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Concern Over Caitlin Clark Raises Before Indiana Fever’s Preseason Debut

Caitlin Clark is expected to make her preseason debut with the Indiana Fever today, seven months since she last played basketball. The Fever have renewed expectations following a busy offseason that saw them add proven veterans to help Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell lead this team to the promised land.

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WNBA Preseason: Connecticut Sun at Seattle Storm

All things considered, the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm are a tale of two different teams entering their preseason matchup on May 4. Connecticut is in full rebuild mode as their starting lineup from last season is no longer there.

Chicago Sky News / Sneakers on SI / May 3

Angel Reese Flexes New Reebok Shoes in WNBA Preseason Opener

It always feels good to make your triumphant return to your alma mater. That is exactly what Angel Reese did on Friday night. The Chicago Sky tipped off their preseason against the Brazilian national team at LSU.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

'I Don’t See Myself As A Celebrity': Paige Bueckers Humbles Herself After Pre-Season Debut

Welcome to the pros, Paige Bueckers. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft made her much-anticipated debut on Friday as the Dallas Wings faced off against the Las Vegas Aces in preseason action.

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The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?

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Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

'There Is More To It': Caitlin Clark’s Olympic Snub Inside Story Hinted In Christine Brennan’s Book

From dominating the college hardwood at Iowa to setting the WNBA ablaze as a rookie, Caitlin Clark has quickly become the face of a new era in women’s basketball.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

Caitlin Clark Overshadows Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers In New WNBA Record

The Caitlin Clark effect continues ahead of the upcoming WNBA season, breaking another milestone. On Wednesday, an X account shared the Professional Sports Authenticator, or PSA’s most-collected WNBA cards, with Clark outpacing her four fellow stars by an overwhelming margin.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

'This Is Wild': Caitlin Clark Unique Duel Gets Reaction From Kelsey Plum

Since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024, Caitlin Clark has quickly become one of the brightest young stars in the WNBA. Known for her logo-range threes and creative playmaking, she’s already drawn comparisons to legends.

Chicago Sky News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

'I Am Very Confident': Angel Reese Improvement Leap On Second Season Predicted By WNBA Legend

After an impressive rookie year in the 2024 WNBA season, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese spent the offseason leveling up—and she went straight to the top for guidance.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Celeste Taylor’s advice to Phoenix Mercury rookies: take it day by day

PHOENIX — Celeste Taylor returns for her second season with the Phoenix Mercury and she wants the Phoenix rookies to take their journeys one day at a time as she’s doing for hers.

Chicago Sky News / ESPN / May 3

Sky's Reese stars vs. Brazil in LSU homecoming

Angel Reese had 15 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Sky to a rousing 89-62 exhibition victory over the Brazilian national team on Friday night in her return to LSU.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Caitlin Clark Hit With Stern Warning From Fever Teammates

The WNBA preseason has finally arrived for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. They have back-to-back games against the Washington Mystics on Saturday and the Brazil national team on Sunday as they prepare for their highly-anticipated season opener against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on May 17.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Becky Hammon comments on possible NBA return in wake of Gregg Popovich news

The former WNBA All-Star Hammon, 48, previously served on Popovich’s NBA staff in San Antonio from 2014-21.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 2

Becky Hammon salutes mentor Gregg Popovich, happy as WNBA coach

When Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon heard Friday that Gregg Popovich will no longer be head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, she immediately felt the emotions churning.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / May 2

Aces work out the kinks in preseason win over Wings

And we’re off! The WNBA preseason has started with the Las Vegas Aces taking on the Dallas Wings at Notre Dame. The championship caliber Aces took advantage of the mismatch against the young, rookie-filled Dallas Wings in the first quarter going up 18 to 10 with 3:10 left in the first quarter.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Chicago Sky's Unexpected Plan For Angel Reese in 2025 WNBA Season Revealed

After falling to the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Angel Reese proved many people wrong during her rookie season with the Chicago Sky. Averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, Reese, like she was at LSU, became a double-double machine.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 2

WNBA Sends Message to Paige Bueckers After First Basket in Wings-Aces

Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14. Several weeks later, she has officially made her WNBA preseason debut.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Wings Coach Makes Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Statement Before WNBA Preseason

The Dallas Wings selected guard Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick last month, and on Friday night, she took the court for the first time as a WNBA player.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / May 2

2025 WNBA Preseason Matchup: Dallas’ Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces

For the first time in league history, preseason games will be televised; the league announced this on Monday, April 28. The preseason matchup between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces will be televised free on WNBA League Pass and ION tonight at 7:00 pm ET.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 1

WNBPA taking aggressive approach in CBA negotiations

The Women's National Basketball Players Association sees now as the time to get a new collective bargaining agreement done. The WNBPA opted out of the current CBA last fall, so both sides are now on the clock when it comes to a new deal.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / May 1

Key Aces player goes down with injury

The new-look bench for the Las Vegas Aces is already being tested before games have even been played. On Thursday, the team announced that center Megan Gustafson has suffered a lower left leg injury and will be sidelined indefinitely.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Dice City Sports / May 1

Wilson finally reveals feelings on Plum’s departure

One of the biggest moves of the WNBA offseason was former Aces guard Kelsey Plum being delt to the Los Angeles Sparks in a three-team deal bringing former Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd to the Aces in exchange for the No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 1

Phoenix Mercury leadership confident team chemistry won’t be an issue in 2025

PHOENIX — One of the main themes in Phoenix Mercury’s media day was how the team plans to build chemistry with so many new faces joining the core, something team leadership is confident won’t be an issue.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / April 30