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The Dallas Wings are fresh off a difficult 2024 WNBA season. However, the Wings were able to land the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery. Arike Ogunbowale is also set to return to lead Dallas once again. Additionally, there is one specific player on the roster who should have a tremendous opportunity […]

On a flight to New York City in the offseason, Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi talked to her son, Leo, regarding her retirement. “Is retirement sad?” her son said. At that moment, the influx of emotions overcame the stoic and even-keeled Taurasi. The assassin on the court underwent a flurry of sadness for the four-hour […]

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart underwent a minor surgery on her right knee but is expected to be fully available for the start of the 2025 WNBA season. The two-time league MVP had a scope on her right meniscus Thursday. Liberty sources confirmed with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou that Stewart is expected to return in […]

Detroit may be on the brink of reclaiming its place in the WNBA, and one of the city’s most iconic figures wants in on the action. Eminem, the legendary rapper and longtime advocate for Detroit, has joined a powerful investor group hoping to secure an expansion team for the city, per BleacherReport. According to Sportico, […]

Angel Reese began trending this week after she posted she would be interviewing a controversial rapper on her podcast. The Chicago Sky forward shared that she was working on an episode of her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, with guest DaBaby. The North Carolina rapper was “canceled” by fans after he made derogatory remarks targeting women and […]

Stephen Curry has found himself doing many other things nowadays besides just playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors. He recently accepted an executive position for his alma mater, Davidson College, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Warriors’ Stephen Curry has accepted a role with his alma mater Davidson College as assistant general manager for the […]

The Indiana Fever acquired Sophie Cunningham this offseason. The former Phoenix Mercury player is excited about joining forces with Caitlin Clark, something she explained while talking to reporters on Tuesday. “When we first played her (Clark), I just think she’s had a lot of pressure on her shoulders,” Cunningham said, via Clark Wade. “It’s so […]

WNBA Chicago Sky player Angel Reese’s availability is uncertain for the upcoming Unrivaled League playoffs after the forward exited Monday’s regular-season finale with an apparent wrist injury. Reese, playing for the Rose, appeared to be bothered by her surgically repaired left wrist late in the second quarter. She continued to grab at the wrist before […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was ruthlessly clowned during an Unrivaled game after an unfortunate sequence of plays. The incoming sophomore in the WNBA has been terrific in this three-on-three league as she prepares for the upcoming season. Reese has had to deal with critics her entire career, especially as she has become more mainstream. […]

The New York Liberty will be returning to Sabrina Ionescu’s alma mater, the Oregon Ducks for a preseason exhibition, according to Alexis Philippou of ESPN. The game will be held on May 12 at 10 p.m. ET versus the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League. Throughout her time in the WNBA, Ionescu has always […]

Despite Angel Reese’s strong rookie season with the Chicago Sky, there’s always room to grow. Determined to elevate her game, Reese has been putting in work at the Unrivaled basketball league. Alongside refining her post moves, she’s been receiving guidance from three-time MVP Lisa Leslie, a two-time WNBA champion in 2001 and 2002. In 13 […]

Unfortunately, plenty of things on social media are taken out of context. That’s how Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese felt after people misinterpreted her comments about ‘sitting out.’ After Reese dropped a truth bomb on her being an inspiration for young girls, the criticism hasn’t stopped. On her podcast, she explained how she wants to […]

DiJonai Carrington, who joined the Dallas Wings during the WNBA offseason, recently made an appearance on Angel Reese’s Unapologetically Angel podcast. Carrington discussed a number of topics, including leaving her former team, the Connecticut Sun, as well as joining the Wings. “Not really,” Carrington said of whether it was difficult or not to make the […]

New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu isn’t just one of the faces of the WNBA, but she’s also one of the biggest sponsored athletes within the footwear industry. Alongside sponsor Nike, Sabrina Ionescu has grown one of the most popular signature lines as her Nike Sabrina 1 & 2 have become some of the […]

Ahead of her second season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark is still the youngest member of the Indiana Fever but is not afraid to take playful shots at her teammates. With New York Giants great Eli Manning, Clark publicly called out close friends Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston for various acts of misconduct. Clark was […]

NCAA Women’s Basketball legend and New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu is no stranger to the gold standard as she’s been successful at every level of her basketball journey. Most recently, she helped the United State win yet another gold medal at the recent 2024 Paris Games, but this upcoming release of her signature Nike […]

Caitlin Clark rarely loses a shooting contest. The Iowa legend and WNBA star has built a career on draining buckets with ease. But when it comes to mini-hoops? That’s another story. On a recent episode of The Eli Manning Show, Clark faced off against the two-time Super Bowl champion in a Pop-A-Shot contest, and the […]

The business of professional sports can be brutal sometimes, and that was apparent when the Washington Mystics shipped Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky on Feb. 23. The two-time All-Star was asked on Tuesday if the Mystics’ new brass spoke to her about the trade beforehand, via The Washington Post’s Kareem Copeland. “Not necessarily,” she […]

