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The basketball world is still coming to terms with the recent comments by Minnesota Lynx MVP Napheesa Collier about the WNBA. Additionally, this included calling out WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for her management style. Meanwhile, Denver Nuggets player Cam Johnson is offering his say. Essentially, he is supporting Collier while analyzing the state of the […]

The new Portland Fire is set to begin playing in the WNBA in 2026, becoming the second franchise in city history after the original Fire shut down back in 2002. The franchise has made multiple moves in preparation, with Vanja Černivec and Ashley Battle recently being hired as the first general manager and vice president […]

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Those discussions can influence the salary cap, free agents, and a multitude of other things. Three […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese knew going into the 2025 WNBA season what her biggest detractors thought about her shooting ability. Her inability to finish at the rim was the biggest knock on her game, and when the season started, it didn’t look like she had gotten much better. Through her first seven games, she […]

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has officially graduated from future Hall of Famer to potential GOAT, and her boyfriend Bam Adebayo had quite the comparison for her after the Aces captured their third WNBA championship in four years. Speaking to reporters, the Miami Heat big man opened up about what it was like to […]

Chelsea Gray may still be busy celebrating the Las Vegas Aces’ third championship in four years, but she’s also getting recognition for what she personally achieved in the 2025 WNBA Finals. The “Point Gawd” now stands alone in the league as the sole active player with four title wins under her belt, surpassing even her […]

PHOENIX– Following Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts’ being ejected from the WNBA Finals, associate head coach Kristi Toliver had her moment in Game 4. She immediately sprang from her seat on the bench as she watched Tibbetts furiously exiting the court. However, there wasn’t time to think about it. Players like Alyssa Thomas and […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had a miserable second season in the WNBA, as lower-body injuries limited her to only 13 games. She got to watch her teammates dig deep and nearly earn an improbable trip to the WNBA Finals, but she obviously wanted to be on the court with them. Despite all the challenges […]

As is the case with every October, Nike and Jordan Brand are beginning to release their Halloween-themed sneakers for the end of the month. Over the years, marquee Nike athletes have chosen various themes for their signature sneakers to coincide with the holiday festivities. With the 2025-26 NBA season officially beginning October 21, this Nike […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, fresh off a historic rookie season, made a high-profile appearance at the annual Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The Minnesota native, who now resides in the Dallas area, joined more than 92,000 fans at one of […]

The Las Vegas Aces made history Friday night by winning their third WNBA title in four years, but it wasn’t just the championship celebration that had fans buzzing. When Commissioner Cathy Engelbert walked onto the court to present the trophy, the crowd inside Mortgage Matchup Center erupted in a wave of boos, and A’ja Wilson’s […]

The New York Liberty weren’t able to complete their goal of repeating as back-to-back WNBA Champions after falling to the Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs. Nevertheless, their roster is filled with veteran leaders and they’ll be contenders each season for years to come. Franchise star Sabrina Ionescu’s impact reaches far beyond the basketball court as […]

PHOENIX– Despite the Phoenix Mercury being swept in the 2025 WNBA Finals by the Las Vegas Aces, it didn’t sway Kahleah Copper’s confidence. Funny enough, it seemed that she was in good spirits the moment she stepped into the press conference room. Even with the obvious disappointment, there was a sense of clarity. After reflecting […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu appeared on ESPN’s College Gameday as the guest picker for the second time on Saturday. Ionescu made history as a result, becoming the first woman to return to College Gameday as a guest picker, according to espnW. Ionescu is excited to be back. “I mean, it feels amazing every […]

Becky Hammon led the Las Vegas Aces to their third championship on Friday night, as Las Vegas Aces earned a 97-86 Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury to clinch a WNBA Finals sweep. Hammon, one of the most respected head coaches in the WNBA, doesn’t have much else to prove. She is already on […]

On August 2, the Las Vegas Aces lost 111-58 at home against the Minnesota Lynx – a 53-point defeat. They owned a .500 record, battling to keep themselves in the playoff picture. Now, exactly 10 weeks later, the Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for the third time in four years. A’ja Wilson was crowned […]

The Las Vegas owner Mark Davis was one of thousands of fans at the Mortgage Matchup Center who watched their team win Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. The Aces landed their third championship in four seasons under Becky Hammon as they cruised to a comfortable 97-86 victory, riding on A’ja […]

The Las Vegas Aces pulled off a 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury to win their third WNBA championship in four seasons. It comes amidst major speculation surrounding the ongoing negotiations between the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), with the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Oct. 31, […]

The Las Vegas Aces landed what was their third championship in four seasons under head coach Becky Hammon. The Aces won Game 4 against the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to complete a 4-0 sweep after A’ja Wilson dropped 31 points and nine rebounds. There is little doubt that this Las Vegas team is one of the […]

