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Talks have been heating up since the WNBA and WNBPA extended the deadline once again in their ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Players from around the league have been making their thoughts known on issues with the W’s leadership, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is now the latest to chime in on where […]

Caitlin Clark reminded everyone that Indiana Fever basketball is built as much on connection as it is on star power. On December 11, she shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to teammate Aliyah Boston. Clark posting an Instagram Story featuring a sideline embrace with the caption, “Happy Bday!!!!! love you 🩷 @aliyah.boston,” followed by, “excited to […]

The 2028 Olympic Games are just over the horizon, and USA Basketball is already thinking ahead about its final roster picks. Duke University will host Team USA’s senior training camp for the 2026 FIBA World Cup team this weekend, led by Blue Devils and new national team head coach Kara Lawson, alongside new national team […]

The New York Liberty’s offseason moves are finally starting to settle into place as the team officially introduced its new head coach on Wednesday. Chris DeMarco spoke out on his desire to take the role during his first press conference and made it clear that he believes the Liberty are the perfect fit for him. […]

Before Thanksgiving, the New York Liberty announced it would have a new coach. Former Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco will take over for Sandy Brondello after Brondello was fired. There is still plenty of time before the WNBA season commences. However, DeMarco provided insight into how he will coach, according to Khristina Williams of […]

A’ja Wilson wrapped-up a historic 2025 season with another major honor, being named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time in her career. The Las Vegas Aces star, who secured her fourth WNBA MVP and led the franchise to its third championship in four seasons, used the moment to address […]

In what has been a topsy-turvy year for the WNBA, A’ja Wilson came out on top. She won their fourth MVP Award and the Aces won their third WNBA championship in four years. On Tuesday, Wilson was named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year. During her interview, Wilson took time to speak on the current […]

A’ja Wilson is on top of the world. She is fresh off her 4th MVP season and leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA title in four years. If that wasn’t enough, she was named the 2025 Time Magazine Athlete of the Year. In her interview with Sean Gregory, Wilson reflected on her […]

WNBA fans were hyped to see two of the league’s biggest rising stars come together to form a super duo. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and Dallas Wings phenom Paige Bueckers went to witness the New York Knicks’ 106-100 win over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden, and the sensation of “Paigel” was born. […]

UConn legend Sue Bird returned to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Sunday for the retirement of her No. 10 jersey, calling the honor an emotional milestone as the Huskies celebrated one of the most decorated players in program history. Before UConn’s 102–35 win over DePaul, Bird addressed the crowd, describing the moment as deeply meaningful. “This […]

In only two years with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has forged a tight bond with coach Stephanie White. Recently, White was able to put Clark’s popularity into context, which isn’t all that unfamiliar.  On the Bird’s Eye View Podcast, White said to Sue Bird that Clark is her own version of Taylor Swift.  “She’s […]

While the new Project B startup has courted high-profile WNBA stars like Sophie Cunningham, don’t expect her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark to join it. During the Dec. 4 edition of her Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham discussed the new startup league and how she tried to get Clark to participate. “This [league] offers a […]

Sophie Cunningham is sharing what it means to her to be a part of the growth of the WNBA. If you’ve been in conversations about the WNBA recently, it’s not by accident. The league has seen major growth in the past few years from upgraded facilities, games per season increase, as well as the WNBA […]

Recently, Carmelo Anthony said that he would choose Candace Parker over A’ja Wilson in a debate about the best WNBA players on his 7 pm Brooklyn Podcast. Indeed, Parker is one of the greatest players of all time. “I’m going to go with Candace,” Anthony said. “That was our era. So I was able to […]

So far, Azzi Fudd is living it up in her final year at UConn. Meanwhile, her former teammate Paige Bueckers is coming off winning Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Wings. No doubt that Fudd is destined to play for the WNBA. However, to hear Candace Parker tell it, she is better off somewhere […]

The WNBA’s intense CBA negotiations are still ongoing, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, Seattle Storm veteran and WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike is front and center. On Wednesday, Ogwumike openly criticized the league for its recent proposals, per Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman of The Athletic. The WNBA offered a $1 million guaranteed base salary. […]

Sophie Cunningham likes to work hard but also play harder. While the Indiana Fever guard had to end her season prematurely due to tearing her MCL in August, she is looking forward to the offseason to not only heal from injury but to relax in her favorite place. “I haven’t done this in probably a […]

The WNBA’s leadership has revealed its latest proposal in an attempt to reach a deal with players on a new CBA (collective bargaining agreement). According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the new offer to the WNBPA includes a guaranteed base salary maximum of $1 million from 2026, bringing the total earning potential for max contract players […]

Team USA’s 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup basketball team found itself in a similar position to where it was a year ago. The squad went up against Team Canada in 2024 and unfortunately couldn’t come out with a win. This year, the two sides were matched up again, but with the score tied at 19, Allisha […]

As the expiration of the existing collective bargaining agreement approached at 11:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 30, the WNBA and the WNBPA reached a second extension agreement that officially pushes the deadline to January 9, 2026, preserving negotiations and preventing an immediate lockout. The extension, which lasts 40 days, can be terminated by either side […]

