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Breanna Stewart EuroLeague Return

Breanna Stewart, one of the co-founders of Unrivaled, has decided to rejoin the Fenerbahçe team for the EuroLeague Final Six, which will take place from April 15 to April 19.

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Unrivaled: Jackie Young Puts The Cherry On Top

In the Laces’ last matchup, Feb. 17 against the Hive, Jackie Young drilled a late 3 to seal a 76-61 win. The victory gave the Laces their ninth win in 11 games and handed the Hive its eighth loss of the season.

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / February 18

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Questions Why Winter Olympics Sport Exists

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham isn't exactly loving every event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Winter Games in Milan haven't disappointed, especially if you're a fan of alpine skiing, hockey and figure skating.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Caitlin Clark News on Wednesday Draws Immediate Attention

Caitlin Clark's second season in the WNBA was significantly hampered by recurring lower-body injuries, marking the first time in her high school, college or professional career that she missed significant time.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Mercury Miss The Playoffs, Star Still Gets Recognized

The Phoenix Mercury's 1999 season is noteworthy, but it is for the wrong reasons. The Mercury made the playoffs in their first two seasons, and their second appearance led to something special.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 18

Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers' 2020 Class Has 1 Forgotten Star Still Playing CBB

Second-year Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers may have been one of the best success stories from the 2020 class, alongside fellow Chicago Sky stars in power forward Angel Reese and center Kamilla Cardoso.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Why The Mercury Were Decent Against East Teams

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2022, but they had to fight to get there. They finished the season with a record of 15-21, and they did it without one of their stars.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / February 18

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Shares Update on the Release of Her Book ‘Coming Home’

Statistically, 2025 was not a great year for WNBA star Brittney Griner. After playing the first 11 seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, the 6-foot-9 center took her talents to the Atlanta Dream before the start of the season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Mercury's Mack Has Big Performances At Oklahoma State

Natasha Mack is one of the Phoenix Mercury's best defenders, and she joined the team in 2024. She played 40 games that year, and she started in 11 of them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Mercury's Taylor Comes Back, Helps Team Win Again

The Phoenix Mercury had some talented players, and one of their most memorable stars is Penny Taylor. Taylor joined the team before the 2004 season, as they selected her in a dispersal draft.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 18

Fiery Kate Martin–Skylar Diggins Exchange Ends in Double Technical at Unrivaled

Unrivaled has seen its fair share of competitive spats on the court during the 3-on-3 league's second season, with Kate Martin and Skylar Diggins adding to that on Tuesday night.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

How The Mercury Will Prepare For Road Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they were fourth in the league standings. It was a good year, and the only teams that played better than them were the Minnesota Lynx, the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Addresses Plan Outside of WNBA

Sophie Cunningham made waves in her first season with the Indiana Fever. The 6-foot-1 guard played 30 games for the Fever before her season-ending injury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

Looking At Pondexter's First Games Against The Mercury

Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006, and when she joined the team, she became one of their stars. Pondexter averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals in her rookie season, and she was a member of the All-Rookie Team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 18

How The Mercury Signed A Phoenix Native

Over the years, there have been players who had brief stints with the Phoenix Mercury . They were either drafted by the team or joined the team through a trade or free agency.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Indiana Fever, WNBA Teams Expected to Suffer Losses in New Proposal

The Indiana Fever completed a historic 2025 regular season with a 24–20 record, finishing third in the Eastern Conference. Despite losing Caitlin Clark

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Reports: WNBA players lower salary cap, rev-share proposals

The Women's National Basketball Players' Association eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the WNBA in collective bargaining, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Retirement Admission on Tuesday

Caitlin Clark watched on as the Indiana Fever went on a surprising run in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, advancing to the semifinals after taking down the Atlanta Dream in the opening round.

Dallas Wings News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Dallas Wings Head Coach Jose Fernandez Has High Hopes For Team

New head coach Jose Fernandez has high hopes for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings, despite Dallas’ bottom-feeder status the past two seasons. Here’s why. Fernandez has high hopes for the team amid the team’s poor rankings in the WNBA over the past two seasons.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 17

Aces: Megan Gustafson’s Book 'Pancake’s Passport', Continues To Inspire The Youth

Megan Gustafson is a key player for the Las Vegas Aces, and she decided to put some inspiration in print. She wrote a children’s book that follows her and her corgi, Pancake, titled Pancake’s Passport.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / February 17

Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six

WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.

Is Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 2.0 In The Works?

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu faced off during the 2024 All-Star Weekend in a 3-point contest for the ages.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Chelsea Gray Can’t Stop Dominating Winning 1v1 Unrivaled Tournament

Unrivaled features a 1-on-1 tournament every year, and this year’s champion was none other than Aces standout Chelsea Gray. With the win, Gray will receive a $200,000 prize, which is more than her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Phoenix Mercury representation strong for FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury are set to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament next month. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper will join the roster, with Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts serving as an assistant coach for the tournament.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 11

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally brings cross-league support for Valley Suns on Tuesday

TEMPE — The Valley Suns welcomed a special guest on Tuesday during their 106-104 comeback win over the Westchester Knicks, someone who has quickly made it a habit to support Arizona sports since arriving in the desert.