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The Caitlin Clark effect was in full force in the 2024 WNBA season, with the Indiana Fever star making an immediate impact in her first campaign. By no surprise, the former Iowa standout was also named the Rookie of the Year, finishing just one vote off being the unanimous winner. Angel Reese received only one […]

Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson opened up about the challenges she faced this season — both on and off the court. As the Las Vegas Aces go for their third consecutive WNBA title, Wilson shared how her journey as a Black woman in professional sports adds layers of complexity to an already demanding career. Reflecting […]

Angel Reese recently found herself in a lighthearted yet high-stakes moment with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, as the two engaged in a playful bet over his free-throw shooting skills. In a video posted to her Instagram Story, Reese challenged Shaq with a $100,000 wager, saying, “$100,000 if you make this shot. Let’s see,” per the […]

Fans of the Indiana Fever can always brag about how they got in on the ground floor of the WNBA’s meteoric rise in relevancy. The season unfortunately ended without a WNBA Playoffs win but the Fever can look forward to many more years of packed arenas thanks to the Caitlin Clark effect. Clark, who had […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had an electrifying rookie year in 2024. Clark broke numerous records and helped the Fever to a sixth-place playoff berth. However, Clark’s success has not come without challenges. Like many players in the WNBA, Clark endured physicality during the season, some of which was perceived to be excessive. WNBA legend […]

The Atlanta Dream announced that they have parted ways with head coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons with the team. Wright led the Dream to a 15-25 record this season and a playoff appearance but were knocked out of the first round by the New York Liberty. Dream general manager Dan Padover shared the news […]

The Indiana Fever are thrilled to have Caitlin Clark as a building block for the future. Clark had a phenomenal rookie season that helped propel the WNBA’s popularity in the process. WNBA legend Sue Bird shared her thoughts on the jealousy narrative surrounding Clark on A Touch More. Sue Bird credits her interview with her […]

The New York Liberty paid tribute to Teresa Weatherspoon during their playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces, and Angel Reese showed her former coach some love on X, formerly Twitter. A user posted the video of the tribute, and Reese quote tweeted it with crying and heart emojis. 🥺🩷 https://t.co/lPIBbM5LDE — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was clear about what frustrated her the most after the team’s Game 2 loss to the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. It wasn’t the officiating or the performance of the Liberty; it was her own team’s defensive breakdowns, especially when it came to allowing […]

Brittney Griner is the newest star to sign on with the upcoming Unrivaled basketball league, an exciting 3-on-3 format spearheaded by WNBA superstars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Griner, a centerpiece for the Phoenix Mercury and a pivotal figure in the WNBA, joins a roster that already includes some of the league’s top talents. The […]

The tension between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx was on full display during Game 2, especially between Lynx guard Courtney Williams and Sun guard Marina Mabrey. After Sun guard DiJonai Carrington had an on-court outburst against Lynx guard Kayla McBride, the game intensified. Williams and Mabrey were in a shouting match with each other. […]

In a Game 2 matchup that featured Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington’s on-court outburst against Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride, the series has presented many things. Toughness, trash-talk, and a striking resemblance to the physicality of premier NBA playoff matchups. As the Lynx secured the Game 2 win, it seems the matchup is only beginning. […]

As the saying goes, winning a championship is hard, but defending it is harder. The Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of elimination after the New York Liberty won Game 2 of their semifinal series in the WNBA Playoffs, going up 2-0 on the defending champions. After Breanna Stewart poured in 34 points to […]

The New York Liberty might be finally free of the Las Vegas Aces thanks to a historic Game 2 from Sabrina Ionescu. Well, much like last year’s WNBA Finals, they need one more win to feel good about the job done. That’s why Ionescu’s simple message to the locker room after taking a 2-0 series […]

The Las Vegas Aces are down to the last card in the season’s deck following a loss to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Playoffs. The Liberty needed history from Sabrina Ionescu but the scoreboard does not lie. Head coach Becky Hammon’s Aces are now in a 0-2 hole with their three-peak chances hanging […]

The New York Liberty could have won the 2023 WNBA championship. They were the clear second-best team, facing a juggernaut Las Vegas Aces squad that was down two starters heading into Game 4 of the Finals. The Aces just made a few more plays, beating the Liberty by a point in the deciding game and […]

The semifinal series between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx has been extremely chippy through two games, with many players on both sides getting involved in scuffles and back-and-forth exchanges. In Game 2 on Tuesday night, Lynx star Kayla McBride took a hard foul on Sun guard DiJonai Carrington on a fast break, and […]

The New York Liberty have taken full control of their semifinal series against the defending champions Las Vegas Aces, winning Game 2 88-84. As the Liberty are one step closer to sweeping the team that beat them in the WNBA Finals last season, star Breanna Stewart celebrated the hard-fought win with former San Francisco 49ers […]

The New York Liberty have been on a mission all season long; locked in from the get-go, they have been looking forward to avenging their loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 WNBA Finals. Now, with the two teams matched up against each other in the 2024 WNBA Semifinals, the Liberty could not […]

