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Former Indiana Fever Star Lands Job Outside of WNBA

The Indiana Fever continue to fight in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs despite being underdogs. In the first round, the No. 6 seed Fever upset the No. 3 seed Atlanta Dream 2-1, before defeating the No.

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Are Game 2 adjustments in order for the Phoenix Mercury against the Minnesota Lynx?

The 2025 WNBA Semifinals series between the No. 4-seed Phoenix Mercury and No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx continues this Tuesday, Sept. 23. Minnesota currently holds a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-five series and will host Tuesday’s game as well; the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22

Angel Reese's Bikini Vacation Photoshoot Catches Eyes

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese's future is one of the biggest stories to follow during this upcoming WNBA offseason. This is owed to inflammatory comments Reese made about the Sky franchise earlier this month, which sparked a ton of criticism and discourse as fallout.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 22

After Fever's Game 1 upset, Aces out to level semifinal series

Kelsey Mitchell appears to be on a mission to prove that the longer her season lasts, the stronger she gets. On Tuesday, she's out to give the Indiana Fever a commanding lead in the WNBA semifinals.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 22

Kelsey Mitchell's 'Heaven' Stance on Caitlin Clark and Fever Core Speaks Volumes

There's a case to be made that Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has been the best player in the 2025 WNBA postseason. Through four postseason games, Mitchell is averaging 26 points per game while shooting an absurd 48.6% from the field and 50% from behind the three-point arc.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Teases Personal News Outside of WNBA on Monday

Lexie Hull and the No. 6 seed Indiana Fever have been the biggest surprise of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs so far. After losing Game 1 in the opening round, the Fever managed two straight wins to eliminate the No.

Seattle Storm News / ESPN / September 22

Storm yearn for 'a new identity' with next coach

A day after announcing Noelle Quinn won't return for 2026, Seattle Storm general manager Talisa Rhea told reporters "we had a talented roster," and "our hope was that we'd finish better in the regular season and try to make a deep run in the postseason."

Seattle Storm News / Swish Appeal / September 22

Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike is the first four-time winner of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

Congratulations to the Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike, the first four-time winner of the WNBA’s Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award. Ogwumike previously received the honor three-consecutive seasons (2019-21) as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / September 22

Courtney Williams leads Lynx into Game 2 battle with Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx's smallest player might provide their biggest spark. The Lynx will look to lean on 5-foot-8 Courtney Williams once again when they tip off against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

What Mercury must do to make 2025 WNBA Finals

The WNBA Playoffs represent the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience converge under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves at a critical crossroads.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Chicago Sky’s Stance on Firing Coach Tyler Marsh Emerges After WNBA Season

The Chicago Sky’s 2025 campaign was another disappointing one, even as Angel Reese delivered a standout second season. Reese broke multiple franchise records, earned her second All-Star selection, and led the league in rebounding average, but Chicago still finished 10-34, tied with the Dallas Wings for the worst record in the WNBA.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 22

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Had One Word After Coaching News on Monday

Brittney Griner helped the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record with 30 wins, finishing 30-14 and earning the No. 3 seed in the WNBA playoffs. But despite being heavy favorites against a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever, Griner's first season in Atlanta ended with a 2-1 series loss in the opening round.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 22

WNBA Rookie of the Year Joins Liberty Star's League

Breanna Stewart's friends and foes alike are joining year two of Unrivaled, the league co-founded by the New York Liberty star. The latest batch of Unrivaled

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Announces Huge Career Decision After Winning Rookie of the Year

The Dallas Wings received the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft and made the easy decision to select point guard Paige Bueckers. She has been instrumental in the increased popularity of women’s basketball, but the players still believe they are severely underpaid.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Nneka Ogwumike wins Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award for 4th time

Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike continues to etch her place in history. On Monday, she added another dimension to her legacy by winning her 4th Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per Khristina Williams of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22

Becky Hammon Teases A'ja Wilson Bounce Back After Playoff Loss to Fever

The Las Vegas Aces have much to clean up after an 89-73 loss to the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. That sentiment even extends to star center A'ja Wilson, who wasn't quite her dominant self on Sunday afternoon.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 22

ESPN Analysts Must Eat Crow After Fever Playoff Prediction Ages Like Milk

The Indiana Fever have surpised a lot of people over the past seven days. Exactly one week ago, the Fever had suffered a double-digit loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series.

Seattle Storm News / Total Apex Sports / September 22

Seattle Storm Parts Ways with Head Coach Noelle Quinn After 2025 Playoff Exit

The heartbreak still lingers for the Seattle Storm in Climate Pledge Arena. Just days after watching their season slip away in a gut-wrenching three-game playoff sweep to the Las Vegas Aces, the Seattle Storm delivered another crushing blow to their faithful fanbase.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 22

Liberty Playoff Foe Returning to Breanna Stewart's Unrivaled

One of the women responsible for the New York Liberty's recent end is part of one star's new beginning. Unrivaled, the domestic three-on-three women's basketball co-founded by Liberty icon Breanna Stewart, has begun an eight-day campaign of revealing the names that will partake in its second season of operation in Miami this winter.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22

Sophie Cunningham Offers 'Ugly Fishes' Dating Advice Amid Fever Playoff Run

The Indiana Fever jumped to a 1-0 advantage over the Las Vegas Aces in their WNBA Semifinals series after producing an impressive 89-73 victory on the Aces' home court on September 21.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 22

Dallas Wings should consider same move as Seattle Storm

The Seattle Storm just barely squeaked into the playoffs at 23-21, where they lost in the first round to the red-hot Las Vegas Aces, taking the series to three games.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Aces left with serious questions after disappointing Game One loss

LAS VEGAS—This was far from the outcome that the Las Vegas Aces wanted to start the semifinals off with. On Sunday, the Aces dropped Game One of their semifinal series to the Indiana Fever 89-73 at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Aces prepare to begin series with never-say-die Fever

After an exciting first round, the WNBA semifinals is finally set to begin. For the Las Vegas Aces, the road back to the finals begins on Sunday when they take on the Indiana Fever at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 21

WNBA fines Caitlin Clark for criticizing officials

The Indiana Fever advanced to the WNBA's semifinals with their Game 3 win over the Atlanta Dream earlier this week, but they still were not happy with how the games were officiated. It resulted in a small fine for their best player, Caitlin Clark, following a social media post later in the week.

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