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Lisa Leslie Weighs In on Angel Reese WNBA Record Pursuit

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has done a great job dispelling any doubts about whether her success in college would translate to the WNBA. Through two seasons, Reese has proven that she's not only an elite rebounder but also a versatile scoring threat.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 26

Olivia Nelson-Ododa Will Be Connecticut Sun’s Most Significant X-Factor in 2026

The Connecticut Sun lost a significant amount of credibility during their 2025 campaign. Finishing 11-33 overall, the Sun struggled to gain traction throughout the season.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26

Caitlin Clark Addresses What Comes Next for Women’s Basketball

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark has already made a massive impact on the growth that women's basketball has experienced over the past few years.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 26

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez details trip to see Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is very familiar with the UConn Huskies program and its impact on the team that he's currently coaching. The Wings are built by Paige Bueckers, last year's number one overall pick out of UConn, and the team could pair her with another Huskies alumnus in Azzi Fudd.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 26

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Sees No Threat From Project B

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart isn't particularly concerned about the emergence of Project B, a new professional women's basketball league set to launch in 2026.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Drops Big Hint on Her Boyfriend

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been largely mum about her boyfriend despite dropping hints about her relationship over the past couple of months. Reese is having a nice offseason after her second year with the Sky that saw her average 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Rickea Jackson gets heartfelt message from Sparks after huge honor

It may be the offseason right now, but WNBA players have still been making headlines in the past couple of months. For Los Angeles Sparks wing Rickea Jackson, she was recently given the esteemed honor of having her high school jersey retired.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Caitlin Clark shares what her upcoming Nike signature sneaker release means to her

With 2026 approaching, the New Year will bring Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe release from Nike. Clark signed a multi-year deal with Nike ahead of her rookie season in the WNBA in 2024, and the company plans to make her one of the few WNBA players that has a signature release.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury's Bonner Proved Herself In College

DeWanna Bonner had a successful college career, and that success carried over into the WNBA. Bonner averaged 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Phoenix's Coach Was A Part Of 2015 Award Race

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-14. They were fresh off their championship, which was an amazing year. They finished that season with a record of 29-5, and they went on a 16-game winning streak midway through the season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 25

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez explains why now was the time to jump to WNBA

The Dallas Wings made the decision to fire Chris Koclanes after one season as the head coach of the franchise. They went just 10-34 as he failed to get the most out of the Paige Bueckers-Arike Ogunbowale pairing, as Ogunbowale had the worst year of her NBA career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Mercury Face Western Conference Rival, Lose In Overtime

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 season with a record of 15-19, after losing the last four games of the season. They lost to the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces during that stretch.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury Players Locked Down The Big Ten

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is an award that made its debut in 2000. Stacey Thomas won the first award, and she did so by averaging 3.4 steals that season.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 25

One Key Reason Connecticut Sun Could Reach Playoff Contention in 2026

After the Connecticut Sun ended their 2025 season with one of the worst records in the league, it's easy to think that the franchise may have lost its credibility in the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Mercury's Taurasi Makes History With All-WNBA Team Selections

The WNBA has had many stars over the years, and one of them played for the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi had an excellent career, and today, she is the league's all-time leading scorer.

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Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Watch Fever star Caitlin Clark’s ‘From Anywhere’ ad for Nike signature shoe

The Indiana Fever are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly consequential offseason as for the future direction of their franchise. The

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury's Taurasi Led Team USA To Gold

Team USA has had some elite stars, and all of them have played a role in the team winning gold. Some of the Phoenix Mercury stars were a part of the team's success, and in their time with the team, they added their names to the history books.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 24

Kamilla Cardoso’s Outburst in China Comes With Consequences

There is a lot of uncertainty about the Chicago Sky's future right now. While every WNBA franchise (and the league as a whole) is marred in uncertainty because of the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations between the league office and its players, the Sky have other crucial roster questions they must reckon with.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 24

How Unrivaled Could Shape Future for This Connecticut Sun Forward

With three Connecticut Sun players — Saniya Rivers, Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — competing in the second annual Unrivaled basketball season this year, there will be plenty of action for Sun fans to follow during the WNBA offseason.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 24

Liberty Unlocked Showcases Front Office’s Coaching Search

The New York Liberty’s latest installment of Liberty Unlocked, Episode 6 titled “A New Chapter,” gives an all-access look on one of the most consequential decisions any franchise can make: hiring a new head coach.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 23

A’ja Wilson is Everywhere!

Without a doubt, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson should be crowned Queen of the city of lights. Image | Source: Dice City Sports Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’Ja Wilson (22) and head coach Becky Hammond pose for a photo during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Fever Star Lexie Hull Sends Clear Message on the 'Ultimate Teammate'

Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull witnessed first-hand how Kelsey Mitchell carried the team following Caitlin Clark's injury during the 2025 season. Clark played just 13 games in the past campaign due to a groin injury.