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The Phoenix Mercury head home for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals in an 0-2 hole, needing to win at least one of the next two to send the series back to Las Vegas. Alyssa Thomas has been one of the stars of this dynamic Mercury team and she has lost twice in the […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has explained why she called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a scathing statement last week. Speaking at an event with former Vice President Kamala Harris, Collier said she “never had planned’ to deliver such a public blow, but she felt it was necessary. "I think I just got to […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has opened up about her special friendship with NBA veteran Kyrie Irving. She called him her ‘favorite basketball player ever.’ Bueckers also praised both his skill and his character. This growing connection between one of the WNBA’s rising faces and one of the NBA’s most polarizing yet admired figures underscores how […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is now enjoying her free time after a stellar rookie season. She was present at Dickies Arena on Monday to witness the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89, in the NBA preseason. Cooper Flagg impressed in his preseason debut after finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, […]

The WNBA’s current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31 and it’s no secret that the league and players association are nowhere near an agreement. As players, including Napheesa Collier, publicly call out commissioner Cathy Engelbert, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has spoken out. The NBA owns 42% of the WNBA with many W teams having […]

The 2025 WNBA season marked a turning point for the Indiana Fever, a franchise that had spent nearly a decade wandering in the shadows since the retirement of Tamika Catchings. With a mix of young stars, experienced veterans, and a renewed culture under head coach Stephanie White, the Fever finally emerged as a legitimate contender. […]

Despite an engaging and entertaining WNBA Finals round, the criticism league commissioner Cathy Engelbert received from Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has been grabbing the attention of fans and sports commentators alike. Ever since Collier delivered her nearly five-minute viral speech after her Lynx were eliminated in Game 4 of the semifinals, all eyes have […]

If there was any hope that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert could patch things up and move forward as they both try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement, well, that doesn’t seem too likely. ESPN reports that the relationship between the MVP runner-up and Engelbert is “beyond repair” after […]

The 2025 WNBA season was supposed to be the Minnesota Lynx’s triumphant return to the top of the league. With a balanced and veteran-laden roster, strong regular-season momentum, and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, expectations soared for a franchise known for its winning culture. Instead, the season ended in stunning disappointment. After earning the No. […]

It has merely been days since the Indiana Fever were knocked out of the WNBA semifinals after pushing the Las Vegas Aces to five games. It happened in the absence of multiple major stars, including Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sophie Cunningham. Two of those players, alongside Makayla Timpson, were honored by the Indianapolis Colts […]

There is an uprising brewing in the WNBA, with many backing Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier for her comprehensively thorough dismantling of commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the way she’s running the association. This appears to be the culmination of all of the women’s frustrations over the years, beginning, but not limited to, with their continued […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces took a commanding 2-0 lead in their WNBA Finals series against the Phoenix Mercury as the series now shifts to Phoenix. Las Vegas put on a defensive clinic in this one, holding the Mercury to just 10 points in the entire second quarter, at which point they took […]

The Las Vegas Aces moved one step closer to another championship after dismantling the Phoenix Mercury 91–78 in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Phoenix were looking for a win after their Game 1 loss, but A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young’s historic performances led Las Vegas to victory […]

As the Phoenix Mercury wrapped up practice before Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, there was one note everyone took: Zone defense. Las Vegas did a masterful job in the final two quarters of implementing the defense. It resulted in a barrage of contested shots, shot-clock violations, and inefficient basketball. However, head coach Nate […]

Under coach Becky Hammon, the Las Vegas Aces are currently fighting it out in what is their third WNBA Finals appearance in four seasons. The Aces finished second in the regular season with a 30-14 record and have largely depended on their “Big 3” of A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young. Wilson in particular […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has reportedly canceled her planned meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, escalating tensions between the league’s leadership and its players as the 2025 season draws to a close, according to ESPN reporters Kendra Andrews and Ramona Shelburne. The cancellation comes just weeks before the WNBA’s October 31 deadline to ratify […]

After the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, concerns were raised about the status of Alyssa Thomas. She had an apparent wrist injury and head coach Nate Tibbets had no further update after the Mercury were defeated 89-86. On Saturday, the Mercury received some good news, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Ultimately, […]

The Phoenix Mercury falling to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals might not have been a big surprise to anyone. For people watching the game, it was strange how they squandered a lead. But it wasn’t strange to Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts. Both saw the Aces switch to a […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces sealed Game 1 of the WNBA Finals with a last-second defensive stand, turning a thriller into a series-opening victory. After Jackie Young put Las Vegas up 89-86, the Phoenix Mercury had 13.5 seconds remaining to tie the game. A missed Satou Sabally three-pointer and an Aces rebound by […]

