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Sophie Cunningham Reacts to Passing Caitlin Clark in Google Search Rankings

Google released its annual "Year in Search" earlier this week, which showed the 10 most-searched athletes in the U.S. Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham came in at No.

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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers speaks out on current WNBA CBA negotiations

The WNBA is in the middle of ongoing negotiations with its players for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. They've already extended the deadline for it twice; first to the end of November, and now to January 9th.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Mercury Draft Future All-Star, Champion in 2009

The Phoenix Mercury were getting ready to make history in the 2009 season. They won the franchise's second championship, and players like Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter led the way.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / December 9

A'ja Wilson comments on wanting children with Bam Adebayo

A'ja Wilson has been racking up hardware all of 2025. Now Wilson is talking about a different kind of future.

Heat search for answers as faster pace hits first real snag

Heat have discussed Ja Morant trade scenarios

The 'Team USA women's basketball gold medalists' quiz

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 9

Unrivaled Partners With Iconic Bourbon Brand, Impacts Three Connecticut Sun Stars

The esteemed Unrivaled basketball season is approaching quickly, with less than one month left to prepare for the first tipoff. After reaching immense success during its inaugural year in 2024, Unrivaled is entering its second season with a newfound sense of purpose.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Caitlin Clark Shares Announcement Amid WNBA Offseason

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is known by many WNBA fans for what she does on the court. The No. 1 overall draft pick captured the attention of the league in 2024 by breaking records, leading the Fever to the playoffs and winning Rookie of the Year in her first professional season.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 9

Stephen A. Smith and UCLA Coach Embrace ‘Wrestle’ Around Caitlin Clark Debate

Despite the fact that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark hasn't competed in a WNBA game in close to five months, she's still a central topic of discussion among the women's basketball community on December 9.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

How Mercury's Dupree Proved Herself In College

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Candice Dupree before the start of the 2010 season. By that time, the talented forward had established herself, and she was one of the WNBA's most consistent and most durable players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Why Reserves Like Belinda Snell Helped Phoenix Win

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007 , and it took a special group of players to make it happen. By that time, the Mercury had their stars, as they drafted Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

A’ja Wilson’s savage mic drop on Cathy Engelbert after Napheesa Collier callout

In what has been a topsy-turvy year for the WNBA, A’ja Wilson came out on top. She won their fourth MVP Award and the Aces won their third WNBA championship in four years.

WNBA News / The Spun / December 9

WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Was 'Bothered' By Caitlin Clark Storyline

The rise of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA has created a large divide among fans. Many believe that Clark deserves sole responsibility for the massive rise in ratings the league has seen, while others believe that the product has improved across the board through the efforts of its star players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Mercury's Trio Competes, Tries To Defeat The Aces

The Phoenix Mercury are on the right track, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in franchise history. They finished the regular season with a record of 27-17, and they took down other contenders to get to the Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Looking At Phoenix's Ties To Rutgers

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great scorers over the years, and two of them attended the same college. The Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter in 2006, and she became one of Phoenix's best players.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 9

Why Dallas Wings should pair Paige Bueckers with this top prospect

The Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, where they will look to give Paige Bueckers a co-star to work with for many years to come.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Why Phoenix's Scoring Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2022 season with a record of 15-21. They made the playoffs, as teams like the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks had worse seasons than they did.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 8

Azzi Fudd details 'bittersweet' feelings of Wings' Paige Bueckers practicing at UConn

Paige Bueckers is back in Storrs, Connecticut, practicing with her former UConn Huskies. It's a big week for her college team, as they dominated DePaul 102-35 on Sunday, but they have a matchup coming up against USC on Saturday, the 13th.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Winsidr / December 8

Waiting for the Los Angeles Leap

Just like the sun during a Los Angeles summer, the future of the city’s WNBA team is bright and quite difficult to ignore. The potential and upside of the Los Angeles Sparks is exciting, and this past season, WNBA fans caught a glimpse of what the team was capable of.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury's Sabally Has Award-Winning Year

Satou Sabally had a successful season with her new team. The Phoenix Mercury acquired her during the offseason, and she helped the team reach the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 8

Sophie Cunningham Eclipses Caitlin Clark for Most Searched Women’s Athlete Crown

One of the biggest stories in women's basketball this season (especially among the Indiana Fever) was Sophie Cunningham's rise to superstardom. While Cunningham

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 8

Liberty's Natasha Cloud Defends Players in CBA Fight

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud is using her platform to speak up for the players who often go unheard. As the WNBA and WNBPA continue to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement, the veteran guard has taken to social media to defend one of the most essential parts in the current CBA: team housing.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / December 8

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers Team Up for $3.5 Billion Brand

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers have had a special bond since their time as future prospects in high school. The pair have since found their way to the WNBA, where they are part of the young generation that is transforming the league.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 7

Sky Star Angel Reese & Paige Bueckers Unite in Marketing Campaign

Reese's sent the sports world buzzing this week after teasing a new collaboration with Oreo, featuring none other than Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The early hints first appeared on Instagram, where the candy giant posted a cryptic visual pairing of the iconic orange-and-black- Reese's branding with Oreo's signature blue.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 7

WNBA Mock Expansion Draft Lists Two Sun Selected by Incoming Franchises

The WNBA is in a fascinating position currently, with its CBA negotiations now extended through the start of 2026 but no clear agreement in site. There is hope of of letting the offseason progress normally until an agreement.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 6

Sky and Storm Should Make a Draft Deal Before 2026

The Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second season in a row. Under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, the Sky lost more games in 2025 than they did the season before under Teresa Weatherspoon.