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Paige Bueckers joins Unrivaled’s expansion Breeze for 2026

Celebrated basketball star Paige Bueckers, the top choice in the 2025 WNBA Draft, made it a two-fer on Wednesday, becoming the first selection of the expansion Breeze in Unrivaled's own draft.

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Brittney Griner Announces News Away From WNBA

Brittney Griner has established herself as one of the greatest players in WNBA history over her 12 seasons in the league. The 6-foot-9 center from Baylor was selected No.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Receives Career News Away From WNBA on Wednesday

Key Points: Lexie Hull will caddie for Caitlin Clark at The ANNIKA pro-am golf tournament. Hull rejoins Rose BC to defend Unrivaled's championship with some new teammates.

WNBA News / Winsidr / November 5

Unrivaled Season 2 Rosters are Set

The players for Unrivaled Season 2 were announced, as were the coaches—new and returning—so it was time to get the rosters set in place. On Wednesday night, Unrivaled coaches built their teams for the second season, with the new Breeze BC team winning a coin toss against Hive BC for the first overall pick.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Reacts to Sophie Cunningham News

Key Points: Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham will take part in an event away from the WNBA. Both suffered season-ending injuries, ending their promising Indiana Fever partnership.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 5

Sophie Cunningham's Caddie Request to Caitlin Clark Comes True

While Indiana Fever fans would certainly prefer to see Caitlin Clark back competing on the basketball court, they'll take anything they can get when it comes to seeing No.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / November 5

Which Liberty Players Will Play in Unrivaled?

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and Napheesha Collier’s offseason league, Unrivaled was a big success during their inaugural season. Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and of course, Stewart played in the offseason league in Miami.

Seattle Storm News / ESPN / November 5

Ogwumike signs with new league amid CBA talks

While the WNBA and players union are locked in tense negotiations, former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike has signed a contract with Project B, a new league expected to launch next winter.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 5

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers gives honest review of new-look UConn Huskies

Dallas Wings soon-to-be second-year guard Paige Bueckers has fully moved on from her days as the face of UConn women's basketball. Capping off her college career with a national title last spring, the Huskies are beginning to adjust to life without her.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 5

Sophie Cunningham Explains Why Young Girls Should See Physical Play in WNBA

One of the most common narratives within the 2025 WNBA season was the physicality that the league's players were subject to by their peers. This has been

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 5

Caitlin Clark Can’t Hide Reaction to Fever Star Lexie Hull’s Black Dress Look

While Indiana Fever fans weren't happy about how Caitlin Clark's injury-plagued 2025 WNBA season went, they have to be content with how the team fared without No.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

Fever’s Sophie Cunningham drops brutally honest take on NASCAR Drivers

After attending a recent NASCAR event where she met Sydney Sweeney, 2025 Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has thoughts on the drivers in the sport.

New York Liberty News / ESPN / November 5

Brondello: Being at Tempo from start 'enticing'

Inaugural Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello said the prospect of building a team from the ground up was a key in choosing the fledgling WNBA franchise.

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 4

Liberty Star Sets Record Straight on Breanna Stewart Shade Speculation

Almost every WNBA veteran had the foresight to negotiate their previous contracts to expire at the end of the 2025 regular season. The reason they did

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 4

Why Sandy Brondello chose Toronto Tempo over Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings recently announced that they would be hiring Jose Fernandez to be the next head coach for the franchise, wanting to provide stability to a position that hasn't had much of it.

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The 25 most underrated WNBA players of all-time

There are many ways to call someone underrated. Some players spent their careers in the shadows of bigger-named superstars. Others starred on struggling teams and never received the recognition they deserved.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 4

Why the Indiana Fever Have a Major Edge in WNBA Free Agency

So long as the WNBA league office and the players' union can agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) before the start of 2026 (or whatever the final deadline ends up being), the upcoming WNBA offseason is shaping up to be the most fascinating in the league's history.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / November 4

Toronto Tempo tabs Sandy Brondello as first coach

Sandy Brondello officially has been named the inaugural head coach of the Toronto Tempo, the expansion team announced Tuesday. Brondello guided the Phoenix Mercury to the 2014 WNBA championship and did the same with the New York Liberty in 2024.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Sabally sisters break down their on- and off-court connection

The Sabally sisters never had to be direct opponents to each other’s championship dreams before the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. That’s when Satou Sabally’s Phoenix Mercury and Nyara Sabally’s New York Liberty had to face off against one another in the opening round, meaning one sister would be the reason the other’s season was cut short.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Indiana Fever Guard Announces Injury News While Outside the United States

Several Indiana Fever players took on other basketball jobs amid the WNBA offseason. Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Aliyah Boston and Aari McDonald are suiting up in Unrivaled in January 2026, while Sydney Colson, Odyssey Sims, Brianna Turner and Bree Hall are set to participate in the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball league.