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Natasha Howard did not waste much time before announcing that she is planning to leave the Dallas Wings this offseason. The veteran made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, less than 24 hours following the 2024 WNBA regular-season finale. “I would like to thank the Dallas Wings for two great years,” Howard wrote. “It has […]

It’s no secret that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has completely changed the WNBA. Her arrival in the league was an immediate hit and by no surprise, she’s also skyrocketed the popularity of the Fever, who weren’t exactly a team that a lot of fans flocked to watch before Clark stepped foot in Indianapolis. Well, […]

Indiana Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark has taken the WNBA by storm this season, and recently saw a unique rookie trading card of her sell for a very hefty price. Clark’s 2024 Panini Instant WNBA Draft Blue Viper Rookie Auto sold for $84,000 at a Fanatics Collect auction as per The Collectibles Guru on social […]

There was previously speculation that Caitlin Clark may be a baseball fan after she visited Yankee Stadium for a New York Yankees game in August. Aside from meeting Aaron Judge and visiting the ball park, more evidence surfaced of Clark’s baseball fandom on Friday. Clark’s Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull shared a video on TikTok […]

The Atlanta Dream have signed former Savannah State University star point guard Ezinne Kalu to a seven-day hardship contract. The organization announced the roster move this past Wednesday as they prepare for their WNBA playoff run. Kalu also appeared in the Dream’s win over the New York Liberty on Thursday. The 5’8 scoring machine aims […]

The 2024 WNBA regular season concluded Thursday night, and the playoffs are scheduled to begin Sunday, September 22. The New York Liberty (+150) are the betting favorites to win the 2024 WNBA Championship on FanDuel. The next two teams by order of odds are the Las Vegas Aces (+250) and Minnesota Lynx (+350). Breanna Stewart […]

The Los Angeles Sparks announced on Friday that veteran guard Layshia Clarendon will head off to retirement, closing the chapter on an 11-year WNBA career.  Clarendon had recently been away from the Sparks due to mental health reasons for the majority of the second half of the season. With the announcement, Layshia Clarendon issued a […]

With the 2024 WNBA Playoffs around the corner, the No. 7 seed Phoenix Mercury are set to take on the No. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the playoffs. With it possibly being Diana Taurasi’s final season with the Mercury, the matchup could weigh more. Although the Mercury and Lynx are separated […]

Angel Reese’s rookie season with the Chicago Sky proved historic, showcasing her incredible talent and potential. Despite an early end due to a wrist injury, Reese made a significant impact on the court, earning a spot on the WNBA All-Star team. Known for her rebounding prowess, especially on the offensive boards, Reese quickly established herself […]

The Indiana Fever’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark received special recognition from teammate NaLyssa Smith following a historic night for the WNBA. The Fever faced the Washington Mystics in front of a record-breaking crowd of 20,711 at Capital One Arena on Thursday, marking the largest attendance in WNBA history, according to Sports Business Journal. Despite a […]

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides confirmed that Kelsey Mitchell is doing fine after a minor injury scare during Thursday night’s regular-season finale against the Washington Mystics. Mitchell, who averages 19.6 points per game, briefly left the game in the first quarter after tangling with a defender and appearing to injure her left leg. However, […]

After the New York Liberty swept the Dallas Wings in two road games earlier this month, the team flew back to New York with a feeling of accomplishment. Their coach, Sandy Brondello, wasn’t with them. Brondello instead flew to Phoenix where she joined her former players at the Footprint Center to honor the 2014 WNBA […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces 98-84 on Thursday in the WNBA regular season finale. Dallas finished the season with a 9-31 record, the second worst mark in the league. It was a disappointing ’24 campaign for the Wings, as injuries played far too big of a role throughout the first […]

Diana Taurasi was honored after the Phoenix Mercury’s last home game of the regular season, as this may be the last time they see her play on their home court. Taurasi just played in her 20th WNBA season, and after the game, she gave a touching speech, which also felt like she could be hinting […]

Arike Ogunbowale had a historic 2024 WNBA season. She has continued to establish herself as one of the best players in the entire league. Ogunbowale’s Dallas Wings ultimately finished the year with the second worst record in the league. With that being said, Ogunbowale did everything she could to keep the team afloat amid the […]

For the Indiana Fever, Thursday night’s regular-season finale at the Washington Mystics didn’t hold any value. The Fever were already fastened as the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs and will be shipped off to Connecticut in mere days. But for the so-called Gray Squad, Thursday was an opportunity Christie Sides hadn’t given them […]

If this is it, the Phoenix Mercury will have honored Diana Taurasi in her final game. The previous two weeks the Mercury have teased a possible Taurasi retirement. As the doors opened, waves of Mercury fans filled the seats and cheered for Taurasi for possibly the final time. On Thursday against the Seattle Storm, head […]

To say the 2024 WNBA season was a tough one for the Los Angeles Sparks would be an understatement. The Sparks struggled to find wins while being hit with a wave of absences and injuries. It was a season unlike anything Sparks head coach Curt Miller has seen during his ten-year WNBA coaching career. But […]

The Chicago Sky played their last game of the 2024 season against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night. Chicago hoped to get a win and stay alive for a berth in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs; however, things did not go to plan. The Sky took an 87-54 loss, which knocked them out of postseason contention […]

