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Chicago Sky Receive Fifth Pick in WNBA Draft Lottery

On Nov. 23, the WNBA draft lottery was held. The Chicago Sky had a 5.5% chance to receive the first pick, a 7.6% chance to receive the second pick, and an 86.9% chance to receive the fifth pick.

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Will the Dallas Wings select Awa Fam with the No. 1 pick, and if not, where will her WNBA career begin?

With no clear “best player available” in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Sunday night’s draft lottery, won for the second year in a row by the Dallas Wings, didn’t tell us much about who will be going where.

Indiana Fever News / FirstSportz / November 25

Caitlin Clark’s Omission From Sue Bird’s Team USA National Camp Poster Infuriates Journalist

The last time Team USA battled for supremacy on the international stage, Caitlin Clark was not called upon to represent her country. At the time, they preferred to go with experience and continuity.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Indiana Fever Star Leaves the United States Amid WNBA Offseason

Natasha Howard's return to the Indiana Fever in 2025 was certainly memorable. Not only did she propel the team to the Commissioner's Cup championship, but she also helped the team make the playoffs and reach the semifinals in the absence of Caitlin Clark.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 24

Mercury’s Copper and Tibbetts to participate in USA Basketball training camp

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury have been selected to participate in the upcoming USA Basketball Women’s National Team training camp in December.

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Suns owner Mat Ishbia facing new lawsuit from minority partners

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by two of the team’s minority owners. Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg, minority stakeholders in the franchise,

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / November 24

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers Team Up, Candace Parker on Hall of Fame

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink rejoins Unrivaled — a women's professional three-on-three league in the U.S., co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart — this winter.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

2026 WNBA Mock Draft, Part 1

The 2026 WNBA Draft arrives at a pivotal moment for the league. With expansion imminent, roster turnover accelerating, and player mobility reshaping franchise strategies, the next generation of talent carries added importance.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 24

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers inks latest partnership and it's a perfect fit

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers continues to shine in the spotlight. Whether it's her on-court dominance culminating with her winning the WNBA's Rookie of the Year Award, or finding herself sitting courtside at NBA games or the sidelines at NFL and college football games in Texas.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 24

Sky Should View Sun As Trade Partner

The Chicago Sky await the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to conduct business among the other teams in the WNBA. Until then, no set date has been determined for when trades can take place.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 24

Chicago Sky Hire Veteran Assistant Coach

The Chicago Sky have added major experience on their sideline, hiring longtime WNBA coach Latricia Trammell as an assistant on Tyler Marsh's staff for the 2026 season, the team announced earlier today.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 24

Sky's Angel Reese Named to Team USA Camp Roster

Angel Reese has earned her first invitation to USA Basketball's senior national team training camp. The Chicago Sky forward was announced on November 24, 2025, as one of 18 players selected for the camp, taking place from December 12 to 14 at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Chicago Sky Announce Coaching Decision After 10-34 WNBA Season

Angel Reese was one of the few bright spots in what turned out to be another disappointing season for the Chicago Sky. In 2024, the Sky went 13-27 and missed the WNBA playoffs for the first time in six years, despite Reese finishing second in the Rookie of the Year race.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell Lands New Job Outside WNBA

Kelsey Mitchell’s 2025 campaign with the Indiana Fever was one of the finest of her career and one of the most impressive seasons by any guard in the league.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Mercury's Thomas And Others Prepare For Project B

The Phoenix Mercury have a talented trio , as they have Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. Copper joined the team before the 2024 season after the Mercury acquired her in a deal with the Chicago Sky.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Indiana Fever Announce Stephanie White, Caitlin Clark Move Amid WNBA Offseason

The Indiana Fever are coming off a season in which they reached the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. They did so without Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson and Chloe Bibby.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 24

Phoenix Mercury debut fresh new look ahead of 30th anniversary

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury unveiled a bold new visual identity ahead of the 2026 season, one that will define the franchise’s next chapter as it approaches its 30th anniversary.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 24

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers to make USA senior camp debuts

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall picks in the last two WNBA drafts, will be participating in their first USA Basketball senior national training camp next month, the organization announced Monday.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Former Mercury Begins Coaching Journey

The Phoenix Mercury have been home to many players, and in some cases, those players turned to coaching after retiring. Jennifer Gillom became a coach after her final season, and she went on to coach the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Angel Reese Makes Big Announcement on Monday

Angel Reese has enjoyed a breakout year in 2025, establishing herself as a dominant force on the court while building a growing presence off it. In her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, she averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, reaffirming her status as one of the league’s premier rebounders.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Mercury's Copper Represents, Win Gold Medal With Team USA

Kahleah Copper was one of the Phoenix Mercury's new additions before the 2024 season, and since then, she has been one of the team's stars. Copper had a great first season with them, as she averaged a career-high 21.1 points.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / November 24

Minnesota Lynx land the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery

The Minnesota Lynx, fresh off a WNBA-tying 34-win regular season in 2025, will have the second overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. The rich get richer because Minnesota owns Chicago's draft rights thanks to a trade that saw the Lynx send Chicago the No.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

Wings win WNBA draft lottery for second straight year

Twice is nice for the Dallas Wings, who will pick first overall in the WNBA Draft after landing star Paige Buckers No. 1 a year ago.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 23

3 Players Indiana Fever Could Favor in 2026 WNBA Draft

The 2026 WNBA Draft lottery is taking place on November 23, which means that there is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming draft right now. However, the lottery doesn't mean anything for the Fever, as it's only between the Minnesota Lynx, the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, and the Washington Mystics.

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21