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ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings held their first day of training camp in Arlington on Sunday. Paige Bueckers, the Wings No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, appeared to already be locked in. She was connecting on her shots and has already seemingly developed chemistry with her teammates. Paige Bueckers is locked […]

The Dallas Wings have the new cornerstone of their franchise with Paige Bueckers, as they selected her with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. There was no doubt that she was going No. 1 after he strong collegiate career and what she’s been able to accomplish over the years. Wings general manager Curt […]

The TIME100 gala recently took place, and many people who are continuing to make changes in the world and lead by example were present at the event. One of those people who were present was Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who was named on the TIME100 list and was a co-founder of Unrivaled alongside Breanna […]

Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson was all smiles and cheers at the 2025 NFL Draft as she showed up to support her apparent date James Pearce Jr. ESPN happened to catch Jackson on camera among Pearce’s loved ones, rubbing his leg in celebration as the defensive end learned he’d been drafted 26th overall to […]

Norfolk State star Diamond Johnson is getting her opportunity to earn her way into the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx have announced via their social media accounts that they are signing Johnson to a training camp contract. see you Sunday. 💪 pic.twitter.com/oEa8PM9PvA — Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) April 24, 2025 Johnson was arguably the most surprising omission […]

Washington Mystics rookies Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore are making their first rounds around the sports world as a draft class. The three top-10 WNBA Draft picks were the center of attention when they made an appearance to throw the first pitch at a Washington Nationals’ game. Made their mark on the mound […]

It is confirmed that USC basketball commit Alijah Areans is in a coma after a horrific car accident on Thursday morning. As he battles for his life, one notable basketball star is offering her support. Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese posted her best wishes on her X page. “Prayers for Alijah” she posted. Prayers […]

The New York Liberty have been enjoying their offseason since winning the WNBA championship last year, and they’ll be back soon enough to try and compete for another one. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart were key for the Liberty winning the championship, and it seems like they have a bond that goes beyond the basketball […]

Before training camp begins for the Los Angeles Sparks, they’ve made some changes to their coaching staff. Nikki Blue, who was hired as an assistant for the Sparks, is now joining the staff at USC as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team, according to ESPN. Blue was the interim head coach for the […]

Even before she stepped into the league, WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert has always been supportive of Caitlin Clark. The same can be said for Angel Reese. After Englebert saw the two in the 2023 NCAA championship game, she instantly saw major potential for the WNBA. She saw the best rivalry the league has ever seen. […]

The Indiana Fever have shown support to the Indiana Pacers since their playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks started, and they have enjoyed their time at the games as the home team is up 2-0. Caitlin Clark was at Game 1 supporting the Pacers as they defeated the Bucks, and in Game 2, she brought […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers in the 2025 WNBA Draft. It goes without saying, but the Wings were fortunate to have landed the No. 1 pick via the draft lottery. The Los Angeles Sparks had similar odds to earn the No. 1 pick, but as  Wings CEO Greg Bibb said during the […]

DALLAS — On Wednesday, the Dallas Wings held an introductory press conference for the five players they selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft. With Paige Bueckers being selected first overall, Dallas basketball fans are excited at the moment. The excitement is especially important as basketball fans in Dallas have been frustrated over the past couple […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings held their introductory press conference for recently drafted players Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, Madison Scott, JJ Quinerly and Aaronette Vonleh on Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. During the press conference, Bueckers was asked about playing in the same city as Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Paige Bueckers on playing in […]

The Portland WNBA expansion franchise took a major step forward as team owners officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art training facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Tuesday, as reported by ESPN. The event marks a tangible milestone in the city’s reentry into the league, with the team set to debut in the 2026 WNBA season. […]

Another former HBCU star looks to have an opportunity in the WNBA, as former Jackson State standout Ti’lan “Tilly” Boler has signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Sky. Bohler, who left Jackson State to transfer to Memphis, went unselected in last Monday’s 2025 WNBA Draft, but the Sky are looking to give her […]

Paige Bueckers signed a rookie scale deal with the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, per the WNBA transactions page. Of course, the Wings selected Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Now that Bueckers signed the rookie scale contract and her introductory press conference is scheduled for Wednesday, the reality of moving on from UConn […]

There is no question that ESPN has been good to the WNBA. ESPN is riding high off the second-highest-rated WNBA Draft in history, with 1.25 million viewers. The 2024 Draft had the highest ratings, with 2.46 million viewers, thanks to a class that included Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Cameron Brink. The league’s growth has […]

Las Vegas is a known hot spot for major events, regularly resulting in sightings of all types of celebrities. Even athletes who spend their lives there can still make surprising appearances, which is how fans spotted Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes. The Aces standouts couldn’t miss the RAW after WrestleMania, which was taking place in […]

The Chicago Sky have been a busy organization as of late, having recently drafted college star Hailey Van Lith in the first round to join the team’s promising core of young players, including Angel Reese. The Sky had hoped to be opening up a new practice facility ahead of the upcoming 2025 season, but recently, […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark did a favor for her former college team this past season. Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen reveals Clark practiced with Iowa before their February game against USC, per OnIowa Live. Clark played the role of USC star JuJu Watkins in the practice. “Before that game,” Jensen said, “about 10 […]

