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The ongoing beef between WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Caitlin Clark has garnered a response from SportsCenter icon Scott Van Pelt. Van Pelt responded to Engelbert’s alleged comments — which Napheesa Collier first brought to light — saying Clark “should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court because without the platform the WNBA […]

It looks like injured WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is feeling contemplative after the Indiana Fever’s playoff exit at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. She reposted a post from Kennedy Howat that was first posted on September 10 on her Instagram Stories. “I’ve never been disliked by a secure woman with a beautiful & […]

When Monty McCutchen, the NBA’s Senior Vice President of Referee Development and Training, discusses what separates good referees from great ones, he doesn’t focus on rulebook knowledge or positioning fundamentals. Instead, the legendary referee with NBA Finals appearances repeatedly returns to a single concept: processing power. It’s a revealing choice of terminology borrowed from computer […]

Amid the relentless intensity of NBA games, where razor-thin margins and heated rivalries amplify every whistle, accountability stands as the unsung hero of top-tier refereeing. It is an undeniable necessity as few roles face more scrutiny than the game’s officials. Every decision is dissected in real-time by thousands in attendance and millions watching at home. […]

The Minnesota Lynx entered the 2025 WNBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed. However, the team’s postseason run ended in dramatic fashion against the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve received a fine and a one game suspension after arguing a no call that injured Napheesa Collier. Both took shots at […]

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx were favored to go all the way and win the 2025 WNBA title when they entered the playoffs. They ruled the regular season, topping the rest of the competition with a 34-30 record to lock down the No. 1 seed. But the postseason is a different animal, and the […]

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has shed light on the frightening medical emergency that forced her out of the Fever’s decisive Game 5 semifinal clash against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday. Indiana ultimately lost 107-98 in overtime, ending their playoff run, but Mitchell’s sudden collapse became the bigger storyline of the night. The 29-year-old […]

Not the one to sugarcoat anything, LA Sparks guard Kelsey Plum was upfront about the state of CBA negotiations with the WNBA. Simply put, it is not good. However, whatever happens there doesn’t change where she will be in the winter. On Wednesday, Plum made it official that she will travel to Miami to compete […]

The Las Vegas Aces had a rough start to the season. Despite bringing in some new stars to play with A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas came out of the gates slow. However, Wilson led the Aces on a comeback. A couple of weeks later, they dispatched the Indiana Fever to set up a WNBA Finals matchup […]

The Dallas Wings are lucky to have Paige Bueckers as the centerpiece of the organization. Bueckers won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award and has a bright future ahead of her. She also weighed in on the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA. Bueckers posted an Instagram story featuring a photo of herself and Collier […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back in familiar territory, chasing another title in the WNBA Finals. It marks their third trip in four years and their fourth overall since 2019, Yahoo reports. But this journey looks nothing like the ones before, prompting a great interview from Becky Hammon. On Tuesday night, Las Vegas punched its […]

The Indiana Fever dealt with a season of injuries this year, but they were still able to put themselves in a position to try to advance to the WNBA Finals. During their Game 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Mitchell went down with what was considered lower-body cramping. Mitchell was then transported to […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier had some scathing remarks for WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during her exit interview after being knocked out by the Phoenix Mercury. Calling her governance “negligent,” Collier claimed that the WNBA had the “worst leadership” despite having the best players and fans in the world. In a lengthy speech, the five-time […]

Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier started a firestorm on Tuesday. Collier called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a lengthy statement that has already drawn plenty of supportive responses. One former player took her own shot at Engelbert amid the chaos. Former WNBA star Elena Delle Donne joined the chorus of players speaking out against Engelbert. […]

WNBA leadership is in hot water after Napheesa Collier’s scathing comments on Tuesday. Collier said the WNBA has “the worst leadership in the world” after several players and coaches have spoken out against the league. Now the calls are coming in that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert should resign her post. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called […]

One name has been a constant all year for the Phoenix Mercury. She doesn’t receive the glitz and glamour of her team’s Big 3, but this particular player has hit big shot after big shot. Not to mention, she’s shooting over 50% from the field and from beyond the three-point line in the playoffs. That […]

The Seattle Storm are thrilled to have Nneka Ogwumike leading the team. Ogwumike won her fourth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in 2025, highlighting her performance both on and off the court. The star forward recently joined the chorus of WNBA players speaking out against WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Ogwumike spoke out in support of Napheesa […]

The Indiana Fever fought till the very end in an epic Game 5 that concluded their WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces. What turned out to be a 107-98 defeat in the end came after the Fever forced overtime despite the portfolio of setbacks they had to deal with. And Lexie Hull, who […]

While she did not play, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham showed up to Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces wearing a customized St. Louis Blues jersey. Unfortunately, her custom jersey did not bring good luck to the team, who lost to the Aces for a chance to advance to the WNBA Finals. Still, it […]