Cameron Brink’s fiancé is Ben Felter. Cameron Brink is a starting power forward for the Los Angeles Sparks who just completed her rookie season. Brink was born in Princeton, N.J., on Dec. 31, 2001. She lived in Amsterdam for three years when she was young because her parents worked with Nike, but she returned to […]

When Cameron Brink returns for her second season in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks, she’ll be sporting some new hardware on her finger. Brink announced on Instagram that she is officially engaged, and it all happened in Paris. She posted a picture alongside her now-fiance, Ben Felter, showing off her engagement ring and […]

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink are enjoying their offseason by taking a break from basketball. Throughout her Rookie of the Year campaign, Clark had led the Indiana Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, though they fell to the Connecticut Sun 0-2 in the first round. Meanwhile, injuries […]

The Connecticut Sun take on the Minnesota Lynx. Check out our WNBA Playoffs odds odds series for our Sun-Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Lynx. The Minnesota Lynx became the first home team to lose a WNBA playoff game in 2024. The first nine games of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the New York Liberty. Our WNBA Playoffs odds series has our Aces Liberty prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Aces Liberty. The New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces began their highly-anticipated WNBA semifinal series on Sunday, and the New York Liberty made a firm […]

Marina Mabrey left no doubt about her role on the Connecticut Sun following their 73-70 win over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. Mabrey, who scored 20 points and hit six crucial 3-pointers, helped the Sun secure a gritty win that came down to the final seconds. Her sharp […]

Alyssa Thomas sent a strong message to anyone overlooking the Connecticut Sun following their 73-70 win over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. The Sun have continued to show that their disciplined, defense-oriented style that brought them success during the regular season is just as effective in the playoffs. […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon admitted her team’s biggest mistake in their 87-77 loss to the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals — allowing too many mismatches against Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart scored 20 points in the first half, taking advantage of defensive switches that left smaller […]

Breanna Stewart was on a mission in the New York Liberty’s 87-77 win over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series on Sunday. After leading the Liberty with 20 first-half points, Stewart made a bold promise to fans at Barclays Center, telling them she has “a lot to make up […]

In the playoffs, New York superfan film director Spike Lee will trash-talk opposing players, albeit in support of the Knicks or the WNBA’s Liberty. While Aces’ Kelsey Plum revealed a lesson learned from her 87-77 loss in Game 1 to the Liberty in the playoffs’ semifinals, she wouldn’t say what Lee said during the game. […]

The Las Vegas Aces faced a setback in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal playoff series against the New York Liberty, losing 87-77 on Sunday at Barclays Center. The two-time defending champions came into the long-awaited rematch with New York after a winning streak. The Liberty started out Sunday’s game with a large lead. The […]

The Connecticut Sun struck first during their semifinal series in the WNBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx with a 73-70 win on the road. Amid the Sun win, veteran forward DeWanna Bonner made WNBA playoffs history by playing in her 83rd playoff game as per ESPN. It’s the most WNBA Playoff appearances ever by a […]

WNBA Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale couldn’t contain her excitement after watching her brother, Dare Ogunbowale, score the game-winning touchdown for the Houston Texans in their 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Arike took to social media to share her reaction, posting a video and tweeting, “Dare scored the game-winning TD omg!!!” and […]

The Los Angeles Sparks had a disappointing 2024 season in terms of the win/loss column. They also decided it was time to move on from head coach Curt Miller, parting ways with the longtime WNBA coach after only two seasons. But despite that, there were still bright spots for the Sparks. One of those bright […]

You didn’t have to watch last year’s WNBA Playoffs to know the New York Liberty had unfinished business with A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces. It was apparent from the start in Game 1 of their semifinals series, which the Liberty won, 87-77, at Barclays Center to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five […]

The Las Vegas Aces made a bold statement before their opening game against the New York Liberty on Sunday, wearing A’ja Wilson jerseys in support of their teammate, who finished second in the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) voting. The gesture, led by teammate Tiffany Hayes, was a show of solidarity after many […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was named the 2024 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, an honor that reflects her impressive contributions this season to one of the league’s best defensive teams. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who was also named the 2024 WNBA Coach of the Year, praised Collier’s determination, leadership and how Collier […]

The Connecticut Sun take on the Minnesota Lynx. Check out our WNBA Playoffs odds odds series for our Sun-Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Lynx. The Minnesota Lynx have barely put a foot wrong since the midseason Olympic break. The Lynx have lost only twice since resuming the WNBA season […]

When the Los Angeles Sparks made the decision to trade the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft to the Chicago Sky, they were of the belief that they were getting a first-round talent in return. That particular player for the Sparks was Li Yueru who had yet to play a full WNBA […]

The Minnesota Lynx are set to host the Connecticut Sun for Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday but they might have to do so without a key player. Backup forward Cecilia Zandalasini appeared on the Lynx injury report as questionable for Game 1 due to a quad injury. A injury to Cecilia Zandalasini […]