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The Portland Fire have officially locked down the franchise’s first-ever head coach in Alex Sarama. The former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach and Head of Player Development is set to lead the expansion team into its inaugural WNBA season in 2026. The UK native broke his silence on his hiring shortly after the Fire made it […]

Becoming a head coach in the WNBA is a much bigger deal than it once was. With the massive increase in eyes on the league, the pressure is on for courtside bosses to deliver a successful product right away. One of the teams that exemplifies this the best is the Dallas Wings, who fired their […]

The Toronto Tempo is closing in on naming their first head coach, and all signs point toward Sandy Brondello being their top target. Despite strong competition from the Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings, the Tempo appear focused on bringing in one of the WNBA’s most accomplished coaches to lead their expansion franchise. Brondello’s name carries […]

The Portland Fire have officially announced the hiring of the first head coach in franchise history. The WNBA expansion team accidentally leaked the name two days earlier, but now it is official that Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Alex Sarama will be the first coach to take the reins of the Fire. “The Portland Fire have […]

After a shortened sophomore season, which only saw her play in 13 games due to various injuries, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recently announced that she will be back in action in just a few days. Not on the basketball court, but on the golf course. Clark said she will play in The Annika Pro-Am […]

The 2025 WNBA season ended in historic fashion as the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 to claim their third championship in four years. With a new best-of-seven Finals format, the Aces rose to the occasion, showcasing depth, composure, and championship DNA in what may be remembered as the most dominant postseason performance […]

It looks like Caitlin Clark will be spending part of her WNBA offseason in Florida pursuing her second passion. For the second year in a row, the Indiana Fever star has chosen to play in the 2025 edition of The LPGA Tour Pro-Am, hosted by Swedish golf legend Annika Sörenstam. “I had an amazing time […]

Chicago Sky forwards Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars. Reese made her second straight All-Star appearance, joining Caitlin Clark and other icons in Indiana this summer. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed that she won’t have to travel for the All-Star Game in 2026, though. The Chicago Sky will […]

The Indiana Fever came within one win of making it to the 2025 WNBA Finals. Despite the heart-breaking exit, Indiana is full of optimism heading into the offseason. The Fever were without both Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark down the stretch of the season due to injury. However, Cunningham believes in the trio of leaders […]

Angel Reese can’t help but be a part of history-making moments, it seems. The Chicago Sky star added to her list of off-court achievements when she became the first-ever professional athlete to strut down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on Wednesday. Stars from around the WNBA and Hollywood chimed in online to applaud Reese’s […]

Fans of both the WNBA and Love Island have reason to be excited—the Bayou Barbie and WNBA standout Angel Reese recently sat down with Love Island fan-favorite Olandria Carthen, aka the Bama Barbie, for an intimate podcast interview that’s already generating buzz, even before its official release. Known for being a boss on and off the court, Reese’s podcast highlights her […]

The basketball world is still coming to terms with the recent comments by Minnesota Lynx MVP Napheesa Collier about the WNBA. Additionally, this included calling out WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for her management style. Meanwhile, Denver Nuggets player Cam Johnson is offering his say. Essentially, he is supporting Collier while analyzing the state of the […]

The new Portland Fire is set to begin playing in the WNBA in 2026, becoming the second franchise in city history after the original Fire shut down back in 2002. The franchise has made multiple moves in preparation, with Vanja Černivec and Ashley Battle recently being hired as the first general manager and vice president […]

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Those discussions can influence the salary cap, free agents, and a multitude of other things. Three […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese knew going into the 2025 WNBA season what her biggest detractors thought about her shooting ability. Her inability to finish at the rim was the biggest knock on her game, and when the season started, it didn’t look like she had gotten much better. Through her first seven games, she […]

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has officially graduated from future Hall of Famer to potential GOAT, and her boyfriend Bam Adebayo had quite the comparison for her after the Aces captured their third WNBA championship in four years. Speaking to reporters, the Miami Heat big man opened up about what it was like to […]

Chelsea Gray may still be busy celebrating the Las Vegas Aces’ third championship in four years, but she’s also getting recognition for what she personally achieved in the 2025 WNBA Finals. The “Point Gawd” now stands alone in the league as the sole active player with four title wins under her belt, surpassing even her […]

PHOENIX– Following Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts’ being ejected from the WNBA Finals, associate head coach Kristi Toliver had her moment in Game 4. She immediately sprang from her seat on the bench as she watched Tibbetts furiously exiting the court. However, there wasn’t time to think about it. Players like Alyssa Thomas and […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had a miserable second season in the WNBA, as lower-body injuries limited her to only 13 games. She got to watch her teammates dig deep and nearly earn an improbable trip to the WNBA Finals, but she obviously wanted to be on the court with them. Despite all the challenges […]

