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Angel Reese Sends Message to Former Team Amid WNBA Offseason

Angel Reese, who averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds in the 2025 WNBA season, opted not to join the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league for its second year. The Chicago Sky star missed 14 games in the past campaign due to a persistent back issue.

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Fans Split Over Paige Bueckers’ New Nike Bucket Logo

There's no question that Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers is already one of the WNBA's most popular players, despite the fact that she has only played in one professional season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

A Look Back at One of Mercury's Most Thrilling Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. They were second in the Western Conference, as the Seattle Storm were first with a record of 26-8.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 27

Caitlin Clark Shares Young Fan’s Wholesome Christmas Fever Jersey Surprise

Many Indiana Fever fans surely had their Christmas wishes granted when they opened up a present and received a Caitlin Clark jersey. In April 2025, Fanatics revealed that Clark had the second-highest-selling jersey among all basketball players, including those from both the WNBA and NBA, from September 1 to November 3 of the previous year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Showed Off Her Facilitating Skills

Diana Taurasi joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and before that she helped UConn win championships. Taurasi and her team won three in a row, and the first was in 2002.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Remembering Copper's Big Game In Mercury Loss

Kahleah Copper had a solid 2025 season, and she did it while dealing with injuries. Copper missed the start of the season because of a knee injury, and later on, she missed time due to a hamstring injury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury's Thomas Makes Sixth All-Star Appearance

Alyssa Thomas is one of the Phoenix Mercury's new stars, and she had big season. She was a Most Valuable Player (MVP) candidate, and she averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Pierson Represented Her School

The WNBA has had some talented players over the years, and a lot of them were great players in their college years. A lot of these players come from exceptional programs, and some of these schools have been tied to the WNBA since the beginning.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury Defeat Eastern Conference Foe In Season Series

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals in 2021, and they did it by beating the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces. Before that, they had some great games against teams like the Atlanta Dream and others.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Why Harding And Other Phoenix Players Won A College Award

Defense plays a significant role in a team's success, and some players excel in that area. There are some great defenders in the WNBA, and some of them were showing their abilities in college.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 27

Arike Ogunbowale may have played her last game with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings shooting guard Arike Ogunbowale has been exceptional since she arrived in the league out of Notre Dame. Through seven seasons in the league, Arike Ogunbowale has become a franchise cornerstone for the Wings, but that could change this offseason.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 26

Has Wings star Paige Bueckers' new Nike logo been revealed?

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is one of the rising young superstars in basketball, continuing to grow her brand now that she's at the professional level.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / December 26

Caitlin Clark Describes What People Who Featured in Her Latest Nike Video Mean to Her

Caitlin Clark’s new Nike commercial is a perfect snapshot of how far her star power has already traveled. The ad shows the Fever superstar shooting around while a group of onlookers challenge her to take shots from farther and farther away, even from near-impossible distances.

WNBA News / Sneakers on SI / December 26

Nike Trademarks Paige Bueckers' Signature Logo

The NBA usually captivates the sports world and sneaker community on Christmas Day, but if we have learned anything in 2025, it is that WNBA players are just as influential in the footwear industry.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26

Lisa Leslie Weighs In on Angel Reese WNBA Record Pursuit

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has done a great job dispelling any doubts about whether her success in college would translate to the WNBA. Through two seasons, Reese has proven that she's not only an elite rebounder but also a versatile scoring threat.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 26

Olivia Nelson-Ododa Will Be Connecticut Sun’s Most Significant X-Factor in 2026

The Connecticut Sun lost a significant amount of credibility during their 2025 campaign. Finishing 11-33 overall, the Sun struggled to gain traction throughout the season.

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Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26

Caitlin Clark Addresses What Comes Next for Women’s Basketball

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark has already made a massive impact on the growth that women's basketball has experienced over the past few years.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 26

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez details trip to see Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is very familiar with the UConn Huskies program and its impact on the team that he's currently coaching. The Wings are built by Paige Bueckers, last year's number one overall pick out of UConn, and the team could pair her with another Huskies alumnus in Azzi Fudd.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 26

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Sees No Threat From Project B

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart isn't particularly concerned about the emergence of Project B, a new professional women's basketball league set to launch in 2026.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Drops Big Hint on Her Boyfriend

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been largely mum about her boyfriend despite dropping hints about her relationship over the past couple of months. Reese is having a nice offseason after her second year with the Sky that saw her average 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Rickea Jackson gets heartfelt message from Sparks after huge honor

It may be the offseason right now, but WNBA players have still been making headlines in the past couple of months. For Los Angeles Sparks wing Rickea Jackson, she was recently given the esteemed honor of having her high school jersey retired.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 25

One Key Reason Connecticut Sun Could Reach Playoff Contention in 2026

After the Connecticut Sun ended their 2025 season with one of the worst records in the league, it's easy to think that the franchise may have lost its credibility in the WNBA.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Watch Fever star Caitlin Clark’s ‘From Anywhere’ ad for Nike signature shoe

The Indiana Fever are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly consequential offseason as for the future direction of their franchise. The

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 24

How Unrivaled Could Shape Future for This Connecticut Sun Forward

With three Connecticut Sun players — Saniya Rivers, Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — competing in the second annual Unrivaled basketball season this year, there will be plenty of action for Sun fans to follow during the WNBA offseason.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 23

A’ja Wilson is Everywhere!

Without a doubt, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson should be crowned Queen of the city of lights. Image | Source: Dice City Sports Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’Ja Wilson (22) and head coach Becky Hammond pose for a photo during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza.