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Tuesday night’s 89-83 overtime loss to Phoenix Mercury wasn’t just any regular defeat; it was the kind that makes Minnesota Lynx fans check their record books twice because surely this can’t be real. This was the first time in WNBA history that Minnesota lost a playoff game after leading by double digits at halftime. Even […]

When the Indiana Fever won Game 1 of their semifinal clash against the heavily-favored Las Vegas Aces, it looked like everything was going sunshine and butterflies and rainbows for the seventh-seeded Fever team that continues to punch above its weight class amid the season-ending injury to Caitlin Clark. But the Aces, led by four-time MVP […]

Tyrese Haliburton planted himself at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night, soaking in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces. Cameras caught Haliburton laughing with fans, chatting with players during warmups, and reacting to every big bucket. Tyrese Haliburton in the house for Game 3 of Fever-Aces 🙌 […]

As the Unrivaled League approaches its second season, the anticipation among fans, analysts, and players alike is palpable. Tipping off on January 5, 2026, this upcoming season promises to elevate the league’s competitive level, spotlighting an exciting mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans. The combination of fresh talent and experienced players is set to […]

The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces series is tied 1-1 in the semifinals, and they will be heading to Indiana for Game 3. The Fever were able to steal Game 1 on the road after a huge effort from Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 34 points. They played well on both sides of the ball, […]

PHOENIX– Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts have had a close relationship, especially with the Phoenix Mercury making the playoffs twice. As they’re taking on the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals, the Mercury made playoff history by securing a 20+ point comeback. However, the takeover began in the second half. In the 20 minutes of play […]

As the 2025 WNBA Playoffs reach a critical stage, the semifinal series between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx stands out as one of the most thrilling and competitive matchups. Tied 1-1 after the first two games, the series shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4, giving the Mercury a golden opportunity to […]

The New York Liberty shocked the WNBA world with the firing of head coach Sandy Brondello almost immediately after the team was eliminated in the opening round of the WNBA Playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury. The decision came even after Liberty star Breanna Stewart scoffed at a question that seemed to suggest Brondello’s job could […]

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have been an intense battleground, with the Indiana Fever reaching the semifinals and making a significant statement about their growth as a team. However, Game 2 of the semifinals against the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces resulted in an embarrassing 90-68 blowout. The Fever’s struggles in this game placed a spotlight […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s Game 2 overtime loss to the Phoenix Mercury was a crushing blow in their 2025 WNBA playoff journey. In a game that seemed destined to go overwhelmingly in their favor, the Lynx fell short after the Mercury forced overtime and ultimately succumbed to Phoenix in the extra period. The defeat was not […]

Why were the Golden State Valkyries so successful, so quickly, in just their first season? It’s a question on everyone’s minds as the most successful expansion team in WNBA history transitions into the offseason, and the long, reflective conversations about the season that just transpired begin to percolate. Ohemaa Nyanin is aware of everyone’s scramble […]

The recent playoff success of the Phoenix Mercury as they take on the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA postseason has affected the Jonas Brothers’ Greetings from Your Hometown Tour‘s stop in the city. However, the Jonas Brothers don’t appear to be taking it personally. They took time to congratulate the Mercury on their Game 2 […]

When it comes to WNBA free agency, a lot of players have cited facilities as being one of the biggest concerns in terms of making their free agent decisions. As a result, WNBA teams have been quick with announcements regarding team-specific practice facilities. In the case of the expansion team Portland Fire, they will share […]

The Phoenix Mercury are two wins away from the WNBA Finals. Alyssa Thomas and Co. led a 20-point comeback to win an overtime thriller against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2. The Mercury ensured that their season will last at least three more games, securing a home game on Sunday. Unfortunately, that bumps the Jonas […]

The Phoenix Mercury kept their WNBA Finals hopes alive after pulling off a thrilling overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. The Mercury returned from the first half with a 16-point deficit but fought back to eventually force the game into overtime, where they went 10-4 to round off […]

Although they are both injured, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are still bringing the heat. As the Fever charge through the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, two of their biggest stars are staples on the sidelines. Along the way, Clark and Cunningham have cultivated a strong connection. On Wednesday, Cunningham made a slight diss […]

The defending champion New York Liberty were handed a first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs after they lost their series against the Phoenix Mercury. However, what came as arguably a bigger surprise was the fact that the franchise responded by announcing that they will not be renewing head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for the 2026 […]

The Minnesota Lynx snapped a 61-game streak on Tuesday night. Minnesota blew a 16-point lead in the second half, losing 89-83 against Phoenix in overtime of Game 2. The loss was especially tough for one Lynx star for a couple of reasons. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier had her 29th birthday on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the festivities […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Lynx blew a 20-point lead to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. In the process, they lost something else, just as precious as the series advantage. Ultimately, the Mercury officially ended the Lynx’s 61-game winning streak of being up by as many as 16 at the half […]

