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The WNBA free agency negotiation period doesn’t begin until Jan. 21, but in the meantime teams are allowed to assign core designations as well as tender qualifying offers to restricted and reserved free agents. A few teams, such as the Chicago Sky, have tendered qualifying offers to their restricted free agents. Others, like the Las […]

The Chicago Sky took another step toward rounding out their 2025 roster on Monday, extending two restricted qualifying offers and a reserved qualifying offer to a trio of players they hope will play a role on the team’s supporting cast. The Sky have extended restricted qualifying offers to Dana Evans and Michaela Onyenwere, who both […]

A man charged with stalking Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark appeared in an Indiana court on Tuesday where a judge urged him repeatedly to stop interrupting the proceedings. Michael Lewis, who was arrested on Sunday on a felony stalking charge, reportedly interrupted the judge multiple times, saying “guilty as charged” throughout his hearing, according to […]

The reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty have added to their coaching staff, bringing in former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Sonia Raman. Raman will join Zach O’Brien and Olaf Lange on Sandy Brondello’s staff, replacing Roneeka Hodges, who is now with the Connecticut Sun. The Grizzlies hired Raman in 2020 and her duties as an assistant […]

Days before the WNBA free agency period opened, Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally made an announcement that the Phoenix Mercury enjoyed. Sabally announced she won’t return to the Wings before the 2025 season. After an injury-riddled campaign, Dallas finished with a 9-31 record and could obtain the No. 1 pick. Still, Sabally’s desired exit leaves […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has unfortunately been on the abusive side of fame. She reportedly had a stalker, who’s been charged with a felony, according to ESPN. The man has been identified as Michael Lewis of Denton, Texas. He has a felony stalking charge in Indianapolis on Sunday after he allegedly sent threats and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are changing course on their plans for a new home. After recently getting approval for a downtown arena that took several years to put together, the Sixers’ new arena will be in the South Philadelphia stadium district as part of a partnership with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. This new agreement could bring […]

The 2025 WNBA free agency period officially kicked off this weekend with teams being able to extend qualifying offers to restricted free agents as well as designated core tags to players. A couple of moves have already been made with the Las Vegas Aces coring Kelsey Plum and the New York Liberty expected to core […]

Widely expected to be the top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, UConn women’s basketball superstar Paige Bueckers is rumored to be reluctant about playing for the Dallas Wings, and instead prefers the Los Angeles Sparks, drawing parallels to Eli Manning’s memorable decision during the 2004 NFL Draft. WNBA journalist Howard Megdal claimed that sources […]

Satou Sabally recently told reporters that she has already played her final game with the Dallas Wings, meaning she is seemingly looking to join a new team for the 2025 season. The Wings were always likely to core Sabally, something that was true even before her recent announcement, an announcement she made during Unrivaled Basketball’s […]

The Las Vegas Aces were forced to surrender their throne last season after falling to the eventual WNBA champion New York Liberty in the semifinals. They are on a mission to reclaim the sport’s crown, but before it can properly begin, head coach Becky Hammon and company must navigate a pivotal free agency period. Retaining […]

As the WNBA offseason sets to kick into full swing the New York Liberty are making a big move to retain Breanna Stewart. Per Madeline Kenney of the New York Post, the reigning WNBA champions are set to designate Breanna Stewart as a core player before the deadline of January 20th. With the move, Stewart […]

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, a cornerstone of the franchise, is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in her career. Mitchell, who just completed a three-year extension on her rookie contract, played a pivotal role in helping the Fever return to the playoffs alongside rookie sensation Caitlin Clark during the […]

As Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has ended her rookie year, she looks to elevate as a player in the WNBA with help from the team to become a contender. There have been rumors involving Satou Sabally since she has departed the Dallas Wings as her comments about Clark have gone viral. She was speaking […]

As WNBA free agency signing period looms, Kelsey Plum has been a key name to look out for. Plum, a two-time champion with the Aces, is set to become an unrestricted free agent and many wonder if she will return to Las Vegas. The star guard was the only member of the Aces’ core four—alongside […]

The Connecticut Sun could undergo a complete roster overhaul in the offseason after firing Stephanie White and replacing her with Belgium national coach Rachid Meziane. Due to their current state of uncertainty, the team is reportedly interested in bringing former Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky star Emma Meesseman back to the WNBA. Entering the offseason, the […]

As WNBA free agency opens up, Kelsey Plum is one of the top free agents on the market. However, the Golden State Valkyries could make a big splash and try to trade for the all-star guard. For Golden State, this is the inaugural season for the franchise. They completed their expansion draft but could look […]

DALLAS — Paige Bueckers is expected to be selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Although nothing is guaranteed, as Bueckers could return to college for another season, Bueckers will likely end up being the top overall pick in 2025. The Dallas Wings hold that No. 1 pick, something the team’s new head coach […]

It’s been a bad week for pretty much everyone in the Southern California region with the raging wildfires prompting hundreds of thousands to evacuate, LA celebrities and A-listers included. But one SoCal famous name is having the week of his life, with Liangelo Ball’s viral song Tweaker the talk of the music and sports world […]

Connecticut Sun superstar Alyssa Thomas has sparked intrigue around her future in the WNBA with candid comments about free agency. Speaking to reporters in Miami, where she is participating in the league’s Unrivaled offseason tour, Thomas offered an unusually transparent perspective on the possibilities that lie ahead. “Right now, you get to play with different […]

