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Athletes Unlimited roster features mix of WNBA veterans, emerging stars

Athletes Unlimited announced its final roster Thursday for the fifth season of its women’s professional basketball league, a group that again features a strong contingent of established WNBA talent led by Tina Charles.

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Athletes Unlimited Finalizes Roster, Coaches Ahead of New Season

Make room on Broadway. Athletes Unlimited is returning to Nashville on Feb. 4 for another year of action. Ahead of tip-off, the league announced its full roster of players and coaches on Thursday, Jan.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why Sami Whitcomb Was Key To Mercury's Success

Sami Whitcomb joined the Phoenix Mercury before the 2025 season, and when she stepped on the court, she made an impact. She averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists during the regular season, and she played 43 games.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 15

Dallas Wings have to be strategic in free agency frenzy

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA would be having free agency discussions if there wasn't a new collective bargaining agreement coming around the corner.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Mercury Keep Winning, Beat Another East Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury played well during 2020, and while the Seattle Storm gave them trouble, there were teams they beat in their season series. The Mercury beat the Washington Mystics , and during that time, they defeated another Eastern Conference team.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 15

Indiana Fever face big decisions once WNBA CBA is done

The WNBA CBA negotiations have hijacked the offseason, with league business put on pause until a new deal is done. However, once the ink is dry, the floodgates will open, and the Indiana Fever will face a bevy of big decisions.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why The Mercury Made Lineup Changes In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi in 2004, and before that, they brought in Penny Taylor. Taylor was playing for the Cleveland Rockers, but after the 2003 season, the team folded.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Looking At Phoenix's Early First-Round Picks

The Phoenix Mercury's origins date back to 1997. The WNBA had eight teams during that time, and when it came to the Western Conference, the Mercury played alongside the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sacramento Monarchs and the Utah Starzz.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Kamilla Cardoso gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 player in China

Kamilla Cardoso is by no means a small human being. She stands 6-foot-7, much taller than the average in any country. But in China, the Chicago Sky star

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 15

Paige Bueckers part of why WNBA lockout could take place

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is a big part of the WNBA's growth over the past couple of seasons, which has also led to this impending lockout as the owners and player's association negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why 'Paul Ball' and Phoenix's Shooting Led To A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury struggled for a few seasons, as they finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19. They regressed even more in 2002, as they had a record of 11-21.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Fever Announce Stephanie White's Move Amid WNBA Offseason

Stephanie White had a memorable first season with the Indiana Fever. The former WNBA Coach of the Year joined the Fever in the offseason after two years as the Connecticut Sun’s head coach.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / January 15

WNBA Reacts to Angel Reese's Career News

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had another historic year in the WNBA. She averaged 14.7 points, a league-high 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals in the 2025 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why Mercury's Sabally Is An Exceptional Scorer

Satou Sabally is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars, and they acquired her in a big deal. That deal also brought in Alyssa Thomas, and she had a spectacular season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Mercury's Bonner Starts Career On A Good Note

DeWanna Bonner returned to the Phoenix Mercury during the 2025 season, and she played a role in their playoff run. She averaged 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and an assist in her 24 games with the Mercury.

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WNBA News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 15

Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson to star in Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’ film

Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson will be adding actresses to their already impressive WNBA resumes after Stephen Curry has added them to the cast of his upcoming film, GOAT.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / January 14

Breeze Falls Short Against The Rose In Unrivaled Basketball

All things considered, the Breeze have shown that they can compete in Unrivaled Basketball with the 2-0 start, However, they faced their biggest test on Sunday night in Miami against the defending champions in the Rose.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 14

Sky Duo's Unrivaled Season Off to Rough Start

New week, same old stuff. It was a lackluster week for the Lunar Owls, who feature Chicago Sky guards Rachel Banham and Rebecca Allen, as they moved to 0-3 on the year and are now tied with the Hive for last place in the Unrivaled standings.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 14

Aliyah Boston’s latest comment adds intrigue to Kelsey Mitchell’s free agency

While there are plenty of appealing free agents for the Indiana Fever to pursue this offseason (once the league office and its players finally agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement), most would agree that Indiana's priority should be re-signing Kelsey Mitchell.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 13

Sue Bird's strong Aliyah Boston assessment bodes well for Fever

The Indiana Fever have a lot to be excited about when it comes to their 24-year-old center Aliyah Boston. Boston is fresh off a successful 2025 campaign where she earned all-WNBA honors for the first time in her three-year pro career.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 13

Breanna Stewart addresses disappointing Unrivaled viewership numbers

Expectations were high for the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league headed into its 2026 season. This is owed to their inaugural 2025 campaign being a success, as the new league convinced many of the world's top women's basketball players to compete, attracted significant interest, and delivered a strong on-court product.