Liberty star Stewart has bone bruise in right knee
The Liberty are hopeful that two-time MVP Breanna Stewart will return from a right knee bone bruise by the end of August, coach Sandy Brondello said.
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31st July 2025
Summer of Sophie: Podcast deal for Cunningham
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham continues to cash in on her fame gained as the on-court defender of teammate Caitlin Clark.
30th July 2025
'They are all counting on me': How Lynx's Collier juggles her many roles
Mom, franchise player, union VP, Unrivaled co-founder, MVP front-runner. Napheesa Collier adeptly juggles it all.
Brink is back: Sparks return 'like riding a bike'
Over a year after tearing an ACL, Cameron Brink finished with 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block in limited minutes in the Sparks' loss to the Aces.
They (finally) meet again: Three keys to Wednesday's Liberty-Lynx WNBA Finals rematch
Injuries and new matchups will determine Wednesday's showdown, nine months after New York beat Minnesota for the title.
29th July 2025
???? Latest Power Rankings: Lynx still on top
Los Angeles rides a win streak (and Cameron Brink's return) up the latest edition, and Golden State struggles.
Storm's Diggins nets triple-double in 23 minutes
Skylar Diggins needed less than 23 minutes to record a triple-double in the Storm's blowout win at Connecticut on Monday.
Sparks' Brink to return from torn ACL vs. Aces
Cameron Brink, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is set to make her season debut for the Sparks on Tuesday night against the Aces, 13 months after tearing her left ACL.
Liberty's Stewart sits vs. Wings with leg injury
Liberty star Breanna Stewart sat out her first game of the season after the All-Star forward was ruled out of Monday's game at the Wings because of a leg injury.
Sky waive vet guard Jefferson year after trade
The Chicago Sky waived veteran guard Moriah Jefferson on Monday after parts of two seasons with the team.
Man pleads guilty, sent to prison for stalking Clark
A man who told police he was in "an imaginary relationship" with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing.
Waiver wire: Keep an eye on Julie Allemand, Natasha Mack
Julie Allemand and Natasha Mack are just two players available on the waiver wire that could reward fantasy managers this week.
???? Trades we want to see: Mabrey, Hines-Allen
Marina Mabrey, Aaliyah Edwards and Myisha Hines-Allen could be on the move before the WNBA trade deadline.
28th July 2025
Reports: Liberty's Stewart avoids major leg injury
Liberty star Breanna Stewart underwent an MRI that revealed she avoided a significant injury to her right leg, according to reports.
27th July 2025
Stewart hurts leg 3 minutes in, Liberty fall to L.A.
Liberty star Breanna Stewart left the team's 101-99 loss to the Sparks on Saturday night after 3 minutes with a lower leg injury.
26th July 2025
Back in Phoenix, Bonner doesn't regret 'journey'
DeWanna Bonner is happy to be back home in Phoenix after rejoining the team following a brief stint with the Fever. "I wouldn't do anything differently," she said.
Lynx drop 109 on Aces, win 14th in row at home
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Courtney Williams added 23, and the Lynx beat the Aces 109-78 for their 14th straight home win.
Valkyries star Thornton (knee) done for season
Kayla Thornton's breakout season is over as the Valkyries' All-Star forward will miss the rest of the year following knee surgery.
Risers and fallers: Sophie Cunningham continues to shine
Sophie Cunningham has stepped up in Caitlin Clark's absence, while Jewell Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale continue to struggle.
Clark rookie card nearly doubles auction record
A 1-of-1 numbered, autographed Caitlin Clark rookie card went straight to auction and sold for a record $660,000.
25th July 2025
No timetable for Clark return after more testing
Fever star Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for her return to the court after a medical evaluation this week found no additional injuries or damage.
Fever's Cunningham fined for criticizing referees
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been fined $500 for a social media post criticizing the league's referees, she wrote on X.
24th July 2025
Griner honored in Phoenix return as Dream win
In her first game back in Phoenix, where she played 11 seasons and won a title, Brittney Griner had 17 points to lead the Dream to a 90-79 win on Wednesday night.
Commanders' Wagner invests in WNBA's Storm
Commanders LB Bobby Wagner, influenced by Kobe Bryant's legacy and after advice from Magic Johnson, has become a minority investor in the WNBA's Seattle Storm.
Inside the WNBPA's statement-making All-Star Weekend
As CBA negotiations continue, WNBA players made a unified statement at the All-Star Game. Here's how they landed on "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts.
How the Valkyries have exceeded all expectations -- even their own
Expansion franchises have historically struggled in Year 1. But Golden State is fighting for a WNBA playoff spot.
