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The Phoenix Mercury kept their WNBA Finals hopes alive after pulling off a thrilling overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. The Mercury returned from the first half with a 16-point deficit but fought back to eventually force the game into overtime, where they went 10-4 to round off […]

Although they are both injured, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are still bringing the heat. As the Fever charge through the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, two of their biggest stars are staples on the sidelines. Along the way, Clark and Cunningham have cultivated a strong connection. On Wednesday, Cunningham made a slight diss […]

The defending champion New York Liberty were handed a first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs after they lost their series against the Phoenix Mercury. However, what came as arguably a bigger surprise was the fact that the franchise responded by announcing that they will not be renewing head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for the 2026 […]

The Minnesota Lynx snapped a 61-game streak on Tuesday night. Minnesota blew a 16-point lead in the second half, losing 89-83 against Phoenix in overtime of Game 2. The loss was especially tough for one Lynx star for a couple of reasons. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier had her 29th birthday on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the festivities […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Lynx blew a 20-point lead to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. In the process, they lost something else, just as precious as the series advantage. Ultimately, the Mercury officially ended the Lynx’s 61-game winning streak of being up by as many as 16 at the half […]

The Las Vegas Aces responded nicely after getting dominated in Game 1. Las Vegas beat Indiana 90-68 in Game 2, tying the series up at one game each. The Aces’ coaching staff made it a priority to respond strong after Game 1, and the players responded with a 22-point victory. Aces head coach Becky Hammon […]

The New York Liberty and Breanna Stewart’s dreams of making it a hat-trick of WNBA Finals appearances came to an end after the first-round series loss against the Phoenix Mercury. However, fans were hit with another huge update post-series as the Liberty announced that Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season. Stewart, […]

The injury-ravaged Indiana Fever were hit with a setback in their semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces, losing 90-68 in Game 2 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Lexie Hull, who finished with 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists on what was an off-night for the entire roster, also returned with a remarkable consolation. […]

The Phoenix Mercury avoided falling into a dreaded 2-0 hole in their WNBA playoffs semifinal series against the Minnesota Lynx, as they pulled off a huge come-from-behind win in overtime on Tuesday night at Target Center in Minnesota. Despite being down by as many as 20 points, the Mercury managed to claw their way back […]

The Las Vegas Aces ran out as comfortable 90-68 winners in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals against the Indiana Fever. The Aces were led once again by WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who returned with 25 points and nine rebounds. NaLyssa Smith added 18 points and seven rebounds while Jackie Young finished with a stat […]

The Las Vegas Aces evened up their semifinals series against the Indiana Fever after winning Game 2 in convincing fashion, 90-68, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson had another stellar two-way performance with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. She set the tone early for the Aces, […]

In sports, sometimes, it pays to be stubborn. Just ask the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, they refused to quit despite staring at a seemingly insurmountable lead, eventually hacking out an improbable upset of the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, 89-83, in Game 2 of their semifinals series at Target Center. The Lynx led by as much […]

The Indiana Fever did not luck into the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, that’s for certain. After all, they continue to defy the odds by taking Game 1 of their semifinal clash against the heavily-favored Las Vegas Aces, stealing that contest on the road in convincing fashion with an 89-73 victory. This playoff run […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces looked to bounce back as they hosted the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of their semifinal series in the playoffs on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces were upset by the Fever in Game 1, 89-73, on Sunday, and they wanted nothing else but to exact vengeance […]

The upset-seeking Phoenix Mercury tied their semifinals series against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after winning Game 2 in overtime, 89-83, on Tuesday, stunning the packed Target Center. The Lynx drew first blood in the best-of-five matchup on Sunday, 82-69. But in Game 2, the Mercury displayed enough poise in crunch time to complete the come-from-behind […]

OAKLAND– With a historic inaugural season in the WNBA officially in the books, the Golden State Valkyries have officially transitioned into the offseason, a significant one at that. At her exit interview, general manager, Ohemaa Nyanin, acknowledged the task at hand for the Valkyries as the team looks to build on their 23-21 season in […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has spoken up in support of Sandy Brondello, whom the New York Liberty fired on Tuesday one year after leading the franchise to its first-ever championship. Cheryl Reeve on the Sandy Brondello being let go in NY “I think Sandy is a heck of a coach and I think […]

As the Minnesota Lynx head into Game 2 of their second-round WNBA Playoffs series with a 1-0 lead, Courtney Williams is lighting up the court and the locker room. She scored 23 points on 11-of-19 shooting in Game 1 and is a vocal, supportive presence for her teammates both on and off the court. Williams […]

After the Atlanta Dream cruised to a 30-14 record in 2025, good for a 13-game improvement over 2024, general manager Dan Padover has been rewarded with the WNBA Executive of the Year award, the league announced on Tuesday. The third-seeded Dream fell in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs to the 6 seed Indiana […]

The news that Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello is out of a job shook up the WNBA. Especially since she is almost one year past the Liberty winning their first championship. Among those shocked is the Aces’ head coach and former Liberty player Becky Hammon. On Tuesday, Hammon unleashed praise on Brondello for her coaching […]

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull is returning to Unrivaled. Hull, who is currently in the midst of a WNBA playoff run with the Fever, will return to the offseason 3-on-3 league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier for a second season, the league announced on Tuesday. The former Stanford Cardinal played for Rose BC […]

The New York Liberty shocked the sports world on Tuesday when they announced that head coach Sandy Brondello would not return in 2026 for a fifth season. Brondello, who is already the winningest coach in franchise history, led New York to its first WNBA championship in 2024 before the team suffered a disappointing, injury-plagued 2025 […]

Currently, the Indiana Fever are trying to upset the Las Vegas Aces. At the same time, Sophie Cunningham is enduring a grueling rehab from her ACL injury. In the meantime, she is making time to assess what her role is on the Fever and she has come to a startling realization. Essentially, Cunningham believes it […]

The New York Liberty are parting ways with their WNBA championship-winning head coach. Sandy Brondello is out, per Front Office Sports. She led New York for four seasons. “We would like to thank Sandy Brondello for her everlasting impact on the New York Liberty,” said Jonathan Kolb, general manager of the team, in a release. […]

The WNBA Playoffs are the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience all come together under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging 82-69 Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves at a critical crossroads. But the series is far from over despite the […]

As the 2025 WNBA season winds to a close, Unrivaled Basketball is ramping up for its second-ever campaign to kick off in January 2026. The offseason women’s basketball league began unveiling its 48-player roster for next year by announcing newly crowned Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers as the first confirmed baller. The Dallas Wings […]

Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike continues to etch her place in history. On Monday, she added another dimension to her legacy by winning her 4th Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per Khristina Williams of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams. Additionally, Ogwumike is the only player in WNBA history to win the award four […]

The Minnesota Lynx have taken a crucial first step in their 2025 WNBA Semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury with a well-earned Game 1 victory. But in a best-of-five format against a veteran opponent like Phoenix, one win is far from a guarantee. The Lynx will need more than momentum to close out the series […]

The Chicago Sky stumbled to a 10-34 season, tied for the worst record in the WNBA. Now after the team told the media that Angel Reese, Courtney Vandersloot, and Ariel Atkins would conduct their exit interviews at a later date, they actually won’t happen at all. The Sky cancelled the traditional end-of-year media availability for […]

After her team won Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham hit the pool and enjoyed the heat in Sin City. She took to her Instagram Stories to post a selfie. Cunningham appeared to be by the pool, and this was presumably taken after the Fever’s game against the Aces. […]

Despite not being on the court, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are supporting the Indiana Fever against the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Playoffs. Cunningham reposted a video from a fan on her Instagram Stories. It shows Cunningham and Clark rooting for the team from the bench. The fan dubbed them “coach.” Luckily, the […]

The Indiana Fever have been one of the best stories in the WNBA in 2025. Indiana continues to impress despite missing Caitlin Clark and several other important players due to injury. The Fever kept the show going on Sunday, beating the Aces 89-73 in Game 1 of their semifinals series. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was […]

Kelsey Mitchell had a historic performance in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon. In 34 minutes of action, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 34 points, three assists, two steals, and a rebound. She shot 12-of-23 from the field, including 4-of-6 from beyond […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history on Sunday becoming the only player to have won the MVP Award four times. Wilson was presented with the award ahead of the Aces Game 1 matchup of the WNBA Semifinals against the Indiana Fever. During the presentation, Aces head coach Becky Hammon had a special […]

The underdog Indiana Fever kept on rolling on Sunday following their 89-73 takedown of the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals. Although the Fever are without star guard Caitlin Clark due to injury, Clark has been very vocal on social media during the team’s playoff run. Clark continued her social media […]

The Seattle Storm suffered a brutal loss on Thursday in Game 3. Seattle advanced past Las Vegas, but Erica Wheeler missed what would have been a game-winning bucket. The Storm just announced a huge move after their 2025 season ended in dramatic fashion. Seattle will not renew the contract of head coach Noelle Quinn, per […]

The Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham is one of several players who have seen their seasons come to an end due to injuries. Fever teammates Caitlin Clark, Chloe Bibby, Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are all undergoing lengthy rehabilitations to recover for the upcoming season, though Indiana is still alive in the playoffs after beating the […]

The results of the WNBA’s MVP voting were released this weekend, and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made history becoming the first player to win the award four times. The complete results of the voting were revealed by Meghan L. Hall of USA Today Sports, and one of the most surprising MVP votes was […]

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas finished third in 2025 WNBA MVP voting, racking up 391 points. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson won her record fourth MVP award with 657 points, while Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier earned 534 points to finish a close second. Wilson and Collier certainly made compelling cases for their spots […]