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Entering the WNBA semifinals, the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces are both hot at the right time

The 2025 WNBA Semifinals begin this Sunday, Sept. 21, when the No. 6-seed Indiana Fever take on the No. 2-seed Las Vegas Aces. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Indiana Fever News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Caitlin Clark says she was fined by WNBA over an Instagram comment

Caitlin Clark isn’t letting Sophie Cunningham have all the fun when it comes to fines. The Indiana Fever superstar Clark revealed this week that she recently got fined herself by the WNBA.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Angel Reese Makes Personal Admission After Return to the United States

Angel Reese, whose Chicago Sky missed the 2025 playoffs, returned to the United States on Friday after her brief trip to South America for some rest and relaxation.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Caitlin Clark Finds New Role With Indiana Fever During WNBA Playoffs

Caitlin Clark is sidelined for the Indiana Fever amid their WNBA playoff run due to the groin injury she suffered during the regular season. The All-Star guard played in just 13 games for the team, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.6 steals.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Lynx Announce Unfortunate DiJonai Carrington News Before Mercury Game

The Minnesota Lynx are the best team in the WNBA, but the Golden State Valkyries reminded the basketball world on Wednesday that they're mortal. The Lynx escaped with a 75-74 victory over the expansion squad in Game 2 of the First Round, clinching a spot in the WNBA Semifinals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham Describes Latest Treatment as 'Brutal'

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham played 30 games during the 2025 regular season and averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal. She started in 13 games, establishing herself as a key contributor and defensive presence for the team.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 20

Stephanie White Details Fever Strategy for Stopping Aces Star A'ja Wilson

The Indiana Fever have their work cut out for them in facing the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Semifinals. While the Aces didn't have a great 2024 campaign

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 20

WNBA fines Caitlin Clark for criticizing officials

The Indiana Fever advanced to the WNBA's semifinals with their Game 3 win over the Atlanta Dream earlier this week, but they still were not happy with how the games were officiated. It resulted in a small fine for their best player, Caitlin Clark, following a social media post later in the week.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Indiana Fever Star Makes Request to Caitlin Clark on Saturday

Caitlin Clark, sidelined for the rest of the year with an injury, watched as Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with a 2-1 series win over the Atlanta Dream.

WNBA News / The Spun / September 20

Caitlin Clark Reveals Punishment From WNBA For Instagram Post

Caitlin Clark hasn't suited up in an Indiana Fever game since pulling her groin vs. the Connecticut Sun on July 15, but that hasn't stopped the WNBA from apparently handing her a fine.

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Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 20

Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull Conduct Boujee Food Review Before Fever Playoff Game

The relationship between Indiana Fever standouts Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull has been one of the best off-court stories for fans to follow ever since Clark joined the team in 2024.

Atlanta Dream News / Swish Appeal / September 20

Atlanta Dream’s Naz Hillmon is the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Congratulations to the Atlanta Dream’s Naz Hillmon, the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year. Hillmon earned 44 of 72 first-place votes, with the Minnesota Lynx’s Natisha Hiedeman finishing second with 22 votes.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington not expected to play in Game 1 vs. Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx cruised past the Golden State Valkyries in round one of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, setting up a second-round matchup with the Phoenix Mercury.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 20

Game 3 Perfect End to Imperfect Liberty Season

The New York Liberty have penned the latest disappointing sequel that landed on national screens, as the franchise's first postseason championship defense ended with a 79-73 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in the winner-take-all finale of the WNBA playoffs' last opening round set.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Caitlin Clark Receives Punishment From WNBA After Indiana Fever Win

The Indiana Fever’s playoff run has continued without two-time All-Star Caitlin Clark, who remains sidelined due to injury. Clark has not played since mid-July, limiting her to just 13 games this season.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 21

Mercury set for WNBA semifinals against Lynx

MINNESOTA — After a first-round win over the New York Liberty on Friday, the Phoenix Mercury will face the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx in a best-of-five WNBA semifinal series starting Sunday.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / September 20

Dream F Naz Hillmon wins Sixth Player of the Year award

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon made big strides as a 3-point shooter this season and it helped her claim WNBA Sixth Player of the Year honors, which was announced Saturday.

Atlanta Dream News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

Dream’s Naz Hillmon wins 2025 Sixth Player of the Year

The Atlanta Dream enjoyed a successful regular season, and it’s because of the strong play of many of the players. One of those players was Naz Hillmon, who had the best season of her career, and the WNBA rewarded her, as she was honored with the Sixth Player of the Year award.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

Paige Bueckers’ latest autograph signing draws no shortage of fans

With the 2025 WNBA season in the books for the Dallas Wings, there is no question that Paige Bueckers is their franchise player for now and the foreseeable future.

WNBA News / Bring Me The News / September 20

Here's the schedule for Lynx-Mercury in the WNBA semifinals

The WNBA semifinals are set, with the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx taking on No. 4 Phoenix Mercury starting Sunday. The Mercury secured their route to the next round with a 2-1 win over the New York Liberty, who defeated the Lynx 3-2 in last year's finals.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 20