The Las Vegas Aces have won three championships in four full seasons under head coach Becky Hammon. Their worst season under the coach ended in the WNBA semifinals last year, and that level of success undoubtedly comes after experiencing both highs and lows as a unit. After the Aces won Game 4 to complete the […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ Jewell Loyd did not have the most straightforward final season with the Seattle Storm. Despite earning her sixth WNBA All-Star appearance, Loyd saw a comprehensive dip in numbers and converted just 36% of her shots all season, eventually being traded to the Aces in a three-team deal. The 2025 WNBA champion […]

The Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, winning 97–86 at the Mortgage Matchup Center to claim their third WNBA championship in four seasons. League MVP A’ja Wilson led the charge with 31 points and nine rebounds, converting 17 of 19 free throws despite a 7-of-21 field-goal night. Chelsea […]

PHOENIX– Now that the Las Vegas Aces have won the 2025 WNBA Finals, the CBA negotiations are the next priority. As soon as players like Chelsea Gray made their way to the podium to speak to reporters, it felt like it was a matter of time before someone asked. To close out the press conference, […]

Phoenix Mercury fans expressed heartbreak after seeing their team fall to the Las Vegas Aces in a four-game sweep during the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Mercury faced a 3-0 series deficit going into the Game 4 matchup. Their backs were against the wall as they faced elimination and their season being over. They put up […]

PHOENIX– A’ja Wilson is becoming one-of-one. After Wilson helped the Las Vegas Aces win the 2025 WNBA championship, she capped an unbelievable season. Winning the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, as well as Finals MVP, all in the same year, is unheard of. Funny enough, she joined Michael Jordan’s territory of becoming the fourth-ever […]

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 97-86, in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s third title in four years. At the forefront of the Aces WNBA Finals win was A’ja Wilson, who shared a touching moment postgame with her significant other, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Following the […]

The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons with a dominant 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the Finals on Friday, completing a four-game sweep in the league’s first-ever best-of-seven championship series. The win completed an outstanding Finals performance for the Aces, who averaged over 90 points […]

PHOENIX– Game 4 of the WNBA Finals had everything that could’ve gone wrong for the Phoenix Mercury. From injuries to Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts being ejected, it felt like this was the tip of the iceberg. However, the second-year man had some interesting words postgame. While he wasn’t furious when asked about the officiating, […]

A’ja Wilson achieved basketball history with her WNBA Finals MVP after the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Friday night. Going into the game, Las Vegas had a 3-0 series lead over Phoenix, having Game 4 as the series clincher. Wilson has had an excellent […]

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions once again after dispatching the Phoenix Mercury, 97-86, in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and bring the franchise their third title in four years. The Aces won back to back championships in 2022 and 2023, failed to make the Finals in 2024, and after a sluggish […]

The Phoenix Mercury are trying to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces, and they’re going to have to do so without their head coach. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected during the third quarter of Game 4 after expressing frustration with the officiating. Tibbetts approached […]

UPDATE: Alyssa Thomas returned to the court for the start of the third quarter. PHOENIX– Things have gone from bad to worse for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, as Alyssa Thomas left the game with an undisclosed injury. She was holding her arm in grimacing pain after colliding with Las Vegas Aces guard […]

The Las Vegas Aces entered Game 4 of the WNBA Finals looking to complete a sweep. The Phoenix Mercury had to play the game without Satou Sabally, giving the Aces an even bigger advantage. After a dominant start to the game from A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young in the first quarter, Las Vegas made an […]

The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 4 of the WNBA Finals one win away from another title. After a game-winning shot from A’ja Wilson helped Las Vegas jump up 3-0 on the Phoenix Mercury, the series is under the Aces’ control. The stars were out to support both teams on Friday night in Phoenix, including […]

The Las Vegas Aces stand on the brink of history, just one win away from their third WNBA championship in four years, all thanks to the unstoppable dominance of A’ja Wilson. Now in her eighth season, Wilson has been the heartbeat of Las Vegas, and she proved it once again in their 90–88 win over […]

The odds are stacked against the Phoenix Mercury as they look to avoid a sweep in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. For instance, they will be without Satou Sabally due to a concussion. Plus, there is no stopping A’ja Wilson, who is on an absolute tear.  However, don’t say that to Kahleah […]

Paige Bueckers isn’t done collecting her flowers from her outstanding first year in the WNBA. The Dallas Wings star stands out as the sole rookie among the All-WNBA selections, landing among league legends on the second team after just one year of professional play. Rounding out the picks are WNBPA president and Seattle Storm star […]

It should come as no shock to WNBA fans that the two players battling for the regular-season MVP award are now unanimous All-WNBA first-team picks for the 2025 season. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx leader Napheesa Collier lead the list of MVP candidates who finished with the top-five accolade. Rounding out […]

In sports, the line between winning and losing often hinges on execution, resilience, and strategic adaptability. This fact has been extremely evident in the 2025 WNBA Finals, where the pressure is unrelenting and each game brings careers and legacies into sharp focus. The Phoenix Mercury face the daunting challenge of overcoming a 3-0 series deficit […]