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Breanna Stewart drops pessimistic WNBA CBA update ahead of Friday’s deadline

With only one day to go before the WNBA’s CBA negotiation extended deadline, the players are revealing that they are not feeling good about the status of the talks with the league’s leadership.

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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu drops ‘disappointed’ admission on Unrivaled injury update

New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will not be able to see action in the 2026 season of Unrivaled because of an injury, the 3-on-3 basketball league announced on Wednesday.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 8

UCLA Coach Shares Heartwarming Aliyah Boston Team USA Story

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston (and head coach Stephanie White) were present at the Team USA training camp in Durham, North Carolina, last month.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Why Cappie Pondexter Is A Phoenix Mercury Legend

Cappie Pondexter is one of the Phoenix Mercury's most significant players, and she accomplished many things in her time with the team. She helped the Mercury win two championships, and she was the first Phoenix player to win Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

How Taurasi's College Career Led To Her Success In Phoenix

Diana Tauarsi was destined to be a star, and she proved it during her college days. She played for the UConn Huskies, and in her four years with them, she averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Mercury's Bonner And More Represent SEC

The 2025 WNBA season was exciting, and the WNBA Finals featured two of the league's best teams. The Phoenix Mercury are a team that has won three championships.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Mercury's Williams Joins Unrivaled, Heads To Development Pool

The Unrivaled season began on Monday, and it is off to a good start. Rose BC started the season with a win, as Chelsea Gray and her teammates are looking to repeat.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 8

The clock is ticking for Dallas Wings, WNBA to reach new CBA agreement

The Dallas Wings, in the rest of the league, are getting closer to the Jan. 9 deadline for collective bargaining agreement negotiations. If no agreement comes by the deadline, the players will go on strike, which could lead to a compromised or canceled 2026 WNBA campaign.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

how Phoenix's 2006 Starters Got Them Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to the playoffs, as they finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16. They just missed the playoffs, as the Western Conference was extremely competitive.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Revisiting Phoenix's Last Five Regular Season Games

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2025 season, as they finished with a record of 27-17. They were fourth in the league, and they were third in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Mercury's Dupree And Others Recognized For Defense

Candice Dupree is a Phoenix Mercury legen d, and in her time with the team, she was one of its most consistent players. She helped the Mercury win a championship in 2014, and she had a solid season in the process.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 7

Wings star Paige Bueckers has established herself as a 'culture-setter'

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is now officially a part of the Unrivaled League. She's an investor in the league, but she couldn't play in it last year since she was still at UConn.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Report: WNBA has not countered most recent CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to a collective bargaining agreement proposal made by the players nearly two weeks ago as the Jan. 9 deadline for a new agreement approaches, according to a report by Front Office Sports.

WNBA News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 7

Here are the standouts from Unrivaled’s season opener

With Unrivaled’s second season officially underway, all eyes are on the star WNBA players who have joined the 3-on-3 offseason league for 2026. After the first day of play, which featured all eight clubs in action, some have already managed to stand out from the pack.

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Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

WNBPA, Napheesa Collier double down on WNBA’s CBA proposal not being a ‘good deal’ as deadline looms

The WNBPA has been vocal about the tense nature of the CBA negotiations with the WNBA. But as the January 9 extended deadline quickly approaches, the players’ association’s leadership has not shied away from voicing its dissatisfaction with what the league is willing to offer.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 7

How Phoenix's Veteran Guards Helped Them Succeed

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997. That was the WNBA's first season, and each team underwent a process to build its roster. Players like Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie were a part of the allocation phase, and in Phoenix's case, the franchise brought in two future All-Stars .

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 7

How Mercury's Thomas Helped Them Close Out A Series

Alyssa Thomas was one of the Phoenix Mercury's new additions, and she was joined by another All-Star. The Mercury acquired both her and Satou Sabally, and both stars helped the team go on a deep playoff run.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Announcement Amid WNBA Offseason

Sophie Cunningham watched as the Indiana Fever produced one of the more surprising runs of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, pushing the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces to a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals despite multiple key players sidelined by injury, including Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 6

Lexie Hull's Unrivaled Teammate Should Be Fever Free Agent Target

Lexie Hull can fit next to almost anyone on the court. Hull moves without the ball, spaces the floor as a shooter, and brings unmatched energy that works with any combination of players.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / January 6

Ranking Connecticut Sun's 7 Free Agents Based On Roster Impact

Alongside every franchise in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun are trying to use this offseason as wisely as possible. Several players are continuing to fine-tune their skills either overseas or during Unrivaled, and head coach Rachid Meziane is mapping out how he can turn his team's hideous record back around to where it once was.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 6

Sky Players See First Unrivaled Minutes in Lunar Owls Opening Loss

The first batch of 2026 Unrivaled bouts ended with wins for returning teams and newbies alike. The young and talented Breeze BC, who defeated the Phantom behind big-time outings from their youthful starters, capped off the night with a 7-point win over the veteran roster.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / January 6

Paige Bueckers makes a worrisome admission about her offseason work

Paige Bueckers was as good as advertised in her first season with the pros, but one part of her efforts to improve in Year 2 might not excite fans.

Caitlin Clark brings up interview blunder to troll Sophie Cunningham

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Report: WNBA, players association not close on CBA as deadline looms

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Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 5

Napheesa Collier Links CBA Fight to WNBA Leadership Change Suggestion

Perhaps the biggest rivalry in all of women's basketball right now is the one between Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 5

Fever Guard Shares Emotional Injury Return Message After Long Layoff

The second season of the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league is now underway, as the opening slate of games tipped off on January 5. This is great news for all women's basketball fans, as the league's top talents haven't been on the court for several months.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Unrivaled Schedule: Are Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Playing?

The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league returns for its second season on Monday, and the schedule is loaded with opportunities for women's basketball fans to watch many of the WNBA's best players.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / January 5

Trading Alyssa Thomas Continues To Negatively Impact Connecticut Sun

Nearly one year ago today, the Connecticut Sun made perhaps one of the most frustrating decisions in franchise history. After spending 11 seasons with the Sun, Alyssa Thomas found herself caught up in a massive trade, ultimately sending her to the Phoenix Mercury.