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Mercury's Grubin Ties Career High In Team's Difficult Season

Gordana Grubin had a solid WNBA career, and she made her league debut in 1999. She signed a deal with the Los Angeles Sparks, and while she started with them, that was not her final stop.

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Sky's Rising Worth Tells a Bigger WNBA Story

The Chicago Sky's rising valuation highlights the rapid financial growth currently reshaping women's professional sports. In Forbes' most recent ranking of the most valuable franchises in women's sports, WNBA teams dominated the list, claiming each of the top five spots.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 19

Wings Coach Hints At Azzi Fudd Interest Amid Paige Bueckers Chatter

Ever since the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding whether the team will use that pick on UConn Huskies superstar guard Azzi Fudd.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Mercury Bring In Talent From Texas

The Texas Longhorns are having a strong year, and players like Madison Booker and Jordan Lee are leading the way. They are carrying on the legacy of players who came before them, and some of those players went on to have successful careers in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / December 19

Report: Rockets owners in talks to buy, relocate WNBA's Sun

Owners of the Houston Rockets are progressing in talks to purchase the Connecticut Sun and relocate the WNBA franchise, ESPN reported Friday. No formal offer has been made, and the two parties have not entered an exclusivity agreement, per the report.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Reflecting to Mercury Failure to East Team In Season Series

The 2021 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury . They finished the regular season with a record of 19-13, and their impressive play led to a deep playoff run.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Chicago Sky Enter WNBA, Draft Mercury Center

The Phoenix Mercury were a part of the WNBA in its first season, and as time passed, the league began to add more teams. The first expansion draft was in 1998, as the Detroit Shock and the Washington Mystics joined the league.

Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun

Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 19

Sky Prospect Watch: Two Guards Add to Dominant Week for Top Squads

With college ball now in full swing, the Chicago Sky will need to keep looking forward as they continue to write the latest chapter in Sky history. The Sky started officially laying the foundation for a new era when they took center Kamilla Cardoso at No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Why Mercury's Thomas And Other Stars May Be Peak Performers

Alyssa Thomas had a remarkable season, and she helped the Phoenix Mercury reach the WNBA Finals. She did so by averaging 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

How Mercury's Taurasi Made History With Team USA

Diana Taurasi accomplished many things in her career. She led the Phoenix Mercury to three championships, she was the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2009 and she is the all-time leading scorer.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 19

Liberty Front Office Visits Harvard Business School

This week, the New York Liberty front office brought the business of women’s basketball into the classroom at Harvard Business School, offering students an inside look at how intentional leadership and long-term investment can transform a professional sports organization.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 19

Liberty Star Named Innovator of the Year

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart didn’t just imagine a better future for women’s basketball - she built it. This year, Stewart was named one of Sports Illustrated's Innovators of the Year alongside Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / December 19

Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese Rivalry at Risk as Strike Looms Despite WNBA’s $1.3M Salary Offers

After injuries dampened the chances of watching five editions of the Caitlin Clark — Angel Reese rivalry last season, women’s basketball fans are eagerly waiting for the 2026 campaign.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 18

'I Have a Bad Back': Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Shares Health Update 4 Months After Injury

Sophie Cunningham's first season with the Indiana Fever ended prematurely after she suffered an MCL tear in her right knee last August. The 29-year-old guard played just 30 games, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists, while shooting career-highs of 46.9% from the field and 43.2% from deep.

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WNBA pushes back on WNBPA's work stoppage authorization

The WNBA pushed back Thursday against the Women’s National Basketball Players Association after players overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential work stoppage amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 19

Indiana Fever's value has more than quadrupled since Caitlin Clark joined them

The fate of the Indiana Fever's franchise changed when the team selected former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft.

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