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Sophie Cunningham claps back at WNBA fan defending Wings star Paige Bueckers

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham knows when to stay silent and when to speak up regarding her on-court play. Even as the off-season is in full swing, Cunningham still has a bit of fire under her, even when it means she is fiery toward comments on social media.

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Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 6: Strong Week Across the Globe

It’s that time of the week for a new Lynx Offseason Update! As the 2026 begins and Unrivaled subsequently gets underway, a few more Minnesota Lynx players have returned to the court for the first time this offseason.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 18

Re-signing Kelsey Mitchell isn’t a no-brainer for the Fever

Like every other WNBA team, the Indiana Fever has interesting free agency decisions to make when structuring its roster for the 2026 season. Every decision

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 18

Dallas Wings receive bad news on $48 million project

The Dallas Wings were supposed to move into a new practice facility in March, but it seems that those plans have hit a snag. Instead of opening in Far West Oak Cliff in a few months, it seems that it will now open in March 0f 2027.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 18

Indiana Hoosiers star’s Caitlin Clark dog name confession stirs Iowa rivalry buzz

Whenever Caitlin Clark was asked about the Indiana Fever having the No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft during her final college season at the University of Iowa, she explained that she was happy about it because staying in the Midwest could feel more familiar to her as opposed to having to relocate to one of the coasts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

Mercury Cannot Avoid Sweep, Fall To Another West Rival

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2020 season, and they reached the playoffs for the eighth time in a row. They finished the shortened season with a record of 13-9, and they faced the Washington Mystics in the first round of the playoffs.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 18

Natasha Cloud's Unrivaled WNBA backup plan idea falls apart fast

Unrivaled is a nice offseason option for players, but it is no WNBA replacement. That's because the fledgling 3x3 league lacks the history, established platform, geographic team identities and other factors that the WNBA provides.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

How Phoenix Stars Received Recognition, Helped Team Make Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They made the playoffs, and it was the first time they were under .500 since 2012.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

How Sabally Went From College Star To Mercury All-Star

Satou Sabally joined the Phoenix Mercury before the start of the 2025 season. The Mercury acquired her in a deal, and she went on to have an excellent season.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 18

All the reasons Rose vs. Laces will be a battle of Unrivaled’s very best

What happens when when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? We might find out on Sunday night in Unrivaled (7:30 p.m. ET, truTV), when Chelsea Gray’s Rose meets Alyssa Thomas’ Laces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

How The Mercury Found Another Star In An Excellent Draft

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great draft picks, and in 2009, they found a special player. They drafted DeWanna Bonner, and she won a championship in her rookie season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

Remembering Phoenix's First And Last Playoff Series Against Major Rival

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997. Since then, they have accomplished great things, including their three championships. The Mercury made the playoffs in their first season, and they have made it 18 times after that.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

Mercury's Thomas Continues To Flourish In Unrivaled

Alyssa Thomas was one of the players who played in Unrivaled last season, and this year, she is back in action. Thomas plays for Laces BC, and in her first game, her rebounding helped the team win.

Atlanta Dream News / Swish Appeal / January 18

Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard lead Mist, Vinyl to big wins with Dream Unrivaled performances

While Friday gave us some amazing Unrivaled games, Saturday didn’t provide as many thrills. Although Lunar Owls were more competitive for awhile, Mist eventually pulled away to win 79-65.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

Why Phoenix's Free Throw Shooting Led To Success

Free throws play a big role in a team's success, and if a game comes down to the wire, a free throw can be the difference maker. The Phoenix Mercury were seventh in the league in free-throw percentage during the regular season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 17

Paige Bueckers, Breeze blown out by Vinyl in Unrivaled action

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers got off to a strong start to Unrivaled League action, as her expansion team, Breeze, started the season 2-0 with some impressive wins before they lost to the defending Unrivaled champion, Rose BC.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Chelsea Gray Is Looking To Become The 'Goat' Of Unrivaled

Chelsea Gray became the first player in Unrivaled history to surpass 400 points, officially reaching the mark in her last game against the Hive on Jan.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 17

Liberty's Natasha Cloud's Impact Has Grown in Unrivaled

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has never been defined solely by numbers, but her time in Unrivaled has added a new level of efficiency and confidence to her all-around game.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 17

Sophie Cunningham fires back at fan over Paige Bueckers foul debate

Sophie Cunningham was the Indiana Fever's primary defender on Paige Bueckers whenever the Fever faced the Dallas Wings during the 2025 WNBA season. There were four instances of this.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 17

Aliyah Boston's spicy exchange with Unrivaled foe gets Fever fans excited

Indiana Fever fans are in need of anything to get them excited about the WNBA right now. There is a sense of dejection among all of women's basketball right now, given the impasse between the league office and the players' associations regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.