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DeWanna Bonner’s latest milestone is a reminder of her legacy

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Updated Jul 8, 9:17 PM ET

PHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner reached another milestone in her decorated WNBA career Tuesday night, surpassing 8,000 career points during the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup against the Chicago Sky. Bonner entered the game needing seven more points to reach the mark and became one of only three players in league history to cross the 8,000-point threshold, joining Mercury legend Diana Taurasi and Tina Charles.

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Caitlin Clark's latest post had Sophie Cunningham asking one question after Fever's record-setting win

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The Indiana Fever are rolling, and so is the chemistry between Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Just one day after Indiana erupted for a franchise-record 113 points in regulation during a 113-91 victory over the Toronto Tempo, Clark found herself making headlines again, this time away from the basketball court. While fans immediately flooded the comments with excitement, it was Cunningham's reaction that quickly stood out.

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WNBA nabs unexpected partner amid record popularity

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There's something to be said about striking while the iron is hot, and right now, the WNBA is doing all it can to capitalize on the moment and the sudden infusion of popularity and talent it has experienced over the last two years. WNBA viewership has experienced a renaissance in recent years, ...

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Commissioner’s Cup check-in, Nneka Ogwumike on the CBA coming to fruition & New York Liberty’s surge explained

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by WNBA reporter, writer and podcaster Jackie Powell who dishes out the latest updates on all things Commissioner’s Cup. The duo dive into the New York Liberty’s unbeaten run through the Eastern Conference and debate who will emerge from the West: the Minnesota Lynx or the Las Vegas Aces.

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Recap: Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81

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If I told you that Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin would not be able to play for the Washington Mystics tonight against the Connecticut Sun, I wouldn’t blame anyone who would think that the Mystics would lose this game. Even if it’s on the road against the league’s worst team. But if there’s one thing […]

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Gabby Williams scores 25 points in Valkyries' 4th straight win, 91-80 over Wings

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Gabby Williams scored 25 points, Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 91-80 on Wednesday night. Arike Ogunbowale scored 21 points and Jessica Shepard made all five of her first-quarter shots on the way to 14 points to go with 10 rebounds for Dallas.

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“Throwing a Star off Their Game”: WNBA’s “Targeting” Strategy Makes National Reporter Expand Officiating Debate Beyond Caitlin Clark

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Less than two months ago, on May 14, WNBA officials told Sports Illustrated that they were happy with the newly formed officiating task force. While they did admit that it would be “miraculous” to change the physicality that has been present for years, the league thought things were heading in the right direction.

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Sabrina Ionescu hits winner and Jonquel Jones scores 19 as Liberty beat Sky 96-95

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Sabrina Ionescu hit the winning layup with 10 seconds remaining, Jonquel Jones scored 19 points and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 96-95 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play. Ionescu subbed back onto the floor with 15.6 seconds remaining, caught the ball and drove to the basket before finishing with her left hand to seal the Liberty's eighth-straight win. Jones hauled in eight rebounds and finished 6 for 9 from the field.

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