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Connecticut Sun Head Coach Laying Ground Work For Better 2026 Season

The Connecticut Sun has a lot of work to do during the offseason. After the 2025 season came to a close in September, with no postseason run for the first

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Sophie Cunningham Reveals 'Missing Piece' for Fever WNBA Finals Run

When news broke on September 4 that Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark was going to miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season, many members of the women's basketball community didn't think Indiana would make the playoffs.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Indiana Fever Star Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Move Away From Basketball

Caitlin Clark's second season in the WNBA concluded several months ago when she was dealt a season-ending injury with the Indiana Fever. Clark missed the majority of her second season in the WNBA after dealing with a groin and ankle injury that plagued the Fever.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

How Mercury's Harding Started Her Coaching Journey

Lindsey Harding had an interesting start to her WNBA career. She was a key player for the Duke Blue Devils, and in her time with the team, she averaged 9.3 points, 4.1 assists, four rebounds and 1.9 steals.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

Why The Mercury Fell To One Of Their Biggest Rivals

The Phoenix Mercury won some of their series in the 2024 season, and in some cases, they lost to teams like the Connecticut Sun, the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

How The Mercury Prepared For A Shocking Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury have had some good seasons, and they prepared for those years with their preseason games. The Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18, and they reached the playoffs.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 14

Becky Hammon Questioned About 'Awkward' Caitlin Clark-A'ja Wilson Dynamic

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has witnessed a lot of greatness in her basketball career. One thing that many modern WNBA fans don't know about Hammon is that she was a great player in her own right.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

Why The Mercury Tried Different Lineups In 2023

The Phoenix Mercury had one of their worst seasons in 2023. They finished the season with a record of 9-31, which was their worst season since 2012. They finished that season with a record of 7-27, and right after that, they drafted Brittney Griner.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Indiana Fever React to Lexie Hull Development on Friday

Lexie Hull enters the offseason on solid footing after a breakout 2025 campaign with the Indiana Fever. In her fourth WNBA season, she played in all 44

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

How Taurasi's Scoring Helped Phoenix Succeed In Her Final Year

Diana Taurasi's final season was in 2024, and she ended her career on a good note. She averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. She played 36 games, which was a career high, and of course, she started in all of them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 14

Why The Mercury May Have A Big Offseason

The Phoenix Mercury had a busy offseason this year. They lost two key players in Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, but they brought in new stars in a big deal.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Indiana Fever Star Makes Request to Caitlin Clark After Move Away From Basketball

Caitlin Clark’s injuries prevented her from having another big year for the Indiana Fever in 2025. The 23-year-old battled through multiple injuries throughout the season, but it was a right groin strain that led to the Fever deciding to shut her down for the rest of the campaign in September.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 14

Has Arike Ogunbowale played final game with Dallas Wings?

The Dallas Wings are being faced with a big decision going into free agency this winter. Arike Ogunbowale, the team's No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, is a free agent and could be looking to sign with another team for the 2026 campaign.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 14

Sky's Best Options if Given Fifth Overall Pick

According to Tankathon, the Chicago Sky have an 83.7% chance of getting the fifth-overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. This is the most likely scenario, but also the worst.

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Why The Mercury Trio's Scoring Led To Their Finals Run

The Phoenix Mercury's playoff run proved that they are legitimate contenders. They took down teams that had a shot at winning it all, and in the end, they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Lexie Hull’s Mom Reacts to What the Fever Star Did to Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull recently made headlines off the basketball court during The Annika driven by Gainbridge Pro-Am at Pelican Golf Club in Florida.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Announces Injury News Amid Indiana Fever Situation

Sophie Cunningham's 2025 season, her first with the Indiana Fever, ended prematurely after she suffered a knee injury in August. She tore her right MCL during a game against the Connecticut Sun, forcing her to undergo surgery.

Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / November 13

Becky Hammon Praises A’ja Wilson’s 'Willingness to Take a Hit' While Describing What It’s Like to Coach Her

A’ja Wilson could retire tomorrow and still have her name etched alongside Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird or Lisa Leslie. The 29-year-old fresh off of leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA title this year, and won her fourth league MVP on top of it.