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Caitlin Clark Makes Offer to WNBA Star Kate Martin

Caitlin Clark has become one of the biggest stars in the WNBA after just two seasons with the Indiana Fever. In her rookie season, she led the Fever to their first playoff appearance in eight years, breaking the single-season assists record along the way.

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WNBA postseason draws record audience on ESPN

The WNBA postseason delivered record ratings to ESPN throughout September and October, the network announced Tuesday. The 2025 playoffs were the most-watched ever on ESPN, with an average of 1.2 million viewers across 24 games -- up 5% from 2024.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Historic WNBA ESPN Playoff Ratings Reveal Comes With Caveat

There's no question that interest in the WNBA suffered because of the injury-plagued 2025 campaign that Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark had.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 14

Sophie Cunningham's Caitlin Clark Fever Team Control Admission Turns Heads

There's no question that Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark holds a lot of power within the WNBA. A great example of this was the viral video of Clark being made vulnerable to fans when she was in a public airport ahead of a commercial flight during her rookie 2024 campaign.

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks’ Candace Parker Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently challenged WNBA leadership, specifically WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, in a direct statement — during her 2025 exit interview on Sept.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 14

Silver: WNBA game in China could happen 'very soon'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a WNBA game in China is likely to happen "very soon," but the league must first address the expiring collective bargaining agreement.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Sheryl Swoopes Gets 'Petty' in Addressing WNBA Finals TV Ratings

While the 2025 WNBA Finals wasn't that competitive a series (as the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in four games), that doesn't mean the women's basketball community (and the sports world at large) was uninterested in watching these two teams compete for the league championship.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 14

Does Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers go before Caitlin Clark in WNBA fantasy draft?

Dallas Wings point guard Paige Bueckers had a banner first season in the WNBA, placing herself among the elite in the league. If the WNBA had a fantasy draft where all players were available, Bueckers would be a first-round pick, but where would she end up?

WNBA News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks Notes: LA Stars on Napheesa Collier's Message, Legend Reflects on WNBA Finals

On Sept. 30, during her 2025 exit interview, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier challenged WNBA leadership in a direct statement. "We have the best players in the world.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 14

Will the Valkyries Lose Kate Martin In the WNBA Expansion Draft?

The next phase of the WNBA's ambitious expansion plan is coming with the arrival of two new teams in 2026: The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. Adding two teams in the same season means double the demand for players from existing rosters in the upcoming Expansion Draft, putting even more weight on each team's decision-making on who to protect.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Mercury GM Nick U’Ren bracing for uncertainty despite successful 2025 season

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

Chicago Sky News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Sky’s Angel Reese gets real on shooting slumps and why she keeps letting it fly

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese knew going into the 2025 WNBA season what her biggest detractors thought about her shooting ability. Her inability to finish at the rim was the biggest knock on her game, and when the season started, it didn’t look like she had gotten much better.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / October 14

With three titles in four seasons, do the Las Vegas Aces have a case as the WNBA’s greatest dynasty?

The Las Vegas Aces haven’t just been good or dominant in the 2020s. They have been inevitable. The WNBA is considered one of the toughest, most balanced leagues in all of basketball, and the Aces have crushed that feeling by winning three titles in the last four years.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 14

Dallas Wings have decision to make on All-Star, who is one of top WNBA free agents

The WNBA offseason is officially here after the Las Vegas Aces took home their third championship in four season, and they officially look to be a dynasty.

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Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Leadership Stance Gets 2-Word Fact Check From Expert

When speaking with the media after the Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season on October 3, superstar guard Caitlin Clark addressed Napheesa Collier's now-notorious criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which has been the biggest story in women's basketball ever since Collier spoke a few days before Clark.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Indiana Fever Player Joins New Team After WNBA Season

After the Indiana Fever's unthinkable run to the WNBA semifinals without superstar Caitlin Clark, basketball teams around the world are lining up to offer contracts to the players involved.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 14

Dallas Wings come up low in WNBA power rankings

The Dallas Wings are going into the 2026 WNBA season with a lot of hope and promise despite only winning 10 games this past season. ESPN insider Michael Voepel conducted a way-too-early power rankings for the 2026 season and placed the Wings at No.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Indiana Fever Guard Has 'Coldest' Message for Kelsey Mitchell

Kelsey Mitchell established herself as one of the best players in the WNBA in 2025, finishing as a top-five MVP candidate, an All-Star and a member of the All-WNBA First Team.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / October 13

The Las Vegas Aces are champions, but what happens now?

The 2025 WNBA season finished with a familiar sight, as the Las Vegas Aces completed the sweep against the Phoenix Mercury to hoist up their third championship in four seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 12

Fans question Mercury’s rotation choices involving Brown in WNBA Finals loss

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Mercury begin to move past their WNBA Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces, one lingering question sits in many fans’ minds: Why wasn’t Kalani Brown used more down the stretch?

Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A'ja Wilson had savage reaction to Cathy Engelbert getting booed during Aces’ trophy ceremony

A’ja Wilson was a savage both on and off the court Friday as the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four seasons. Wilson was a force on the floor during a series-clinching Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 11

Ace of greats: Las Vegas captures WNBA championship

A WNBA dynasty officially began Friday night when the Las Vegas Aces captured their third WNBA championship in the last four seasons.

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WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 10

Las Vegas Aces Complete Sweep of Phoenix Mercury, Cementing WNBA Dynasty Status

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces are officially in dynasty territory. With their third WNBA title in four years, capped by a 97–86 win over the Phoenix Mercury to complete the first best-of-seven Finals sweep in league history, the Aces join the ranks of the Houston Comets and Minnesota Lynx as one of the sport’s great dynastic teams.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / October 10

Aces’ Game 3 defense against Copper and what it could mean in Game 4

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces have done their work on Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, limiting her in the first three quarters of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and will look to do the same in Game 4.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / October 10

Aces’ dynamic duo given top honors by WNBA

Before tipoff of what could be a championship-clinching Game Four against the Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas Aces stars A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young have received high honors from the WNBA.