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Kelsey Mitchell, Fever cruise past anemic Aces

Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Natasha Howard had a double-double and the Indiana Fever never trailed in an 81-54 rout of the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night in Indianapolis.

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Natasha Cloud keys Liberty's comeback against Sparks

Natasha Cloud scored a season-high 23 points as the New York Liberty overcame an 11-point deficit, took control late in the third quarter and rallied for an 89-79 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Indiana Fever Player on Temporary Leave Reacts to New Post on Thursday

The Indiana Fever have been playing without several key contributors as of late. Caitlin Clark has missed the last three games for the Fever and Damiris

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Indiana Fever Share Aliyah Boston Update on Thursday

Aliyah Boston has been playing through her third season in the WNBA, having another successful season with the Indiana Fever. After already being known

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Kate Martin Had One Word for Valkyries Coach on Thursday

The Golden State Valkyries were one of the best teams in the WNBA for the month of June. They won seven out of their eleven games last month, including

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard Earns Praise on Thursday

The Indiana Fever face the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday holding an 8-8 record in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference. Through 16 games, Indiana ranked third in

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 3

DiJonai Carrington Reveals Emotional Reaction to NaLyssa Smith Trade to Aces

On June 30, news broke that forward NaLyssa Smith had been traded to the Las Vegas Aces from the Dallas Wings in exchange for the Aces' 2027 first-round WNBA Draft pick.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Becky Hammon's 6-Word Message on Playing Fever Without Caitlin Clark Says it All

The Las Vegas Aces have headed to Indiana on July 3, in order to take on the Fever. While these two 8-8 teams should have a tough contest ahead of them,

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Angel Reese's New Post Leaves WNBPA President Speechless

With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) set to expire in October, negotiations are underway for a new deal.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Paige Bueckers Breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Record

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are beginning to turn things around in the 2025 WNBA season, aiming for their second winning streak of the year as they host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. Despite missing five games during her rookie season due to a concussion and illness, Bueckers has already become arguably the Wings' best player.

Seattle Storm News / The Lead / July 3

Gabby Williams Surging Her Way to Stardom

Gabby Williams’ 2024 Olympic breakout performance foreshadowed what we are seeing now out of the Seattle Storm star. She shined on both sides of the ball during the tournament and was named the best defensive player of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 3

Indiana Fever Rookie Honing in on Little Things as Playing Time Jumps

Slowly but surely, rookie forward Makayla Timpson is working her way into the Indiana Fever rotation. The No. 19 overall pick from this year's draft, part

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Iowa Coach Sends Clear Message to Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate on Thursday

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is now in her second WNBA season, averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. While her main focus is returning from a groin injury and helping the Fever compete for a WNBA title, she still keeps tabs on the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program, with whom she played for over four years.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / July 3

Fever's Cunningham backpedals on WNBA expansion comment

Fever's Sophie Cunningham backpedals on WNBA expansion comment

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham probably wishes she bit her tongue when discussing the WNBA's picks for its expansion cities.

Fever's Cunningham throws shade at expansion cities

Cunningham gets called out by Lions fan favorite over her Detroit comments

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Cunningham shared great photo after Fever won Commissioner’s Cup

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 3

'Another Opportunity to Compete': Liatu King Embraces Role with Shorthanded Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings didn’t just make a roster move this week—they added a player who fits their identity. As the team battles through a stretch defined by injuries and rotation reshuffling, newly signed forward Liatu King is stepping into the fold with a game that speaks to both effort and readiness.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / July 3

Napheesa Collier named back-to-back WNBA player of the month

Lynx superstar forward Napheesa Collier has been named WNBA player of the month for June, marking the second-straight month she has taken home the award.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 3

Reports: WNBA players not impressed with initial CBA proposal

In what is expected to become a contentious negotiation for a new collective bargaining agreement, WNBA players do not appear impressed with the initial labor proposal offered by the league, multiple outlets reported.

Indiana Fever News / Men's Journal / July 3

Nike Reportedly Decides Caitlin Clark Shoe Release Timeline

Caitlin Clark is going to get her own shoe from Nike, that much we know. It's just a matter of when the company feels the time is right. Nike signed Clark to an 8-year, $28 million deal in April 2024.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / July 3

Paige Bueckers is the real deal

Despite only being in the WNBA for two and a half months, Dallas Wings star point guard Paige Bueckers is already the most important player of the franchise.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 3

Dallas Wings Sign Forward Liatu King to Rest-of-Season Contract

The Dallas Wings are signing forward Liatu King to a rest-of-season contract, league sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. The move fills the final roster spot ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury and comes amid a wave of injuries that has left Dallas dangerously close to the WNBA’s active-player minimum.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Could Caitlin Clark's injury woes threaten her MVP chances?

Could Caitlin Clark's injury woes threaten her 2025 MVP chances?

Caitlin Clark's chances of winning league MVP may dwindle with her missing more games.

Clark calls out WNBA commissioner with bold statement

Ridiculous vote shows Clark is still not respected by her WNBA peers

Dick Vitale calls out WNBA players for 'jealousy' of Clark

Sophie Cunningham under fire over her comments about Detroit

Cunningham shared great photo after Fever won Commissioner’s Cup

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 2

Wings shuffle roster before visit from surging Mercury

The Dallas Wings will have a decidedly different look and added personnel when they clash with the soaring Phoenix Mercury on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Update emerges about Red Panda's wrist injury

Beloved NBA halftime performer Red Panda suffered an injury during her performance on Tuesday night, and we have new details regarding what happened. According to TMZ Sports, Red Panda suffered a fractured left wrist when she fell while performing at halftime of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Video shows beloved performer Red Panda hurting herself in fall at Fever game

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / July 2

Can the Aces knock the Fever down on the road?

Fresh off of a tight but confidence-boosting win, the Las Vegas Aces (8-8) move on to Indiana to take on the Fever in their second road game of a five-game road trip.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 2

Phoenix Mercury aim for another win streak against Dallas Wings

ARLINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury look to shake off Sunday’s loss and look for another win streak as they visit the Dallas Wings on Thursday at College Park Center.