The Portland Fire have gotten one step closer to being ready to tip off their 2026 WNBA season. The expansion franchise announced on Monday that Brittni Donaldson was chosen as the first assistant coach and assistant general manager in its history. Donaldson brings years of NBA experience with her to the innovation-focused organization. “This is […]

Amid the ongoing conversations and controversies surrounding the WNBA CBA negotiations, star player Sophie Cunningham is joining a new startup basketball league, Project B. The league is gearing up for a 2026 fall launch, and it will feature men’s and women’s basketball. Front Office Sports reports that Cunningham has committed to playing in the league, […]

A day after the Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new logo for the 2026 WNBA season to the public, they followed up that announcement with a first look at their new uniforms. The team posted two editions of its rebranded jerseys on its social media, officially welcoming in a new era of Mercury basketball. The wordmarks […]

The WNBA enters the 2026 season amid unprecedented visibility, expansion, and competitive balance. Game attendance has climbed every year, television viewership has reached new highs, and player talent has diversified across domestic college programs and international pathways. The addition of the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 marked a new era of league growth, elevating both […]

The 2026 WNBA Draft arrives at a pivotal moment for the league. With expansion imminent, roster turnover accelerating, and player mobility reshaping franchise strategies, the next generation of talent carries added importance. The draft lottery confirmed an order that brings both an opportunity to plan and intrigue. The Dallas Wings earned the first pick for […]

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers will be taking the next big step in their professional career in December. The standout trio will be making their Team USA senior camp debuts when training gets underway next month. All three already have some experience with USA Basketball under their belts, as Clark and […]

The Phoenix Mercury have revamped their brand for the upcoming 2026 season as they continue their pivot into the future. The organization revealed its new logo and word mark in the first major update to its look since its original debut in 1997. Before this latest new look, the only change the Mercury had made […]

The Dallas Wings are building the organization around last year’s first overall pick Paige Bueckers. Dallas’ superstar rookie dominated in 2025, winning Rookie of the Year among other accolades. Now the Wings will have the benefit of another first overall pick to improve the roster around Bueckers. The Wings won the top pick in the […]

The Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association may be at a standstill in its negotiations with the WNBA’s leadership, but it has been able to successfully achieve the players’ demands in other areas. The WNBPA agreed to a record-setting extension of its licensing deal with Panini America, giving the company exclusive rights to collectibles in exchange […]

The New York Liberty are one of the crown jewels of the WNBA. A team with history hadn’t won a championship until 2024. Former head coach Sandy Brondello coached a stacked roster to the franchise’s first-ever championship; however, after a playoff exit in 2025, Brondello was fired less than a year from winning the title. […]

Last month, the WNBA and the players association agreed to a 30-day extension in terms of the ongoing negotiations as they faced an Oct. 31 deadline to agree on a new CBA. With the second deadline approaching on Nov. 30, some of the details of the WNBA’s latest proposal have come to light, including a […]

James Worthy is sharing how he actually feels about his game getting compared to Angel Reese. The NBA legend, who spent 12 years with the Los Angeles Lakers before he retired in 1994, had his early game compared to that of Reese’s by Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh. “There’s so much more room for […]

Projecting the top picks of a WNBA draft is always a balance of analyzing current collegiate production, long-term potential, and the specific structural needs of each team. The landscape is shaped by a standout group of NCAA players entering the 2025-26 season who have developed into elite prospects with legitimate franchise-altering upside. While the true […]

WNBA star A’ja Wilson definitely brought the heat on Wednesday. Wilson was on hand to support the Miami Heat as they took on the Golden State Warriors at Kaseya Center. She might’ve been the lucky charm after the Heat got the win, 110-96. In case you’re still not aware, the 29-year-old Wilson is the girlfriend […]

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced Tuesday that she will join Project B, becoming the latest WNBA star to commit to the new women’s basketball league set to launch in Europe and Asia in November 2026. Her decision came one day after former league MVP Jonquel Jones confirmed she would also play in the […]

The 2026 WNBA campaign remains mired in uncertainty amid ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, but the league and players association have at least cleared a pivotal checkpoint. The W’s most recent proposal includes increased revenue sharing and a maximum salary of more than $1 million, per Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press, […]

WNBA star Angel Reese suddenly found herself in the headlines after Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took exception to being compared to her by a fan. Now, even Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has entered the fray, albeit due to an entirely different matter. Rumors have been swirling that Carter and Reese are […]

During her busy offseason, WNBA player Sophie Cunningham teamed up with Sun Cruiser, and the 2025 Indiana Fever star garnered attention for it. She posted pictures of herself posing with Sun Cruiser products. “Wanna go cruisin’?” her caption read. In the first photo, Cunningham is dressed in a skirt and a matching white top, and […]

Jonquel Jones has become known as one of the New York Liberty’s shining stars. She helped lead the team to its first-ever WNBA championship in 2024 after joining the year prior, and she’s been an integral part of the league’s growth since being drafted in 2016. However, the five-time All-Star hasn’t always felt like the […]