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WNBA Recognizes Mercury Star as Top Facilitator This Season

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas has displayed her chemistry with her Phoenix Mercury teammates this season. It's her first campaign after spending the last 11 seasons of her career with the Connecticut Sun.

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Why was the Phoenix Mercury’s latest road trip historic?

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury completed a four-game sweep on the road over the weekend and have now won five straight games for the first time since 2021.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / June 23

Becky Hammon makes an admisson

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces topped Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, 89-81. The Aces had finally snapped a three-game losing streak. The 2025 season has not been a breeze for the Aces.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Dallas Wings Post Exciting Update Before Dream Game

The Dallas Wings opened the season with high hopes after landing UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Bueckers has shown flashes of her collegiate brilliance, having recently recorded three consecutive 20-point outings, but the Wings have nevertheless struggled to translate individual performances into wins.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Chicago Sky Facing Angel Reese Decision After Kamilla Cardoso News

The Chicago Sky have largely struggled since drafting both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. Last season, the

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 23

Nneka Ogwumike thriving as red-hot Storm set to host Fever

Nneka Ogwumike's best run of the season is helping the Seattle Storm climb the WNBA standings. After helping Seattle win three in a row by scoring at least 25 in each game, Ogwumike attempts to continue her roll Tuesday night against the visiting Indiana Fever.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 23

Wings kick off homestand against Dream's balanced attack

The Atlanta Dream will strive to continue their solid start to the season and build on a two-game winning streak when they square off against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Brittney Griner’s Strong Message After Defeating Angel Reese, Chicago Sky

Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream couldn't have hoped for a better start to the 2025 WNBA season, jumping to 10-4 through their first 14 games. On Sunday, Griner and the Dream secured their 10th win of the year, defeating Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky 93-80 in front of a home crowd at Gateway Center.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Starter Ruled Out for Chicago Sky-LA Sparks Game

The 3-10 Chicago Sky will carry a three-game losing streak into Tuesday's contest against the 4-10 Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks have also lost three straight contests, as well as seven of their last nine.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 23

League-best Lynx riding momentum on visit to Mystics

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have wrapped up a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final against Indiana on July 1, but first they look to continue their momentum as they pay a visit to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 23

Slumping Sparks, Sky meet up in quest to end losing skids

The Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky share an unfavorable distinction, with both teams tied for the second-longest active losing streak in the WNBA at three straight losses.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Chicago Sky Make Announcement After Angel Reese Injury News

The Chicago Sky lost to the Atlanta Dream on Monday, falling to 3-10 on the WNBA season. This game completed a difficult back-to-back set that also saw Chicago fall to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 23

Kelsey Plum Headlines Sparks in First WNBA All-Star Fan Voting Return

Kelsey Plum headlined the Los Angeles Sparks in the first WNBA All-Star 2025 voting returns, per a release. Plum slotted No. 11 among all WNBA players with 204,845 total votes, joining a trio of Sparks within the opening top-20.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Dallas Wings Share Exciting Paige Bueckers Update Amid Rookie Season

The Dallas Wings fell just short in a 91-88 overtime loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday night, dropping their record to 3-12 on the young season.

WNBA News / Winsidr / June 23

Stew for Two: The Evolution of Breanna Stewart’s Efficiency

As Breanna Stewart dribbles the ball up the court, her Liberty teammates splinter, filling out the perimeter for optimal space. Once Stewart crosses halfcourt, point guard Natasha Cloud flashes to the edge of the Indiana Fever’s circular logo and sets a screen, standing up DeWanna Bonner and forcing guard Kelsey Mitchell into a suboptimal switch.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Chicago Sky Drop in WNBA Power Rankings After Dream Loss

The Chicago Sky lost their third-straight game on Sunday, dropping them to 3-10 during the 2025 WNBA season. The 93 to 80 loss against the 10-4 Atlanta Dream also marked their sixth defeat in the last seven games.

New York Liberty News / The Lead / June 23

Natasha Cloud Should Be an MVP Frontrunner

As of now, Natasha Cloud isn’t one of the top contenders to receive this year’s WNBA MVP Award. Given her successful track record this season, however, that should change.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 23

Sky Wide Open: Chicago’s Perimeter Defense Is Broken

It was a weekend to forget for Chicago Sky fans. After getting pummeled 107-86 by the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday afternoon, the Sky quickly turned around and made the trip to Atlanta for a matchup with the Dream on Sunday.

WNBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 23

'We’ve Got the Fight': Dallas Wings’ First Win Streak Ends in Overtime Loss to Washington Mystics

The Dallas Wings entered Sunday afternoon at CareFirst Arena riding their first winning streak of the season, showing signs of cohesion and competitive edge.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 22

It's time to take the Mercury seriously after fantastic week

Weekly WNBA takeaways: It's time to take the Mercury seriously

It was a consequential week in the WNBA. The Commissioner's Cup finalists were decided, plus the Phoenix Mercury announced themselves as a team to watch.

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