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Sophie Cunningham Announces Injury News Amid Indiana Fever Situation

Sophie Cunningham's 2025 season, her first with the Indiana Fever, ended prematurely after she suffered a knee injury in August. She tore her right MCL during a game against the Connecticut Sun, forcing her to undergo surgery.

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Becky Hammon Praises A’ja Wilson’s 'Willingness to Take a Hit' While Describing What It’s Like to Coach Her

A’ja Wilson could retire tomorrow and still have her name etched alongside Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird or Lisa Leslie. The 29-year-old fresh off of leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA title this year, and won her fourth league MVP on top of it.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

New Data Shows Caitlin Clark's Impact During WNBA Offseason

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't quite have the second season in the WNBA that she would have hoped, as a slew of injuries prevented her from playing in all but 13 games on the year.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Makes Career Move After One Season with Indiana Fever

Sophie Cunningham watched as Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever pulled off one of the more surprising runs of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. The No. 6 seed Fever advanced from the first round with a 2–1 win over the No.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 13

Paige Bueckers' schedule for Unrivaled debut revealed

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be playing in the Unrivaled League for the first time at the start of 2026. She is an investor in the league, but she wasn't able to play in it last year due to still being at UConn.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

A’ja Wilson reveals the WNBA’s toughest player to guard

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson might be the Defensive Player of the Year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players in the WNBA who can still challenge her skills.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 13

Caitlin Clark's Caddie Connection Should Shape Fever Offseason Plans

Indiana Fever fans were already well aware that star guard Caitlin Clark had a great relationship with her 2025 teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Mercury's Sabally Had Her Best Performance In College

Satou Sabally has been a force since she came into the league. She was drafted by the Dallas Wings, as they had the second pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Addresses Future With Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were back together on Wednesday as Cunningham caddied for Clark at the pro-am preceding THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 13

Alyssa Thomas’ Project B signing could reshape women’s basketball

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’ signing with Project B could change the future of women’s basketball and create a true rival to the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

Mercury's Vaughn Steps Up Against Former Team

The Phoenix Mercury had solid seasons in 2020 and 2021. They were adding some new players, navigating a shortened season and trying to remain a playoff team during that time, and it all worked out.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Russ Pennell Helped Phoenix Reach The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great coaches over the years. Cheryl Miller was their first coach, as she coached them from 1997 to 2000. Then, once she resigned, her former teammate, Cynthia Cooper took over.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 13

Connecticut Sun Rookie Leïla Lacan Shines on Court for Basket Landes

The Connecticut Sun were an enormously intriguing team to watch in 2025, as, despite a difficult final record, they were really starting to pull things together by the end of the season.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 13

A'ja Wilson Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Defend

No WNBA player has an easy time trying to defend Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson. Despite still being just 29 years old, Wilson has already cemented herself as one of the greatest women's basketball players of all time.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Mercury's Taurasi Helped Team USA In Her Rookie Year

Diana Taurasi is a legend, and her time with the Phoenix Mercury will be talked about for years to come. She was drafted by the team back in 2004, and it happened after she led UConn to another championship.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

Why The Mercury Were An Elite Rebounding Team

In what was a stellar year for the Phoenix Mercury , they were on the verge of making history. For starters, they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in the franchise's history.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 13

Sky Fans' Way-Too-Early Guide to Unrivaled

Just when you thought they were out, they pull you right back in. Between Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball, this year's slate of stateside offseason hoops will see Chicago Sky basketball live on long after their final game of the 2025 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Charde Houston Had Her Best Game With Phoenix

Charde Houston may not have started her career with the Phoenix Mercury, but she played with them for a period, and she made an impact. Houston started her career with the Minnesota Lynx, as they drafted her in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 13

Sky’s Top Options if Given Second Overall Pick

According to Tankathon, the Chicago Sky have a 9.5% chance of getting the second overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. Lauren Betts is a 6’7 center out of Stanford, and Awa Fam is a 6’4 forward out of Spain.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Becky Hammon Reveals Strong Personal Opinion of Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever have been the most talked about team in the WNBA over the last two seasons. The addition of Caitlin Clark in 2024 has done wonders for the organization.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 12

Becky Hammon's Blunt WNBA Leadership Take Spells Trouble for Cathy Engelbert

The talk of the WNBA world for a few weeks this fall was the scathing comments that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier had about the league's front office (particularly its commissioner, Cathy Engelbert) during her exit interview at the end of September.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Hilarious Sophie Cunningham golf moment instantly goes viral

While Caitlin Clark is certainly grabbing the headlines at the Annika Pro-Am Golf tournament, her Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham isn’t too far behind.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 12

Sky’s Top Options if Given No. 1 Pick

According to Tankathon, the Chicago Sky have a 7% chance of getting the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. While this is the least likely scenario, that still happens around 1 in 14.3 times.

Chicago Sky News / Sneakers on SI / November 11

Angel Reese's Sold-Out Reebok Sneakers Are Restocking Online

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese dominated the WNBA and the sneaker industry over the summer. Reese's first signature basketball shoe with Reebok was a smash hit.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 11

Mercury All-Star Alyssa Thomas joins Project B

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury All-Star Alyssa Thomas has joined the new women’s basketball league, rivaling the WNBA, Project B. According to the league, the All-Star has joined Project B as a player, partner and owner.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 11

Connecticut Sun Aaliyah Edwards Camp Extends in Year Three

For the third straight year, Aaliyah Edwards brought her passion, energy, and unmistakable leadership back home to Kingston for her annual camp. The youth basketball camp, “YouGotKnext”, and this year’s edition may have been the most special yet. What started as a local initiative has quickly evolved into a deeply impactful community tradition.