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Chicago Sky Player Lands Job Outside WNBA Amid Angel Reese Development

Rebecca Allen and Angel Reese both played key roles for the Chicago Sky in 2025. Allen was named to the Unrivaled league roster; Reese was unexpectedly left out.

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Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Announces Plan for Next Year

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game in 2025, is currently recovering from a knee injury she sustained last August.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 1

Fresh Caitlin Clark Workout Video Turns Heads During Fever Offseason

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark is one of the most marketable athletes in the world right now. This is owed to the massive platform and fan base she has, which is the result of her historic college career at the University of Iowa and then her continuing and furthering that success with the Fever in the WNBA.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Indiana Fever Player Shares Life Update After Personal Admission

Damiris Dantas plays for the Indiana Fever, but is currently with Turkey's Botas SK during the WNBA offseason. She recently shared her personal struggles: “You can’t be strong all the time…and that’s okay.” Dantas becomes a WNBA free agent after her contract ends following the 2025 season.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 1

Lexie Hull Has Fitting 4-Word Response to Fever Fan Black Eye Halloween Costumes

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull took more than her fair share of bumps and bruises during the team's 2025 WNBA season. The most notable of these came when she collided heads with Seattle Storm star guard Gabby Williams on August 26.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Angel Reese secures a notable new trademark

Angel Reese is keeping the ball rolling with her trademarks. The Chicago Sky star Reese has successfully secured a new trademark, Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports reported this week.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 1

Caitlin Clark's 1-Word Reaction to Aliyah Boston Beach Bikini Post Speaks Volumes

With the 2025 WNBA season now in the rearview mirror, the world's best women's basketball players have some time to reflect on their respective campaigns and take time away from the basketball court (at least when it comes to competing).

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 1

UConn's Geno Auriemma continues praise of Dallas Wings' new coaching hire

The Dallas Wings announced the coaching hire of Jose Fernandez from the University of South Florida after a successful 25-year run. He's responsible for every NCAA Tournament in the program's history, with ten, nine of them coming in the last 13 seasons, which is impressive at a school like USF.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 1

Azzi Fudd Fires Back After Paige Bueckers UConn 'Layher' Jab

UConn Huskies fans were delighted to see star guard Paige Bueckers back at her alma mater last weekend while the team prepares to defend its 2025 NCAA national championship.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 1

Fever Star Sophie Cunningham’s ‘Next Team’ Remark Turns Heads Before WNBA Free Agency

The next few months are perhaps the most important in the history of women's basketball. This is owed to the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA players

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / November 1

With all 48 players and six head coaches announced, Unrivaled is (almost) ready for Season 2

Unrivaled is going to be bigger in Season 2, and we bet it’s also going to be even better. The 3×3 league has expanded to six teams, with Breeze BC and Hive BC joining Rose BC, Lunar Owls BC, Vinyl BC, Laces BC and Phantom BC, and now will feature 48 players, up from last year’s 36 players.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Indiana Fever Star Shares Announcement Away From WNBA

Kelsey Mitchell carried the scoring load for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season, especially after All-Star guard Caitlin Clark was ruled out for the rest of the campaign due to a groin injury.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Angel Reese Speaks Out on Concerning Trend Involving Her

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are among the most talked-about personalities in the WNBA. Their rivalry has brought millions of eyes to the sport. But there's a difference in how people perceive them.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Sophie Cunningham Puts Future With Fever in Doubt Following Career Announcement

Sophie Cunningham is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. She is currently recovering from a season-ending torn MCL. Cunningham is now searching for a long-term contract with her next WNBA team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 31

Mercury players who will compete in offseason leagues as CBA talks continue

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans won’t need to wait until the next WNBA season to watch some of their favorite players in action, as a few of their own will play in the offseason.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Reports: WNBA, union agree to extend CBA to Nov. 30

The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association approved a 30-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement, The Athletic and ESPN reported Thursday.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / October 30

Cheryl Reeve named to 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class

Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve has been named to the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class. She is

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 30

Key storylines for WNBA offseason as CBA deadline approaches

The WNBA is set to have an interesting offseason. First things first, though, the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement needs to be sorted out.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 30

Storm C Dominique Malonga joining Unrivaled but Angel Reese not returning

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, a WNBA All-Rookie first-team selection, is playing in the Unrivaled league in 2026. The professional 3x3 basketball league for women also announced on Thursday that the other remaining overall roster spots are going to the Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald and the Chicago Sky's Rebecca Allen.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Napheesa Collier bashes WNBA CBA as ‘illegal’ before negotiation deadline

Napheesa Collier earned yet another career honor as one of the five women’s basketball players chosen among the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year, and she used the opportunity to voice her thoughts on the chaos surrounding the WNBA CBA (collective bargaining agreement) negotiations.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 30

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Shares Dream Secondary Sport, Predicts 2026 NBA Awards

Since retiring from professional basketball last year, former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker has increased her role in both the NBA and WNBA media landscape — hosting a podcast, "Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston," and currently working as an NBA analyst for Amazon Prime Video.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 29