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Sparks' Stars Respond After Napheesa Collier Blasts WNBA Leadership, Officiating

On Sept. 30, during her 2025 exit interview, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was brutally honest, challenging WNBA leadership in a direct statement.

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Sparks Notes: LA Star Reflects on WNBA Finals, Dearica Hamby on $150 Million Facility

Los Angeles Sparks legend Candace Parker retired from professional basketball last year after spending 13 illustrious seasons with the purple and gold, while helping L.A.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Sophie Cunningham Has Words on Kelsey Mitchell Amid WNBA Offseason

The Indiana Fever went far in the 2025 WNBA playoffs despite being riddled with injuries. They were missing Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald and Chloe Bibby due to season-ending injuries, but they made it to the semifinals.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 13

Sparks Legend Candace Parker Reflects on Watching WNBA Finals 'As A Fan'

The Los Angeles Sparks finished with a 21-23 record in 2025, just narrowly missing out on clinching a WNBA postseason berth. Led by a mix of veterans and newcomers in Dearica Hamby, first-year coach Lynne Roberts and Kelsey Plum — who landed in L.A.

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Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Chelsea Gray reacts to being in league of her own after Aces’ latest WNBA championship

Chelsea Gray may still be busy celebrating the Las Vegas Aces’ third championship in four years, but she’s also getting recognition for what she personally achieved in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 13

Three draft prospects to keep an eye on for Dallas Wings

The WNBA season is officially over, so the Dallas Wings are looking forward to evaluating prospects for the 2026 WNBA Draft, which is still many months away.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 13

ESPN's 2 Caitlin Clark Offseason Questions Say It All for Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season deserves a ton of praise, considering the amount of adversity they had to endure. Of course, the most notable aspect of this adversity regarded 23-year-old point guard Caitlin Clark, who was limited to 13 regular season games because of multiple soft-tissue injuries in her lower body.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas gives Kristi Toliver glowing HC endorsement after WNBA Finals stint

PHOENIX– Following Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts’ being ejected from the WNBA Finals, associate head coach Kristi Toliver had her moment in Game 4.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Angel Reese Announces Personal Update Amid WNBA Offseason

Angel Reese continues to expand her profile during the WNBA offseason following another stellar campaign. Although the Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second straight year, Reese wrapped up her second professional season, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

WNBA News / Winsidr / October 13

Two Steps Back: Sky Left With More Questions Than Answers After Tricky ‘25

After over-performing on modest expectations during the 2024 season, the Chicago Sky entered 2025 as one of the league’s trendiest picks to keep improving.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 13

Fever Roster Rallies Around Kelsey Mitchell Amid Season-Ending 'Grief' Reflection

Indiana Fever superstar Kelsey Mitchell left it all on the court for her team during their incredible 2025 postseason run. In fact, Mitchell kept going

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / October 13

The Las Vegas Aces are champions, but what happens now?

The 2025 WNBA season finished with a familiar sight, as the Las Vegas Aces completed the sweep against the Phoenix Mercury to hoist up their third championship in four seasons.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / October 13

The Las Vegas Aces solidified their dynasty with a title that once seemed impossible

The Las Vegas Aces started the 2025 WNBA season in unfamiliar territory. They had just come off an uncharacteristic 2024 playoff campaign, falling short not only of a championship three-peat but also the WNBA Finals, as they lost to the eventual champion New York Liberty in the second round.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Caitlin Clark Accepts Indiana Fever's Tough Situation After WNBA Season

The Indiana Fever had quite an eventful 2025 season. While Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald and Chloe Bibby suffered season-ending injuries, they were still able to make it all the way to the WNBA semifinals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Caitlin Clark Had Something to Say to Kelsey Mitchell on Sunday

Caitlin Clark’s season was cut short by injury; Kelsey Mitchell led Fever in her absence. Mitchell averaged 20.2 points, finished fifth in MVP voting, and won the Commissioner’s Cup.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 12

Aces Standout's 'Last Laugh' Comment Sets Off Sky Fans

The 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces had arguably the most talented roster in the entire league. Of course, this starts with two-time reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson, who is on a path to being the greatest women's basketball player of all time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 12

Fans question Mercury’s rotation choices involving Brown in WNBA Finals loss

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Mercury begin to move past their WNBA Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces, one lingering question sits in many fans’ minds: Why wasn’t Kalani Brown used more down the stretch?

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 11

Did Paige Bueckers deserve to make First-Team All-WNBA?

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers received the final accolade for a historic rookie season on Friday when she was named to the All-WNBA Second Team. That adds to her All-Star start, the All-Rookie Team selection, and her Rookie of the Year award, as she had a spectacular season, averaging 19.2 PPG, 5.4 APG, and 3.9 RPG.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

Las Vegas Aces Sweep Short-Handed Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury hosted the Las Vegas Aces in a do-or-die Game 4 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on Friday night. Here’s what you need to know about Game 4.

Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A’ja Wilson had great message for boyfriend Bam Adebayo after winning championship

In a moment that melted hearts across the sports world, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson shared an emotional, triumphant embrace with her boyfriend, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, moments after her team’s 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Mercury clinched the 2025 WNBA championship.

Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A'ja Wilson had savage reaction to Cathy Engelbert getting booed during Aces’ trophy ceremony

A’ja Wilson was a savage both on and off the court Friday as the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four seasons. Wilson was a force on the floor during a series-clinching Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 11

Ace of greats: Las Vegas captures WNBA championship

A WNBA dynasty officially began Friday night when the Las Vegas Aces captured their third WNBA championship in the last four seasons.

Wilson pours in 31 as Aces complete Finals sweep of Mercury

Wilson had savage reaction to commissioner getting booed

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Unanimous picks Napheesa Collier, Wilson lead All-WNBA team

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WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 10

Las Vegas Aces Complete Sweep of Phoenix Mercury, Cementing WNBA Dynasty Status

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces are officially in dynasty territory. With their third WNBA title in four years, capped by a 97–86 win over the Phoenix Mercury to complete the first best-of-seven Finals sweep in league history, the Aces join the ranks of the Houston Comets and Minnesota Lynx as one of the sport’s great dynastic teams.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 10