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The Seattle Storm take on the Phoenix Mercury. Our WNBA odds series has our Storm Mercury prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Storm Mercury. The Seattle Storm have established themselves as one of the top four teams in the WNBA. They are fourth-best, because the New York Liberty, Connecticut Sun, and Minnesota […]

When the Dallas Wings selected Lou Lopez-Senechal with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, it was a historic moment. Lopez-Senechal became the first Mexican-born player to make it to the WNBA. Initially, Lopez-Senechal didn’t even realize what she had accomplished simply by being drafted. It wasn’t until it was pointed out […]

The Las Vegas Aces came up short in their first matchup with the New York Liberty since the 2023 WNBA Finals. The 90-82 defeat pushes the Aces’ record to 6-6. Once again, two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson scored 20-plus points in the game, extending her WNBA record to 17 straight contests.  Wilson continues to lead […]

The Chicago Sky take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Our WNBA odds series has our Sky Fever prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sky Fever. The last time the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever met, the game was decided by one point … and that was not what people were […]

If there was any doubt before, it should be clear now. With a win over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon, the New York Liberty have established themselves as the best team in the WNBA right now. They are 12-2, have won eight in a row, and just beat the two-time-defending champions 90-82 on […]

The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky are getting ready for another highly anticipated regular season game, and Sky rookie Angel Reese made an intriguing fashion choice for Sunday’s contest. SoLegitCustom owner Marvin Baroota designed a special colorway for Reese’s Reebok sneakers that are inspired by the infamous Batman villain The Joker. The colorway for the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings entered Saturday’s game looking to pull off an upset at home. Dallas had dropped six consecutive contests heading into Saturday’s affair, while their opponent, the Connecticut Sun, held the best record in the WBA. However, the Wings were ultimately defeated by a final score of 85-67. The Sun jumped […]

Before and during Caitlin Clark’s rookie WNBA season, much of the conversation around her has centered on everything but basketball. While Clark has been criticized at times for play as her Indiana Fever struggle to maintain pace with other teams, many people have decided to more often speak on the role race has played in […]

The New York Liberty take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Liberty Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Aces. Here we go. This is the rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals, a highly-anticipated clash whose value shouldn’t be overanalyzed, but whose star players nevertheless make […]

The Connecticut Sun take on the Dallas Wings. Our WNBA odds series has our Sun Wings prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Wings. The Connecticut Sun still have the best record in the WNBA. They have only one loss, and it came to the team which is probably regarded by most […]

Angel Reese’s cultural import off the floor was always bound to make her a WNBA star. Just one month into her highly anticipated rookie season, it’s abundantly clear the Chicago Sky forward would’ve been bound for that label due to her play on the hardwood, too. Reese entered rarified basketball air in Chicago’s hard-fought 83-81 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are in the midst of a grueling road trip that will carry them through the end of the month. They don’t return home to Crypto.com Arena until July 2 against the Washington Mystics. But the Sparks have been playing better basketball as of late, most notably rookie wing Rickea Jackson. Although […]

The Chicago Sky faced another uphill battle against the Washington Mystics on Friday night. Chicago trailed by as many as 15 points but rallied and had a chance to tie the game with a few seconds left. Yet, the Sky came up short 83-81 after missed free throws handed them their third straight loss. Angel […]

Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson combined for 60 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 103-99 victory over the Phoenix Mercury Thursday. The much-needed win snapped the two-time defending WNBA champion’s three-game losing streak.  Wilson scored 25-plus points for the eighth straight game. The two-time MVP has surpassed Tina Charles’ WNBA record of […]

While Caitlin Clark is generally agreed upon as the main draw behind women’s basketball’s furious surge in popularity recently, Angel Reese deserves her respect, too. The two’s competitive rivalry from college has carried over into the WNBA, and the league is better off because of it. NBA retiree Carmelo Anthony, basketball commentator Monica McNutt, and […]

Tennis icon Serena Williams knows what it’s like to have tons of media attention as a young sports star, so she understands what Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is going through amid the hype she’s getting. Having said that, Williams has some advice for the rising hoops star as she navigates through the tricky situation […]

Former NBA players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were on their show “All The Smoke” where the topic of conversation was on the  Olympics women’s basketball team this summer. Both were arguing, especially Pierce, that WNBA stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese should be on the team. “Angel Reese and […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated 92-84 by the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. The defeat marked Dallas’ sixth consecutive loss. It has been a frustrating past couple of weeks for Dallas, but the Wings did receive a promising injury update on Thursday. Natasha Howard, who is dealing with a foot injury, is […]

The Indiana Fever have been the center of a ton of stories since selecting Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft. One of those stories involved a foul on Clark by DiJonai Carrington of the Connecticut Sun. Unfortunately, one byproduct of that event is  uncomfortable statements being hurled at certain players around the league. Caitlin […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Minnesota Lynx. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Lynx. The Los Angeles Sparks were knocked back a few pegs by the red-hot Seattle Storm earlier this week, but women’s basketball analysts are still digesting the fact […]