The Las Vegas Aces opened the 2025 WNBA Finals with a thrilling 89-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson led the charge, posting a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double while adding five assists, a steal, and two blocks. Wilson’s 21-10 performance was the fifth time in her […]

The Las Vegas Aces were 89-86 winners in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. However, they returned from the first half with a five-point deficit, with the game seeing a total of 12 lead changes and nine ties. It remained close until the fourth quarter, when Becky Hammon’s team eventually took […]

The Phoenix Mercury ended up on the wrong side of a topsy-turvy Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. The 89-86 loss came down to fine margins as the Aces’ bench completely outscored Phoenix’s reserves 41-16. Satou Sabally was put on the bench by head coach Nate Tibbetts after she picked […]

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces 89-86 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas, who finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly recorded the third triple-double in WNBA Finals history but missed two fateful free […]

The Las Vegas Aces once again relied on the now four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson as they defeated the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The thrilling 89-86 victory came after a total of 12 lead changes and nine ties in what was a topsy-turvy game until the fourth quarter. The Aces […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is racing against an October 31 deadline to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement while facing intense criticism from players. The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire join the league in 2026, but the expansion draft is on hold until the CBA gets done. In a recent press conference, Engelbert confirmed general […]

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed rumors of her resignation during her annual pre-Finals press conference on Friday, ahead of Game 1 between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury on Friday. Amid a week of criticism from players and media speculation, Engelbert made it clear she has no plans to step down. “Obviously, I’ve never […]

Dana Evans made incredible WNBA history during Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury on Friday night. In 26 minutes of action, Evans finished with a stat line of 21 points, four steals, three assists, and two rebounds. She shot 8-of-13 from the field, including 5-of-6 from […]

The Phoenix Mercury faltered down the stretch in a brutal 89-86 defeat to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night. Phoenix had the momentum for most of the game, keeping up with Las Vegas’ attack. However, the team only scored 15 points in the last 10 minutes, […]

The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury deserve ample praise for representing the sport in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but they are splitting focus with several other league issues. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier put the higher-ups on the defensive after her blistering remarks earlier in the week, doing her part as a WNBA Players […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently caught the attention of the sports world by calling out WNBA leadership, including commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Engelbert had previously released a statement, but the commissioner spoke with reporters on Friday before WNBA Finals Game 1 to address a number of topics. One of Collier’s comments that especially received attention […]

A’ja Wilson is no stranger to October basketball. Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Finals and her fourth career appearance, the Las Vegas Aces star took time to reflect on her first-ever trip to the Finals and how much her mentality has grown in the years since. During pregame media availability, according to USAToday’s Meghan L. […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals feature a high-stakes clash between the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and a resurgent Phoenix Mercury squad that has clawed its way back to championship relevance. On paper, Las Vegas appears to be the superior team, boasting a formidable starting five led by MVP A’ja Wilson, All-Star Jackie Young, and […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals promise a compelling clash between two franchises on a mission to shape the future of the league. The Las Vegas Aces, already seen by many as the team of the decade, are returning to the Finals with an opportunity to secure a third title in four years. Standing in their way […]

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will tip off with a surprisingly low get-in price. According to TickPick, the cheapest ticket for the opening game inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas is just $35. This year’s Finals will feature the inaugural best-of-seven series in the WNBA. […]

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has never been shy about speaking her mind. Cunningham has repeatedly blasted WNBA leadership this week and has spoken openly about the possibility of a player strike this offseason. She kept the pressure on during a recent podcast episode. Cunningham urged the league to rein in the physicality during Friday’s episode […]

Angel Reese did not participate in exit interviews with the Chicago Sky when their season ended, so she decided to do her own on her podcast, Unapologetically Angel. She touched on several topics on the podcast, including her Mebounds Merch and how much she made off of the idea. “So the mebounds, if you know, […]

Most Indiana Fever supporters may still be reeling from the thrilling end to their season in the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. Sophie Cunningham however, after having an eventful start to life in Indiana, is already firing warnings to the WNBA community. The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have […]

The Indiana Fever’s season came to a disappointing end against the Las Vegas Aces after a thrilling loss in Game 5. However, Sophie Cunningham and the rest of the Fever stars go into the offseason with their heads held high. Despite constant challenges and her season coming to a premature end in August, Cunningham had […]

Less than 24 hours remain until the 2025 WNBA Finals, where the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces will meet for the league’s ultimate prize. Although the Mercury have some potential concerns during this series, there are three things Phoenix might have happened that will shock everyone. Satou Sabally will be the Mercury’s WNBA Finals […]