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The Unrivaled Basketball 1v1 tournament began on Monday. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who is arguably the best 1v1 player in the WNBA, received a first round bye. In the second round on Tuesday, Ogunbowale went head-to-head with Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins-Smith. The matchup was highly anticipated as Diggins-Smith and Ogunbowale both attended the […]

Although Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark isn’t playing in Unrivaled this season, co-founder Napheesa Collier is hoping that it happens soon. However, Clark had a crazy introduction to the league. She came straight from college and still played all 40 games. Clark won the Rookie of the Year award and reached the playoffs. Still, she […]

Unrivaled has been the talk of the WNBA offseason, as well as Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins. The latter two had one of the best Elite Eight performances in the 2024 NCAA tournament. However, both players have expressed interest in playing in the new 3×3 league. Co-founder Napheesa Collier sees Unrivaled putting pressure on the […]

After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the Minnesota Lynx have had a relatively quiet WNBA free agency period, and offseason overall. That’s not too surprising considering the fact that this team, as currently constructed, as among the top contenders in the league. The Lynx did make one WNBA free agency move this week though, […]

The Seattle Storm have undergone a few changes this offseason. They were part of a blockbuster trade that sent franchise star Jewel Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces. In return the Storm received the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft from the Los Angeles Sparks. But any excitement for the Storm’s 2025 WNBA […]

The Seattle Storm were part of a blockbuster trade that shook up the WNBA at the beginning of the free agency period, sending franchise star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a deal that saw them acquire the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. As the Storm turned their attention […]

DeWanna Bonner, one of the WNBA’s most accomplished players, made her ambitions clear after she joined the Indiana Fever during the WNBA offseason. The 37-year-old forward said her decision to sign with Indiana was driven by one goal: competing for another championship. “I want to win a championship,” Bonner said during her introduction on Monday, […]

The Indiana Fever made a major offseason splash by signing six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner on Feb. 2, a two-time champion and one of the league’s all-time leading scorers. Bonner’s arrival was met with high praise from Fever star Caitlin Clark, who believes the veteran forward brings the competitiveness and leadership the team needs. “That’s […]

The Indiana Fever signed Katie Lou Samuelson to a two-year, $355,00 deal last year, but the sharpshooting forward will wear a different jersey next season. She and the Fever have agreed to a buyout, via the team’s social media. “We have mutually parted ways with forward Katie Lou Samuelson,” it announced. “Wishing you all the […]

Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 26 years with its new commercial, “So Win,” which aired during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. The ad, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s sports, reflects Nike’s continued investment in the rising popularity of female athletes. The 60-second spot, narrated by Grammy […]

The Indiana Fever are very lucky to have Caitlin Clark on the team. Clark had an electric rookie season in 2024, drawing massive viewership numbers and breaking multiple WNBA rookie records. Now she proved that she is capable of throwing a football as well ahead of Sunday’s big game. Clark put on a show on […]

The Natasha Cloud and Phoenix Mercury trade was one that many didn’t expect. Although the Mercury made a massive trade for Alyssa Thomas, someone of Cloud’s character and skill wasn’t expected to be part of the move. In her lone year with the team, she made an immediate impression on her teammates and the fanbase. […]

The Las Vegas Aces have undergone some reshuffling on their roster this offseason, and now it’s time to finalize what the 2025 version of A’ja Wilson and company will look like. The biggest move was obviously the big decision to trade Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks in a three-team deal that netted them […]

The Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky are pulling off an intriguing trade on Friday. The Aces will receive 2021 WNBA champion, Dana Evans, for 2 second-round picks, according to Annie Costabile on X (formerly Twitter). The move comes as a bit of a shock, but not too much. Chicago wants to keep building and […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is expected to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft. However, some rumors have swirled over the past few months that have suggested Bueckers could return to the college basketball level for her final season of eligibility. Bueckers recently revealed her plans for the future via UConn on SNY. “Yeah, that’s the […]

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has plenty on her mind right now, following the Las Vegas Aces’ blockbuster offseason trade revolving around Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd, but she is still devoting some of her attention to Super Bowl 59. The annual extravaganza resonates with more than 100 million people, including top non-NFL athletes, and […]

In a huge move for women’s sports, the NWSL’ Portland team and the WNBA’s forthcoming Portland expansion team will share a state-of-the-art training facility, marking the first collaboration of its kind between teams from both leagues. The $150 million complex, funded by RAJ Sports and the Bhathal family — who also hold a stake in […]

The WNBA free agency has had its moments, as the Satou Sabally sweepstakes were on between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty. Although the latter team had her sister, Nyara, on the team, the older sister eventually chose Phoenix. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure, the franchise “cored” her, giving Sabally […]

With the recent surge the WNBA has seen over the last few years, it comes as no surprise that some of its biggest superstars are beginning to build brands for themselves off the court. There’s arguably no bigger star in the WNBA than reigning MVP Las Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson, so it’s only right that […]

The Seattle Storm are bringing back three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark for the 2025 season, her agent, Jessica Holtz of CAA, confirmed to ESPN on Thursday, in what has been a busy free agency period across the league. Clark, 37, previously played for Seattle from 2012 to 2020, winning championships with the team in 2018 […]

