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The Chicago Sky made a last-minute trade to get the chance to choose back-to-back in the first round and ended up with a perfect blend of international talent and players with NCAA experience in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The franchise also managed to fill key roster gaps with its first two choices, like taking Hailey […]

The Chicago Sky are thrilled to have Angel Reese as one of their franchise stars. Reese is one of the most prominent young stars in the WNBA, both on and off the court. She is now gaining popularity even outside the realm of sports. Angel Reese was recently part of the plot of a primetime […]

The Indiana Fever are grateful to have Caitlin Clark as the face of the franchise. Clark took the WNBA by storm in 2024, unanimously winning Rookie of the Year and leading the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016. Unfortunately, Clark was recently snubbed from a list that many people believe she belongs on. […]

The 2025 WNBA offseason has been one for the ages, and especially for the Phoenix Mercury. After the Mercury traded for both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, they made the biggest splashes of the offseason. While it was a big haul to land both players, acquiring All-WNBA talent is beyond impressive. Not to mention, Diana […]

It’s not often that a new regime has three top-six draft picks at its disposal, but the Washington Mystics were in a blessed position on Monday thanks to the lottery, the Ariel Atkins trade, and a deal made by the previous administration. On top of that, they had one pick in each of the second […]

Dominique Malonga, the 6-foot-6 French center taken second overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm, says she’s ready to represent European basketball on one of the sport’s biggest stages. “I’m really, really excited to step on the court in the W and to show that European basketball is something, too, and I […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into the 2025 WNBA Draft with three picks at No. 9, No. 21 and No. 28. They came away with Sarah Ashlee Barker at No. 9, Sania Feagin at No. 21 and Liatu King at No. 28. Looking at the team’s current roster, there are going to be some interesting […]

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, is joining the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled in its next season as both an investor and player, citing the growth and opportunity in women’s sports as her motivation. In an appearance on “Good Morning America,” Bueckers confirmed her […]

Even though fans criticized the WNBA for not promoting the 2025 Draft, the league managed to attract strong viewership. The 2025 WNBA Draft brought in enough viewers to become the second-most-watched draft in league history, per ESPN.  The draft averaged 1.25 million viewers and was the most viewed program across all television among the male 18-34 […]

Angel Reese certainly knows how to make an announcement. The Chicago Sky star took to social media to share that she recently became a homeowner and sweetly celebrated the personal milestone alongside her mom. “They said, ‘She need to cover up,’ so I went cover on VOGUE,” she posted on X, formerly Twitter. They said, […]

Dallas Wings fans are showing their love for WNBA draftee Paige Beuckers by purchasing tickets at record rates. Some expect Bueckers to have a Caitlin Clark impact on the franchise. Speaking of which, the two phenoms will compete for the first time as professionals on June 27, per the Dallas Wings’ official X page. The […]

The Seattle Storm had an exciting 2025 WNBA Draft night as they strengthened their roster with a versatile mix of rookies. The Storm made the notable move of taking the best prospect on the board not named Paige Bueckers, and they also had three more choices to make outside the first round. Let’s see how […]

Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff coach Dawn Thornton reacted to her former player Zaay Green being selected by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Thornton recruited Green to UAPB, in which the WNBA draftee led the team to immense success. Thornton posted a heartfelt caption on her Instagram about Green being […]

Ten days after hoisting a championship net in Tampa, Paige Bueckers is rewriting the ticketing story in Dallas. The moment the UConn legend became the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, demand exploded. SeatGeek reported an 11-fold increase in ticket sales compared to the five days leading up to the draft, while site […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ 2025 training camp roster became a little more clear following their 2025 WNBA Draft. With a maximum of 18 players allowed in training camp, the Sparks’ draft picks brought them closer to that number. The final piece of the puzzle was brought in on Tuesday with the Sparks re-signing of veteran […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis welcomed Paige Bueckers to Dallas after the star guard was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings on Monday night. Another Mavs star, Kyrie Irving, also shared a message for Bueckers on Tuesday, via the Dallas Wings. “Peace Paige,” Irving said. “I just wanted to take the time now to […]

When Georgia Amoore heard Russell Westbrook would be designing her outfit for the 2025 WNBA Draft, she didn’t know what to expect. What followed was a collaboration that broke new ground not just in basketball, but in fashion, Vogue reports. The Virginia Tech standout and new Washington Mystics draftee teamed up with Westbrook and his […]

The ongoing feud between the WNBA and Unrivaled has been highlighted by Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and WNBA fans. While the feud isn’t about any player, it is about the money. That alone has allowed Unrivaled to put pressure on the WNBA. In an article by Athlon Sports, Reese spoke out on the low […]

Hailey Van Lith is officially a pro, and her moment on the WNBA Draft stage came with a little extra love. After being selected 11th overall by the Chicago Sky, the former TCU standout embraced her parents, received her new jersey from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and then found her way to someone just as important […]