A’ja Wilson made history, becoming the first player in WNBA or NBA history to lead the league in points, rebounds and blocks in a single season, per Stat Mamba. Wilson’s remarkable feat caps off a dominant 2024 season for the Las Vegas Aces, where she finished with 1,021 points, 451 rebounds, and 98 blocks. Wilson […]

Caitlin Clark has officially closed the door on her first regular season in the WNBA and set several records along the way. However, one record puts her ahead of Phoenix Mercury guard and certified hoops legend Diana Taurasi. In the final game of the Fever’s regular season against the Washington Mystics, Clark hit a deep […]

Caitlin Clark made WNBA history in the Indiana Fever’s 92-91 loss to the Washington Mystics on Thursday night, becoming the point guard with the most points scored in a single season, per StatMamba. Clark’s record-breaking season was a bright spot in a game where the Fever were already locked into the No. 6 seed in […]

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has been ruled out for the team’s regular season finale on Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces. Ogunbowale is dealing with an illness and was ultimately a late addition to the injury report. Teaira McCowan and Stephanie Soares were also ruled out for the game in Las Vegas. McCowan is […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s playoff opponent has been revealed following their 92-91 loss to the Washington Mystics on Thursday night. The Fever will face the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs. Despite the loss, Indiana finishes the regular season with a 20-20 record and enters the postseason as […]

Tina Charles made WNBA history on Thursday night, becoming the league’s all-time leading rebounder in the Atlanta Dream’s 78-67 victory over the New York Liberty. Charles, who entered the game needing three rebounds to surpass Sylvia Fowles’ record of 4,006, achieved the feat just over three minutes into the first quarter. By the end of […]

Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson shared his excitement on social media Thursday following the news of a WNBA expansion team coming to Portland. Thompson, who spent much of his childhood in Oregon, expressed his enthusiasm by reposting an announcement from Portland Thorns FC on his Instagram story. The announcement by the NWSL team welcomed the WNBA […]

A lot of the conversations surrounding Angel Reese often involve Caitlin Clark. It is not very often that the Chicago Sky rookie gets asked about her personal life. When she does tell stories about her past or whatever is happening in her life at the moment, she goes into detail. A lot of people have […]

The Las Vegas Aces could be without several key players, including A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kierstan Bell, for their final regular season game against the Dallas Wings on Thursday. The Aces’ decision to rest its key players comes after a demanding 39-game WNBA season in which the team secured the […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is reportedly preparing to submit a bid for a WNBA expansion franchise, aiming to bring professional women’s basketball back to Houston. According to sources familiar with the matter, Fertitta’s proposal is expected to be made within the next few weeks. The timeline for when the WNBA will officially award its […]

Chicago Sky veteran Lindsay Allen praised the impact of WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese on the league this season, calling their contributions “phenomenal.” Allen emphasized the high level of basketball talent showcased throughout the WNBA, specifically highlighting Reese’s record-breaking season with the Sky. “Watching the basketball that’s been played […]

Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler offered insight into how rookie star Caitlin Clark and the rest of the Fever handle pressure, emphasizing the importance of keeping things light and fun, even in high-stakes moments. “All we do is have fun with Caitlin Clark who never takes anything serious,” Wheeler said in a video shared on […]

On the last day of the regular season, the Chicago Sky find themselves knee-deep in a battle for the final seed of the 2024 WNBA playoff picture. However, that is not stopping the team from preparing for their 2025 campaign. The Sky have made a decisive roster move by inking a contract extension with veteran […]

Even though Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was shut down for the season due to a wrist injury, her support remains as strong as ever. Recently, she reposted fan edits about her winning some WNBA hardware on her X account. First, an account posted that Reese should be selected for the WNBA All-Defensive team. The […]

The Indiana Fever have qualified for the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2016, thanks in large part to how transformative Caitlin Clark has been despite only being a rookie. Clark, in addition to being one of the best offensive forces in the association by virtue of her unlimited range, she has also gotten […]

The WNBA Playoffs are right around the corner, and fans who are new to the league might expect the women’s playoff format to be the same as the NBA. However, there are several key differences in the playoffs of both leagues, and this article will try to cover them in sufficient detail. So, here are […]

With one more day left of the WNBA regular season, the Atlanta Dream are still fighting for a playoff spot. They are attempting to do so short-handed as well. They are currently without Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Aerial Powers, both of whom are out due to injury. To help shore up their roster, the Dream signed […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout this season, Los Angeles Sparks coach Curt Miller has continuously referred to this season as a build. Building culture and cultivating key habits towards ultimately becoming a winning team. To that end, the Sparks have seen key growth from several young players. But one player in particular who has not seen […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Mystics prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Mystics. The Indiana Fever started their season 1-8. They will be part of the WNBA playoffs. The Washington Mystics began their season 0-12. Heading into Game […]

LOS ANGELES – The Phoenix Mercury social media team created quite a frenzy this past week when they suggested that their final regular season games might be Diana Taurasi’s last. While Taurasi herself has remained non-committal in terms of her future, many of her peers have used this opportunity to reflect on her career. Following […]