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Lynx star Napheesa Collier to have surgery on ankles

WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier will miss the upcoming Unrivaled season and be sidelined for four to six months following scheduled surgery on both ankles.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Indiana Fever Star Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Year-End Message

After Caitlin Clark went down with an injury, Kelsey Mitchell carried the Indiana Fever and established herself as the team's No. 1 option on offense. Clark played just 13 games in 2025 due to a groin injury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Looking At Phoenix's Season Series in 2024

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2024, which was a step in the right direction for them. They missed the playoffs in 2023 after they finished the season with a record of 9-31.

Indiana Fever News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Caitlin Clark brings up interview blunder to troll Sophie Cunningham

Caitlin Clark sneaked in a hilarious shot at her Indiana Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham just before the calendar flipped to 2026. In an Instagram Story post on Wednesday night, Clark shared a screenshot of a postgame Cunningham interview and wrote, “I love a fresh of breath air,” a reference that many Fever fans would immediately recognize.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Caitlin Clark's Appearance in New Photo Grabs Attention

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark continues to turn heads amid the WNBA offseason. This time, though, she drew attention because of her appearance in one of her recently uploaded photos.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / December 31

Report: WNBA, players association not close on CBA as deadline looms

With just over a week remaining until the Jan. 9 deadline for a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league and the Women's National Basketball Players Association are not close to a deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 31

Wings star Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink headline surging Unrivaled expansion team

The Unrivaled 3x3 league is set to return to Miami for its second season, and the hype surrounding the expansion squad, Breeze BC, is headlined by the dynamic duo of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 31

How Aneesah Morrow Built One of Most Powerful Frames in Women’s Basketball

From elite conditioning to strength that jumps off the screen, Aneesah Morrow’s body reflects years of disciplined training, focus, and grind. A testament to what true commitment looks like.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 31

Kelsey Mitchell’s Caitlin Clark Gratitude Post Sends Reassuring Signal to Fever Fans

Longtime Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell is no stranger to making cryptic social media posts. Many Fever fans will surely remember when the three-time

Indiana Fever News / 5 GOATs / December 31

Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star reveals where she stands in rehab process

After her WNBA season was cut short due to injuries, Caitlin Clark is back on the basketball court. The Indiana Fever star returned to action at the Team USA training camp held at Duke earlier this month.

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New York Liberty News / Winsidr / December 31

NY Liberty’s Disappointing 2025 Season Leads to New Direction

On October 24, 2024, the New York Liberty strolled down Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes. They were fresh off their first WNBA title, ending the city’s 51-year professional basketball title drought.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 31

Caitlin Clark Explains Why She Changed Numbers With Team USA

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark has become synonymous with the No. 22. This started during Clark's iconic college career at the University of Iowa, where she set the NCAA record in career points scored and led the Hawkeyes to two consecutive national championship games while wearing No.