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Coming into the 2024 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces were shooting for a rare three-peat. To this point, the only team that has ever won three straight WNBA championships is the now defunct Houston Comets. The Comets won four title in a row during the league’s initial seasons. The Aces were unsuccessful in their […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson dropped a truth bomb on whether she wants to play with the franchise that drafted her for the rest of her career. It’s safe to say the partnership between the South Carolina basketball legend and “Sin City” has more than exceeded expectations. The Aces were in their first year […]

The Seattle Storm have already had an exciting offseason. Seattle was part of a blockbuster trade in January, sending Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas and acquiring the second overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft in the process. Now the Storm reunite with a former player in free agency. Katie Lou Samuelson is signing a […]

LOS ANGELES – The blockbuster trade for All-Star guard Kelsey Plum may have been the offseason move that garnered the most attention for the Los Angeles Sparks, but the team still had a few other strong moves in free agency. One of the Sparks’ top free agent signings for the 2025 WNBA season was Mercedes […]

The Dallas Wings made arguably the most underrated move of the WNBA offseason. This move should not be confused with the best addition. Rather, it was an addition that was overlooked, yet it projects to be quite impactful and beneficial as Dallas looks to compete in 2025. So what exact move will we be discussing […]

Kevin Durant’s deep love for basketball and the impact it has had on his life resonated with many, including WNBA star Angel Reese. The Phoenix Suns forward, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, recently reflected on his journey in a heartfelt moment captured in Netflix’s docuseries Court of Gold, per NewsBreak. His raw emotions about the […]

The Connecticut Sun made a firm decision to tear things down and start over this offseason. Once all of the dust settled, nearly all of the recognizable faces from the championship contender of the last few seasons were gone: Stephanie White is coaching the Indiana Fever with DeWanna Bonner on the roster, Alyssa Thomas is […]

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn defended the organization’s handling of a recent bullying investigation, stating that the team took the appropriate steps throughout the process. “I believe that the organization did the right thing,” Quinn said, as reported by Kevin Pelton of ESPN. “Throughout this entire process, the communication level was tremendously high. I […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has called on NBA players to step up and compete in one-on-one matchups, suggesting that the format could add excitement to the league’s All-Star Weekend. Collier, speaking with Chiney Ogwumike, reflected on her success in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament and the possibility of the NBA adopting a similar event. “I thought […]

The Connecticut Sun roster will look very different when the 2025 WNBA season tips-off. They lost their entire starting lineup from last season as well as their head coach Stephanie White who joined the Indiana Fever. Despite that, the Sun aren’t necessarily looking to hold a fire sale as the team recently denied Marina Mabrey’s […]

The Las Vegas Aces will have a few new faces on their roster when the 2025 WNBA season begins. Veterans Kelsey Plum, Alysha Clark and Tiffany Hayes opted to go elsewhere during the WNBA free agency period. The Aces did bring in a few solid free agent additions in Tiffany Mitchell and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus in […]

The WNBA might be coming to Boston. An ownership group led by actor Donnie Wahlberg is exploring bringing a team to the city, per the Boston Globe. Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams is also involved. Wahlberg is a big fan of Boston sports teams. He and his brother Mark are outspoken fans […]

While the Connecticut Sun lost several players from last season’s WNBA Semifinals teams, they aren’t quite yet in rebuilding mode. Marina Mabrey had put in a trade request following the roster shakeup, but Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti recently stated that the team had denied Mabrey’s request. The denial of Marina Mabrey’s trade request prompted a […]

The Connecticut Sun have already undergone a ton of change during the offseason. Connecticut fired head coach Stephanie White and began a complete roster overhaul. That overhaul will not include parting ways with one player the Sun acquired during the 2024 season. Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti made it clear in a recent interview that her […]

Following the Connecticut Sun trading away Alyssa Thomas, it launched the beginning of the end for the franchise. Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti understands where the franchise is going. Following the Thomas trade, they made a barrage of deals. DiJonai Carrington was sent to the Dallas Wings, and DeWanna Bonner signed with the Indiana Fever. However, […]

The Dallas Wings have officially signed Mikiah Herbert Harrigan to a training camp contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Dallas initially acquired the rights to Herbert Harrigan in the Satou Sabally-led trade with the Phoenix Mercury. The Wings boosted their depth with the trade, adding players such as DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith. The Herbert […]

Sabrina Ionescu, a WNBA champion with the New York Liberty and an Olympic gold medalist, is gearing up for her first international tour in Asia. Known for holding the record for most career triple-doubles in NCAA history, Ionescu is bringing her remarkable skills and achievements to fans across the continent. Ionescu is a trailblazer, reshaping […]

In her rookie season, Caitlin Clark made a nice impact on the league, and her agent recently made a statement that she doesn’t think her client will be making as much as she’s worth to the WNBA. “Will Caitlin Clark ever be paid by the WNBA what she’s really worth to that league? I don’t […]

We are in a new era of the WNBA, and the popularity of the sport has never been greater. That is largely due to all of the star talent in the league right now. For example, Caitlin Clark revolutionized the college game and is now making an impact for the Indiana Fever, and A’ja Wilson […]