A trio of national champions headline Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum‘s 2025 Dawg Class, meant to help women’s basketball players bridge the gap between the college and pro games. UConn’s Azzi Fudd and KK Arnold, fresh off their title run earlier this month, as well as South Carolina’s Tessa Johnson, who won a ring […]

Paige Bueckers continues to rack up honors following her storied college career with UConn women’s basketball and pick as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her hometown of Hopkins, Minnesota, announced this week that it will temporarily rename itself “Paige Bueckers, Minnesota” on May 16, the date of her first professional […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is exploding in popularity, and not just in the WNBA. Since the Fever drafted her first overall in 2024, Clark has been leaving a significant impact on the W and women’s sports. But Clark’s influence has grown exponentially across sports as a whole — including in merchandising. The Iowa native […]

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller emphatically promised fans that Paige Bueckers is here to stay and that the number one draft pick will spur on a basketball revolution in the city for years to come.  But why hasn’t Bueckers shown up to Dallas yet? On Monday, speculation about Bueckers absence from the Wings training […]

On Monday, the Dallas Wings announced that they will hold an introductory press conference for the players they selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Wednesday at 12 PM CT. Wings’ No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers will be joined by Aziaha James, JJ Quinerly, Madison Scott and Aaronette Vonleh at the press conference. Bueckers, […]

The Atlanta Dream needed an infusion of youthful energy despite making the 2024 playoffs. Their 2025 WNBA Draft approach seemingly aimed to enhance their perimeter shooting and overall team depth, which is probably the best-case scenario for their draft class based on the placements of their picks. With new head coach Karl Smesko at the […]

When the Dallas Wings drafted Paige Bueckers, general manager Curt Miller made one thing very certain. He won’t trade Bueckers. “I can absolutely promise that,” Miller said via Myah Taylor of Dallas Morning News. “We’re really excited to have a generational talent in Paige Bueckers coming to Dallas.” The statement comes during a tumultuous time […]

Former South Carolina women’s basketball star Te-Hina Paopao made her first public appearance in Atlanta as a member of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Braves’ 4-3 win against the Minnesota Twins on April 19. The occasion marked a celebratory welcome for the 18th overall pick in the […]

The Minnesota Lynx head into the 2025 WNBA season with a lot of confidence and momentum having reached the 2024 WNBA Finals. With a superstar player in Napheesa Collier and a solid core around her, the Lynx appear poised to be a contender again in the upcoming season. With the start of the season only […]

The Las Vegas Aces may have been out of a first-round draft pick after being disciplined for a league violation in 2023, but they still made the most of the picks they did have. Of the Aces’ two choices, one player could end up adding even more value to their championship-caliber team. Las Vegas didn’t […]

Fever star Caitlin Clark is no stranger to receiving admiration for her basketball skills, but WWE superstar Seth Rollins may have doled out her highest compliment yet. The WrestleMania 41 Night 1 headliner appeared on “Outta Pocket with RGIII” to discuss wrestling’s main event but ended up comparing one of the WNBA’s biggest standouts to […]

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson is continuing her quest not to end up on a poster. After joking she didn’t want to be the first WNBA player to get dunked on, Jackson returned to X, formerly Twitter, to ensure Sydney Colson would end up on the wrong side of a highlight reel instead. “Number […]

The WNBA Draft often turns collegiate opponents into professional teammates, and the Washington Mystics exemplify that to a tee. They selected Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron, USC’s Kiki Iriafen, and Kentucky’s Georgia Amoore Nos. 3, 4. and 6 on Monday, who almost all played against each other in the NCAA. Amoore called Citron a “stone-cold killer” […]

As the Indiana Pacers are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, they’re already receiving major support from their fans. One of those fans is Caitlin Clark, who led the Indiana Fever to the playoffs in her first year in the league. Clark has not been shy of supporting […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is continuing to support her brother Julian while he competes in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational, a pre-NBA draft showcase for college basketball seniors. On Friday, Reese championed the accomplishments of her brother on her X page following a double-double performance. Julian finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds while playing […]

Angel Reese has commanded attention both on and off the court since her college career at Maryland and LSU. As she heads into her second season with the Chicago Sky, she’s also getting ready to celebrate a major personal milestone. The 2024 WNBA Draft’s 7th overall pick turns 23 in May — and she plans […]

When Caitlin Clark was drafted to the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she helped usher in a rise of popularity in the WNBA and women’s basketball in general. Her electric style of play captured the hearts and minds of fans with many tuned in to watch her pro career. With the popularity came […]

The WNBA will a have new team when the 2025 season tips-off next month with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries. When the 2026 WNBA season rolls around, two more expansion teams will begin play in the Toronto Tempo and the yet-to-be-named Portland franchise. The WNBA has already revealed expansion plans to get up […]