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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42)

Brittney Griner Sets Record Straight on Retirement Timeline

WNBA icon Brittney Griner has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

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Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers

Azzi Fudd Notes 'Unknown' Aspect of Paige Bueckers Pairing

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Azzi Fudd who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

2026 WNBA Draft Grades: Evaluating Each Team’s Selections

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Flau'jae Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Flau'jae Johnson Shares First Reaction to Valkyries-Storm WNBA Draft Trade

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Azzi Fudd

WNBA Draft: Wings Pair Azzi Fudd with Paige Bueckers, Lynx Surprise at No. 2

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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd

Azzi Fudd Fans Push Back On Olivia Miles' Paige Bueckers Pairing Comment

Jun 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) gets called for an offensive foul on Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

WNBA Free Agency: Winners, Losers, and the Murky Middle

UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35)

All Signs Point to Azzi Fudd for Wings After Free Agency

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) warms up before a game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

WNBA Free Agency Update: Fever Keep Cunningham, Wings and Valkyries Make Splash

Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Collier guard Skylar Diggins (4) reacts in the fourth quarter against Team Clark in the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Sky Finally Take a Step Toward Fixing What Went Wrong in Angel Reese Era

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve looks on against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings Leave Minnesota Lynx With Only One Viable Draft Choice

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts

Lauren Betts Makes Competitive Case to Be No. 1 Pick in WNBA Draft

Sep 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) reacts between plays during the second half against the New York Liberty during game one of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs round one at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

WNBA Free Agency Roundup: Satou Sabally to Liberty, Fever and Sky Make Key Moves

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UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) and center Lauren Betts (51) and guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5)

The Women’s Final Four Felt More Connected Than Divided

Candace Parker

Candace Parker's 'Disappointing' Tennessee Take Speaks Volumes

Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks

Candace Parker’s Pick for Audi Crooks' Transfer Destination Makes Sense

UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) is recognized with head coach Geno Auriemma

Paige Bueckers Threads the Needle With Response to Geno Auriemma-Dawn Staley Question

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley Sets Record Straight on Geno Auriemma Relationship

Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell points during a NCAA basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 19, 2026.

How Kim Caldwell and Tennessee Reached a Zero-Roster Reality

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close celebrates with the trophy on the podium with teammates after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Cori Close's Loyalty Stance Validated After Senior-Led UCLA National Championship

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley react in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Rebecca Lobo Reveals Key Context on Geno Auriemma’s Apology to Dawn Staley

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Minnesota Lynx guard-forward DiJonai Carrington

Jackie Young and DiJonai Carrington Fuel Relationship Rumors After Shared Location

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson

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Angel Reese

Angel Reese Causes Stir With Bikini Selfie Ahead Of Team USA World Cup Game

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24)

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Loses Saturday Night Live Distinction After USA Olympic Star Appearance

Cameron Brink

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Causes Stir in Bold Outfit Alongside Controversial Olympian Eileen Gu

Carson Roney

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42)

Why Brittney Griner to the Sun Makes More Sense Than it Seems

Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Trade Is a Major Win for Atlanta Dream

Jun 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (1) reacts after scoring against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The WNBA’s Next Breakout Guard Could Already Be on the Tempo’s Roster

Sep 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) smiles after a foul is called against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Winners and Losers of 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft

Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Fire and Tempo Deployed Starkly Different Strategies in WNBA Expansion Draft

Mar 30, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts to a called foul during the first quarter of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Looming WNBA Culture Shock Could Be Exactly What Olivia Miles Needs

Breanna Stewart

Breanna Stewart's Liberty Decision Signals Trend for WNBA Free Agency

Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Carla Leite (0) reacts after a basket by forward Monique Billings (not shown) against the Indiana Fever during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

5 Young Players the Tempo and Fire Should Target in WNBA Expansion Draft

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Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) is pictured during a game against the Chicago Sky at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Sparks Enter Win-Now Mode With Nneka Ogwumike Reunion

Sep 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) against the Los Angeles Sparks during the second half of a WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3 Perfect Landing Spots for Satou Sabally in Free Agency

Oct 5, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of game two of the 2025 WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Jackie Young Decision Proves Aces Will Win in Free Agency

Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

WNBA Free Agency Tracker: Who's Signed, Who's Available, Contract Values

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2)

