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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.

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Chicago Sky Player Had One Word for Brittney Griner on Thursday

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.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Cameron Brink Announces Decision Before Third WNBA Season

Cameron Brink played 19 games in the 2025 season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. She missed the first half of the campaign as she recovered from the left ACL tear she suffered in 2024.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 19

Caitlin Clark CBA Message Finds Support From WNBA Veteran

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark spoke with the media after a Team USA training camp practice on December 12 and was asked her opinion of the ongoing CBA negotiations between the league office and the players' association.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 19

Angel Reese Aligns With Caitlin Clark on Offseason Focus

There was a lot of interest about whether Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark would be competing in the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league this winter, given that she barely played in the 2025 WNBA season.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Announces Career News on Friday

The Indiana Fever continue to be one of the most talked-about teams in the WNBA, following the acquisition of Caitlin Clark. The Fever drafted Clark over a year ago and has already become a household name, looking to compete for a WNBA title under head coach Stephanie White.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Mercury's Thomas And Others Win ACC Player Of The Year

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year was introduced in 1984, and Tresa Brown was the first player to win it. She attended North Carolina, and she averaged 20.8 points and 8.5 rebounds that year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

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.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 19

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.

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.

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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.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

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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WNBA moves closer to labor strike following union vote

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The WNBA moved one step closer to its doomsday scenario on Thursday.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 18

Dallas Wings top prospect for WNBA Draft has a red flag

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.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 17

Top Dallas Wings free agent unsure on WNBA free agency plans

It's going to be a big offseason for the Dallas Wings. They've already made a coaching change, sending Chris Koclanes out the door in favor of Jose Fernandez, and although all of his coaching experience comes from the college ranks, he has a lot of experience recruiting internationally, which should help him with this job.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 17

Aliyah Boston Laments Caitlin Clark’s 'Lame' Impact on South Carolina Title Run

Before they were teammates on the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were two of the best players in women's college basketball. And these two current WNBA superstars matched up during the Final Four in the 2023 NCAA tournament, which came one season after Boston's South Carolina Gamecocks secured a national championship.

Washington Mystics News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 17

Saniya Rivers and Sonia Citron Are Using Unrivaled to Unlock New Levels

For Connecticut Sun Saniya Rivers and Washington Mystics Sonia Citron, representing HIVE, Unrivaled isn’t just another stop on the calendar — it’s a proving ground.