23rd July 2025
Jones has 18 to lead Liberty over Fever in return
Jonquel Jones scored 18 points in her return from an ankle injury as the Liberty beat the Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA ASG 2nd-most watched, but down from '24
With Caitlin Clark out with injury, the ratings for the WNBA All-Star Game on ABC were down 36% from 2024 but still drew the second-most viewers in the event's history.
Ex-Wings coach Trammell returns to Sparks' staff
Latricia Trammell, who was fired as head coach of the Wings in October, has returned to the Sparks as a special assistant to coach Lynne Roberts.
Betting storylines: Clark, Fever still popular; Bueckers clear ROY favorite
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever remain popular heading into the second half of the WNBA season, while the markets for MVP and Rookie of the Year appear to be settled.
???? Power Rankings: Big second-half questions
Can New York catch Minnesota? How much will Caitlin Clark play? Here are the challenges facing each team.
22nd July 2025
Does signing Emma Meesseman make the Liberty the 2025 WNBA title favorites?
The Lynx have been the 2025 front-runners, but Meesseman's return to the WNBA could tip the scales for New York.
Clark out, Jones back for Fever-Liberty game
Caitlin Clark was officially listed as out with a right groin injury for Tuesday's matchup against the Liberty, while Jonquel Jones is off the injury report.
Waiver wire: Caldwell stepping up for Dream
Maya Caldwell is making the most of her increased opportunity with Rhyne Howard hurt for the Atlanta Dream and leads the list of fantasy pickups.
Meesseman commits to Liberty in WNBA return
Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who hasn't appeared in the league since 2022, has committed to joining the defending champion Liberty.
21st July 2025
'Progressing' Clark likely out for Fever vs. Liberty
Caitlin Clark, who has missed 10 games because of soft tissue injuries, is unlikely to play on Tuesday at the New York Liberty and will undergo additional testing after suffering a right groin injury, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said.
20th July 2025
Collier keys All-Star win with record 36 points
Napheesa Collier scored a record 36 points to help her team beat Team Clark 151-131 in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday.
Engelbert optimistic 'fair' CBA will be reached
While WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed a number of topics ahead of Saturday night's All-Star Game, the ongoing CBA talks with the players union remained the biggest.
WNBA stars wear 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' shirts
WNBA All-Stars took the court for warmups wearing T-shirts that read "Pay Us What You Owe Us," a reference to the players' biggest gripe during the ongoing CBA negotiations.
Injured Clark 'trying to enjoy' All-Star Weekend
Caitlin Clark said All-Star Weekend in her city wasn't "going to be taken away from me" following a groin injury that has kept her on the sideline.
19th July 2025
Team Collier wins, Skylar makes history, more from the WNBA All-Star Game
Team Collier won! The best moments from the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
WNBA All-Star grades: MVP Collier scores A+ in leading team to victory
All-Star MVP Napheesa Collier, 3-point winner Sabrina Ionescu and more from Indianapolis.
Ionescu, fueled by loss to Curry, wins 3-point title
Sabrina Ionescu captured her second WNBA 3-point contest crown and called it redemption after losing to Stephen Curry in their 2024 shootout.
WNBA players rue 'wasted' CBA talks with league
Breanna Stewart and other WNBA players in Indianapolis for All-Star weekend characterized Thursday's meeting with commissioner Cathy Engelbert and ownership representatives as a "wasted opportunity.".
Timeline: Caitlin Clark's injury-riddled first half of the WNBA season
Three separate injuries have sidelined the Indiana point guard and All-Star for 10 regular-season WNBA games.
WNBA All-Star: Live updates, results, analysis from Friday
Caitlin Clark is out, but the party in Indianapolis is on in Friday's 3-point contest and skills challenge.
18th July 2025
Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings welcomes All-Star Game to her city at last
INDIANAPOLIS — Shortly after the Indiana Fever selected Tamika Catchings as the No.
Turnout high, but WNBA CBA talks stall in Indy
The first in-person meeting between the league and union since December lasted for a couple of hours and ended with no resolution on the CBA.
Fever star Clark to sit out home All-Star Weekend
Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in the WNBA 3-point contest or All-Star Game, saying she needs to rest after suffering a groin injury earlier this week.
Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton kept putting in work. Now she’s an All-Star.
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton calls the period between 2014 and 2016 the hardest years of her career.
These Black women are moving the WNBA forward
This weekend, the WNBA ecosystem will converge on Indianapolis to celebrate the league’s standout performers. On site will be all of the WNBA’s biggest movers, shakers and stakeholders, each of whom have contributed to the league’s current period of exponential growth.
