Sky's Reese 2nd youngest to record triple-double
Angel Reese had 11 points, 11 assists and 13 rebounds for her first career triple-double in the Sky's 78-66 win over the Sun on Sunday.
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16th June 2025
15th June 2025
Clark's 32 help Fever hand first loss to Liberty
Caitlin Clark scored a season-high 32 points in her return as the Fever handed the Liberty their first loss of the season.
How Clark helped the Fever end the Liberty's perfect season
Caitlin Clark returned from a quad injury, hit seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points for the Fever (5-5).
Storm grant Li's request, trade center to Wings
The Wings have acquired Li Yueru from the Storm after the center requested a trade in a quest for more playing time.
Lynx coach: Shooting of lawmakers hits 'home'
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged it would be difficult to play Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot and one was killed in what Gov. Tim Walz described as "targeted political violence.".
14th June 2025
Howard (9 3s) ties record; Griner now 2nd in blocks
Rhyne Howard made a career-high nine 3-pointers -- tying the WNBA single-game record -- and finished with a season-high 36 points in the Dream's win over the Sky. Also, Brittney Griner moved into second place on the WNBA career blocks list.
WNBA reaches media rights deal to stay on ION
WNBA regular-season games will continue to air on ION after the league and Scripps reached a multiyear media rights deal.
Aces star Wilson placed in concussion protocol
The Las Vegas Aces placed three-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson in the concussion protocol Friday and will miss the team's game against the Dallas Wings.
Fever star Clark set for return against Liberty
Caitlin Clark is set to make her return to the Fever lineup after missing the past five games with a quad strain.
WNBA grades one month in: Liberty, Lynx are top of class, but two teams score F grades
Which teams have exceeded expectations and which have fallen short one month into the 2025 season? We have grades and questions.
13th June 2025
Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball
From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.
Aces star Wilson doubtful for Fri. with head injury
A'ja Wilson, who suffered a head injury Wednesday against the Sparks, is doubtful to face Paige Bueckers and the Wings on Friday.
12th June 2025
'A team that can win now': Are Clark, Fever built for WNBA title run?
After big offseason pickups, the Fever looked like potential title contenders early. Can they get back on track?.
Arena delays stall Wings' downtown Dallas move
The Dallas Wings' move to a renovated downtown arena has been postponed at least a year because of construction delays while a new practice facility is expected to be completed on time.
Lynx drop first loss, stay focused on big picture
The Lynx fell to 9-1 after Wednesday's 94-84 loss to the Storm, but head coach Cheryl Reeve downplayed the significance of one defeat in a 44-game season.
Bueckers hot in return, explodes for 35 in loss
Back after missing four games, Paige Bueckers made her first six shots and finished with 35 points Wednesday night in a 93-80 loss to the Mercury.
Wilson exits with head injury as Aces fall to Sparks
Aces star A'ja Wilson will be reevaluated Thursday after departing in the third quarter of Wednesday's 94-84 loss to the Sparks with what the team said was a head injury.
11th June 2025
Wings' Bueckers, Mercury's Thomas set for return
Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in April's WNBA draft, and perennial MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas are both set to return to the court Wednesday when the Wings and Mercury face off.
Wings' Harris out for season after knee surgery
Dallas Wings guard Ty Harris will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful left knee surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
Ex-Sky guard Quigley makes retirement official
Former Sky guard and WNBA legend Allie Quigley has announced her retirement from basketball three years after playing her last game, she announced Tuesday in The Players Tribune.
Who is Ellie the Elephant? A day with the New York Liberty icon
The Liberty's mascot elevates fandom in the WNBA. Trailing her was like hanging with the Beatles or Beyoncé.
WNBA Power Rankings: Storm bounce back while Sky fall in Week 4 edition
Seattle returns to the top three while Chicago tumbles as the middle of the league finds its footing.
10th June 2025
Fever's Clark ramping up for return but out Tue.
Caitlin Clark will miss Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Dream as she continues to rehab from a quad strain.
Waiver wire: Kate Martin has arrived, Odyssey Sims thriving
Kate Martin has become a key scoring specialist for the Valkyries that could prove rewarding in fantasy while Odyssey Sims continues to break out in Los Angeles.
9th June 2025
Why Napheesa Collier is the easy choice for MVP
There's a clear MVP favorite. Our top rookie is also unanimous, but it's not Paige Bueckers.
Sky's Vandersloot out for season with ACL tear
Veteran Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot will miss the rest of the 2025 season after tearing her right ACL, the team announced Sunday.
