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A’ja Wilson’s Words Land Loudly on Night Caitlin Clark Sat Out

The Las Vegas Aces suffered their second loss in three games on Thursday night at the hands of the Indiana Fever. The Aces were utterly embarrassed by a Fever side that did not have the services of the injured Caitlin Clark.

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Aliyah Boston Sums Up Aari McDonald's Fever Impact With One Stat

Ever since the Indiana Fever made the swap between DeWanna Bonner and Aari McDonald things have been different, because it turns out the guard originally brought in on a hardship contract has been everything the Fever could have asked for.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell Make History Without Caitlin Clark

Still sidelined with a groin injury, Caitlin Clark watched on as the Indiana Fever secured their third win in a row, moving above .500 to begin the 2025 WNBA season.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Caitlin Clark Praises Fever Coach Stephanie White Ahead of Possible Punishment

Caitlin Clark was out of commission yet again on Thursday night as the Indiana Fever notched their third straight win with an 81-54 blowout victory against the Las Vegas Aces. Clark sat out again with a lingering groin injury, which forced her to watch her team from the bench for a fourth consecutive contest.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Aces Coach Becky Hammon Makes Blunt Caitlin Clark Admission on Thursday Night

Even without Caitlin Clark, who remains sidelined with a groin injury, the Indiana Fever, in light of a three-game winning streak, have improved to 9-8 on the 2025 WNBA season.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4

'I Won’t Even Put A Word In': Caitlin Clark’s Decision To Pick Aliyah Boston In WNBA All-Star Draft Has Fever Center Patiently Waiting

Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA All‑Star draft, and she’s doing it her way. Known for keeping her cards close, she’s already sparked buzz around her first pick.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4

'That’s All I Was Getting At': Sophie Cunningham Speaks Out On Backlash After WNBA Expansion To Detroit, Cleveland Comments Gone Viral

Sophie Cunningham has finally cleared the air. After a viral clip showed her questioning the WNBA’s expansion choices, particularly Cleveland and Detroit, backlash rolled in from fans and even some former NBA names.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

WNBA Applauds Indiana Fever Star After Blowout Over Aces

WNBA All-Star guard Caitlin Clark continues to miss games for the Indiana Fever due to a strained groin. But they have been doing all right without her, and in fact, they have been surging.

WNBA News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / July 4

Sabrina Ionescu Dominates in Liberty's 89-79 Win Over Kelsey Plum's Sparks

A dominant second-half comeback from New York (12-5) fueled the home Liberty to a convincing 89-79 over the road Sparks (5-13) on Thursday night. It marks Los Angeles' sixth loss in its last seven contests.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / July 4

Sparks Waive Former All-Star Guard Amid Widespread Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Sparks waived former WNBA All-Star guard Odyssey Sims on Wednesday — one of several major roster adjustments made this week, per releases.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Stephanie White Makes Strong Statement After Indiana Fever Game on Thursday

The Indiana Fever have been riding high, despite the absence of Caitlin Clark. Clark has missed four straight games for Indiana, but the Fever were recently able to pick up a win over the Las Vegas Aces, blowing out their opponent, 81-54. The Fever are now back in the win column, continuously climbing up the league standings.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Aliyah Boston Had Clear Thoughts on Newest Indiana Fever Teammate

Even though Caitlin Clark continues to miss games due to injury, the Indiana Fever continue to find ways to win games without her. On Thursday, they got their record over .500 with an 81-54 win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 4

Phoenix Mercury faces lawsuit from former interim coach Nikki Blue

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging unequal treatment and termination in retaliation for speaking up against said treatment.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 3

Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve, Liberty’s Sandy Brondello to coach All-Star Game

Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx and Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty were tapped on Thursday as the head coaches for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 3

Mercury overwhelmed by Dallas Wings’ first quarter run in loss

ARLINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury couldn’t overcome an early first-quarter deficit and fell to the Dallas Wings, 98-89, on Thursday, July 3. Early Deficit Too Much To Overcome The Wings went on an 11-2 run to open the first quarter, with Mercury’s Monique Akoa Makani’s three-pointer breaking the run.

Becky Hammon News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Becky Hammon Blasts Aces for 'Worst' Effort in Brutal Loss to Fever

The Las Vegas Aces were thoroughly dominated by the Indiana Fever on July 3, as they lost by a score of 81-54. This makes the Aces' record 8-9 on the 2025 WNBA season, and have now lost two of their past three games.

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Aziaha James, Paige Bueckers carry Wings past Mercury

Dallas rookies Aziaha James and Paige Bueckers did the heavy lifting while combining for 51 points as the shorthanded Dallas Wings defeated the Phoenix Mercury 98-89 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Fever score another impressive win without Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever are starting to play some of their best basketball of the season, and are doing so while their top player and biggest star — Caitlin Clark — remains sidelined due to injury.

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Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / July 3

Kelsey Mitchell, Fever cruise past anemic Aces

Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Natasha Howard had a double-double and the Indiana Fever never trailed in an 81-54 rout of the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night in Indianapolis.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 3

DiJonai Carrington Reveals Emotional Reaction to NaLyssa Smith Trade to Aces

On June 30, news broke that forward NaLyssa Smith had been traded to the Las Vegas Aces from the Dallas Wings in exchange for the Aces' 2027 first-round WNBA Draft pick.

Seattle Storm News / The Lead / July 3

Gabby Williams Surging Her Way to Stardom

Gabby Williams’ 2024 Olympic breakout performance foreshadowed what we are seeing now out of the Seattle Storm star. She shined on both sides of the ball during the tournament and was named the best defensive player of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 3

Indiana Fever Rookie Honing in on Little Things as Playing Time Jumps

Slowly but surely, rookie forward Makayla Timpson is working her way into the Indiana Fever rotation. The No. 19 overall pick from this year's draft, part

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / July 4

Fever's Cunningham backpedals on WNBA expansion comment

Fever's Sophie Cunningham backpedals on WNBA expansion comment

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham probably wishes she bit her tongue when discussing the WNBA's picks for its expansion cities.

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Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / July 3

Paige Bueckers is the real deal

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 3

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese credits Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas on advice for improvement

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese credited Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas for giving her feedback on ways to improve on the court. In a video from Chicago State of Mind Sports, the 23-year-old was asked how she has improved on her post-to-post action and her assisting ability.