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Angel Reese Turns Heads With Bold New Look in WNBA Offseason

In addition to what she can do on the basketball court, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has managed to cultivate such a massive fan base over the past few years because of how well she markets herself on social media.

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Sophie Cunningham Gets Honest About Future With Indiana Fever

Last offseason, Sophie Cunningham became a member of the Indiana Fever through a historic four-team trade involving the Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, and Connecticut Sun, making it the largest trade in WNBA history.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 23

Insider admits Dallas Wings firing head coach was a surprise

The Dallas Wings are looking for their third head coach in as many seasons after firing Chris Koclanes earlier this offseason. It isn't common for teams to fire a head coach after just one year, prompting The Athletic insider Ben Pickman to be surprised about the move.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Sophie Cunningham Reveals Personal Decision Amid WNBA Free Agency

Sophie Cunningham made quite an impact in her first season with the Indiana Fever, as she played the role of an enforcer for the team while being a reliable backup guard who can score and defend.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Robin Roberts among new investors for $450 million valuation

Longtime New York Liberty fan Robin Roberts is investing in the franchise. The Good Morning America co-anchor joins Olivia Walton and Amy Griffin as the last three investors, which was announced in May, according to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 22

Dallas Wings need to pivot after head coach candidate accepts other job

The Dallas Wings are looking for their next head coach after firing Chris Koclanes just one season into his tenure with the team. Among the potential replacements for Koclanes was former New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello, but she is no longer in consideration after accepting a job with the expansion Toronto Tempo.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / October 22

Former Mercury head coach Brondello heads to Toronto

TORONTO — Former Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello is set to make history as the inaugural head coach of Canada’s first WNBA franchise, the Toronto Tempo.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as head coach for inaugural season

The WNBA is still expanding after adding the Golden State Valkyries for the 2025 season, and it will be adding the Toronto Tempo as its newest expansion team in 2026.

Minnesota Lynx News / Winsidr / October 22

A Season of Highs, Lows, and a Fire That Still Burns for Minnesota Lynx

A year after experiencing the heartbreak of losing the 2024 WNBA Finals in a controversial winner-take-all Game 5, the Minnesota Lynx entered their 2025

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / October 22

Caitlin Clark Named Most 'Powerful' Athlete In All Of Women's Sports

On October 22, Forbes named the top 25 most powerful women in sports. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Caitlin Clark cracked the list. Clark, the No.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 22

Former Sparks Coach Hired By Toronto Tempo

The Toronto Tempo are reportedly hiring Sandy Brondello as the expansion franchise's first head coach, ahead of their inaugural WNBA season in 2026, per a Wednesday announcement by Title IX Sports' Howard Megdal.

WNBA News / Sporting News / October 22

Bad news for Paige Bueckers as Sandy Brondello reportedly makes decision on coaching future

A bold move for Brondello.

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Indiana Fever News / Sporting News / October 22

Fever coach makes Kelsey Mitchell plan crystal-clear ahead of WNBA free agency

Mitchell is a free agent after eight years with the Fever.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

WNBA rumors: Napheesa Collier met with Cathy Engelbert after cold-blooded tongue-lashing

The WNBA is entering one of the most important offseasons in league history. Two expansion teams are set to join the W in Toronto and Portland. Meanwhile, the WNBA and players are in the middle of CBA negotiations that could have huge ramifications for the league.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 22

Stephanie White Outlines Indiana Fever Free Agency Priorities

The Indiana Fever have a lot to look forward to as the WNBA offseason approaches. For one, this franchise has got to still be feeling good about how their 2025 campaign concludes, specifically that their injury-depleted roster came up one game short of beating the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Semifinals.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Fever’s Sophie Cunningham ready for Victoria’s Secret runway after Angel Reese shines

Phoenix Mercury’s Angel Reese recently became the first ever pro athlete to star in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, joining models such as Bella and Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima on the runway in New York.

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / October 21

Fever coach: Caitlin Clark 'like Taylor Swift 2.0'

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White found an anecdotal comparison for guard Caitlin Clark's transcendent impact on the WNBA in another superstar that needs no introduction.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 21

Sparks Notes: LA Legend on NBA vs WNBA Leadership, Kelsey Plum Rips Cathy Engelbert

Following Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier's late-September message, in which she challenged WNBA leadership in her 2025 exit interview, both current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Caitlin Clark News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 20

Fever Coach Conveys 'Frustrating' Challenge of Caitlin Clark Injury Recovery

While the Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season has now come to a close, that doesn't mean that fans are done trying to glean information on how superstar guard Caitlin Clark is progressing from the various injuries she dealt with that ultimately limited her to 13 regular season games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 20

WNBA rescinds Mercury coach Tibbetts’ second technical foul in Game 4 of Finals

PHOENIX — The WNBA said the second technical foul assessed to Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts in Game 4 of the Finals, which led to his ejection, should not have been called.

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

Liberty Star Jonquel Jones Undergoes Surgery

Jonquel Jones is going to have some company this New York Liberty offseason. On the one-year anniversary of the Liberty's original championship clinch,

Jackie Young News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 20

Aces Star Jackie Young's Indiana Connection Could Fuel Fever Move in Free Agency

The Indiana Fever will have many fascinating decisions to make when it comes to free agency this offseason. With essentially every single player who isn't still on a rookie contract (such as Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston) becoming unrestricted free agents in the coming months, the league's landscape is set to drastically change.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 20

Mercury’s Akoa Makani reflects on 2025 rookie season

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani posted a heartfelt message on Instagram thanking those around her as she reflected on her first year in the WNBA.

Las Vegas Aces News / Beyond Women's Sports / October 19

WNBA Champion Alysha Clark Returns For AU Pro Basketball

Without question, it was a homecoming for WNBA veteran forward Alysha Clark when she joined AU Pro Basketball for the 2025 season in Nashville. Clark is from Mount Juliet, Tennessee, 20 miles from Nashville.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 18

Sparks’ Cameron Brink Earning Six Figures to Play in Unrivaled

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink was announced as part of Unrivaled's 2026 class on Sept. 30, per a league announcement. Now, according to Yahoo Sports, Brink will earn a reported six-figure income in 2026 with Unrivaled — a women's professional three-on-three league in the U.S., co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.