliyah Boston became the second-fastest center in […]

The Chicago Sky suffered a crushing 85–66 loss to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, falling to a 2–6 record. The team continues to struggle after losing two-time WNBA champion Courtney Vandersloot, who tore her ACL in the first quarter of a 79–52 blowout against the Indiana Fever. Angel Reese broke her silence regarding […]

Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn had a special guest, as the newly crowned French Open women’s singles tournament champion Coco Gauff was in the building. Gauff is coming off a sensational Roland Garros run, one that saw the No. 2-ranked player in the […]

Angel Reese has had a rough start to the 2025 WNBA season alongside her teammates, with the team dropping to 2-6 after another brutal 85-66 loss to the defending champion New York Liberty. However, the Chicago Sky star has also dealt with hardships off the court, as she’s gotten more personal scrutiny from both traditional […]

The Atlanta Dream have started the season on a good note at 6-3, and are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference behind the undefeated New York Liberty. They’ve won five of their last six games and have the chance to build on that as the season goes on. With the team finally fully […]

The Atlanta Dream were back at home after a two-week road trip, and it was the perfect way to get things rolling again as they defeated the Indiana Fever 77-58. There have been a few constants in most of the Dreams’ wins this season, one being the third-quarter dominance, as they won the period 23-9. […]

Connecticut Sun stars Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers never would’ve predicted that they would nearly break the Internet, but fans are loving the pair’s growing bond and wholesome chemistry. Once the WNBA’s most unlikely duo, Mabrey and Rivers have become one of the fans’ favorite friendships. The 22-year-old has even spoken out about how the […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu put up a historic stat line in her team’s 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky. The defending champions continue to look like the favorites in 2025 and are slowly marching toward history. New York is now 9-0 and only five wins away from the best start ever in the […]

The WNBA is making a concentrated effort to promote both the Commissioner’s Cup and some of the brightest stars the league has to offer. Tuesday’s clash between the reigning champion New York Liberty (9-0) and struggling Chicago Sky (2-6) seemed to intrigue plenty of people, including Vanessa Bryant and her children. The wife of the […]

The New York Liberty are rolling. After an 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center, the Liberty have pushed their unbeaten streak to a flawless 9 and 0. But as much as the Liberty are dominating, Breanna Stewart knows they are not alone at the top. When asked about the Minnesota Lynx matching […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese walked into Barclays Center for the first time with the energy and excitement that have made her one of the most electric rookies in the league. Before taking the floor against the New York Liberty, she spoke with confidence and admiration for the city. “I love New York,” she said […]

Coco Gauff is on top of the world. The tennis phenom is fresh off her historic win at the French Open, becoming the first American to win since Serena Williams in 2015.  She has made numerous public appearances since while still soaking in her victory. On Tuesday, Gauff sat courtside to watch the New York […]

Jordin Canada is indeed back for the Atlanta Dream. The 29-year-old forward is playing in just her second game in the 2025 WNBA season on Tuesday night and finally got her first bucket of the campaign during the second period of a Commissioner’s Cup matchup versus the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center in College Park, […]

The Minnesota Lynx are one of the most dominant teams in the WNBA. Not only are the Lynx off to a historic undefeated start, they are doing so with some of the most colorful players in the league.  Most notably, guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. Speaking of colorful, both got in touch with their […]

he Golden State Valkyries signed veteran guard Aerial Powers as they continue to adjust their roster with players leaving for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. Powers’ addition follows the Valkyries’ 79-74 win over the Los Angeles Sparks and comes as the team’s point guard, Julie Vanloo, departs for EuroBasket. Golden State made the signing announcement Tuesday […]

Even with Caitlin Clark out with a quad injury, the game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever at the United Center in Chicago last Saturday had solid ratings for the WNBA on CBS.   The game officially recorded 1.92 million viewers, the third most-watched WNBA game this year, per Colin Salao of Front Office Sports. […]

DiJonai Carrington had a lighthearted response to Paige Bueckers’ playful antics during a joint media appearance Tuesday as the Dallas Wings prepared for their game against the Phoenix Mercury. The interaction was shared by Winsidr’s Melissa Triebwasser on X, formerly Twitter, showing Carrington playfully covering her face while Bueckers leaned in during the media session. […]

The Phoenix Mercury got off to a hot start this WNBA season and are clearly a playoff contender through one month of play. As it stands, the Mercury are sitting at 6-4 despite multiple injuries to top players, including Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper. On Tuesday, Phoenix got an encouraging update on one of those […]

