WNBA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Liberty News / Sporting News / October 28

Liberty close in on former NBA assistant to replace Sandy Brondello

It would be a bold hire in the Big Apple.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 28

ESPN Analyst Breaks Down 'Issue' With Caitlin Clark WNBA Spotlight

ESPN analyst and SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan has come to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's defense several times in the past, even when some of her colleagues have been critical of the 23-year-old point guard.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

WNBPA counsel: CBA deal by deadline 'not going to happen'

The WNBA and the players' union are unlikely to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by Friday's deadline. Erin Drake, legal counsel for the Women's National Basketball Players Association, said it's "not going to happen." The two sides will continue to meet this week but are said to remain far apart on the central issue of revenue sharing.

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WNBA News / The Spun / October 28

Sophie Cunningham Hopes $26 Million NBA Contract News Is Not True

Sophie Cunningham's star grew even larger as a member of the Indiana Fever this season after six years with the Phoenix Mercury. Cunningham's 3-and-D skillset

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 28

Becky Hammon Sounds Off on Most Needed WNBA Rule Change

Few people in the women's basketball community are more respected than Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Even before she won three WNBA championships

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Dallas Wings' Jose Fernandez has similar path to GM Curt Miller

The Dallas Wings are starting a new era with Jose Fernandez as their head coach. Fernandez joins the team a year after Curt Miller became the general manager and the two are cut from the same cloth.

Indiana Fever News / Sporting News / October 28

Self-proclaimed animal lover Sophie Cunningham reveals the dog breed she can't stand

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rants about the 'rat' dog breed she can't stand.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Jose Fernandez sounds off after being named Dallas Wings head coach

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is officially with the team and he's excited to get going. After 25 years with the University of South Florida, Fernandez is being tasked with turning around the Wings, who have won just 19 games over the last two seasons.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / October 28

Napheesa Collier Believes Caitlin Clark Deserves More After Helping WNBA Earn Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Even though several people have diminished the impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, there is enough proof out there to show them where they are wrong. Many understood that players, both current and former, were jealous of her popularity and endorsements, and subsequently did whatever was possible to paint her in a bad light.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 27

New Wings coach details emotional decision to leave USF for WNBA

The Dallas Wings officially announced on Monday that their new head coach would be Jose Fernandez, who spent the last 25 years at the University of South Florida, leading them to 9 NCAA Tournaments in the last 13 years.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Indiana Fever Reveal Caitlin Clark's 'Suprise' Move Amid WNBA Offseason

Caitlin Clark's sophomore WNBA season with the Indiana Fever was cut short by injury after just 13 games. Clark took part in a surprise appearance with some of her Fever teammates on Monday.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 27

'That’s Not Who They Are…' Indiana Fever Star Speaks Out on Playing With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

WNBA guard Lexie Hull is one of Caitlin Clark's closest friends on the Indiana Fever. In fact, one could say she is Clark's best friend on the team, considering how often they bond and poke fun at each other.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 27

Sparks' Candace Parker Makes Wild Predictions for 2026 NBA MVP, Awards

Candace Parker spent 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks. The L.A. icon earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 and averaged over 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists for the purple and gold.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 27

What Dallas Wings GM Curt Miller said about hiring Jose Fernandez

The Dallas Wings concluded their head coaching search by hiring one of the most experienced and decorated candidates on the market in South Florida's Jose Fernandez.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Wings’ new head coach breaks silence after officially landing role

The Dallas Wings are one step closer to their fresh restart on their rebuild. The franchise made the move to let go of former coach Chris Koclanes after just one year, and now, they’ve announced that the decision to hire USF’s Jose Fernandez is official.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 27

Lexie Hull Reveals Why DeWanna Bonner's Sudden Fever Exit Still Stings

Before the Indiana Fever were forced to deal with a staggering amount of season-ending injuries to their roster, the biggest story regarding the 2025 regular season was the saga involving veteran wing DeWanna Bonner.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 27

Napheesa Collier Sounds Off on Caitlin Clark’s ‘Insane’ WNBA Pay Gap

Now that the 2025 WNBA season is in the rearview mirror, the league's attention has turned toward the ongoing negotiations between the league office and the players' association for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is supposed to be instituted for the 2026 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 27

Mercury’s Sabally joins Glamour’s Women of the Year class

PHOENIX — After a standout first year with the Phoenix Mercury, Satou Sabally is making waves off the court as part of Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year class.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 27

Dallas Wings usher in new era with ex-South Florida winning HC to help Paige Bueckers

It was time for a change for the Dallas Wings, and roughly a month after the dismissal of former coach Chris Koclanes, the team made a critical decision Monday with the hiring of a new coach to wipe the slate clean and begin a new era.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Angel Reese Development Announced After Chicago Sky Season

Angel Reese recently wrapped up her second season in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. While the Sky didn't reach the playoffs with a league-worst 10-34 record, Reese continued to show why she's one of the best players in the entire WNBA.

Dallas Wings News / Field Level Media / October 27

Wings finalize hire of head coach Jose Fernandez

The Dallas Wings officially named Jose Fernandez as their new head coach on Monday. Fernandez, 53, takes his first WNBA position after coaching at South Florida for the past 25 seasons.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 27

Lexie Hull Reveals What Fans Don't See About Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Rivalry

The Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky faced each other five times during the 2025 WNBA regular season. When this was announced a few months before the season began, fans couldn't wait to see what these five games would mean for the iconic rivalry between Fever star guard Caitlin Clark and Sky standout forward Angel Reese.