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The Las Vegas Aces are coming back into their championship form. Las Vegas started the season 6-6, which matched their loss total through just 12 games. However, they have now won 10 of their last 11 games and sit atop the Western Conference standings. One big reason for their recent success is the record-setting performances […]

Indiana Fever No. 1 draft picks ​​Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston ​​shared yet another wholesome moment after an 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx Sunday at the Target Center. Boston’s 16 rebounds was her new career high, while Clark passed Sue Bird for second in all-time rookie assists. Clark was asked about the WNBA assist […]

The Indiana Fever picked up an 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, and although Caitlin Clark has impressed this season, she did make some negative history with her 139th turnover, which is the new record for the most turnovers in a single season in WNBA history, according to Myron Medcalf of ESPN. Clark […]

When it comes to basketball in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in the city have been Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker. While Parker has not played for the Sparks since the 2020 season, her Hall of Fame career is largely validated by her LA […]

Things were quite feisty during the Indiana Fever’s Sunday win over the Minnesota Lynx. With around two and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter, Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul after an incident with Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini. It all happened after the Lynx committed a turnover. Clark found herself […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese isn’t having it. Reese took exception to male commenters on her social media asking her to fly them to her games. Reese held nothing back while finding the requests ridiculous. “The delusion y’all think I’m finna fly any of y’all out… Be for real.” Angel Reese on men in her […]

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd will be among the first players to join Unrivaled Basketball, a new three-on-three women’s basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. The announcement was made on  X, formerly known as Twitter, where Unrivaled Basketball shared the news Saturday. “THE GOLD MAMBA […]

Former WNBA champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner shared her thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s transition to professional basketball. Griner, who only played 11 minutes in Friday’s game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever due to an apparent leg injury, took an opportunity to empathize with Clark’s rising stardom. “I […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have had issues this season closing out games in the fourth quarter, but that was not the case against the Dallas Wings on Saturday. The Sparks held strong to snap a two-game losing streak by beating the Wings on the road, 87-81. One of the major reasons why the Sparks were […]

Maybe it took us all too long to notice, but by this point in the season, it’s clear: The New York Liberty have an utter embarrassment of riches. Ivana Dojkić knew that two weeks ago when she threw out a word to reporters before a game against the Minnesota Lynx that players rarely use. “If […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky engaged the New York Liberty in a heated rematch two days after their July 11 contest. The Sky came out swinging in the first quarter but Sabrina Ionescu and New York stormed back and won 81-67. Angel Reese put on another stout performance. Yet, her historic double-double streak ended after […]

We’re nearing the halfway point of the 2024 WNBA season and two rookies have stolen the headlines so far — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. In the latest rookie rankings from ESPN, the Chicago Sky star is actually the top dog, while Clark is sitting at No. 2. Yes, there’s still lots of time left […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings are set to enter Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a 5-18 record. The Wings are hoping to earn a big victory in Dallas and protect home court. Meanwhile, Monica McNutt of ESPN took some time to discuss the Wings during the ESPYS red carpet event in […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky are gearing up for another challenging matchup against the New York Liberty. Chicago dropped its last game at Barclay’s Center 91-76 after the Liberty put on a second-half scoring tirade. Nevertheless, veteran forward Isabelle Harrison had one of her best performances of the season. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon got real […]

Candace Parker is truly impressed with the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese. Parker gave Reese her flowers after the Sky rookie broke Parker’s record for consecutive double-doubles in WNBA games. Reese accomplished the feat in 13 consecutive games. “I think it’s unbelievable what she’s been able to accomplish,” Parker said at the ESPYs on Thursday and […]

Expressing emotions is common in sports, especially basketball. In the heat of competition, many players aren’t shy to voice their thoughts, no matter how straightforward or blunt their words may be. Just look at WNBA star Caitlin Clark. During the Indiana Fever’s Friday clash against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark gave the officials a piece of […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Something was different about Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark in Friday night’s 95-86 home win over the Phoenix Mercury. Clark had her fifth straight point-assist double-double, so that was the consistent part. She also put up 13 assists for the third straight game. But the way she got that number was different. For […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana Fever 2024 second-round pick Celeste Taylor was back in Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday night despite being cut by the franchise almost three weeks ago. What was the rookie doing there? Wearing purple, orange, and black for the Phoenix Mercury.  The Mercury announced Friday morning that they signed Taylor to a seven-day contract. […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into the 2024 WNBA Draft armed with two lottery picks. The Sparks selected Cameron Brink with the No. 2 overall pick and with the No. 4 overall pick, they selected the player many believed to be the most WNBA-ready of this rookie class in Rickea Jackson. In their first season […]