8th June 2025
Sky deflated by 'heartbreaking' Vandersloot injury
Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot was carried off the court after going down with a right knee injury midway through the first quarter of Saturday's loss to the Fever.
Bueckers clears protocol; still out due to illness
Paige Bueckers has cleared the concussion protocol after missing the past three games for the Wings but was still sidelined Sunday due to an illness.
Hammon rips 'soft' Aces' effort in 27-point blowout
Aces coach Becky Hammon blasted her team's lack of effort Saturday at Golden State after its second 20-point loss of the season.
7th June 2025
Skills trainers, player development coaches sharpen WNBA stars’ game in the offseason
As Chicago Sky forward Michaela Onyenwere concluded the 2024 WNBA season, she vowed to prioritize herself in the offseason by dedicating herself to skill work, a luxury she has not always had due to overseas commitments and unexpected trades.
Risers and fallers: Vandersloot shining, Diggins slowing down
Courtney Vandersloot surprising production and Skylar Diggins' struggles highlight the biggest movers of the week in Fantasy Women's Basketball.
6th June 2025
Wings' Bueckers to miss 3rd straight, out vs. L.A.
Wings rookie Paige Bueckers will sit out her third consecutive because of a concussion as she has been ruled out vs. the Sparks on Friday night.
Storm's Li: Trade request about playing time
Storm center Li Yueru explained her request for a trade reported Wednesday by saying she was enjoying her first season with the Storm but looking for more playing time.
Fever star Clark (quad) could return next week
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has missed the past three games with a left quad strain, will be reevaluated this weekend and could return as early as next week.
5th June 2025
Rickea Jackson diary: ‘I have to be real with myself, have to give myself grace every day’
During her second season in the WNBA, Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson will share insight into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Jackson, the No.
???? Ranking every WNBA team's roster core, 1-13
Let's stack every WNBA team's core by the youth of its roster, leading off with the Fever and Caitlin Clark.
Source: Storm's Li seeks trade over playing time
Center Li Yueru has requested a trade from the Seattle Storm as she seeks more playing time, a source told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming a GirlsTalkSportsTV report.
WNBA follows up on allegation from Aces-Storm
The WNBA followed up on an allegation that a Seattle Storm assistant coach cursed at a Las Vegas Aces player after the teams' game Sunday, Seattle general manager Talisa Rhea confirmed Thursday.
4th June 2025
New G McDonald helps end Clark-less Fever's skid
The Fever won their first game since point guard Caitlin Clark was injured, getting a lift from emergency hardship signing Aari McDonald in a win over Washington.
???? Fever betting dips '50%' after Clark injury
Caitlin Clark's quad injury has had a ripple effect on the WNBA, including the betting interest in the Indiana Fever and the sport over the past week.
WNBA's Taylor joins Grand Canyon as assistant
Celeste Taylor, a former guard with the Mercury who has been dealing with a foot injury, is joining Grand Canyon as an assistant coach, she told ESPN on Tuesday.
3rd June 2025
WNBA Power Rankings: Dream ride four-win streak up Week 3 edition
Las Vegas, Washington and Chicago join Atlanta as risers as the league begins Commissioner's Cup play.
Naz Hillmon among top players to stream
Naz Hillmon's dominant play in the Atlanta Dream frontcourt highlights some of the top fantasy women's basketball streamers for the week of June 2.
McDonald joins Fever via hardship exception
Aari McDonald has joined the Indiana Fever via emergency hardship exception, the team announced Monday.
2nd June 2025
Lynx unsatisfied with 7-0: 'Our goals are high'
The Minnesota Lynx are not satisfied with their 7-0 start, saying that they need to be more consistent to reach their ultimate goal.
Liberty match own WNBA record, hit 19 3s in rout
The Liberty matched their WNBA record by hitting 19 3-pointers in a 100-52 rout of the Sun.
31st May 2025
Plum embraced in Vegas return, struggles in loss
Former Aces player Kelsey Plum received hugs and cheers in her return to Las Vegas but had a frustrating night on the court as the Sparks fell 96-81.
Clark-less Fever watch 2 more exit hurt in loss
Already minus Caitlin Clark, the Fever saw Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham depart with injuries in Friday night's 85-83 loss to the previously winless Sun.
Wings' Bueckers placed into concussion protocol
Wings point guard Paige Bueckers will miss at least two games after being placed in the concussion protocol.
Risers and fallers: Salaun breaking out, Bonner continues to struggle
Janelle Salaun has surprised many as a productive forward, while DeWanna Bonner has struggled for Indiana.
