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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.

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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.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Aces Coach Blasts Las Vegas' 'Trash' Game Against Caitlin Clark-Less Fever

Caitlin Clark missed her fourth straight game and ninth overall this season on Thursday. Despite facing an Indiana Fever team without their best player, however, the Las Vegas Aces were still no match for them.

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.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Dallas Wings Rookie Enters Caitlin Clark Territory After Historic Game

Paige Bueckers marked her return from a one-game injury absence with another big performance on Thursday night. The 23-year-old dropped 23 points on 8-of-11

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

2x WNBA Champion Makes History With the Dream on Thursday

The Atlanta Dream couldn't get over the hump and suffered a close 80-79 defeat against the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Seven-time All-WNBA Nneka Ogwumike did a lot of the damage with her 24 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Becky Hammon Sends Clear Message After Blowout Loss to Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever dominated the Las Vegas Aces, earning their third straight win. Indiana defeated the Aces 81-54 during their five-game home stretch.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Fever Tabbed a Trade Suitor for Longtime Caitlin Clark Rival

There were stretches during her rookie year in Washington when it looked like Aaliyah Edwards might, indeed, blossom into the WNBA star it looked like she could be.

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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.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 3

WNBA Shares Exciting Indiana Fever Message After Aces Blowout

The Indiana Fever entered Thursday's contest against the Las Vegas Aces riding the high of winning their first-ever WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship just days earlier. That high was only further elevated with a dominant 81-54 victory over the Aces, led by guard Kelsey Mitchell with 25 points, six assists and two steals in just 29 minutes.

Dallas Wings News / Field Level Media / July 3

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 / Dice City Sports / July 3

The Aces suffer a demolishing loss against the Fever

The Las Vegas Aces (8-9) traveled to Indiana to take on the Fever on their second game of a five game roadtrip. The Indiana Fever (9-8) were without Caitlin Clark due to a left groin injury.

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 3

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.

Cunningham gets called out by NFL star over her Detroit comments

Cunningham shared great photo after Fever won Commissioner’s Cup

Fever score another impressive win without Caitlin Clark

Could Clark's injury woes threaten her 2025 MVP chances?

Paige Bueckers is the real deal

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 3

'Another Opportunity to Compete': Liatu King Embraces Role with Shorthanded Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings didn’t just make a roster move this week—they added a player who fits their identity. As the team battles through a stretch defined by injuries and rotation reshuffling, newly signed forward Liatu King is stepping into the fold with a game that speaks to both effort and readiness.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / July 3

Napheesa Collier named back-to-back WNBA player of the month

Lynx superstar forward Napheesa Collier has been named WNBA player of the month for June, marking the second-straight month she has taken home the award.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / July 3

Paige Bueckers is the real deal

Despite only being in the WNBA for two and a half months, Dallas Wings star point guard Paige Bueckers is already the most important player of the franchise.

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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.