Las Vegas Aces’ superstar and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the thirteenth woman in league history to own a signature sneaker model. Recently unveiling the Nike A’One just before NBA All-Star Weekend, Wilson joined the festivities by revealing another colorway in the rollout of her signature campaign. She wears her heart […]

Since the Los Angeles Sparks opened up the WNBA free agency period with a blockbuster trade for Kelsey Plum, they’ve spent the rest of the offseason so far filling out the rest of their roster. In one of the their latest free agency moves, the Sparks brought back a familiar face in former first round […]

The Indiana Fever have been one of the most active WNBA teams during the free agency period. Tasked with putting a contending roster around their star duo of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the Fever have had a very strong offseason that included re-signing another key All-Star in Kelsey Mitchell. The Fever’s latest free agent […]

As the WNBA continues its expansion push, Houston and Philadelphia are emerging as likely destinations for future franchises, sources indicate. While Cleveland is reportedly on the verge of securing the WNBA’s 16th team, Houston is “probably the most positioned” to follow, with Philadelphia also viewed as a strong contender. The WNBA’s expansion strategy is centered […]

Ahead of the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, the WNBA is not done with its current expansion. Over the next few years, the league is expected to continue adding teams with Cleveland emerging as a recent favorite for the next host city. Cleveland currently has a “90 percent chance” of becoming the next city with […]

Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes is unbothered by the lack of WNBA presence during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, citing the importance of preserving the uniqueness of the WNBA’s own showcase. “I think we’re doing a good job with our All-Star as well,” Hayes said, as reported by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos is confident the Bay Area will embrace the new WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, as the franchise prepares for its 2025 debut. Speaking during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, Santos emphasized the community’s passion for basketball and the organization’s commitment to ensuring the Valkyries’ success. “They’re going to have […]

Sometimes, simplicity is the best thing in the WNBA, especially for the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark’s new teammate, Jaelyn Brown. She dropped a message via the Fever’s X (formerly Twitter) account that was simple, yet powerful. “Let’s get it,” Brown said in the post.” Playing alongside Clark could be a dream come true. The […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson revealed when she told her parents about her signature shoe. The reigning WNBA MVP joins a list of women’s basketball legends with her Nike A’One sneakers, which were launched earlier this month. However, Wilson knew of this launch two years before it happened but decided to keep it a […]

The NBA All-Star Game, despite several format changes over the years, has long been criticized by fans, media members, and even the players involved. One idea some fans have begun to champion to bring intensity and a sense of competitiveness to the All-Star weekend is the addition of a one-on-one tournament featuring some of the […]

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson gave a funny admission after winning the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. Team Bonds was able to pull away at the end to take down Team Rice 66-55 in Friday night’s clash of the stars. Jackson finished with 16 points as she prepares for a season that will come with […]

Unrivaled, the women’s basketball 3-on-3 league during the WNBA offseason that allows some of the game’s biggest stars to compete in the United States instead of having to go overseas for the winter, held it’s first-ever 1-on-1 tournament this week. On Friday night, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier continued her dominance and took home the […]

Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark got a massive endorsement from some NBA players that will turn a lot of heads. As the former Iowa superstar recently celebrated her jersey retirement, Clark is preparing for her sophomore season in the WNBA. The Des Moines native lived up to the hype in her first season, finishing […]

The Seattle Storm are working hard to replenish their roster after dealing away franchise pillar Jewell Loyd in a blockbuster trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, a 2026 first-rounder (Aces) and Li Yueru to the Emerald City. Seattle is not […]

Following her offseason trade to the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum is committed to bringing the franchise its first championship since 2016. Plum joined the team at the end of January as a part of a three-team deal that also sent Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces and the No. 2 overall pick of […]

The cancellation of the NBA’s planned 3-point contest, which was expected to feature stars like the Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry and WNBA stars Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and possibly Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, sparked discussion about the relationship between the two leagues. During a segment on Stephen A. Smith’s […]

The Indiana Fever have enjoyed a potentially pivotal offseason, capitalizing on the sizable leap forward they took with Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark in 2024. DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, both of whom combine for five championships, three All-WNBA selections, three All-Defensive teams and eight All-Star nods, headline a notable free agency class. The […]

Kelsey Plum was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks, and there is excitement revolving around the team on what they can do during the upcoming season. Plum will be reunited with Dearica Hamby, as they used to play on the Las Vegas Aces together before Hamby eventually left. During Plum’s introductory press conference, Plum was […]

The Seattle Storm have been busy this week, shaping their roster in anticipation of the 2025 WNBA season. Over the weekend, the Storm re-signed Gabby Williams, and this week they’ve made a few key roster moves such as adding veteran guard Erica Wheeler. The Storm’s latest roster move was signing former Los Angeles Sparks guard […]

The Seattle Storm will have the chance to add an impact rookie in the 2025 WNBA Draft by acquiring the No. 2 overall pick in a blockbuster trade that sent Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces and Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks. In the meantime though, the Storm have been shaping the […]