WNBA futures: Where Clark, Bueckers fit in MVP, ROY race
Just two weeks into the season, the WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year races have clear frontrunners. Andre Snellings looks at the best bets to make right now.
30th May 2025
May’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
May absolutely showed out with athletes throwing ‘fits.
Vandersloot passes wife as top Sky scorer in win
Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot broke wife Allie Quigley's franchise record for points as the Chicago Sky beat the Wings for their first win of the season Thursday night.
Kelsey Plum leans on Sabrina Ionescu to gift sneakers to Sparks rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker
The Sparks guard called in a favor from Sabrina Ionescu, and she delivered for the Sparks rookie.
29th May 2025
???? Offseason moves making biggest impact
Kelsey Plum, Natasha Cloud and a Phoenix duo have made an immediate impact on their new teams in 2025.
Fever fall without Clark: 'A kind of gut punch'
The Fever's first game without star Caitlin Clark was rockier than they had hoped, as they lost to the Mystics on Wednesday night in Baltimore.
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase making history in the WNBA
The former Clippers assistant coach helped the Aces win two WNBA titles also as an assistant coach.
28th May 2025
Bueckers, back in Connecticut, wins 1st with Wings
Paige Bueckers returned to a familiar place to get the first win of her WNBA career.
WNBA can't verify hateful comments toward Reese
The WNBA said it was unable to substantiate allegations of "hateful fan comments" directed toward Angel Reese during a game against the Fever.
???? How well do you know WNBA franchises?
See how your knowledge of the WNBA's many franchises -- from 1997 to 2026 and beyond -- stacks up.
WNBA Power Rankings: Storm surge while Fever fall in latest edition
Indiana's losses drop the Fever while Seattle's three-win streak bumps up the Storm in our latest 1-13 ranking.
27th May 2025
Caitlin Clark injury reaction: What's next for Indiana Fever star
The Indiana Fever announced Clark will miss at least two weeks with a quad strain. What's next for Clark and her team?.
Fever's Clark out at least 2 weeks for quad strain
Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss at least the next two weeks with a left quad strain.
Emerging Valkyries pickups to stream
Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton highlight some of the top fantasy women's basketball streamers for the week of May 26.
26th May 2025
'Focus remains us': Storm win, spoil Loyd return
Jewell Loyd came out hot in her return on to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena for the first time since requesting a trade that sent her to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, but the remaining members of the Storm stole the show in an impressive 102-82 victory.
25th May 2025
Jewell Loyd reflects on return to Seattle
Despite an offseason trade to the Aces, Loyd returns to Seattle with fond memories on and off the court.
Clark, Fever lament officiating late in loss to NY
The Liberty remained unbeaten Saturday with a 90-88 win over the Fever, who were not happy with the officiating over the final 10 seconds.
As it happened: Updates, highlights and more from Liberty-Fever
The Liberty held off Caitlin Clark and the Fever on Saturday.
24th May 2025
Kiki Iriafen trending up, Dominique Malonga falling
Kiki Iriafen has made an impact in her first week in the WNBA, while Dominique Malonga has struggled to stay on the court in this week's fantasy risers and fallers.
Best surprises, worst surprises and no surprises: Takeaways from Week 1 of the WNBA
The Mercury's depth is better than expected, and shooting from the Sky and Valkyries has underwhelmed.
23rd May 2025
Liberty set WNBA mark with 19 3-pointers in win
The New York Liberty broke the WNBA regular-season record by making 19 3s in a 99-74 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday.
Fever win in Clark's first 3-less game since '22
The Fever beat the Dream despite Caitlin Clark not making a 3 for just the second time in her career, college and pro.
Fever star, Pacers fan Clark: Great time for Indy
Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's biggest stars, is relishing being a fan during the NBA playoffs.
Reports: Liberty sell stake at record valuation
New York Liberty owners sold shares of the WNBA team at what would be a record valuation of $450 million for a women's pro sports franchise, according to multiple reports.
22nd May 2025
Burton leads Valkyries past Mystics to first win
Veronica Burton had a career-high 22 points and hit a pair of late 3s to help Golden State secure the first win in franchise history.
Valkyries' Hayes helped off court after hit to face
Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes was helped off the court late in the second quarter against the Washington Mystics after taking an arm to the face from Shakira Austin and going down for several minutes.
Bueckers rides ups, downs in return to Minnesota
Wings rookie Paige Bueckers had 12 points and 10 assists in her return Wednesday night to Minnesota, where she starred as a high school player. The Lynx won, 85-81.