The Golden State Valkyries and guard Tiffany Hayes are reportedly in agreement on a contract in WNBA free agency, Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports. “The Valkyries are signing Tiffany Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Golden State had its eyes on Hayes for a while, league sources said. The Aces protected her during the expansion draft, but […]

The Dallas Wings agreed to a contract with Japanese women’s basketball star Mai Yamamoto, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is a training camp contract. Yamamoto, who most recently played for the Toyota Antelopes in Japan this season, could provide important guard depth for the Wings. A 25-year-old 5’5″ guard, Yamamoto has averaged 11.7 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks made their huge move of the offseason with the blockbuster trade for All-Star Kelsey Plum. With that out of the way, the next step for them becomes shaping the roster as the move forward in their rebuild. The Sparks have made a couple of roster moves on the margins since the […]

After nearly a decade of getting close to the WNBA mountaintop, the Connecticut Sun are finally waving the white flag. This offseason, after yet another heartbreaking exit in the semifinals, the Sun have launched themselves into a full-blown rebuild, shipping off almost all of their veteran stars. Now, guard Marina Mabrey wants to be the […]

The Atlanta Dream held their introductory press conference for their newest free agents: Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. General manager Dan Padover noted that it was a historic day for not just the Dream but for the city of Atlanta. To make sense of that, Griner is probably the biggest free agent acquisition […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark spoke at a Women’s Sports Awards luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, sharing insights on confidence, failure and growth during her rookie WNBA season. Clark said that confidence comes from preparation and experience, explaining that setbacks have been key to her success. “Confidence, that’s where it comes from for […]

The Indiana Fever added another piece to their 2025 roster on Tuesday, signing two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson to a one-year contract, ESPN’s Alexa Phillipou reported. Colson spent the last three seasons with the Las Vegas Aces, coming off the bench on their 2022 and 2023 title teams. She averaged eight minutes per game last […]

An emotional farewell to the Phoenix Mercury consumed Brittney Griner on Tuesday. After Griner shockingly signed with the Atlanta Dream, it left the X-factor stunned. For 11 seasons, she dominated the interior and showed the WNBA how much of a generational player she was. With a WNBA championship in 2014, as well as numerous franchise […]

Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren has had his hands full this offseason. With a Diana Taurasi retirement possible to happen, he’s made a barrage of other moves. Surrounding Kahleah Copper, the Mercury have traded for Alyssa Thomas, as well as Satou Sabally. During Tuesday’s media availability for Sabally, reporters had a chance to speak to […]

LeBron James and Lewis Hamilton aren’t the only sports icons with major roles at the 2025 Met Gala. Angel Reese, Simone Biles, and Sha’Carri Richardson have officially joined the prestigious host committee, adding their influence to one of fashion’s most iconic events, per TMZ. Scheduled for Monday, May 5, this year’s gala will spotlight the […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shared a special message a few days after the University of Iowa retired her jersey. The all-time leading scorer has already been a trailblazer for women’s basketball and is looking to build on a terrific rookie year in Indiana. However, last Sunday was a day to celebrate Clark’s accomplishments as […]

When Satou Sabally was traded to the Phoenix Mercury, it made the X-factor hyped. Most importantly, it made the organization hyped that they were able to land a franchise player like Sabally. The former Dallas Wings forward is an up-and-coming star. After winning the 2023 Most Improved Player, she continued that trajectory. Unfortunately, her season […]

The Connecticut Sun signed veteran guard and WNBA champion Diamond DeShields to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. The move is part of the Sun’s ongoing roster rebuild after losing all five of their starters from last season. “We are thrilled to welcome Diamond to the Connecticut Sun,” Sun general manager Morgan Tuck said […]

The Los Angeles Sparks shook up the WNBA world this past week with the acquisition of All-Star guard Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade involving the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. It cost the Sparks the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, but Plum is a former No. 1 pick herself […]

The Connecticut Sun reportedly are signing veteran center Tina Charles, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Tina Charles was the No. 1 overall pick in 2010 by the Sun, and she is returning to the team that she started her WNBA career with. Charles won the MVP award in 2012 with the Sun. She is […]

The Dallas Wings continue their offseason overhaul by signing WNBA champion Myisha Hines-Allen to a one-year deal (per Alexa Philippou of ESPN) adding experience and depth to a team that has undergone several recent roster changes. Hines-Allen, a 2019 WNBA champion with the Washington Mystics, brings postseason experience to a Dallas team looking to rebound […]

Six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner is signing a one-year deal with the Indiana Fever, sources told ESPN’s Alexa Philippou on Sunday. The veteran forward spent the past five seasons with the Connecticut Sun, helping lead them to the WNBA Finals in 2022 and a semifinal appearance in each of her seasons with the team. Breaking: […]

The Los Angeles Sparks signaled their intent to accelerate the timeline of their rebuild with the acquisition of All-Star guard Kelsey Plum in a sign-and-trade deal during WNBA free agency. It’s a new beginning for Plum, who had spent the first eight seasons of her career with the Las Vegas Aces. It’s also a homecoming […]

The Los Angeles Sparks struck hard in WNBA free agency as part of a blockbuster trade to land All-Star guard Kelsey Plum. With Plum being their big addition of the offseason, the focus now turns to filling out the rest of the roster. The Sparks made a smaller move in WNBA free agency this week […]