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Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Predicts 2026 NBA Awards, Calls Out WNBA Coaching Cycle

Former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker, after retiring from professional basketball last year, is now working as an NBA analyst for Amazon Prime Video — and will soon headline Prime's WNBA broadcast unit in 2026, according to The New York Times.

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Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Speaks Out on the 'Worst Creation That God Ever Invented'

Sophie Cunningham had a memorable season with the Indiana Fever in 2025. She established herself not only as a key contributor for the franchise but also as an enforcer, bringing energy and consistently standing up for her teammates.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 28

Aari McDonald's Fever Appearance Alongside Caitlin Clark Sparks Buzz About Future

It didn't take Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald long to endear herself to the Fever fan base during this 2025 WNBA regular season. McDonald initially with the Fever via emergency hardship exception on June 1, in the wake of the Fever experiencing injuries to several guards (including Caitlin Clark).

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

Report: WNBA offers players extension in CBA discussions

The WNBA is proposing a 30-day extension to players to continue collective bargaining negotiations, according to ESPN. The current CBA expires Friday. Negotiations were also extended during previous discussions in 2019, when both sides agreed to a 60-day extension before eventually signing a deal in January 2020.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 28

Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner on her emotional 2025 season

PHOENIX — Two-time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on her year in the league. “So much can change in a year,” she writes.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Makes Admission About Her Black Eyes

Lexie Hull stepped up big time for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season, recording career highs across the board as the team endured injuries to key players such as Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson, among others.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Angel Reese Announces Big News With WNBA Star

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky didn’t have the 2025 WNBA season they hoped for, missing the playoffs for the second straight year after finishing with a 10-34 record.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Wings' new hire of Jose Fernandez praised by UConn's Geno Auriemma

The Dallas Wings announced on Monday the hiring of Jose Fernandez to be the next head coach of the team, ending a 25-year run at the University of South Florida.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Jose Fernandez will face early challenges as Dallas Wings head coach

The Dallas Wings are giving Jose Fernandez his first job in the WNBA as the team's head coach. Fernandez is definitely experienced after 25 years with the South Florida Bulls, but his lack of WNBA reps concerns The Athletic insider Sabreena Mercant.

Dallas Wings News / Sporting News / October 28

Geno Auriemma gives strong take on Paige Bueckers' new coach with the Dallas Wings

The Wings hired a mid-major stalwart.

New York Liberty News / Sporting News / October 28

Liberty close in on former NBA assistant to replace Sandy Brondello

It would be a bold hire in the Big Apple.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / October 28

'It should be illegal': Napheesa Collier slams WNBA pay ahead of CBA deadline

Friday, October 31, marks the deadline for the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association to agree to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. With

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 28

ESPN Analyst Breaks Down 'Issue' With Caitlin Clark WNBA Spotlight

ESPN analyst and SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan has come to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's defense several times in the past, even when some of her colleagues have been critical of the 23-year-old point guard.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

WNBPA counsel: CBA deal by deadline 'not going to happen'

The WNBA and the players' union are unlikely to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by Friday's deadline. Erin Drake, legal counsel for the Women's National Basketball Players Association, said it's "not going to happen." The two sides will continue to meet this week but are said to remain far apart on the central issue of revenue sharing.

WNBA News / The Spun / October 28

Sophie Cunningham Hopes $26 Million NBA Contract News Is Not True

Sophie Cunningham's star grew even larger as a member of the Indiana Fever this season after six years with the Phoenix Mercury. Cunningham's 3-and-D skillset

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 28

Becky Hammon Sounds Off on Most Needed WNBA Rule Change

Few people in the women's basketball community are more respected than Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Even before she won three WNBA championships

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Dallas Wings' Jose Fernandez has similar path to GM Curt Miller

The Dallas Wings are starting a new era with Jose Fernandez as their head coach. Fernandez joins the team a year after Curt Miller became the general manager and the two are cut from the same cloth.

Sophie Cunningham News / Sporting News / October 28

Self-proclaimed animal lover Sophie Cunningham reveals the dog breed she can't stand

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rants about the 'rat' dog breed she can't stand.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 28

Jose Fernandez sounds off after being named Dallas Wings head coach

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is officially with the team and he's excited to get going. After 25 years with the University of South Florida, Fernandez is being tasked with turning around the Wings, who have won just 19 games over the last two seasons.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / October 28

Napheesa Collier Believes Caitlin Clark Deserves More After Helping WNBA Earn Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Even though several people have diminished the impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, there is enough proof out there to show them where they are wrong. Many understood that players, both current and former, were jealous of her popularity and endorsements, and subsequently did whatever was possible to paint her in a bad light.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 27

New Wings coach details emotional decision to leave USF for WNBA

The Dallas Wings officially announced on Monday that their new head coach would be Jose Fernandez, who spent the last 25 years at the University of South Florida, leading them to 9 NCAA Tournaments in the last 13 years.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 27

Sparks' Candace Parker Makes Wild Predictions for 2026 NBA MVP, Awards

Candace Parker spent 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks. The L.A. icon earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 and averaged over 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists for the purple and gold.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Wings’ new head coach breaks silence after officially landing role

The Dallas Wings are one step closer to their fresh restart on their rebuild. The franchise made the move to let go of former coach Chris Koclanes after just one year, and now, they’ve announced that the decision to hire USF’s Jose Fernandez is official.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 27

Mercury’s Sabally joins Glamour’s Women of the Year class

PHOENIX — After a standout first year with the Phoenix Mercury, Satou Sabally is making waves off the court as part of Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year class.