21st May 2025
Fever fail to handle Dream's 'physicality' in loss
The Dream got 21 points from Brittney Griner to hold off the Fever 91-90 on Tuesday night.
Fever-Sky averages 2.7M viewers; most since '00
The Fever-Sky game on Saturday drew an average of 2.7 million viewers on ABC, making it the most watched WNBA regular-season contest since 2000.
20th May 2025
???? WNBA Power Rankings: Fever on the rise
Minnesota, New York and Indiana are 1-2-3 in Week 1, but which team climbed eight spots from our preseason rankings?.
Clark, Fever back investigation: No place for hate
Fever players on Monday supported the WNBA's investigation into allegations of "hateful fan comments" toward the Sky's Angel Reese.
Top players to stream this week
Maddy Siegrist and Odyssey Sims highlight some of the top fantasy women's basketball streamers for the week of May 19.
Eight things we learned from the WNBA's opening weekend
The Mystics might be better than projected. The Fever defense is better, period.
19th May 2025
WNBA probes 'hateful' comments toward Reese
The WNBA is looking into allegations of "hateful fan comments" directed at Angel Reese after an incident involving Caitlin Clark and Reese in Saturday's Sky-Fever game.
18th May 2025
Copper, Mercury's top scorer, to miss 4-6 weeks
Mercury guard Kahleah Copper, who was the WNBA's third-leading scorer last season, will miss four to six weeks after undergoing left knee arthroscopy, the team announced.
Clark, new-look Fever rout Sky in chippy opener
The Fever started their season Saturday with a blowout victory over the Sky, a triple-double from Caitlin Clark, a career milestone for Fever newcomer DeWanna Bonner and a kerfuffle between Clark and the Sky's Angel Reese.
Sparks lose Burrell for 6-8 weeks with leg injury
Sparks guard Rae Burrell, who injured her right leg on an awkward collision in Friday's season opener, will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, the team announced.
Cloud debuts in style as 2-way play rallies Liberty
Newcomer Natasha Cloud received a rousing ovation from the Barclays Center crowd Saturday, when she had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to help the Liberty rout the Aces in their season opener.
Clark: Flagrant foul on Reese a 'basketball play'
The Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry added another chapter Saturday when Reese took exception to Clark's hard foul with 4:38 left in the third quarter as the Fever and Sky opened their seasons.
Liberty raise WNBA title banner on 'special' day
The Liberty raised their first WNBA championship banner to the rafters before their season-opening win over the Aces on Saturday.
Aces' Bradford to serve one-game suspension
Las Vegas Aces reserve Crystal Bradford will miss the season opener against New York to serve a one-game suspension for a fight that occurred four years ago.
17th May 2025
Plum meets hype with record 37 in Sparks debut
Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her Sparks debut in an 84-67 win over the Valkyries.
Collier pours in 34 as Lynx spoil Bueckers' debut
Napheesa Collier scored 34 points to outshine the WNBA debut of Paige Bueckers, who had 10 points, in the Minnesota Lynx's 99-84 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
Sparks' Burrell injured, carried off court in opener
Sparks guard Rae Burrell had to be carried off the court after injuring her "right lower extremity" in the first quarter of the team's season opener against the Valkyries.
???? Bueckers leads WNBA's best dressed for debut
Before the WNBA's best take the floor, they dazzled the pregame tunnel with their opening-night outfits.
Dream pair: Griner happy in Atlanta, eyes Games
After an unexpected end to her time with the Mercury, 34-year-old Brittney Griner signed with the Dream, and she believes she still has plenty left in the tank, with hopes to play in the 2028 L.A. Olympics.
Fever's Clark on entering Year 2: 'I know I belong'
As she embarks on her second season in the WNBA, Fever star Caitlin Clark likened her rookie year to being a freshman in high school and then college, saying that going into Year 2, "You just have a different sense of confidence about you.".
Liberty favored to win title; public backs Fever
The New York Liberty are favored to become the fourth team in WNBA history to win consecutive championships, but Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever are right behind them on the oddsboard and are very much the preference of the betting public.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier joins Jordan Brand’s WNBA roster
Jordan Brand officially signed four-time WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier, the company announced today. This announcement coincides with the tipoff of the 2025 WNBA season.
16th May 2025
2025 WNBA predictions: Staff picks to win title, MVP, more
New York seeks back-to-back titles and A'ja Wilson is after another MVP. But our expert picks lean toward the Lynx.