The Indiana Fever came incredibly close to advancing to the WNBA Finals on Tuesday night. Indiana lost 107-98 against Phoenix in Game 5 despite losing superstar Kelsey Mitchell in the third quarter. Now one Fever player is joining the chorus of WNBA figures speaking out against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out […]

The WNBA and the WNBPA have been engaged in negotiations over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) after the players’ union opted out of the current one last year. The current CBA was set to expire in 2027, and the deadline to agree on a new agreement is October 31. However, if multiple players and […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces finally secured a berth in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but not before passing a tough test against the never-say-die Indiana Fever in the semifinals. Las Vegas needed overtime in Game 5 of the series to stave off the Fever, who refused to go down without a fight despite […]

When the queen speaks, everybody should listen. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson expressed her support for Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier after the latter went off on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. During her exit interview on Tuesday, Collier called out Engelbert for supposedly not doing her job well, particularly in ensuring fair officiating, higher […]

Despite a valiant effort to make a run through the playoffs, the Indiana Fever fell just short on Tuesday night in a crushing 107-98 overtime loss in Game 5 of the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. It’s impossible to put this Fever season in context without talking about the number of injuries that shook […]

It’s the end of the road for the Indiana Fever after bowing to the Las Vegas Aces in overtime in the winner-take-all Game 5, 107-98, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Fever forced the extension at 86-86 after Odyssey Simms nailed a floater with 22.5 seconds left in regulation. The Aces had the chance […]

The Indiana Fever’s Cinderella run through the WNBA playoffs has come to an end, as the Las Vegas Aces knocked them out in a tense 107-98 overtime game in Game 5 of the semifinals. The Fever put up a valiant fight to get through the Atlanta Dream in the first round and then push the […]

The Indiana Fever put up a courageous effort but ultimately fell short against the Las Vegas Aces in overtime in Game 5, 107-98, of their semifinals series on Tuesday. The Fever were outscored by the Aces in overtime, 21-12, as A’ja Wilson and company proved to be too much. It didn’t help that Indiana lost […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back in the WNBA Finals after escaping the Indiana Fever in overtime in Game 5, 107-98. The Aces exploded for 21 points in the extension to seal the win and set a date with the Phoenix Mercury for the championship. The Fever made a big rally in the fourth quarter […]

For the Indiana Fever, adversity and injuries have been the name of the game ever since the season started, and the same has seemingly continued in the WNBA semifinals. Despite missing several key stars, Indiana has fought all the way to Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces as they attempt to reach the Finals. […]

The Minnesota Lynx lost their series against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA semifinals. However, the matchup was full of dramatic moments. Collier missed Game 4 thanks to an ankle injury she suffered late in Game 3. After officials did not call a foul on the play, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacted strongly, earning […]

The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces will play one last game to decide who will advance to the WNBA Finals. Both teams have endured struggles this season. However, Aliyah Boston and A’ja Wilson have led thunderous playoff charges. With a big Game 5 looming, Boston spoke with WNBA legend Candace Parker about her mindset […]

It goes without saying, but the Phoenix Mercury should hope for one key matchup in the 2025 WNBA Finals. As soon as Game 5 between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever takes place, Phoenix will likely hope the latter takes it home. The reason why? It’s simply an easier route for them to […]

The Dallas Wings parted ways with head coach Chris Koclanes on Tuesday, the team announced. Koclanes made his WNBA head coaching debut in 2025. The Wings ultimately struggled, finishing with a 10-34 record — tied for the worst mark in the league with the Chicago Sky. Paige Bueckers played well en route to winning Rookie […]

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has responded to Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier’s scathing comments directed at her, which she delivered in her yearly exit interview on Tuesday. “I have the utmost respect for Napheesa Collier and for all the players in the WNBA,” Engelbert said in a statement obtained by ClutchPoints. “Together we have all […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not be weighing in on Napheesa Collier’s scathing comments directed at WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert earlier on Tuesday. At least, not yet. Collier mentioned Clark directly during a prepared statement she read, in which she alleges that Engelbert credited the WNBA for all of Clark’s sponsorship deals. “I also […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier gave her 2025 exit interview on Tuesday and took the opportunity to unload on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. As part of her prepared statement, Collier revealed a truly absurd comment that Engelbert allegedly made to her about Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark while they were meeting during Unrivaled’s inaugural season […]

The WNBA’s presence on television just got bigger. On Tuesday, the league announced a new 11-year media rights deal with USA Network that ensures fans will see even more women’s basketball on their screens starting with the 2026 season, Yahoo reports. Under the agreement, USA Network will air at least 50 games annually, along with […]

After the Phoenix Mercury eliminated the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back. On Tuesday, the 2024 MVP gave the WNBA leadership an earful during her exit interview. “We have the best league in the world,” Collier said. “We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world. […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier ripped into WNBA leadership after her team’s elimination in the WNBA Playoffs against the Mercury. During her exit interview, she said: “We have the best league in the world. We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world.” She added, “Year-after-year, the […]