Angel Reese shut down rumors of a romantic link to Kevin Durant months ago, but the Phoenix Suns star may have reignited the chatter with a casual yet intriguing pregame remark over the weekend, per TMZ. During a Q&A session, Durant was asked about his pick for the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) in basketball. […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams is expanding her investment in women’s sports, joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s newest franchise, the Toronto Tempo. The team, set to begin play in 2026, announced Williams’ involvement Wednesday. Williams emphasized the importance of investing in female athletes and sees her role with the Tempo as an opportunity to […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu is expanding her influence in professional sports, joining NWSL club Bay FC as an investor and “official commercial advisor,” the club announced Monday. Ionescu sees this as more than a financial opportunity, emphasizing the importance of direct involvement in the club’s growth. “I whole-heartedly understand […]

New York Liberty fans got some disappointing news on Monday when Unrivaled announced that two starters from the 2024 WNBA champions won’t finish out the league’s inaugural season. Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will both miss the rest of the Unrivaled season, which runs through March 17. “Sabrina Ionescu 👻 will not participate in remaining […]

After the Phoenix Mercury traded for Alyssa Thomas, former point guard Natasha Cloud was the main name thrown into the mix. General manager Nick U’Ren saw the opportunity to trade for the six-time All-WNBA forward and went through it. However, it didn’t come without some backlash. For instance, Cloud dropped a Mercury bombshell following the […]

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu understands being in a championship atmosphere. With Unrivaled, she’s been feeling that same atmosphere. Even after Ionescu hyped up Liberty fans with her Unrivaled announcement, it was for good reason. She knew there was something special brewing. Fast forward to the start of the 3×3 league and that sentiment […]

Life is just beginning in the post-Diana Taurasi era for the Phoenix Mercury. However, hours earlier, Alyssa Thomas was introduced as the newest member of the team. After the Mercury made a massive trade for Thomas in January, they were ready for life without the face of the franchise. Still, adding Thomas creates a Big […]

The Washington Mystics have made intriguing venue changes before their matchups against some of the WNBA’s brightest stars. As point guard Caitlin Clark continues to draw hype and mainstream appeal over this offseason, she, alongside other superstars from the WNBA, are continuing to help this league grow. Now, certain franchises are moving their games against […]

Arike Ogunbowale is remembered at the University of Notre Dame as a legend. She enjoyed a historic career with Notre Dame women’s basketball, and now she is set to play a WNBA preseason game at her old school. On Thursday, the Dallas Wings announced that they will play a 2025 WNBA preseason contest on May […]

There’s no bad blood between Courtney Vandersloot and the New York Liberty. It was simply time for the veteran guard to move on. Vandersloot played two seasons with the Liberty after spending her first 12 seasons with the Chicago Sky. During her New York tenure, the Liberty made the WNBA Finals both years and won […]

The Chicago Sky made the decision to trade the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to the Washington Mystics for Ariel Atkins. Atkins played her entire career with the Mystics, and it’s always emotional when a player has to leave and go somewhere else. That’s why she made sure to write a […]

When the Golden State Valkyries were awarded a WNBA franchise, owner Joe Lacob was pleased. However, many believe that because of the Golden State Warriors, the NBA counterpart, the Valkyries have that immediate title expectation. Despite the aspirations, Lacob made sure that people knew the foundation of the team for this year. “The rules are […]

Height isn’t a requirement to play professional basketball, but it does increase your chances, whether it’s playing in the WNBA or the NBA. Having a height advantage over your opponents gives you an unspoken advantage at protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds. That is, as long as you have the hustle and effort to go […]

Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time, announced her retirement in Time on Tuesday, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Known for her relentless competitiveness both on and off the court, Taurasi’s legendary trash talk was highlighted in the Time piece, recalling a moment during the 2016 Rio […]

Sometimes, the most impactful things said are the most brief. That’s the case for Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark reacting to Diana Taurasi’s retirement. When the latter announced her retirement on Tuesday, it came as somewhat of a surprise. It wasn’t the fact that she retired. Rather, it was how she retired. She announced […]

Sandy Brondello and Diana Taurasi. Two names who lifted the Phoenix Mercury into the dynasty category of WNBA franchises in the 2010s. Although the duo won only one WNBA title together, the season in which they did was remarkable. Funny enough, the Mercury celebrated its 10-year championship anniversary. In the 2014 season, they had a […]

As Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday, it was shell-shocking. The Phoenix Mercury star had been with the franchise for 20 seasons and had left a permanent legacy on the team and the league. Her achievements are some that most would hope to dream about, let alone accomplish. Three WNBA titles, three NCAA titles, […]

The Washington Mystics’ new regime is starting with a war chest of draft capital after pulling a heist on the Chicago Sky Sunday night. They dealt two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins for the No. 3 overall pick in 2025, as well as a first-round pick swap in ’27 and a second-round swap in ’27. Offloading a […]

The Phoenix Mercury will look very different this season. Brittany Griner is already out the door, signing with the Atlanta Dream. Franchise legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday, ending a 20-year run with the Mercury. From her time at UConn to her professional career in Phoenix, Taurasi had an iconic career that changed […]

The Indiana Fever have high expectations for the 2025 season, but they will be without forward/guard Kristy Wallace. According to Tony East, Wallace has made the decision to sit out the 2025 WNBA season. “This has not been an easy decision for me, but one that I make knowing it is what is in my […]

Cameron Brink has long admired Kendrick Lamar, but she never expected to catch the attention of the rap legend himself. The Los Angeles Sparks forward recently shared on her Straight to Cam podcast that Lamar’s camp reached out to her after she showed support for the Compton native at last year’s WNBA Draft, per Billboard. […]