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'Can’t Let Phoenix Get Out in Transition': Sue Bird Pinpoints Biggest Factor for Liberty Heading Into Round 1 Playoff Matchup

The journey to defend 2024 WNBA championship has officially begun for the New York Liberty. The 2025 WNBA regular season hasn’t exactly gone as planned for the Liberty due to several injuries, specifically to Breanna Stewart.

At 35, point guard Bird is as good as ever

Sue Bird says her last couple of seasons didn't live up to her standards. So the Seattle star fine-tuned her fitness and diet and proved again why she is the premier point guard for Team USA.

Seattle Storm News / The SportsRush / September 9

'Sue Bird Taught Me How to Play Basketball': Gabby Williams on Storm Legend’s Impact on Her Career

Seattle Storm guard Gabby Williams has just had the best year of her career. With just one game to go in the WNBA regular season, she’s averaging career highs in points, assists and free throw percentage, and she’s just three steals away from breaking Teresa Witherspoon’s single-season steals record, a mark that has stood for 27 years.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 8

Erica Wheeler Moves Up Storm Record Books with Defensive Milestone

A franchise contains one player who demonstrates leadership and hustle through unglamorous actions that do not show up in highlight reels. Erica Wheeler has proven to be the Seattle Storm's reliable playmaking force.

WNBA News / The SportsRush / September 8

Sue Bird Blames Major Media Networks for Paige Bueckers’ Lack of Popularity

The WNBA has become more popular than ever in the last couple of years, but compared to everything else occupying the sports landscape, there’s still lots of room to grow.

College Basketball News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 7

Sue Bird Trolls UConn's Geno Auriemma in Basketball Hall of Fame Speech

Legendary UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has coached many of the best players the sport has ever seen during his four decades running UConn's program.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 7

Will there ever be another Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles or Maya Moore?

On Saturday, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore were inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The three are archetypal Hall of Famers, having succeeded collegiately, professionally and internationally, at both the individual and team levels.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Caitlin Clark's High School Teammates Share Telling Truth

While Caitlin Clark shot into the spotlight thanks to her tremendous range from beyond the arc during her collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, she's arguably the most gifted passer in the WNBA already.

Minnesota Lynx News / The SportsRush / September 6

'It Never Reaches the Hype': Sue Bird Weighs In on MVP Battle Between A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier

With the Las Vegas Aces torching the Minnesota Lynx, A’ja Wilson has emerged as the frontrunner in the WNBA MVP debate. Last night’s match was always going to have a significant bearing on the eventual decision, especially since both Wilson and Napheesa Collier have gone toe-to-toe in terms of performances.

Sue Bird News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 4

Sue Bird: Seattle Storm’s Legendary Leader and Icon

Sue Bird was the Seattle Storm's heart and soul for two decades. Although she wasn't the tallest or physically strongest player on the floor, her intelligence, poise, and vision led her to be one of the greatest point guards in basketball history.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 4

Sue Bird adds extra layer to Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers WNBA media narrative

Sue Bird continues to support Paige Bueckers every chance she can. While she respects Caitlin Clark's abilities as her second season comes to a close, Bueckers suggests the media is doing a subpar job covering Bueckers' rookie season as opposed to Clark's from this past year.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 4

WNBA Legend Sue Bird Has Strong Words for Angel Reese After Personal News

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky didn't have the 2025 WNBA season they were hoping for under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh. With four games remaining, the Sky have been eliminated from playoff contention once again, leaving the second-year forward out of LSU asking for big changes.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 3

Sue Bird Asserts Paige Bueckers Should Get Caitlin Clark Media Coverage

WNBA superstars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been compared so many times in their respective basketball journeys that one of the most common discussion topics surrounding them is that they shouldn't be getting compared as much as they have.

Dallas Wings News / The SportsRush / September 3

The One Thing About Paige Bueckers’ Game That Impressed Sue Bird

The chase for the 2025 WNBA title has been a thrilling one, with fascinating storylines and subplots all around the league. The Lynx have been the class of the league all season, and even with four games to go, they already have the No.

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WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 28

Sue Bird Takes Clear Stance on WNBA MVP Award Race

Arguably, the biggest storyline to follow as the 2025 WNBA regular season winds down is who is going to win the 2025 WNBA MVP award. As it currently stands, most would agree that the race is between three players: Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Aces forward A'ja Wilson, and Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.

WNBA News / UConn Huskies on SI / August 19

UConn Legend Sue Bird Gets Exclusive Honor From Seattle Storm

Former UConn Huskies star Sue Bird had a legendary career, and her former WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, made sure to honor her properly. After winning four WNBA titles and earning 13 All-Star nods in her WNBA career, all with the Storm, Seattle unveiled a bronze statue of the former Huskies point guard outside Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Storm News / Beyond Women's Sports / August 18

Seattle Storm Great Sue Bird Forever Immortalized With Statue

Without question, Sue Bird is the greatest player to ever play for the Seattle Storm. Also, a case can be made the greatest player in WNBA history (that is a conversation for another time).

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / August 17

Sue Bird Makes History As First WNBA Legend To Get Her Own Statue

It only took the WNBA 28 years to realize that maybe, just maybe, their legendary players deserve the same bronze treatment as their male counterparts.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 17

WNBA Reacts to Historic Sue Bird News on Sunday

Sue Bird is one of the most iconic figures in WNBA history. And on Sunday afternoon, the league's all-time assist leader will be immortalized even further.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / August 12

'That’s Really What Separates You': Caitlin Clark Gets Teary-Eyed As Sue Bird Shares Heartwarming Fan Tale Amid Star’s Struggles

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got praise from WNBA legend Sue Bird, what sets her apart from other players in the league and makes her stand out from the others.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 9

WNBA legend to direct U.S. women's basketball national team

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird was named the first-ever managing director of the USA Basketball Women's National Team on Thursday.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 6

Report: Sue Bird to become managing director of USWNT

USA Basketball plans to name Sue Bird its managing director of the women's national team for the 2028 Olympic cycle, The Athletic reported Tuesday. Bird, 44, was a member of five Olympic gold medal-winning teams and four FIBA World Cup champions during her storied playing career, which came to an end in 2022.

Flau’Jae Johnson names favorite LSU teammate of all time without hesitation

In a candid moment on Thursday's episode of "Best of Both Worlds with Flau’Jae," LSU guard Flau’Jae Johnson was joined by 13-time WNBA All-Star Sue Bird.

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