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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Kristy Wallace is back in the states after winning the bronze medal with the Australian women’s basketball team at the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.  Wallace wasn’t there for Tuesday’s practice on the Fever’s smaller designated court. She was trekking back to Indiana. But for her return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s official. Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game for the first time ever. There’s no better time, with the hike in popularity surrounding Caitlin Clark and the Fever. The franchise announced Wednesday that jersey sales are up 1,193%, ticket sales are up 264%, they’ve had 38 games on national television, and 10 […]

NBA 2K25 has unveiled the overall player ratings for the top WNBA stars, with A’ja Wilson achieving a landmark score that sets her apart in the league’s virtual counterpart. Wilson, a standout player for the Las Vegas Aces, has earned a 99 overall rating, the highest ever awarded to a WNBA player in the history […]

As the Phoenix Mercury gear up for the second half of the WNBA season, one matchup in particular has Brittney Griner intrigued: her upcoming game Thursday against the Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso. Griner, standing at 6’9 rarely faces opponents of similar height, making this contest against the 6’7 Cardoso a unique challenge. Griner, who is […]

The Phoenix Mercury will resume their second half of eh 2024 WNBA season against the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. One of the most notable occurrences will be the return of WNBA champion and Sky star Kahleah Copper. The Sky traded Copper to the Mercury in February of 2024, and the star guard got brutally […]

Fresh off a gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, now a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is ready to channel her Olympic energy back into the WNBA season. However, Collier also spoke about the intense pressure that comes with being a part of Team USA, describing it as sometimes […]

The NBA 2K25 rating of Indiana Fever Point Guard Caitlin Clark was revealed today. As we approach the release date of NBA 2K25, the developers are sharing more player ratings throughout the month. Although just a rookie, Clark has taken the league by storm. Not a day goes by in this league where her name […]

NBA 2K25’s The W Mode returns this year bigger and better than ever. With new, fully voiced press conferences, a race with fellow rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, there’s a lot to take in this year. For newcomers to NBA 2K, The W is a new-gen only feature that follows your character’s journey to […]

Angel Reese has been a focal point of discussion among WNBA fans for a multitude of reasons. In her first 24 games as a pro, Reese has shown she’s one of the future stars in the league. Her game isn’t the most glamorous, but her style of play has allowed her to carve up an […]

The New York Liberty take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Our WNBA odds series has our Liberty Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Sparks. The WNBA resumes its season after one month off for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The New York Liberty had a few players on Team […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Chicago Sky. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Sky prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Sky. The women of the WNBA resume their season after a one-month break for the players who did not participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. For those […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Minnesota Lynx. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Lynx. The Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx are part of the WNBA’s Thursday night return to action after a one-month midseason break for the 2024 Summer Olympics. If you […]

Usually, when a player wins the Rookie of the Year Award, their career is a little more certain and secure. But that hasn’t always been the case for Los Angeles Sparks guard Crystal Dangerfield and her WNBA career. After being named the 2020 WNBA Rookie of the Year with the Minnesota Lynx, Dangerfield has ended […]

The Los Angeles Sparks resume the 2024 WNBA season on Thursday at home against the New York Liberty, but they will be missing several key players due to injury. In addition to Cameron Brink (ACL) and Lexie Brown (Crohn’s) who were already sidelined prior to the Olympic break, the Sparks will also be without both […]

The 2024 WNBA season has been enhanced with excitement from some highly-touted rookies. Former college rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have had impressive debut seasons with the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. The NBA 2K25 video game is set to release on Sep. 6, and 2K unveiled the first looks at both star rookies […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis, marking the first time the city has hosted the event. The decision comes as no surprise, given the Fever’s recent surge in popularity, largely driven by the arrival of Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, who was drafted No. 1 overall in April. The […]

Phoenix Mercury guard/forward Rebecca Allen reportedly suffered an injury during the Olympic break, the team announced on Wednesday. The Mercury will provide updates as they are made available, but Allen is dealing with a hamstring concern. “Phoenix Mercury forward/guard Rebecca Allen sustained a right hamstring injury during an exhibition game with the Australian Opals at […]

The Indiana Fever revealed a remarkable mid-season report on Wednesday, highlighting record-breaking data that showcases the impact of Caitlin Clark, their star player and the driving force behind the franchise’s soaring popularity. As the Fever prepare to resume the WNBA season on Thursday after the All-Star and Olympic break, the team has established itself as […]

The Chicago Sky are eager to resume the second half of the 2024 WNBA season after a month-long Olympic break. Chicago will continue to rely on rapidly ascending rookie Angel Reese and the offensive threat that is Chennedy Carter. Carter understands the caliber of player she is, and she sounded off on ESPN’s top 25 […]

