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Candace Parker: Why WNBA Must Pay Players More in 2026 CBA Talks

The WNBPA (player’s union) and WNBA remain locked in an intense showdown contrary to the 2026 schedule release. The prior CBA expired January 9, 2026,

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WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / January 26

Breeze Get The Win Over The Lunar Owls In Unrivaled

For fans of Unrivaled, the Breeze (aka the Youngins) have been fun to watch under head coach Noelle Quinn. Sitting in prime position to make the playoffs, they looked to pick up another win last Saturday night against the Lunar Owls.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 26

Paige Bueckers' Unrivaled Teammate Briefly Discloses Vibe Playing With Wings Star

Soon-to-be second-year Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has already emerged as a breakout star in Unrivaled for the Breeze BC team, and her teammates are beginning to take notice.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 26

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings to Get Early Look From Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

The WNBA preseason for the Dallas Wings is 94 days away, as the team announced Monday that it would begin action against the Indiana Fever, the same team the Wings will open the regular season against.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever To Play Dallas Wings During WNBA Preseason

The Indiana Fever are set to open the 2026 WNBA preseason with two games. The first will be on the road against the New York Liberty on April 25, and the second against the Dallas Wings at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 30.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever React to Aliyah Boston’s Performance During WNBA Offseason

Aliyah Boston is making her presence felt during the WNBA offseason. She is playing for the Phantom BC in Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league that has given a competitive

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever Announce News for Caitlin Clark’s Third Season

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are preparing for another WNBA campaign. Clark enters her third season in the league with anticipation high following an injury-marred year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury's Bonner And Others Impact Team During Poor Season

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, and by the end of the season, they had seven wins. That season remains their worst, and after, the Mercury found themselves back in the playoffs.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 26

Why league-best Laces could be vulnerable to a second Unrivaled loss against Breeze

Week 3 of Unrivaled wraps with games between two of the league’s lowlights and two of the league’s highlights. First, Lunar Owls and Hive will try to not be the league’s lone one-win club after the two 1-5 squads meet for the first time this season (7:30 p.m.

New York Liberty News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 26

Breanna Stewart breaks silence on holding ‘Abolish ICE’ protest sign at Unrivaled game

Ahead of Sunday’s Unrivaled game between Mist BC and Vinyl BC, league co-founder and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart held up a sign that read, “Abolish

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

How Phoenix's All-Stars Performed In 2000 Playoffs

The 2000 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it would be the last time they reached the playoffs until their championship win in 2007. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 20-12, and the season started with wins over the New York Liberty and the Houston Comets.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

How The Mercury And The Sky Made The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury played well in 2020, and they finished that period with a record of 13-9. They won some of their season series, but they also had a few that ended in a tie.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury Stars Competing In Unrivaled

The Unrivaled season continues, and teams are playing at a high level. There are five teams over .500, and two of those teams feature players who led the Phoenix Mercury in their deep playoff run.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury And Storm Have An Intense Series

The Phoenix Mercury had two overtime games in their 2025 run, and that was the first time that happened since 2021. The Mercury had two overtime games in a run that led to the franchise's fifth WNBA Finals.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury's Sissoko Has Big Games In College

Kadi Sissoko was one of the Phoenix Mercury's late picks in 2023, and she had a chance to play for them. Sissoko played 40 games, and she came off the bench in all of them.

Breanna Stewart uses the Unrivaled stage to condemn ICE shootings

While Unrivaled had an afternoon double header on their schedule on Sunday, it was far from business as usual, After federal immigration officers have

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Remembering Phoenix's Late Picks

The Phoenix Mercury began their journey in 1997, and during that time, they built their roster. They went through different phases as they acquired players in an allocation period and two drafts.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 25

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers Making Case for Unrivaled League's MVP

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making a case to be the Unrivaled League's MVP. Six games into her career, Bueckers has the expansion Breeze BC with a 4-2 record after beating the Lunar Owls on Saturday night.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 25

Fever Guard's Injury Woes Will Force Free Agency Decision

The Indiana Fever will have a tough decision when it comes to guard Aari McDonald. McDonald quickly burst on the scene and her fandom escalated when the Fever signed her on an emergency hardship contract after Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham suffered injuries that sidelined them for several games.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Dominique Malonga throws it down with authority during Unrivaled game

Dominique Malonga of the Unrivaled team Breeze woke up the crowd with a huge throwdown early in Sunday’s game against the Lunar Owls at Sephora Arena, in Medley, Fla.

Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 24

Lisa Leslie Calls Out Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul to the Face at Unrivaled

For the most part Unrivaled seems like a chill vibe for top WNBA stars. The 3x3 league offers generous salaries, a central location in Miami, and focuses on player development.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.

Kayla Mcbride News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lynx G Kayla McBride tears quad while training in Turkey

Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride sustained a torn right quad muscle while training with Turkish club Fenerbahce Opet in Istanbul. While Fenerbahce Opet

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Aces: Highlights of the 2026 regular season schedule

Fans rejoiced as the Las Vegas Aces’ 2026 schedule was released, following concerns about an ongoing WNBA and players impasse that still has not reached an official agreement.