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Rhyne Howard didn’t score at all in the first quarter of the Atlanta Dream’s showdown against the Chicago Sky. But once she found her rhythm, she became unstoppable. The Dream guard scored 36 points in the last three quarters on Friday night. She tied the WNBA record with nine made 3-pointers in an 88-70 win over […]

The Dallas Wings fell just short of earning their second victory of the WNBA season on Friday. They were ultimately defeated by a final score of 88-84 against the Las Vegas Aces on the road. The win would have snapped a six-game losing streak, but instead Dallas has now dropped seven consecutive contests and holds […]

The Minnesota Lynx have developed a long legacy of WNBA superstars, and their past and present icons were able to come together during the team’s June 13 practice. The most notable sighting was the sweet reunion moment between reigning Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier and four-time champion Seimone Augustus, who overlapped for one […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream have been rolling in the past few games, and they’ve been able to beat teams in many different ways. What many people have been waiting to see is Rhyne Howard get it going to start the season after being in a shooting slump for the most part. She had a […]

Angel Reese has been making plenty of headlines in her sophomore season with the Chicago Sky, but now she has caught the attention of one of the league’s most versatile stars. Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally recently joined Lisa Leslie’s podcast Between the Lines, where she gave Reese a compliment that speaks volumes about her […]

The WNBA just announced a multi-year extension to its 11-year, $2.2 billion agreement with Scripps Sports from July 2024, keeping regular-season games airing on ION for the next decade and beyond. The deal marks a major move for the league’s expanding future, especially financially, and the WNBA Players’ Association (WNBAPA) argues that it should’ve been […]

The Atlanta Dream have been one of the best teams in the WNBA this season, buoyed by their offseason acquisitions of Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones, as well as the All-Star level play from veteran guards Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. During the Dream’s 88-70 win against the Chicago Sky on Friday, Brittney Griner moved […]

The Atlanta Dream is up and coming as a franchise. Various Dream players are expanding the scope of their game under new coach Karl Smesko as they seek to become a contending team.  That sense of cohesion is rubbing off on the players in unique ways, such as when Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Naz […]

Skylar Diggins made incredible WNBA history following the Seattle Storm’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on June 11. In 35 minutes of action, Diggins finished with a stat line of 18 points, six assists, a rebound, and a steal. She shot 6-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-5 from the […]

Tunde Oyeneyin is a makeup artist who runs a class on Peleton. She and her class received a surprise visit from New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart on Friday. The former WNBA MVP is extremely popular around the New York area. She, Sabrina Ionescu, and Natasha Cloud are the leaders of the Liberty, one of […]

The Chicago Sky suffered a major blow last weekend when it was revealed that Courtney Vandersloot will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury. Vandersloot had been the team’s starting point guard and veteran leader in the locker room. While she still brings her veteran presence, her absence leaves a gaping […]

The Dallas Wings are struggling and hobbling. Before Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, the Wings were deluged with multiple injury updates.  Among those questionable were DiJonai Carrington (shoulder), Myisha Hines-Allen (knee), and Maddy Siegrist (knee). But Carrington and Hines-Allen were cleared to play, per Joey Mistretta of Clutchpoints.  As for Siegrist, she will […]

The Atlanta Dream are playing a different style of basketball than years past, and that’s thanks to head coach Karl Smesko. When the Dream hired him, he let it be known that he loves space and pace, and that’s how they’ve been able to win most of their games this season. Players have had to […]

The WNBA is fortunate to have a history abundant in teams that have embarked on impressive unbeaten streaks, reflecting that the league has long had a competitive nature and exceptional talent. Currently in the W, sides like the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty have set new benchmarks with their dominant win streaks. Let’s see […]

The Indiana Fever are set to take on the New York Liberty on Saturday. It’s the first game since May 24 where the team will have Caitlin Clark return from injury. The star guard opened up about what it’s been like nursing the injury with media members on Friday. After the Fever’s practice, the 23-year-old […]

With fans awaiting an injury update for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson after she left Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks in what was deemed a head injury. While original updates were uncertain regarding the Aces’ forward, it’s now confirmed that she will not suit up as the Aces take on the Dallas […]

The Indiana Fever announced that Caitlin Clark is returning to the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the New York Liberty. With the star guard finally back in action, the team was forced to release a player from the roster to make room for Clark. Guard Aari McDonald is being released by the Fever. Indiana explains […]

The Dallas Wings lost their tenth game of the season on Wednesday to the Phoenix Mercury. The 93-80 loss spoiled a career night for No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. The Wings’ rookie star scored 35 points for head coach Chris Koclanes, the top mark of any first year player this so far this season. […]

On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks announced that a 2025 NBA Draft Party will be held at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, June 25. Paige Bueckers is expected to be among the guests in attendance at the party, the Mavs announced. Bueckers, who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in 2025, will watch […]

Though the Chicago Sky are struggling, Angel Reese is thriving. At the BET Awards, Reese joined Serena Williams as the only two athletes to win Sportswoman of the Year three times. Reese was nominated alongside Dawn Staley, Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, and Claressa Shields. Speaking of Shields, the legendary boxer took to social […]

