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Candace Parker Raises Issue With Angel Reese Unrivaled Situation

Heading into Unrivaled's second season, there was a lot of chatter about the many big names that weren't competing this season. Perhaps the most notable were Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson, who are among the two best and most popular players in the world right now.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Angel Reese Sends Message After Unrivaled Development

Angel Reese is a star on and off the court with her electric performances and unique charm. The 23-year-old forward is the Chicago Sky's top player, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 30 starts.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 18

Wings' Jose Fernandez Doesn't Give Anything Away For 2026 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings hold the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the second year in a row that they've owned the top pick. In 2025, they made the obvious choice of taking Paige Bueckers, who is a transcendent talent.

New York Liberty News / Stadium Rant / February 18

Back For Three: Two-Time Euro Champ Stewart Returns To Fenerbahçe

New York Liberty star and two-time EuroLeague Women champion, Breanna Stewart, will play for Fenerbahçe Opet in the 2026 EuroLeague Women Final Six. WNBA training camp currently begins on April 19, the same day as the EuroLeague Final.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 18

Aliyah Boston Would Trust Caitlin Clark Among More Than One Court

It's hard to imagine Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark doing anything other than paying basketball. This is because even at just 24 years old, Clark is on track to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, given that she can remain healthy and win some WNBA championships with the Fever.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 18

Paige Bueckers' Inefficiency Costs Breeze BC in Loss to Lunar Owls

Breeze BC was back in action on Tuesday night following their break for the Unrivaled's 1-on-1 Tournament. It was also their first game since acquiring Courtney Williams in a trade, which gives the team some much-needed playmaking.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 18

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.

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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.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 18