The Chicago Sky take on the Washington Mystics. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Sky Mystics prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sky Mystics. Washington is no longer winless in the WNBA this season. The Mystics have profoundly struggled without Elena Delle Donne, who isn’t playing for the team this […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not started their bid for a third consecutive championship on the best of footings. Without team leader, both on and off the court, Chelsea Gray, the Aces have sputtered to a 5-5 start, including a 1-4 stretch entering their Thursday night matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. But even amidst the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2022 and 2023 WNBA No. 1 overall picks were locked in shot-for-shot Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston began the duel under the basket. The Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard responded on the other end, 24 feet out. Boston got another layup. Howard splashed once more beyond the arc […]

Within the realm of the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, a troubling pattern of divisiveness emerges whenever discussions involve her. Clark is celebrated for her exceptional offensive skills and precision in three-point shooting. However, the rookie’s entry into the WNBA has unfortunately paved the way for harassment, attacks, and misleading arguments. These actions are cloaked under the […]

When a team is 11-2, undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup play,and off to their best start in franchise history, any criticism can be seen as nit-picking. But with a few days off for the first time in what seems like ages, New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello can step back and reflect on the first quarter […]

The Phoenix Mercury came into the 2024 WNBA season with a revamped roster and a new head coach in Nate Tibbetts. So far, it’s been a mixed bag as they’ve gotten off to a 6-6 start on the season. One of the key questions surrounding this Mercury team though has been their depth. The Mercury […]

The WNBA has been plagued with a lot of heated conversations and controversies outside of the court. A big issue came when DiJonai Carrington got a whistle during the clash between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever. Who was at the other end of that foul call? It was Caitlin Clark. Since then, a lot […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Last month, as Cheryl Reeve was getting ready for her role as head coach of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team, she also took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on the first preseason game for the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA team she coaches. In her posts, Reeve highlighted 22-year-old Caitlin Clark while discussing […]

The WNBA and women’s sports in general have been experiencing an uptick in viewership. Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and other new stars have been one of the main reasons why this is the case. Unfortunately, this means that the discourse also increases, and along with it comes undue vitriol. Chiney Ogwumike had a […]

Caitlin Clark’s early days in the WNBA have been a mix of triumphs and trials. The Indiana Fever rookie has faced everything from lucrative endorsement deals to heated on-court clashes, all while navigating the reality of being a new professional athlete. Yet, despite the challenges, Clark remains grateful and finds joy in playing the sport […]

The Los Angeles Sparks announced Thursday that Dearica Hamby, WNBA Champion and two-time All-Star, has extended her contract through the 2025 season. Hamby, who has also been named Sixth Woman of the Year twice, continues to be a vital player for the Sparks. Since joining the Sparks, Hamby has been a standout player, averaging 11.5 […]

Alyssa Thomas led the Connecticut Sun to a 83-75 victory over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena Wednesday, overcoming shooting struggles from beyond the arc to maintain their strong season performance in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, finishing with a 4-1 record. Thomas excelled for the Sun, delivering an all-around performance with 20 points, seven rebounds, […]

By any available metric, the first month of the 2024 WNBA season has been a tremendous success. TV ratings are through the roof, with nearly three times as many people watching WNBA games across all networks this year compared to last year. Arenas are being filled to 94 percent capacity, a 17 percent rise from […]

Ten games into the WNBA regular season, we have yet to see Chelsea Gray play. But that could change very soon. The Las Vegas Aces recently listed Gray as questionable on the team’s injury report, a first since last season.  The team released the report on Wednesday ahead of a rematch against the Phoenix Mercury. […]

CHICAGO —The Chicago Sky took on the Eastern Conference powerhouse Connecticut Sun in another intense matchup on Wednesday night. Angel Reese shined again with her fourth straight double-double, but the Sky fell 83-75 to Alyssa Thomas and Connecticut’s tough defensive resistance. Kamilla Cardoso, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Marina Mabrey touched on the improvements Chicago desperately needs […]

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is off to strong WNBA beginnings. The 6’3″ forward nearly averages a double-double through her first 10 regular season games. From Breanna Stewart to Alyssa Thomas, Reese has had the chance to go up against some of the best players in the world. She revealed the inspiration behind […]

Shaquille O’Neal enjoys watching the WNBA, and as a strong supporter of the league, he feels the need to weigh in on the recent Caitlin Clark vs. WNBA/Team USA controversy. The Hall of Famer reiterated this point in the recent episode of “The Big Podcast With Shaq,” emphasizing the importance of giving credit to other […]

In a thrilling home game Tuesday, Nneka Ogwumike led the Seattle Storm to a decisive 95-79 victory over her former team, the Los Angeles Sparks. The former No. 1 draft pick and eight-time All-Star posted a season-high 26 points, showcasing her skills in front of a crowd of 8,202. Ogwumike, who spent over a decade […]