The Indiana Fever are fighting to maintain a spot in the WNBA playoff picture as the 2024 season approaches its midpoint. Rookie guard Caitlin Clark has had a strong start to her professional career. Clark arrived in Indiana after a stellar run with the Iowa women’s basketball team. Her efforts with the Hawkeyes earned her […]

While Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark may be one of the most polarizing players in the WNBA this season, there’s no question that she’s a generational talent. Clark became the first WNBA rookie in league history to record a triple double, and with the Fever’s game against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, she went about […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Dallas Wings. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Wings prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Wings. The Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings are the two worst teams in the WNBA right now, at least if you go strictly by the standings. Yet, […]

The New York Liberty take on the Chicago Sky. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Liberty Sky prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Sky. The New York Liberty are the best team in the WNBA. They have opened up a two-game lead on the Connecticut Sun after beating Connecticut […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson had a succinct reaction after winning the ESPY for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports on Thursday, beating out fellow nominee Caitlin Clark, rookie star of the Indiana Fever. Wilson, who could not attend the ceremony, posted on social media, “God is working … top tier blessings.” Wilson’s award is […]

Angel Reese, the standout rookie forward for the Chicago Sky, has been making headlines with her extraordinary performances in the WNBA this season. Reese has recorded 16 double-doubles in her first 22 career games, a feat that places her in elite company. The last player in either the WNBA or NBA to achieve such a […]

In our insatiable need to compare and contrast every little element of the skill set of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the basketball court, their ridiculous workout routines deserve a closer inspection. Both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese put an absurd amount of work into their fitness regimen, which helps explain why the two […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Atlanta Dream. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Mystics-Fever prediction, odds, and pick. The Las Vegas Aces (14-7) are set to face off against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night in what promises to be an exciting WNBA matchup at The Gateway Center Arena. The defending […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Storm. The Seattle Storm face a moment of truth when they host the Minnesota Lynx in this mid-July encounter. We’re coming up on the WNBA All-Star Game against Team […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Fever prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Fever. The Indiana Fever had been playing really good basketball over the past few weeks. They moved up in the standings. They scored some impressive victories, […]

The Chicago Sky traveled to New York City to take on the Liberty on Thursday night. Chicago jumped out to a strong early lead, but the Liberty stormed back in the second half to win 91-76. Starting guard Marina Mabrey recalled the Sky’s major “issue” with Sabrina Ionescu that led to their painful collapse. “[Sabrina […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams, hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday night, cracked a humorous joke about Caitlin Clark, the rookie superstar for the Indiana Fever. The rookie WNBA star was nominated for three ESPYS: Best Athlete in Women’s Sports, Best Record-breaking Performance, and Best College Athlete in Women’s Sports. Serena Williams’ opening monologue covered […]

After losing a franchise-record 12 straight games to start the season, the Washington Mystics are finally turning it around. The squad is 6-5 over its last 11 contests, with the last one being a gritty road win against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever on Wednesday. While five players scored in double-digits, star guard Ariel Atkins was […]

The New York Liberty solidified their hold on the top spot in the WNBA standings with a narrow 71-68 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The win improved the Liberty’s record to 18-4, maintaining their edge over the second-place Sun (17-5). The teams will face each other again on Tuesday […]

A’ja Wilson’s drive for her third WNBA MVP title is rooted not in rivalry with New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart but rather in personal motivation stemming from a surprising fourth-place vote she received in last season’s MVP race. Wilson, a standout player for the Las Vegas Aces, opened up about her determination following her […]

The WNBA’s most forgotten star is Cameron Brink, the Los Angeles Sparks’ center. The defensive stalwart was having a Rookie of the Year caliber season with the Sparks before an ACL tear sent her to the sidelines. She may not have the star power of Caitlyn Clark or Angel Reese, but she has the potential […]

The Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty. Our WNBA odds series has our Sky Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sky Liberty. This game is being played one day after a large set of WNBA day games. The New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday in a […]

A’ja Wilson had a standout game Wednesday, scoring 24 points and grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-79 victory over the Seattle Storm. The game marked Wilson’s first career 20-20 game, making her the second player in Aces history to achieve this feat, following Natalie Williams in 2001 when the […]

The Connecticut Sun suffered a narrow 71-68 loss to the New York Liberty on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena, marking another regular-season defeat to their Eastern Conference rivals. Sun head coach Stephanie White did not hold back in her post-game assessment, emphasizing the critical mistakes that cost them the game. “You just can’t make a […]

Rookies Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever are soon going to be teammates, as they are both part of the 12-player team of WNBA stars that will be squaring off against the United States women’s national basketball team in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Despite the rivalry between […]