Alyssa Thomas is one of the WNBA's best players, and this year proved that. Thomas had an excellent season with the Phoenix Mercury, and she became a Most Valuable Player (MVP) candidate.
There have been legendary players and coaches in women's basketball, and over the years, those individuals have been honored. Recently, there was a big announcement, as WNBA legends Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne became nominees for the 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
The Phoenix Mercury began their journey in 1997, as they were one of the WNBA's first teams. They played alongside teams like the Charlotte Sting, the Houston Comets and the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Phoenix Mercury had a poor 2003 season, as they finished that period with a record of 8-26. The year before that, the Mercury finished the season with a record of 11-21.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink and Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers may be playing for different teams in the WNBA, but in the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, they are teammates on the new club, Breeze BC.
The Indiana Fever had a total of 18 players suit up for them in 2025 due to injuries. The team was forced to sign players on hardship deals following the injuries to Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson, among a few others.
It's a big offseason across the WNBA. A lot of key players are free agents, as they were prepared for the CBA negotiations (that are still ongoing), and they wanted the ability to cash in on a new contract.
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are probably missing each other right about now. These two spent every day together for many months in 2025, once the Fever's preseason training camp began.
Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is set to take part in Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day fan celebration scheduled for March 27-29th, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Phoenix Mercury struck gold in 2004. They finished the 2003 season with a record of 8-26, and later on, they won the lottery. The Mercury received the first pick, and they selected Diana Taurasi .
Before the Golden State Valkyries entered the league, the Atlanta Dream was the last team to have an expansion draft. They made their debut in 2008, and to prepare for the season, they added talent from other teams.
The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2021 season, and after an impressive playoff run, they reached the WNBA Finals. They defeated the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces to get to that point, and they faced the Chicago Sky in the Finals.
Ownership of the Houston Rockets is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over a potential purchase and relocation, per ESPN. The discussions have been described as positive, with Rockets ownership improving its financial offer to a figure that the Sun may find acceptable.
The Phoenix Mercury were trying to get back into the playoffs in 2024 , and they brought in their share of new players. The most notable name was Kahleah Copper, and they acquired her in a trade with the Chicago Sky.
The Big Ten Player of the Year is awarded every year, and the first player to win it was Laura Coenen. She won it in 1983, and she attended Minnesota. Then, Anucha Browne won it the next two seasons, and she was playing well for Northwestern.
The Phoenix Mercury were back in the playoffs in 2007, and it was the first time they made it since 2000. The Mercury added some new talent, and they helped the team make its way back to the postseason.
Kelsey Mitchell was the Indiana Fever's best player in 2025. With Caitlin Clark playing just 13 games due to a groin injury, the 30-year-old guard stepped up big time and became the squad's No.
The WNBA All-Star Game is an exciting time, and some of the league's best players are in action. The most-recent game was held in Indianapolis, and Team Clark faced Team Collier.
Brittney Griner's 2025 season was quite memorable, to say the least. After leaving the Phoenix Mercury — the only WNBA team she had known during the first 11 seasons of her pro career — she entered free agency and joined the Atlanta Dream.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dallas Wings are scouting Spanish forward Awa Fam to possibly make her the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. There is a lot to like about Fam's game, but she has a lot to work on as she is only 19 years old.