Sky Try to Rectify Sonia Citron Mistake With Reported Rickea Jackson Trade

Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) and guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrate in the first half against the LA Sparks Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Nneka Ogwumike

Balloon Company Links Nneka Ogwumike to Minnesota Lynx

Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Will Enter Her Most Important Season Yet After Blockbuster Trade

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Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) reacts as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5)

Angel Reese Addresses Chicago After Sky Trade to Dream

Oct 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots a free throw during the first half of game four of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Biggest WNBA Free Agency Story Might Be Who Doesn’t Move

Jul 11, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images

Connecticut Sun Fans Will Have to Accept Heartbreaking 2026 Reality

WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi reflects on her 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury during a retirement news conference at the Phoenix Mercury's practice facility on March 13, 2025.

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UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd

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South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley Drops 'Haunted' Final Four Admission About Caitlin Clark's Iowa Team

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma reacts to a South Carolina basket at Mortgage Matchup Center during the Women's Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Geno Auriemma Owes Dawn Staley an Apology

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Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark's 2-Word Advice From Kara Lawson Before Team USA Debut Explains It All

Golden State Valkyries' violet Nike Explorer Edition jersey

Exclusive: Golden State Valkyries Reveal First Look at Violet Jerseys

Mar 29, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Hannah Hidalgo Sends Bold Message to Geno Auriemma After Notre Dame's Loss to UConn

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball past South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25)

South Carolina Star Admits Caitlin Clark Iowa Moment That Nearly Made Her Quit

Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo

UConn Enters Notre Dame Showdown With Healthy Fear of Hannah Hidalgo

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma Sounds Off On ‘Void’ Created By Connecticut Sun Sale

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo

Stephen A. Smith's 'Feisty' Hannah Hidalgo Stance Speaks Volumes at NCAA Tournament

Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) lets out a yell after scoring in the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

One Priority Should Define Portland Fire, Toronto Tempo in Debut WNBA Season

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Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley react in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Dawn Staley Cites Integrity After 'Heated' Interaction with Geno Auriemma

Connecticut Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) and Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers

Paige Bueckers’ Answer on Potential Azzi Fudd Reunion With Wings Raises Eyebrows

Audi Crooks

3 Transfer Destinations That Make Sense for Audi Crooks

Angel Reese

Angel Reese Causes Stir in Magic Crop Top Outfit Supporting BF Wendell Carter Jr.

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley Raises Stakes With UConn-South Carolina 'Rivalry' Take Before Final Four

Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55) in the third quarter of a Big 12 women's basketball game on February 2, 2025.

Audi Crooks Sends Message to Iowa State Coaches After Transfer Decision

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5)

Angel Reese Trade Speculation Soars After Chicago Sky Announcement

Mar 23, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) waits at center court for the opening tip off at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

4 Women's Final Four Stars Who Could Shape the WNBA's Future

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Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks

All Signs Point to Audi Crooks' Iowa State Transfer

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23)

LeBron James and Luka Doncic React to Caitlin Clark’s Surprise Role at Lakers Game

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

Azzi Fudd’s Projected WNBA Salary Shows Major Shift From Paige Bueckers

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen

Jan Jensen Reveals What Went Wrong After Iowa’s Upset NCAA Elimination

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) handles the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Top 3 March Madness Moments So Far in Women's NCAA Tournament

WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi on UConn Pressure, Pet Parenting, and Caitlin Clark's Team USA Number

Audi Crooks

Audi Crooks Responds to Iowa State Future Question After NCAA Tournament Loss

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley reacts to a call during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Dawn Staley’s Strong Take on WNBA CBA Speaks Volumes

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Mar 5, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Kim Caldwell tails wot her tea, during a time out against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kim Caldwell Admits 'Failure' After Tennessee's NCAA Tournament Exit

Iowa Head Coach Jan Jensen during the Indiana versus Iowa womens basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

Jan Jensen Reveals Unexpected Iowa Arena Issue During NCAA Tournament

Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark’s Salary Set for Massive Leap Under New WNBA CBA

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith Admits ‘Scary’ Truth About UConn’s NCAA Tournament Chances

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) speaks with an official

2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Condemns Caitlin Clark For Crashing Out at Team USA

Former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder

Lisa Bluder Passes On Iowa With NCAA Tournament Pick

Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What New WNBA CBA Means for Player Salaries

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts

Iowa Still Tops Women’s College Basketball Popularity Rankings Post Caitlin Clark Era

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