DALLAS — New Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes had his introductory press conference via Zoom on Thursday. Koclanes addressed a number of topics, including Wings star Arike Ogunbowale’s impressive career and future goals. “She’s accomplished so much already with all her All-Star appearances, her MVPs in the All-Star game, fastest to 4,000 points. She’s […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally is reportedly planning to leave the team, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “Breaking: Satou Sabally announces she’s moving on from Dallas and has played their last game there. She told reporters today she’s already communicated this to the Wings,” Philippou wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Wings have the […]

Angel Reese clapped back at critics with the reveal of her Vogue cover. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Chicago Sky forward posted to X, writing, “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL.” Reese’s cover marks the first time a professional basketball player had a solo cover with the publication. Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas also […]

Chicago Sky standout Angel Reese has made headlines once again, this time gracing the cover of Vogue’s Winter 2025 issue, per Vogue. Known for her prowess on the basketball court and her striking presence off it, Reese is breaking barriers by merging the worlds of sports and fashion. Her latest appearance comes after a brief […]

Stephen A. Smith is the latest person to weigh in on the viral Angel Reese selfie that was followed by the deactivation of her Instagram account. Smith spoke about the incident on the latest episode of his eponymous show. “What’s not debatable is how Caitlin Clark has handled her brand. With Angel Reese, you sometimes […]

The 2024 WNBA season was the biggest and most important in league history. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring newfound popularity and tons of new fans to the sport during their rookie seasons, and A’ja Wilson kept those fans intrigued with what was one of the best individual seasons in league history. En route […]

As soon as Brittney Griner joined Unrivaled, questions poured in about the Phoenix Mercury center’s motivation for playing in the league. While no one seemed to figure it out, Griner revealed it herself. She explained to Kendra Andrews of ESPN about her true motivation behind playing in the 3×3 league. “I should be playing, not […]

Cameron Brink is feeling good, but the recovery from a torn ACL is a long one. The Los Angeles Sparks rookie spoke to the media on Tuesday as part of an availability for Unrivaled, where she gave an update on her road back from the injury that cut short her first WNBA campaign. “I’m not […]

Courtney Vandersloot has played for two WNBA teams in her career, the Chicago Sky and New York Liberty, and she’s won championships in both cities. The veteran point guard, coming off a 2024 WNBA title with the Liberty, is now a free agent, and at 35 years old, is unsure of where she will play […]

Tennis superstar Coco Gauff made a head-turning off-court move by joining Unrivaled Basketball, a new women’s three-on-three basketball league, as an investor. The announcement, made via Unrivaled’s Instagram on Monday, profiles Gauff as the latest high-profile backer of the league, which is set to debut next week. “I’m thrilled to be joining Unrivaled as an […]

The Dallas Wings have waived center Stephanie Soares, the team announced on Saturday. Thank you, Stephanie 💙 pic.twitter.com/yxY8weFKDO — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) January 4, 2025 The Wings acquired Soares in a draft night trade with the Washington Mystics in 2023. She had initially been selected fourth overall by Washington before Dallas made the move to […]

Caitlin Clark shared the details surrounding her painful start to the WNBA when she ruptured her ear during the June 2 game against the New York Liberty. “Somebody set a screen on me and I hit my ear just perfect on the girl where my eardrum popped and it ruptured,” Clark told Travis Kelce and […]

As basketball continues to evolve, the NBA faced an unexpected challenge: declining viewership. While the WNBA enjoys unprecedented growth fueled by rising stars like Caitlin Clark, the NBA struggled to capture the same momentum to start the season. Fans, analysts, and even players have speculated on the causes. Some point to the dominance of three-point […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, a standout in her first WNBA season, shared insights on balancing youth sports participation, offering a message to parents and coaches. Speaking on the podcast “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” on Thursday, Clark credited her parents for helping her avoid burnout by ensuring she didn’t overextend herself as […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark had a busted eardrum early in the season. In her guest appearance on the New Heights Podcast, she explained in more detail what happened. “It was early on, I want to say it was like the 10th game of the year,” Clark said. “We were playing in New York against […]

The “New Heights” podcast finally revealed this special guest for 2025. Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce revealed on New Year’s Day that WNBA rookie, Caitlin Clark, will be kicking off the first episode of the New Year with them. “Heard you guys might be interested in this hint about our special guest,” the brothers teased […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal 2024 and she chronicled it in a multi-picture Instagram post on New Year’s Eve. In the post, Clark shared several personal moments such as vacation with her friends, her appearances at events supporting her alma mater Iowa, and even professional moments such as her winning Rookie of […]

Former NBA star Jeff Teague is speaking out about the viral sexist comments a guest on his podcast made about Angel Reese and the WNBA. On Teague’s “Club 520” podcast, which he cohosts with DJ Wells, and Bishop B Henn, they praised Reese and the work the WNBA is doing but their guest, Charleston White, […]

Former NBA champion Jeff Teague is being criticized for disrespectful comments toward Angel Reese on his “Club 520 Podcast” by internet personality Charleston White. His name will only be mentioned in more social media discussions following his strong statement about Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson. While appearing on “The Roommates Show,” the two-time WNBA […]