Rickea Jackson’s journey to becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft is somewhat surprising, considering her initial disdain for the sport. Growing up, Jackson watched her two older brothers play basketball and saw her mother, a former college player at Kansas, coach the game. Despite being surrounded by basketball, Jackson never […]

The Dallas Wings released two players on Wednesday, the team announced. Monique Billings and Odyssey Sims were previously signed to hardship contracts as Dallas dealt with injury trouble. However, Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown are all expected to return within the first week following the Olympic break. As a result, the Wings released […]

Breanna Stewart and most members of Team USA have experienced an Olympics title before, but they are definitely not numb to the feeling of being a gold medalist following a narrow 67-66 victory over France on Saturday. Judging by the sheer joy the players expressed, one would not guess that the United States women’s basketball […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Right after the WNBA All-Star Game, Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark finally got to rest. The Fever didn’t hold practices in that first week into the break and Clark and some teammates vacationed to Mexico. Despite the re-introduction of practices in the last few weeks, Clark used more of the WNBA Olympic […]

Despite the Dallas Wings’ struggles on the court this season, the team earned an eye-popping valuation of $208 million, the highest in WNBA history. The valuation was established after two investors, Jed Kaplan and Randy Eisenman, purchased a combined 1% stake in the franchise for $1.04 million apiece. The Wings’ new valuation surpasses those of […]

Fresh off an impressive Olympic run with Team France, Gabby Williams is now facing a pivotal decision about her basketball future. Williams, who helped lead France to a silver medal in a close 67-66 loss to Team USA, is weighing her options on whether to return to the WNBA or remain in France for the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Following practices ramping up in the last week of July, it’s finally gameweek for the Indiana Fever. Eleven of the team’s players are back in town, the lone exemption being Australian medal-winner Kristy Wallace, who is traveling back from the recent Paris Olympics.  Simultaneous with the 2024 Games, Unrivaled Basketball has slowly continued to […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Satou Sabally’s injury absence before the Olympic break impacted the Dallas Wings without question. Sabally is fortunately expected to return soon. Nevertheless, her absence added even more leadership responsibility for Arike Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale was already a capable leader. However, playing on a young team without one of your co-stars makes your leadership […]

LeBron James officially passed the leadership torch of his nonprofit organization, More Than a Vote, to Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike, a nine-time WNBA All-Star and the president of the players’ union. Founded in 2020, More Than a Vote was first launched in response to the nationwide protests following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings practiced on Monday as they prepare for their first game back after the Olympic break on Friday. Making a playoff run will prove to be a challenge for the 6-19 Wings, but it is not impossible. Satou Sabally’s return will of course be of the utmost importance for Dallas. […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]

The 2024 WNBA season has been one of the most exciting in league history. The league’s competitiveness and the addition of rising stars from the spring draft have dialogue at unprecedented levels. WNBA legend and former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird spoke about the league learning how to maintain its buzz, drawing on the mistakes […]

Las Vegas Aces and the WNBA are under scrutiny following a federal lawsuit filed by three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby, who alleges she faced discrimination, intimidation, and retaliation from the team after announcing her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed Monday by Hamby’s attorneys, Dana Sniegocki, Erin Norgaard and Artur Davis of HKM Employment Attorneys, details a […]

Diana Taurasi, one of basketball’s most decorated athletes, added another chapter to her legendary career by securing her sixth Olympic gold medal with Team USA in a tight 67-66 win vs. France on Sunday. The unprecedented achievement solidifies Taurasi’s status as one of the most successful basketball players in Olympic history. The 42-year-old WNBA legend, […]

When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]

Women athletes undeniably stole the spotlight throughout the Paris Olympics, delivering standout performances across a wide range of events. From world records to thrilling come-from-behind victories, the Olympics highlighted the incredible talent and determination of female competitors. Among these exceptional athletes was A’ja Wilson, who, after helping lead the U.S. women’s basketball team to their […]

The Indiana Fever are on the rise thanks to their young core of players. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are the backbone of the Fever and provide a good foundation for the team to build on. Boston recently shared her ambition to participate in the 2028 Olympic games. Aliyah Boston posted on her Instagram Reels […]

Following her controversial exclusion from the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics, Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese is weary of the ongoing drama and prefers to shift the spotlight back to Team USA, the gold medalists. ESPN’s Sunday morning post notes, “Yes, the U.S. women’s 67-66 win over France is still soaking in. […]

Team USA women’s basketball won their eighth straight gold medal with a thrilling 67-66 win against France, but one of the major headlines following the game was French star Gabby Williams. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese attempted to recruit Williams to the Sky, but she wasn’t the only one interested in Williams’ services. Los Angeles […]

Gabby Williams, who just completed her second Olympic appearance with Team France, earned a silver medal after a close 67-66 defeat to Team USA in the gold medal game. After the game, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reached out on social media, urging Williams to come back to the WNBA and join the Sky. In […]