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Chelsea Gray Snatches the Crown (and the Cash) In Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tourney

If you thought 1-on-1 basketball was just something you did in your driveway to prove a point to your younger siblings, you clearly weren’t watching the Unrivaled tournament in Miami this weekend.

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Chelsea Gray Can’t Stop Dominating Winning 1v1 Unrivaled Tournament

Unrivaled features a 1-on-1 tournament every year, and this year’s champion was none other than Aces standout Chelsea Gray. With the win, Gray will receive a $200,000 prize, which is more than her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 15

Caitlin Clark Accused of 'Punking' Team By WNBA Star After Heated Moment

Perhaps the most notorious moment from the 2025 WNBA season came during the Indiana Fever's June 17 game against the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and Sun guard Jacy Sheldon were playing tight defense against each other, which seemed to frustrate Clark (who finished with 20 points in 29 minutes in an 88-71 win).

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 15

Why Phoenix Will Be Involved In Future All-Star Games

The NBA's All-Star events are going on, and later this year, the WNBA will have its festivities. Last year's event was a success, as Team Collier beat Team Clark 151-131.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 15

Chelsea Gray wins Unrivaled 1V1 Tournament title

Miami hosted a thrilling showdown on Saturday as Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray defeated Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray in a best-of-three series to win the 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament.

WNBA News / Bleacher Report / February 14

Watch: Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament | Finals & Semifinals 2026 Highlights

Las Vegas Aces News / Bleacher Report / February 14

Watch: Chelsea Gray wins 1v1 tourney for $200K

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 14

Azzi Fudd Making it Hard For Dallas Wings Not to Take Her No. 1 Overall

While nothing is being close to official, all signs are beginning to point to UConn guard Azzi Fudd being the number one overall pick for the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

Why The Mercury Were Recognized Despite Their Struggles

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2001, which was the second time in franchise history. The Mercury missed the playoffs for the first time in 1999, and they finished that season with a record of 15-17.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

Mercury Sweep An Eastern Conference Team in 2018

The 2018 Phoenix Mercury won some of their season series, but they ran into teams like the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics. The Storm beat them 2-1, and the Mystics did the same.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

How A Mercury Big Gained Playoff Experience

Lynetta Kizer spent some years in the WNBA, and at one point, she played for the Phoenix Mercury. She started her career with the Tulsa Shock, as they drafted her in the third round of the 2012 WNBA Draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

Remembering Mercury Veteran Whitcomb's All-Star Performances

Sami Whitcomb is one of the Phoenix Mercury's veterans, and she is one of their best shooters. She shot 36.1 percent from beyond the arc in 2025, and she had a big game during that time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

Mercury's Taurasi Gets Bigger Role, Helps UConn Win It All

Diana Taurasi started her college years on a good note, as she averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in her first season. She had some solid performances, and she did it while coming off the bench.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

How The Mercury Are Tied To NBA All-Star Weekend

The NBA's All-Star Weekend is underway, and like the WNBA's festivities, it is a fun time for fans and players alike. The NBA's weekend will include the Shooting Stars event, and it will be the first time the league had this event since 2015.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 14

Why Phoenix Lost To Its Conference Rivals

The 2023 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's worst seasons, and they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2012. They finished that year with a record of 7-27, and when it came to 2023, they finished 9-31.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 13

Unrivaled bringing postseason semifinals to New York

The Unrivaled playoff semifinals on March 2 will take place at Barclays Center, home of the WNBA's New York Liberty and NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the women's 3-on-3 league announced Friday.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 13

Caitlin Clark’s Arms Draw Attention After New Workout Photos Surface

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's arms were among the biggest stories of the last WNBA offseason. Clark was subject to physical defense from peers during her rookie 2024 campaign.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 13

Sophie Cunningham Corrects Indiana Fever Omission in WNBA Ownership Take

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has made no secret of her affinity for the franchise. In fact, she has even gone so far to call being traded to the Fever her favorite WNBA career moment.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 13

Angel Reese Causes Stir With Floral Bikini Photo

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has become one of the biggest superstars not just in women's basketball but in all of sports. There's no question that this

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / February 13

Points A Glow Opens Week Two Of AU Pro Basketball

Washington Mystics forward Alysha Clark leads the Eclipse for the second straight week. Without further ado, here is a recap of Games Seven and Eight of Week Two.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Sophie Cunningham suggests WNBA needs deal within month or lockout begins

The WNBA and the union are still trying to negotiate a new deal, and this season is currently hanging in the balance of those talks. The two sides recently met, and union proposed a new offer that emphasizes player housing and facility standards.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 12

Breanna Stewart Gives Telling Update on WNBA CBA Negotiations

New York Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart has been one of the most important people to listen to when it comes to the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA league office and the players' association for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Phoenix Mercury representation strong for FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury are set to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament next month. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper will join the roster, with Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts serving as an assistant coach for the tournament.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Reacts to Angel Reese News

Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever did not have the finish to the 2025 WNBA season they had hoped for. Despite being without Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham for the entire playoffs, the Fever managed to upset the Atlanta Dream in the opening round before falling one win short of a Finals appearance against the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 11

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally brings cross-league support for Valley Suns on Tuesday

TEMPE — The Valley Suns welcomed a special guest on Tuesday during their 106-104 comeback win over the Westchester Knicks, someone who has quickly made it a habit to support Arizona sports since arriving in the desert.

Kelsey Mitchell News / Chicago Sky On SI / February 11

Sky Guard To Take on Kelsey Mitchell in Unrivaled 1-On-1 Tournament

Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham will take part in the second edition of Unrivaled's 1-on-1 tournament. The 2025 Sky starter most recently logged 12 points in 19 minutes of play as she earned her first start of the Unrivaled season in a 4-point loss to the Laces.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.