PHOENIX– Days after ESPN released their favorites for the Coach of the Year, Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts had no time for the chatter. “A lot of people weren’t happy when I came to the league last year… We haven’t done s**t. I haven’t done anything… It is what it is.” Mercury coach Nate […]

The Dallas Wings selected UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall selection in the WNBA Draft. The rookie has not disappointed so far this season, averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in her first six games. Unfortunately, a concussion has held Bueckers out of the Wings’ lineup since May 29. Despite […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It is no secret that the Dallas Wings have endured a difficult start to the 2025 WNBA season. In fact, Dallas’ 1-9 record is the worst mark in the league. Even with the news that Paige Bueckers is expected to return Wednesday against the Phoenix Mercury, the Wings still have plenty of […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese keeps making history. The second-year All-Star was named BET Sportswoman of the Year for the third year in a row, joining Serena Williams as the only athletes to ever win the award three times. Reese was nominated alongside A’ja Wilson, Claressa Shields, Coco Gauff, Dawn Staley, Flau’jae Johnson, Juju Watkins, […]

“Rookie ball” isn’t an official basketball term, but it describes how the Washington Mystics are playing. No. 4 overall pick Kiki Iriafen and No. 3 pick Sonia Citron lead all rookies with 146 and 137 points, respectively, while the third-place players are tied at 94. That combined with Dallas Wings star and No. 1 pick […]

Dallas Wings guard Tyasha Harris will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season with a knee injury, the team announced on Tuesday. Harris, the primary backup to No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers, underwent successful surgery on her left knee and the team expects her to make a full recovery, according to a press release. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are currently 1-9 overall in the 2025 WNBA season. On Tuesday, however, Wings head coach Chris Koclanes revealed that Paige Bueckers — who has missed four consecutive games (three due to concussion protocol and one due to an illness) — is “good to go” for Wednesday’s game against the […]

If Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin had a skeptical first impression of Caitlin Clark while at Iowa, she appeared not to have that with A’ja Wilson on the Aces.  In an interview on the Bird’s Eye View podcast, Martin led in on what it was like playing with Wilson during her rookie season with […]

The Indiana Fever are lucky to have Caitlin Clark as the leader of the franchise. Clark is currently recovering from a quad injury but she is expected to return to the lineup soon. One of Clark’s college teammates shared her first impression of the future superstar in a recent interview. Valkyries guard Kate Martin shared […]

Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley were a match made in heaven for the Chicago Sky, on and off the court. Unfortunately, Vandersloot is out for the season due to a torn ACL she sustained last Saturday against the Indiana Fever.  On top of that, her better half Quigley’s career has come to an end in […]

The Indiana Fever are still without Caitlin Clark due to a quad injury. However, upon her return, she will embark on a journey that was first made by Sue Bird.  Clark is seeking to eclipse Bird’s record of 3,234 career assists. However, Bird isn’t getting her hopes up for logistical reasons on the latest episode […]

While Kayla Thornton recorded an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double for the second game in a row, and Janelle Salaün collected a career-high 21 points, only one Valkyrie made WNA history in Golden State’s overtime win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Temi Fagbenle became the first WNBA player to record 8+ offensive rebounds, 4+ steals, and 4+ […]

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum and Los Angeles have lost four of their last five games, including an 89–81 overtime defeat to the Golden State Valkyries. However, Plum remained a bright spot amid the team’s struggles. In that game, she made WNBA history by tying the record for the fastest player to reach 200 points and […]

The energy at Crypto.com Arena was already electric on Monday night, but the crowd buzzed louder when two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles took her seat courtside. The WNBA delivered one of its most thrilling games of the season, and Chiles was there for every moment. 2x Olympian Jordan Chiles is front and center for […]

Kayla Thornton stood tall when it mattered most. With the game hanging in the balance and the clock ticking down, she buried a dagger three that helped the Golden State Valkyries seal a dramatic 89-81 overtime win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. THORNTON TRIPLE ⚡ Valkyries now up 6 […]

LOS ANGELES – Kelsey Plum walked to the bench after fouling out during the Los Angeles Sparks’ 89-81 overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, and following the game, the refs and the officiating was clearly on her mind. As the Sparks continue to search for consistency, it was clear they still have kinks to […]

The league’s landscape is taking shape as the 2025 WNBA season enters its third week. Undefeated teams like the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx have emerged as early frontrunners, while others are still finding their rhythm. Here’s a comprehensive look at the current WNBA power rankings. 1. Minnesota Lynx (9-0) The Lynx are off […]