As is the case with every October, Nike and Jordan Brand are beginning to release their Halloween-themed sneakers for the end of the month. Over the years, marquee Nike athletes have chosen various themes for their signature sneakers to coincide with the holiday festivities. With the 2025-26 NBA season officially beginning October 21, this Nike […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, fresh off a historic rookie season, made a high-profile appearance at the annual Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The Minnesota native, who now resides in the Dallas area, joined more than 92,000 fans at one of […]

The Las Vegas Aces made history Friday night by winning their third WNBA title in four years, but it wasn’t just the championship celebration that had fans buzzing. When Commissioner Cathy Engelbert walked onto the court to present the trophy, the crowd inside Mortgage Matchup Center erupted in a wave of boos, and A’ja Wilson’s […]

The New York Liberty weren’t able to complete their goal of repeating as back-to-back WNBA Champions after falling to the Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs. Nevertheless, their roster is filled with veteran leaders and they’ll be contenders each season for years to come. Franchise star Sabrina Ionescu’s impact reaches far beyond the basketball court as […]

PHOENIX– Despite the Phoenix Mercury being swept in the 2025 WNBA Finals by the Las Vegas Aces, it didn’t sway Kahleah Copper’s confidence. Funny enough, it seemed that she was in good spirits the moment she stepped into the press conference room. Even with the obvious disappointment, there was a sense of clarity. After reflecting […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu appeared on ESPN’s College Gameday as the guest picker for the second time on Saturday. Ionescu made history as a result, becoming the first woman to return to College Gameday as a guest picker, according to espnW. Ionescu is excited to be back. “I mean, it feels amazing every […]

Becky Hammon led the Las Vegas Aces to their third championship on Friday night, as Las Vegas Aces earned a 97-86 Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury to clinch a WNBA Finals sweep. Hammon, one of the most respected head coaches in the WNBA, doesn’t have much else to prove. She is already on […]

On August 2, the Las Vegas Aces lost 111-58 at home against the Minnesota Lynx – a 53-point defeat. They owned a .500 record, battling to keep themselves in the playoff picture. Now, exactly 10 weeks later, the Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for the third time in four years. A’ja Wilson was crowned […]

The Las Vegas owner Mark Davis was one of thousands of fans at the Mortgage Matchup Center who watched their team win Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. The Aces landed their third championship in four seasons under Becky Hammon as they cruised to a comfortable 97-86 victory, riding on A’ja […]

The Las Vegas Aces pulled off a 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury to win their third WNBA championship in four seasons. It comes amidst major speculation surrounding the ongoing negotiations between the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), with the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Oct. 31, […]

The Las Vegas Aces landed what was their third championship in four seasons under head coach Becky Hammon. The Aces won Game 4 against the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to complete a 4-0 sweep after A’ja Wilson dropped 31 points and nine rebounds. There is little doubt that this Las Vegas team is one of the […]

The Las Vegas Aces have won three championships in four full seasons under head coach Becky Hammon. Their worst season under the coach ended in the WNBA semifinals last year, and that level of success undoubtedly comes after experiencing both highs and lows as a unit. After the Aces won Game 4 to complete the […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ Jewell Loyd did not have the most straightforward final season with the Seattle Storm. Despite earning her sixth WNBA All-Star appearance, Loyd saw a comprehensive dip in numbers and converted just 36% of her shots all season, eventually being traded to the Aces in a three-team deal. The 2025 WNBA champion […]

The Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, winning 97–86 at the Mortgage Matchup Center to claim their third WNBA championship in four seasons. League MVP A’ja Wilson led the charge with 31 points and nine rebounds, converting 17 of 19 free throws despite a 7-of-21 field-goal night. Chelsea […]

PHOENIX– Now that the Las Vegas Aces have won the 2025 WNBA Finals, the CBA negotiations are the next priority. As soon as players like Chelsea Gray made their way to the podium to speak to reporters, it felt like it was a matter of time before someone asked. To close out the press conference, […]

Phoenix Mercury fans expressed heartbreak after seeing their team fall to the Las Vegas Aces in a four-game sweep during the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Mercury faced a 3-0 series deficit going into the Game 4 matchup. Their backs were against the wall as they faced elimination and their season being over. They put up […]

PHOENIX– A’ja Wilson is becoming one-of-one. After Wilson helped the Las Vegas Aces win the 2025 WNBA championship, she capped an unbelievable season. Winning the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, as well as Finals MVP, all in the same year, is unheard of. Funny enough, she joined Michael Jordan’s territory of becoming the fourth-ever […]

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 97-86, in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s third title in four years. At the forefront of the Aces WNBA Finals win was A’ja Wilson, who shared a touching moment postgame with her significant other, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Following the […]

The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons with a dominant 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the Finals on Friday, completing a four-game sweep in the league’s first-ever best-of-seven championship series. The win completed an outstanding Finals performance for the Aces, who averaged over 90 points […]

PHOENIX– Game 4 of the WNBA Finals had everything that could’ve gone wrong for the Phoenix Mercury. From injuries to Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts being ejected, it felt like this was the tip of the iceberg. However, the second-year man had some interesting words postgame. While he wasn’t furious when asked about the officiating, […]