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The WNBA is in a fascinating position currently, with its CBA negotiations now extended through the start of 2026 but no clear agreement in site. There is hope of of letting the offseason progress normally until an agreement.

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Sky Star Angel Reese & Paige Bueckers Unite in Marketing Campaign

Reese's sent the sports world buzzing this week after teasing a new collaboration with Oreo, featuring none other than Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The early hints first appeared on Instagram, where the candy giant posted a cryptic visual pairing of the iconic orange-and-black- Reese's branding with Oreo's signature blue.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 7

Angel Reese Calls Out Paige Bueckers Over Height Claim

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Chicago Sky standout Angel Reese have long had a great relationship with each other, which stemmed from them playing on various USA Basketball teams before college.

WNBA News / ESPN / December 7

Hall of Famer Bird sees jersey retired at UConn

Sue Bird joined classmate Swin Cash and Rebecca Lobo as the only UConn women's basketball players to have their numbers retired.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How Phoenix's Early Players Helped The Team Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have a special place in WNBA history, as they were one of the teams that played in the inaugural season. There were eight teams that year, and the Mercury shared a conference with the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sacramento Monarchs and the Utah Starzz.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 7

Lexie Hull Flips Caitlin Clark’s ‘Exposed’ Comment Right Back at Her

One way that Indiana Fever fans managed to pass the time during the last WNBA offseason was by keeping up with what their team's star players were doing off the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

Why Sami Whitcomb Was A Major Factor In Phoenix's Season

Sami Whitcomb joined the Phoenix Mercury during the offseason, and she became one of their best reserves. She averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists this season, and as a veteran known for her shooting, she made 86 3-pointers.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

Mercury's Westbeld Hustles, Helps Team Beat Golden State

Kathryn Westbeld was one of the Phoenix Mercury's rookies this year, and she made a name for herself. She averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, and she had some good performances during the regular season and playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How The Mercury Went Undefeated During A Road Trip

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they started the year with a blowout win. They beat the Seattle Storm 81-59, and their new stars had impressive debuts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Mercury Preseason Prepared Them For Success

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17. While they did not make the playoffs, they were headed in the right direction. The Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi before the start of that season, and she went on to win Rookie of the Year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How Phoenix's Trio Helped Them Take Down A Rival

The Phoenix Mercury nearly won a championship this year, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in history. The Mercury had a great regular season, and that success carried over into the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Past Mercury Draft Unfolded

The Phoenix Mercury had two consecutive years where they had only second and third-round picks. It was still a few years before they drafted Brittney Griner, and the year before that, they drafted Samantha Prahalis , C’eira Ricketts and Christine Flores.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / December 6

'Same Kind of Psycho She Is': Fever HC Stephanie White Describes Her Process of Forming a Bond With Caitlin Clark

Very few players truly change a sport, and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Her arrival has transformed the WNBA, and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White now has the chance to guide one of the most impactful young stars the league has ever seen.

Candace Parker Explains How A’ja Wilson’s Rise Allowed Her to Embrace Supporting Role During 2023 Championship Run

Candace Parker won both Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008 and never slowed down. Multiple MVPs, championships, and All-WNBA selections later, she had become a bona fide legend.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 6

Stephanie White Gets Real on Fever’s Free Agency ‘Game Plan’ and Core Reality

This current WNBA offseason contains a ton of uncertainty for all 13 current teams. In fact, there should be 15 current teams, with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire set to join the league, but they don't even know when their respective Expansion Drafts will occur because of the ongoing CBA negotiations.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Inside Lindsey Harding's Reunion With Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury were on the verge of doing something big, and a trade helped put them over the top. The Mercury had the first pick of the 2007 WNBA Draft, and they used that pick to draft Lindsey Harding.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Inside A Vintage Alyssa Thomas Performance

Alyssa Thomas had a spectacular season, and in the end, she was one of the finalists for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Her first season with the Phoenix Mercury was a success, and after last year's team was knocked out in the first round, she helped Phoenix go on a deep playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How Mercury's Akoa Makani Had Career-High Against The Aces

Monique Akoa Makani was a starter for the Phoenix Mercury, and despite being a rookie, she did well in that role. She averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds, and she played 41 games.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 6

Sky and Storm Should Make a Draft Deal Before 2026

The Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second season in a row. Under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, the Sky lost more games in 2025 than they did the season before under Teresa Weatherspoon.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 6

Two Liberty Starters Officially Joining Project B

Two New York Liberty players are taking matters into their own hands as the WNBA continues negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 6

What Gets Connecticut Sun Players Turned Up Before Tip-Off?

Before warmups, pregame huddles, the lights go up, there’s always music. This season, the Connecticut Sun didn’t just show up with elite defense and progressive chemistry.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 5

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson makes case for Dallas Wings to select her first overall

The Dallas Wings officially have the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after winning the draft lottery at the end of November, and there's not a player guaranteed to go first this year like with Paige Bueckers last year or Caitlin Clark the year before.