The WNBA is launching an effort to prevent hate speech directed at league players. WNBA officials are putting together a task force to combat vitriol spewed online or during games. The league made the announcement Monday, ahead of the 2025 draft. “We want to ensure that the WNBA remains a space where everyone — players, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — In New York, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Wings held a WNBA Draft party at their arena in Arlington, TX. It’s safe to say the fans were excited after […]

Hailey Van Lith is headed to the WNBA and wasted no time introducing herself to Chicago Sky fans. After being selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van Lith delivered a short but excited message. “What is up SkyTown … I cannot wait to touchdown and meet y’all, meet y’all, be […]

The Chicago Sky have a shiny new weapon in Hailey Van Lith. As expected, the former TCU Horned Frogs star was among the several names selected early in the 2025 WNBA draft. She was selected 10th overall, and among the many people who were happy to see her finally make it to the league was […]

The Golden State Valkyries are finally starting to take shape. Golden State is the W’s latest expansion franchise and will play its inaugural season in 2025. The Valkyries built the foundation for their 2025 roster during the WNBA Expansion Draft back in December. Golden State added its first official rookie class last night during the […]

The Dallas Wings returned from the 2025 WNBA Draft with a hefty haul of five new rookie players, including the most coveted prospect in Paige Bueckers. However, the Wings didn’t just rely on their first-round placement to carry their draft class this year. Let’s see how wise Dallas was with its picks through all three […]

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma has high expectations for Paige Bueckers after her entry into the WNBA. The Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the first overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft. This comes after the Huskies star ended her four-year career with Auriemma and the program. She averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 […]

The Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and it was one to remember. With three new rookies headed to the Bay Area, here are the grades for each of the Valkyries’ 2025 WNBA Draft picks. Justė Jocytė: A Surprise at No. 5 The Valkyries made a bold pick right from […]

The Chicago Sky have taken Hailey Van Lith with their first-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, bringing her and former LSU teammate Angel Reese back together. Reese took to social media to express her excitement about being teammates with Van Lith again on a Sky post acknowledging the pair. “Yes yes yes,” Reese said […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ presence in the 2025 WNBA Draft was strong, making head coach Dawn Staley proud. Throughout Monday night, the WNBA Draft saw teams draft three South Carolina players. They were Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall and Sania Feagin as the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks select them. Staley made her […]

Russell Westbrook has become known for his style around the NBA, and now he’s taking his talents to the WNBA. The Denver Nuggets’ star floor general paired up with new Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore to create a fresh outfit for the 2025 WNBA Draft, which the first-round pick showed off on the Orange Carpet. […]

The Chicago Sky made a big decision with one of their first-round picks, selecting Hailey Van Lith at No. 11 in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Van Lith is coming off a solid ending to a marvelous collegiate career. He had stops at Louisville and LSU before playing her final year with the TCU Horned Frogs. […]

The Seattle Storm used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to select 19-year-old Dominique Malonga, a rising star out of France who has drawn comparisons to NBA standout Victor Wembanyama for her rare blend of size and skill. Malonga, a 6-foot-6 center with a 7-foot wingspan, has been making headlines since […]

Paige Bueckers is officially headed to Dallas. On Monday night, the Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Bueckers spoke to reporters after being drafted and shared her thoughts on the moment, via theScore on Instagram. “I mean you don’t ever want to assume anything in life,” Bueckers […]

The 2025 WNBA Draft night is finally here, and Paige Bueckers has officially been chosen by the Dallas Wings with the top overall pick. Although nearly every women’s basketball fan expected Bueckers to suit up for Dallas, fans are still overjoyed to see their dream become a reality. “Paige Bueckers to the Wings at No. […]

The Dallas Wings officially selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. With no shortage of hype surrounding the draft, Dallas Mavericks star — and former No. 1 overall pick — Anthony Davis welcomed Bueckers to Dallas with a message on social media. “What’s up Paige, […]

After months of speculation, the Dallas Wings officially selected UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. There were initial questions as to whether or not she would go to the WNBA this year — she had a season of college eligibility remaining […]

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao is skipping the in-person 2025 WNBA Draft ceremony in New York City, opting instead to celebrate the moment at home with her family in Oceanside, California. The fifth-year senior is among 16 players invited to attend the draft, but said the desire to share the moment with loved ones was […]

With just a few hours remaining before the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics agreed to a trade that sent Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick, the league announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Sunday, the Lynx sent their 2025 first-round pick to the Chicago Sky […]

The Golden State Valkyries are in a prime position to find a franchise cornerstone with the fifth pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. While reigning NCAA Champion Paige Bueckers will not be headed to the Bay Area, there are still many potential stars in this year’s draft class. In an interview with the SF Chronicle, […]