Caitlin Clark has been out with a quad strain injury for several weeks, leaving the Indiana Fever without its superstar guard. However, it sounds like she’s finally set to return, as the team announced she’ll be ready to go against the New York Liberty. Clark, who is 23 years old, will be in the starting […]

With the Indiana Fever rooting for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals as they are up 2-1 in the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the relationships between the two teams have been well-documented. As Fever star Caitlin Clark has been supporting the Pacers, making appearances at the games, she would speak about her […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is officially listed as doubtful for Friday night’s home matchup against the Dallas Wings due to a head injury sustained in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, per the Associated Press. Wilson, a three-time WNBA MVP and widely considered one of the league’s premier players, exited early in […]

The Dallas Wings had several injury updates to share ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. One of the players on the team’s injury report is DiJonai Carrington. Carrington is dealing with a shoulder injury she sustained in the Wings’ last matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. They lost 93-80 even […]

Following the Minnesota Lynx’s 94-84 loss to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, the New York Liberty stood alone as the only undefeated team in the WNBA at 9-0. The Liberty have a couple of days off before their next game on Saturday, June 14 against the Indiana Fever. But it’s possible the Liberty are short-handed […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers will throw out ceremonial first pitches at Globe Life Field on June 18 when the Texas Rangers host the Kansas City Royals. The announcement was shared Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, by Kennedi Landry, the Rangers beat reporter for MLB.com, and adds to […]

The Los Angeles Sparks got back in the win column following their 97-89 win against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday, and it was second-year wing Rickea Jackson who led the way. Jackson finished with a career-high 30 points, and after the game she spoke about being able to use her versatility to attack the Aces […]

The Indiana Fever are mudding through the waters without Caitlin Clark. On May 26, Clark went out due to a quad injury for an expected two period.  On Thursday, the Fever provided an update on when they can expect Clark to be back in action, per Michael Voepel of ESPN. The hope is for Clark […]

Even though the Phoenix Mercury took down the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, the WNBA didn’t seem to do its due diligence. In a 2:20 video clip on X (formerly Twitter), the league posted a highlight compilation that left Kahleah Copper irate. When we won the game but don’t have a single highlight in the 2:24 recap […]

The Dallas Wings have hit the jackpot with rookie sensation Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has hit the ground running in Dallas, even after missing some time with an injury. She joined some elite company, including A’ja Wilson, after a huge game against the Mercury on Wednesday. Wings rookie Paige Bueckers made WNBA history with her incredible […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson exited Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks early after suffering a head injury. The Aces were ultimately defeated at home, losing by a final score of 97-89. After the game, Aces head coach Becky Hammon reportedly said the situation is uncertain and Wilson will meet with a doctor […]

It’s not beyond measure to say that the high-profile Chicago Sky is in a jam at 2-6. Veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury, unquestionably hurts them.  Their 85-66 loss on Tuesday to the undefeated defending champion New York Liberty is the latest indication of a rebuilding team hindered. However, star […]

When the Los Angeles Sparks need a spark, Rickea Jackson always delivers it in full. In one of the biggest performances of her young career, Jackson exploded for a career-high 30 points to lead the Sparks past the defending champion Las Vegas Aces with a 97-89 victory. The win not only prolonged the Aces’ slump […]

Paige Bueckers returned to the court with a statement. After missing four games, the Dallas Wings rookie exploded for a career-high 35 points in a tough 93-80 loss against the Phoenix Mercury. The 2025 first-overall pick etched her name into the WNBA history books alongside Caitlin Clark as the only rookies to score at least […]

PHOENIX — Alyssa Thomas’s return to the Phoenix Mercury spoiled Dallas Wings rookie phenom Paige Bueckers’s best game of her WNBA career. The latter posted 35 points and put the Wings on her back. However, the Mercury picked up their seventh win of the season. On the night, Thomas posted a double-double with 11 points […]

There is only one team left undefeated in the 2025 WNBA regular season after the Seattle Storm scored a 94-84 victory on Wednesday night over the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Lynx entered the contest carrying a shiny 9-0 record, but they’re now at 9-1 following the loss, thus leaving the […]

The Las Vegas Aces have been a mainstay as a powerhouse at the top of the WNBA over the last few years, but that position feels tenuous at the start of the 2025 season. Becky Hammon and company are off to a bit of a rocky start this year, and things went from bad to […]

During the month of June, several WNBA teams are going to be losing key players as they head overseas to compete in this summer’s Eurobasket. A few teams, such as the Golden State Valkyries, have made roster moves accordingly. For the Los Angeles Sparks, they will be losing Julie Allemand to Eurobasket. On Thursday, the […]

The Dallas Wings may have lost 93-80 to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night, but Paige Bueckers was unstoppable. The Wings rookie set a new WNBA career-high with 35 points in the defeat. Dallas now holds a 1-10 record, but Bueckers, who had missed four consecutive games before Wednesday’s affair, reminded everyone why she was […]