17th July 2025
WNBA players, coaches voice frustration over how games are called
Players, coaches and fans say they want greater consistency in how games are called.
Mercury's Sabally (ankle) out for All-Star Game
Mercury forward Satou Sabally will not play in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game because of an ankle injury, she announced Wednesday on social media.
Clark out vs. Liberty; All-Star status uncertain
Fever star Caitlin Clark, who injured her right groin late in Tuesday's win over the Sun, was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Liberty.
Fever's Clark questionable with right groin injury
Caitlin Clark, who recently came back from a left groin injury, is now listed as questionable for the Fever's game Wednesday against the Liberty after sustaining a right groin injury.
B- for the Fever? A- for Valkyries? Grading every WNBA team at midseason
The Valkyries join the Lynx and Mercury near the front of the class, while the Fever and Sky have improved marks.
16th July 2025
Fever, Sun abuzz over packed house at TD Garden
The Fever and Sun raved about the "amazing experience" of playing in front of a sellout crowd of 19,156 fans Tuesday night at Boston's TD Garden.
Clark leaves with groin injury late in Fever win
Caitlin Clark was visibly emotional on the bench after suffering an apparent groin injury in the final minute of the Fever's win over the Sun on Tuesday night.
Clark, Ionescu to headline WNBA 3-point contest
Caitlin Clark will be in a 3-point contest for the first time in her pro career as the Fever guard will compete Friday in the All-Star competition.
McBride replacing Howard in Saturday's ASG
Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride will replace injured Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard as a reserve in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game with Howard out with a left knee injury.
WNBA players, league ready for 'spicy' CBA talks
As the sides prepare to meet in-person Thursday, the WNBA players union and league officials seem to be far apart in early CBA negotiations.
Portland bringing Fire name back to WNBA team
Portland's WNBA expansion team, to begin play in 2026, announced Tuesday that it's readopting the Fire name held by the city's WNBA team from 2000 to 2002.
WNBA Power Rankings: Fever, Mystics rising ahead of All-Star break
Indiana's offense is heating up as more teams rise and fall in our final edition of the first half.
15th July 2025
Esther Wallace talks birth of Playa Society, WNBA partnerships, and using clothing to spread the message
Introducing Aesthetically Speaking, our series that delves into style-minded storytelling at the intersection of fashion and sports, featuring the brands and stylists who make it happen.
Nakase joins in ref criticism as Valkyries lose on FT
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase didn't hold back after her team's game against the Mercury on Monday night was decided by a last-second free throw following a questionable foul call.
Dream's Howard out rest of July with knee injury
Dream star Rhyne Howard will be sidelined for the rest of July after being diagnosed with a left knee injury. An All-Star this season, Howard is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.7 steals.
Waiver wire: Li Yueru making a statement in Dallas
Li Yueru has enjoyed a resuregence as part of a young Dallas Wings roster, while Sami Whitcomb continues to produce for the Phoenix Mercury.
Fever's Aliyah Boston invests in Boston Legacy
WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston is buying an undisclosed stake in the NWSL's Boston Legacy FC, the team confirmed on Monday.
Clark, Fever ride record half past Bueckers, Wings
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 13 assists as the Fever scored a franchise-record 64 points in the first half en route to a 102-83 victory against the Wings.
Atkins to leave Unrivaled for Athletes Unlimited
Sky guard Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this season.
???? Ranking the best 25 players in the league
Where do Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson land? Our midseason rankings have a new No. 1 and seven new players.
14th July 2025
How Clark, Fever dropped 100 points on Paige Bueckers' Wings
Behind 13 assists from Caitlin Clark, the Fever put five players in double figures and scored 64 first-half points.
13th July 2025
Wilson lifts Aces to victory with 34 points in return
Three-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson returned from a wrist injury in a big way Saturday, getting 34 points and 16 rebounds as the Las Vegas Aces held off the visiting Golden State Valkyries 104-102.
12th July 2025
Fever bounce back behind 'floor general' Clark
The Fever got back on track Friday against the Dream despite another poor shooting effort from Caitlin Clark, who still keyed Indiana's offense with her playmaking.
Risers and Fallers: Naz Hillmon on the rise, Kayla McBride in mini slump
The Atlanta Dream's Naz Hillmon has really picked things up of late and is climbing the rankings, making her a potential add.
