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Sky's Best Options if Given Fifth Overall Pick

According to Tankathon, the Chicago Sky have an 83.7% chance of getting the fifth-overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. This is the most likely scenario, but also the worst.

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Why The Mercury Trio's Scoring Led To Their Finals Run

The Phoenix Mercury's playoff run proved that they are legitimate contenders. They took down teams that had a shot at winning it all, and in the end, they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Lexie Hull’s Mom Reacts to What the Fever Star Did to Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull recently made headlines off the basketball court during The Annika driven by Gainbridge Pro-Am at Pelican Golf Club in Florida.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Announces Injury News Amid Indiana Fever Situation

Sophie Cunningham's 2025 season, her first with the Indiana Fever, ended prematurely after she suffered a knee injury in August. She tore her right MCL during a game against the Connecticut Sun, forcing her to undergo surgery.

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Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / November 13

Becky Hammon Praises A’ja Wilson’s 'Willingness to Take a Hit' While Describing What It’s Like to Coach Her

A’ja Wilson could retire tomorrow and still have her name etched alongside Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird or Lisa Leslie. The 29-year-old fresh off of leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA title this year, and won her fourth league MVP on top of it.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

New Data Shows Caitlin Clark's Impact During WNBA Offseason

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't quite have the second season in the WNBA that she would have hoped, as a slew of injuries prevented her from playing in all but 13 games on the year.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Makes Career Move After One Season with Indiana Fever

Sophie Cunningham watched as Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever pulled off one of the more surprising runs of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. The No. 6 seed Fever advanced from the first round with a 2–1 win over the No.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 13

Paige Bueckers' schedule for Unrivaled debut revealed

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be playing in the Unrivaled League for the first time at the start of 2026. She is an investor in the league, but she wasn't able to play in it last year due to still being at UConn.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

A’ja Wilson reveals the WNBA’s toughest player to guard

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson might be the Defensive Player of the Year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players in the WNBA who can still challenge her skills.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 13

Caitlin Clark's Caddie Connection Should Shape Fever Offseason Plans

Indiana Fever fans were already well aware that star guard Caitlin Clark had a great relationship with her 2025 teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Mercury's Sabally Had Her Best Performance In College

Satou Sabally has been a force since she came into the league. She was drafted by the Dallas Wings, as they had the second pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Sophie Cunningham Addresses Future With Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were back together on Wednesday as Cunningham caddied for Clark at the pro-am preceding THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 13

Alyssa Thomas’ Project B signing could reshape women’s basketball

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’ signing with Project B could change the future of women’s basketball and create a true rival to the WNBA.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

Mercury's Vaughn Steps Up Against Former Team

The Phoenix Mercury had solid seasons in 2020 and 2021. They were adding some new players, navigating a shortened season and trying to remain a playoff team during that time, and it all worked out.

Indiana Fever News / Sporting News / November 13

Soph Cunningham rocks risky short skirt to caddy for Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham steals the show at teammate Caitlin Clark’s Annika golf tournament in a risky short skirt she chose to caddy in on a windy Florida day.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Russ Pennell Helped Phoenix Reach The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great coaches over the years. Cheryl Miller was their first coach, as she coached them from 1997 to 2000. Then, once she resigned, her former teammate, Cynthia Cooper took over.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 13

Connecticut Sun Rookie Leïla Lacan Shines on Court for Basket Landes

The Connecticut Sun were an enormously intriguing team to watch in 2025, as, despite a difficult final record, they were really starting to pull things together by the end of the season.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 13

A'ja Wilson Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Defend

No WNBA player has an easy time trying to defend Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson. Despite still being just 29 years old, Wilson has already cemented herself as one of the greatest women's basketball players of all time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Mercury's Taurasi Helped Team USA In Her Rookie Year

Diana Taurasi is a legend, and her time with the Phoenix Mercury will be talked about for years to come. She was drafted by the team back in 2004, and it happened after she led UConn to another championship.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

Why The Mercury Were An Elite Rebounding Team

In what was a stellar year for the Phoenix Mercury , they were on the verge of making history. For starters, they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in the franchise's history.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 13

Sky Fans' Way-Too-Early Guide to Unrivaled

Just when you thought they were out, they pull you right back in. Between Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball, this year's slate of stateside offseason hoops will see Chicago Sky basketball live on long after their final game of the 2025 season.