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Sophie Cunningham Speaks Out on Avoiding Fights Inside Indiana Fever Locker Room

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham described her WNBA fight as an isolated, rare incident. Cunningham emphasized fights are uncommon: "Literally never happens.

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Sparks Notes: LA Legend on NBA vs WNBA Leadership, Kelsey Plum Rips Cathy Engelbert

Following Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier's late-September message, in which she challenged WNBA leadership in her 2025 exit interview, both current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Announces Caitlin Clark Update

Caitlin Clark watched from the sideline as coach Stephanie White guided the Indiana Fever to their first semifinal appearance since 2015, falling just short of a trip to the 2025 WNBA Finals after a 3-2 series loss to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 20

Fever Coach Conveys 'Frustrating' Challenge of Caitlin Clark Injury Recovery

While the Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season has now come to a close, that doesn't mean that fans are done trying to glean information on how superstar guard Caitlin Clark is progressing from the various injuries she dealt with that ultimately limited her to 13 regular season games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 20

WNBA rescinds Mercury coach Tibbetts’ second technical foul in Game 4 of Finals

PHOENIX — The WNBA said the second technical foul assessed to Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts in Game 4 of the Finals, which led to his ejection, should not have been called.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 20

Sophie Cunningham Questions WNBA's Postgame Handshake Halt

Despite them having many obvious similarities, those who follow both the NBA and the WNBA know that these leagues could not be more different in many ways.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / October 20

Liberty Star Jonquel Jones Undergoes Surgery

Jonquel Jones is going to have some company this New York Liberty offseason. On the one-year anniversary of the Liberty's original championship clinch,

Seattle Storm News / Sporting News / October 20

Seattle Storm star under fire amid controversial contract decision

It could even lead to legal proceedings.

Atlanta Dream News / Winsidr / October 20

The 2025 Dream Put Basketball on the Map in Atlanta

When the Atlanta Dream played their first home game at Gateway Center Arena on Saturday, May 24, against the Dallas Wings, there was an official’s timeout called with just under four minutes to go in the first quarter.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Ranking top WNBA free agents amid looming CBA negotiations

As the WNBA moves into the 2025 offseason, the league finds itself at a crossroads. An unusually loaded free-agent class coincides with the impending expiration of the W’s current collective bargaining agreement (CBA), creating a rare moment of transformation.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 20

Dallas Wings fighting with Liberty for interest in surprise coaching candidate

The Dallas Wings are currently searching for a new head coach after dismissing Chris Koclanes a few weeks ago. Former New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was expected to be the favorite, as the Wings made their move soon after the Liberty fired Brondello, However, the two teams are showing interest in a different coach.

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WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 20

Aces Star Jackie Young's Indiana Connection Could Fuel Fever Move in Free Agency

The Indiana Fever will have many fascinating decisions to make when it comes to free agency this offseason. With essentially every single player who isn't still on a rookie contract (such as Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston) becoming unrestricted free agents in the coming months, the league's landscape is set to drastically change.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 20

Mercury’s Akoa Makani reflects on 2025 rookie season

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani posted a heartfelt message on Instagram thanking those around her as she reflected on her first year in the WNBA.

Las Vegas Aces News / Beyond Women's Sports / October 19

WNBA Champion Alysha Clark Returns For AU Pro Basketball

Without question, it was a homecoming for WNBA veteran forward Alysha Clark when she joined AU Pro Basketball for the 2025 season in Nashville. Clark is from Mount Juliet, Tennessee, 20 miles from Nashville.

Kelsey Mitchell News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 18

2 WNBA Teams That Could Poach Kelsey Mitchell from Indiana Fever

When speaking with the media on October 2, Indiana Fever GM Kelly Krauskopf got crystal clear when it came to the team's top priority in free agency this upcoming offseason.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 18

Paige Bueckers sends encouraging words to Angel Reese after historic achievement

Soon-to-be second-year guard Paige Bueckers recognizes greatness when she sees it. The No. 1 overall pick out of UConn had a special rookie season, culminating with a WNBA Rookie of the Year Award at the end of the season.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 18

Sparks’ Cameron Brink Earning Six Figures to Play in Unrivaled

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink was announced as part of Unrivaled's 2026 class on Sept. 30, per a league announcement. Now, according to Yahoo Sports, Brink will earn a reported six-figure income in 2026 with Unrivaled — a women's professional three-on-three league in the U.S., co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.