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Rickea Jackson gets heartfelt message from Sparks after huge honor

It may be the offseason right now, but WNBA players have still been making headlines in the past couple of months. For Los Angeles Sparks wing Rickea Jackson, she was recently given the esteemed honor of having her high school jersey retired.

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Caitlin Clark shares what her upcoming Nike signature sneaker release means to her

With 2026 approaching, the New Year will bring Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe release from Nike. Clark signed a multi-year deal with Nike ahead of her rookie season in the WNBA in 2024, and the company plans to make her one of the few WNBA players that has a signature release.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury's Bonner Proved Herself In College

DeWanna Bonner had a successful college career, and that success carried over into the WNBA. Bonner averaged 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Phoenix's Coach Was A Part Of 2015 Award Race

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-14. They were fresh off their championship, which was an amazing year. They finished that season with a record of 29-5, and they went on a 16-game winning streak midway through the season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 25

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez explains why now was the time to jump to WNBA

The Dallas Wings made the decision to fire Chris Koclanes after one season as the head coach of the franchise. They went just 10-34 as he failed to get the most out of the Paige Bueckers-Arike Ogunbowale pairing, as Ogunbowale had the worst year of her NBA career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Mercury Face Western Conference Rival, Lose In Overtime

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 season with a record of 15-19, after losing the last four games of the season. They lost to the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces during that stretch.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury Players Locked Down The Big Ten

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is an award that made its debut in 2000. Stacey Thomas won the first award, and she did so by averaging 3.4 steals that season.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 25

One Key Reason Connecticut Sun Could Reach Playoff Contention in 2026

After the Connecticut Sun ended their 2025 season with one of the worst records in the league, it's easy to think that the franchise may have lost its credibility in the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Mercury's Taurasi Makes History With All-WNBA Team Selections

The WNBA has had many stars over the years, and one of them played for the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi had an excellent career, and today, she is the league's all-time leading scorer.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Watch Fever star Caitlin Clark’s ‘From Anywhere’ ad for Nike signature shoe

The Indiana Fever are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly consequential offseason as for the future direction of their franchise. The

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury's Taurasi Led Team USA To Gold

Team USA has had some elite stars, and all of them have played a role in the team winning gold. Some of the Phoenix Mercury stars were a part of the team's success, and in their time with the team, they added their names to the history books.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Looking At Mercury Star Kahleah Copper's All-Star Games

Kahleah Copper is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars, and she joined the team before the 2024 season. The Mercury acquired her in a trade, and before that, she played for the Chicago Sky.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 24

New Wings coach Jose Fernandez gets brutally honest about state of college sports

The Dallas Wings decided to go the college route and hire Jose Fernandez to be the next head coach of the franchise. He had been at the University of South Florida for 25 years, leading that program to more success than they could expect, but he felt now was the right time to get out.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 24

Kamilla Cardoso’s Outburst in China Comes With Consequences

There is a lot of uncertainty about the Chicago Sky's future right now. While every WNBA franchise (and the league as a whole) is marred in uncertainty because of the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations between the league office and its players, the Sky have other crucial roster questions they must reckon with.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 24

Remembering Phoenix's Performance In This Year's Season Series

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best teams this season, and they fought their way to the WNBA Finals. The Mercury made the Finals after beating the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx in the previous rounds.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 24

How The Phoenix Mercury Have Ties To Tennessee

The Phoenix Mercury have been around since 1997, and they have had several players. They drafted some of those players, and others they acquired in a trade, or they signed them during free agency.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 24

Caitlin Clark Teases Personal Appearance Shift in 2026

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's physical appearance was one of the biggest storylines in women's basketball last offseason. This was owed to how Clark fared in her rookie 2024 campaign with the Fever.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 24

How The Mercury Found A New Star In 2013

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2013 season with a record of 19-15, and it was their first time back in the playoffs after missing them in 2012. The Mercury finished the 2012 season with a record of 7-27, which is their worst record in history.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 23

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers reveals huge positive about Team USA experience

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is back in the national spotlight. Some may even say the global stage. Bueckers is participating with Team USA's senior national team, an honor she had a chance to reflect on when speaking to reporters during a recent media scrum.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 23

Rachid Meziane on Hot Seat Heading Into Connecticut Sun’s 2026 Campaign

When Curt Miller and Stephanie White coached the Connecticut Sun, they were consistently able to take the franchise to the playoffs each year starting in 2017, Miller's second year as head coach.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 23

A’ja Wilson is Everywhere!

Without a doubt, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson should be crowned Queen of the city of lights. Image | Source: Dice City Sports Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’Ja Wilson (22) and head coach Becky Hammond pose for a photo during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 22

Sophie Cunningham Addresses OnlyFans Question With a Smile

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has done several pieces of content with former Barstool Sports personality Caleb Pressley earlier this month. Perhaps the most notable was when she was a guest on a December 1 episode of Pressley's Halftime Circusshow, which is broadcast on X during halftime of ESPN's Monday Night Football.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 22

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Named Mist Captain

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s leadership legacy in Unrivaled continues to grow. For the second consecutive season, the two-time WNBA MVP has been named Captain of Mist Basketball Club as the league tips off its highly anticipated second season in the new year.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 22

Sophie Cunningham Delivers Blunt 5-Word Take on WNBA Pay

Many WNBA players have been outspoken about their frustration with the league office in recent months, especially regarding the ongoing negotiations for the league's next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Fever Star Lexie Hull Sends Clear Message on the 'Ultimate Teammate'

Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull witnessed first-hand how Kelsey Mitchell carried the team following Caitlin Clark's injury during the 2025 season. Clark played just 13 games in the past campaign due to a groin injury.