11th July 2025
Aces' Wilson out vs. Mystics with wrist injury
Three-time MVP A'ja Wilson has been ruled out of the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Washington Mystics on Thursday after injuring her right wrist on Tuesday.
Veteran WNBA guard Mitchell signs with Storm
The Seattle Storm have signed veteran guard Tiffany Mitchell, who was released last month by the Las Vegas Aces.
Rickea Jackson diary: I’ve been a Candace Parker fan since I started playing basketball
Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson grew up idolizing Sparks legend Candace Parker. Parker’s silky dominance on the court, trailblazing legacy and iconic No.
Setbacks slowed Azurá Stevens’ ascent, but now she’s enjoying a breakthrough season
For much of her WNBA career, Los Angeles Sparks forward Azurá Stevens has been in search of consistency on and off the court. In her previous seven WNBA seasons, Stevens had experienced the full gamut of highs, lows and change requiring adaptation.
50 days, 50 states: Durant, Reese headline top hoopers from D.C.-area high schools
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of D.C., Maryland and Virginia based on career achievements, legacy and lasting impact on the game.
10th July 2025
Aces' Wilson questionable vs. Mystics on Thurs.
A'ja Wilson is questionable for the Aces' game against the Mystics on Thursday due to an injured right wrist.
Bonner helps Mercury take down Lynx in return
DeWanna Bonner was back in action with the Mercury on Wednesday, helping them beat the first-place Lynx.
Fever lack 'competitive fire,' falter in Clark return
The Indiana Fever were blown out at home by the Golden State Valkyries despite star Caitlin Clark returning from a groin injury that had sidelined her since June 24.
Reebok unveils WNBA star Angel Reese’s debut signature shoe
WNBA star Angel Reese — the face of Reebok Basketball since the footwear company’s re-emergence in the sport nearly two years ago — now has her own signature shoe.
9th July 2025
Aces' Wilson has MRI on injured right wrist
Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson has had an MRI on her injured right wrist, and the Las Vegas Aces await the results.
Clark, Collier draft All-Star teams, flip coaches
Caitlin Clark selected her two Indiana All-Star teammates in the draft to determine teams for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19.
Fever's Clark expects to return Wed. from injury
Fever star Caitlin Clark said she expects to return to WNBA action on Wednesday against the Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury.
Mercury make signing of veteran Bonner official
The Phoenix Mercury announced Tuesday that they've signed veteran DeWanna Bonner as a free agent.
8th July 2025
???? Power Rankings: Storm move up, Aces drop
The defending champ opened the season with nine straight wins. But it has lost six of the past nine games.
Wings move Clark-Bueckers game to Mavs' arena
The Dallas Wings will try again showcasing a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup at the home of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
Sources: Bonner expected to return to Mercury
WNBA vet DeWanna Bonner, recently waived by the Fever, is expected to sign with the Mercury, sources said, rejoining the franchise with which she won two titles.
Reese latest to blast WNBA refs: 'Has to be fixed'
Sky forward Angel Reese became the WNBA's latest high-profile figure to call out the league's officials, saying "it has to be fixed" and "I am tired of this s---.".
Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James set to produce
Saniya Rivers' emergence for the Sun and Aziaha James' ascent to a prominent starting role on the Wings highlight the top pickups of the week.
‘It’s super special’: Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen on being named WNBA All-Star
WASHINGTON — Kiki Iriafen can’t believe she’s a WNBA All-Star so soon. When the Washington Mystics rookie forward was asked Sunday how she would have responded — when she was drafted three months ago — to the notion of being an All-Star in her first season, Iriafen was blunt.
WNBA All-Star roster revealed: Which players got snubbed?
Twenty-two players have been named for the July 19 All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Who got left out?.
7th July 2025
'Embarrassed' Aces bounce back with win vs. Sun
The Aces bounced back from what they called an embarrassing loss to the Fever with a dominant win over the last-place Connecticut Sun.
Sparks troll Sophie Cunningham's comments on Detroit, Cleveland after win
Earlier in the week, the Indiana Fever guard said she didn't know how excited players would be to play in two of the WNBA's three latest expansion cities.
Rookies Citron, Iriafen among WNBA ASG reserves
Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen of the Mystics were among the 12 reserves selected by league coaches for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19 in Indianapolis.
6th July 2025
Collier denies Unrivaled, WNBA conflict of interest
Napheesa Collier pushed back on the idea that she has a conflict of interest as co-founder of Unrivaled and vice president of the WNBPA.
5th July 2025
Fever's Clark to miss 5th straight Sat. vs. Sparks
Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth straight game with a left groin injury when Indiana plays host to the Los Angeles Sparks.