The Las Vegas Aces responded nicely after getting dominated in Game 1. Las Vegas beat Indiana 90-68 in Game 2, tying the series up at one game each. The Aces’ coaching staff made it a priority to respond strong after Game 1, and the players responded with a 22-point victory. Aces head coach Becky Hammon […]

The New York Liberty and Breanna Stewart’s dreams of making it a hat-trick of WNBA Finals appearances came to an end after the first-round series loss against the Phoenix Mercury. However, fans were hit with another huge update post-series as the Liberty announced that Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season. Stewart, […]

The injury-ravaged Indiana Fever were hit with a setback in their semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces, losing 90-68 in Game 2 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Lexie Hull, who finished with 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists on what was an off-night for the entire roster, also returned with a remarkable consolation. […]

The Phoenix Mercury avoided falling into a dreaded 2-0 hole in their WNBA playoffs semifinal series against the Minnesota Lynx, as they pulled off a huge come-from-behind win in overtime on Tuesday night at Target Center in Minnesota. Despite being down by as many as 20 points, the Mercury managed to claw their way back […]

The Las Vegas Aces ran out as comfortable 90-68 winners in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals against the Indiana Fever. The Aces were led once again by WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who returned with 25 points and nine rebounds. NaLyssa Smith added 18 points and seven rebounds while Jackie Young finished with a stat […]

The Las Vegas Aces evened up their semifinals series against the Indiana Fever after winning Game 2 in convincing fashion, 90-68, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson had another stellar two-way performance with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. She set the tone early for the Aces, […]

In sports, sometimes, it pays to be stubborn. Just ask the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, they refused to quit despite staring at a seemingly insurmountable lead, eventually hacking out an improbable upset of the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, 89-83, in Game 2 of their semifinals series at Target Center. The Lynx led by as much […]

The Indiana Fever did not luck into the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, that’s for certain. After all, they continue to defy the odds by taking Game 1 of their semifinal clash against the heavily-favored Las Vegas Aces, stealing that contest on the road in convincing fashion with an 89-73 victory. This playoff run […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces looked to bounce back as they hosted the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of their semifinal series in the playoffs on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces were upset by the Fever in Game 1, 89-73, on Sunday, and they wanted nothing else but to exact vengeance […]

The upset-seeking Phoenix Mercury tied their semifinals series against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after winning Game 2 in overtime, 89-83, on Tuesday, stunning the packed Target Center. The Lynx drew first blood in the best-of-five matchup on Sunday, 82-69. But in Game 2, the Mercury displayed enough poise in crunch time to complete the come-from-behind […]

OAKLAND– With a historic inaugural season in the WNBA officially in the books, the Golden State Valkyries have officially transitioned into the offseason, a significant one at that. At her exit interview, general manager, Ohemaa Nyanin, acknowledged the task at hand for the Valkyries as the team looks to build on their 23-21 season in […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has spoken up in support of Sandy Brondello, whom the New York Liberty fired on Tuesday one year after leading the franchise to its first-ever championship. Cheryl Reeve on the Sandy Brondello being let go in NY “I think Sandy is a heck of a coach and I think […]

As the Minnesota Lynx head into Game 2 of their second-round WNBA Playoffs series with a 1-0 lead, Courtney Williams is lighting up the court and the locker room. She scored 23 points on 11-of-19 shooting in Game 1 and is a vocal, supportive presence for her teammates both on and off the court. Williams […]

After the Atlanta Dream cruised to a 30-14 record in 2025, good for a 13-game improvement over 2024, general manager Dan Padover has been rewarded with the WNBA Executive of the Year award, the league announced on Tuesday. The third-seeded Dream fell in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs to the 6 seed Indiana […]

The news that Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello is out of a job shook up the WNBA. Especially since she is almost one year past the Liberty winning their first championship. Among those shocked is the Aces’ head coach and former Liberty player Becky Hammon. On Tuesday, Hammon unleashed praise on Brondello for her coaching […]

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull is returning to Unrivaled. Hull, who is currently in the midst of a WNBA playoff run with the Fever, will return to the offseason 3-on-3 league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier for a second season, the league announced on Tuesday. The former Stanford Cardinal played for Rose BC […]

The New York Liberty shocked the sports world on Tuesday when they announced that head coach Sandy Brondello would not return in 2026 for a fifth season. Brondello, who is already the winningest coach in franchise history, led New York to its first WNBA championship in 2024 before the team suffered a disappointing, injury-plagued 2025 […]

Currently, the Indiana Fever are trying to upset the Las Vegas Aces. At the same time, Sophie Cunningham is enduring a grueling rehab from her ACL injury. In the meantime, she is making time to assess what her role is on the Fever and she has come to a startling realization. Essentially, Cunningham believes it […]

The New York Liberty are parting ways with their WNBA championship-winning head coach. Sandy Brondello is out, per Front Office Sports. She led New York for four seasons. “We would like to thank Sandy Brondello for her everlasting impact on the New York Liberty,” said Jonathan Kolb, general manager of the team, in a release. […]

The WNBA Playoffs are the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience all come together under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging 82-69 Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves at a critical crossroads. But the series is far from over despite the […]