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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.

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Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Sun In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury are an experienced playoff team, and because of that, they have encountered several teams. The Mercury's first playoff matchup was against the New York Liberty, and fast forward to 2025, they met the Liberty once again.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How Erin Phillips Won Her Second Championship With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and while some of them started their journey elsewhere, they made their way to Phoenix. In some cases, those players won championships with the team, and when it comes to Phoenix's last title, Erin Phillips was on the roster.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Why Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Could Be Entering a Pivotal 2026 Together

It's no secret that Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have developed quite the connection both on and off the court. The number one picks in the 2023 and 2024 WNBA Draft have formed a formidable duo on the floor, and developed a kinship as well—but what they might be able to accomplish in 2026 together could be one for the books.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Examining Phoenix's Ties To Penn State

Penn State is a school that has been involved with the WNBA since the beginning. Tina Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers, and she played 24 games with them.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Fever Star Lexie Hull Missed Game Due to Health Issue

Lexie Hull played all 44 games for the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA season, averaging 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 27 minutes of action.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why Phoenix Finished 1-1 In Postseason Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury went on an impressive run in the 2025 playoffs. They faced tough opponents, and they beat two of them. They faced the New York Liberty the first time around, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx after that.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 24

Mist’s Allisha Gray-Arike Ogunbowale duo headlined a night of guard excellence at Unrivaled

Backcourt excellence was on full display at Unrivaled on Friday night. In Mist’s 89-71 victory over Rose, Arike Ogunbowale and Allisha Gray took care of their opponent right away.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Mercury Looking To Compete, Start Season On Good Note

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2025 season. They finished the year with a record of 27-17, and that was the most games they have won since the 2014 season.

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 / Dallas Wings on SI / January 23

Wings' Paige Bueckers Sends Surprising Indiana Fever Message Omitting Caitlin Clark

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has set the record straight about how she truly feels concerning having to play against some of the WNBA's biggest stars, which includes the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 23

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers Pledges $50k Unrivaled Reward for Heartwarming Donation

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers became $50,000 richer this week when she won the Unrivaled League's Free-Throw challenge, which was issued to whoever could have the best free-throw percentage on the most makes through the first 5 games, and Paige Bueckers took it home.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 23

Sky's Six Commissioner Cup Opponents Include Fever, Expansion Team

The Chicago Sky's 44-game schedule was released earlier this week, and the team now knows when and where they will be playing their games for the upcoming season.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 23

Indiana Fever Face Extra Challenge with 2026 WNBA Schedule

Every WNBA season presents its own set of unforeseen hurdles. But the Indiana Fever can brace for one challenge right from the jump. On Wednesday, the WNBA released the full 2026 schedule, which remains at 44 games for a second consecutive season.

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.

WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / January 23

Liberty Commissioner's Cup Schedule Features Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark

The New York Liberty are planning for the season after the 44-game schedule was released earlier this week. Out of those 44 games, six of them will be part of the league's Commissioner's Cup in June.

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Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 23

Two Sky Games Get United Center Upgrade

The Chicago Sky will play 20 of their home games inside Wintrust Arena this season, but the other two will take place at the United Center due to a higher demand of tickets.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 23

How Phoenix Can Start The Season On A Good Note

The Phoenix Mercury released their schedule, and the season begins with an exciting matchup. They will take on the Las Vegas Aces, which is the team they faced in the WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 23

Phoenix Continues To Find Talent In The Second Round

The Phoenix Mercury have had many draft picks over the years, and some of their best came from the second round. On top of finding an All-Star in Adrian Williams-Strong, the Mercury also found Leilani Mitchell.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 23

Sandy Brondello Has Clear Reason for Circling Matchup With Caitlin Clark and Fever

One of the biggest stories of the WNBA offseason was the New York Liberty deciding to part ways with championship coach Sandy Brondello. But Brondello's Liberty departure allowed her to become the first ever coach for one of the league's new expansion franchises, the Toronto Tempo.