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Kelsey Mitchell Admits Uncertain Fever Future Is 'Scary' Amid CBA Talks

Every WNBA players is facing an uncertain future right now, although some are in a more precarious place than others. This is because every WNBA player who isn't still on their rookie contract (such as Indiana Fever stars Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark), except three, are set to become free agents this offseason.

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Fever Fans Prove Thirst Over Caitlin Clark Limited Gatorade Flavor

One of the many brand partnerships that Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark has is with Gatorade, which is one of the most popular sports drink brands in the world.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

Mercury's Gillom Has Strong Games During College Days

Jennifer Gillom was one of the Phoenix Mercury's first players, and in her time with the team, she became their first star. The Mercury acquired her during the allocation phase of the 1997 season, and right before that, they received Michele Timms.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

Leilani Mitchell Meets The Mercury In Her First Season

Leilani Mitchell had a nice WNBA career, and her journey began with the Phoenix Mercury. She was drafted by the Mercury in 2008, and that was the year they drafted LaToya Sanders in the first round.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 19

Latest WNBA Mock Draft Has Wings Following Unrivaled Blueprint for Paige Bueckers

Dallas Wings star has been thriving in the Unrivaled League in her debut season, averaging 24.5 PPG, 6.3 APG, and 6.1 RPG, sitting third league-wide in scoring, second in assists, and 13th in rebounding.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

Why July Is An Important Month For Phoenix

The first two months of the Phoenix Mercury's season will be action-packed, and the excitement will continue in July. Phoenix's month begins with a game against the Seattle Storm.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

How The Mercury Beat A New Rival In 2018

The Phoenix Mercury lost some of their season series in 2018, and some of them were against Western Conference rivals. The Los Angeles Sparks beat them 2-1, and the Minnesota Lynx beat them as well.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

Why The Mercury Shared The Wealth In 1999

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs for the first time in 1999, and they finished the season with a record of 15-17. While that was not a bad record, it was not enough to get them into the postseason.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

How Phoenix's 2014 Season Led To History

Things were about to change for the Phoenix Mercury. They finished the 2013 season with a record of 19-15, which was a huge jump from the previous year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 19

Mercury Draft Players In The Fourth Round

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players, and some of them were picked late. The Mercury built their roster before the start of the 1997 season, and they added players like Jennifer Gillom, Michele Timms and others.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Napheesa Collier raises stakes with money-saving strike message amid WNBA row

It has been a challenging stretch for the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) as they continue to struggle to find a compromise regarding the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 18

Candace Parker Raises Issue With Angel Reese Unrivaled Situation

Heading into Unrivaled's second season, there was a lot of chatter about the many big names that weren't competing this season. Perhaps the most notable were Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson, who are among the two best and most popular players in the world right now.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Angel Reese Sends Message After Unrivaled Development

Angel Reese is a star on and off the court with her electric performances and unique charm. The 23-year-old forward is the Chicago Sky's top player, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 30 starts.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 18

Wings' Jose Fernandez Doesn't Give Anything Away For 2026 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings hold the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the second year in a row that they've owned the top pick. In 2025, they made the obvious choice of taking Paige Bueckers, who is a transcendent talent.

New York Liberty News / Stadium Rant / February 18

Back For Three: Two-Time Euro Champ Stewart Returns To Fenerbahçe

New York Liberty star and two-time EuroLeague Women champion, Breanna Stewart, will play for Fenerbahçe Opet in the 2026 EuroLeague Women Final Six. WNBA training camp currently begins on April 19, the same day as the EuroLeague Final.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 18

Aliyah Boston Would Trust Caitlin Clark Among More Than One Court

It's hard to imagine Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark doing anything other than paying basketball. This is because even at just 24 years old, Clark is on track to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, given that she can remain healthy and win some WNBA championships with the Fever.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 18

Paige Bueckers' Inefficiency Costs Breeze BC in Loss to Lunar Owls

Breeze BC was back in action on Tuesday night following their break for the Unrivaled's 1-on-1 Tournament. It was also their first game since acquiring Courtney Williams in a trade, which gives the team some much-needed playmaking.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 18

Unrivaled: Jackie Young Puts The Cherry On Top

In the Laces’ last matchup, Feb. 17 against the Hive, Jackie Young drilled a late 3 to seal a 76-61 win. The victory gave the Laces their ninth win in 11 games and handed the Hive its eighth loss of the season.

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / February 18

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Questions Why Winter Olympics Sport Exists

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham isn't exactly loving every event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Winter Games in Milan haven't disappointed, especially if you're a fan of alpine skiing, hockey and figure skating.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Caitlin Clark News on Wednesday Draws Immediate Attention

Caitlin Clark's second season in the WNBA was significantly hampered by recurring lower-body injuries, marking the first time in her high school, college or professional career that she missed significant time.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Mercury Miss The Playoffs, Star Still Gets Recognized

The Phoenix Mercury's 1999 season is noteworthy, but it is for the wrong reasons. The Mercury made the playoffs in their first two seasons, and their second appearance led to something special.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Reports: WNBA players lower salary cap, rev-share proposals

The Women's National Basketball Players' Association eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the WNBA in collective bargaining, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 17

Aces: Megan Gustafson’s Book 'Pancake’s Passport', Continues To Inspire The Youth

Megan Gustafson is a key player for the Las Vegas Aces, and she decided to put some inspiration in print. She wrote a children’s book that follows her and her corgi, Pancake, titled Pancake’s Passport.

Indiana Fever News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Sophie Cunningham Sends The Internet Into a Frenzy With Her ‘Junk In The Trunk’ Dance Video

Sophie Cunningham keeps finding new ways to be the topic of discussion. The Indiana Fever guard has quickly become more well-known over the past year. She joined the Indiana Fever on February 2, 2025, as part of a four-team trade that also involved the Dallas Wings, Phoenix Mercury, and Connecticut Sun.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / February 17

Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six

WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Chelsea Gray Can’t Stop Dominating Winning 1v1 Unrivaled Tournament

Unrivaled features a 1-on-1 tournament every year, and this year’s champion was none other than Aces standout Chelsea Gray. With the win, Gray will receive a $200,000 prize, which is more than her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.