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Lakers Legend Calls Out Caitlin Clark’s Teammates After Fever Star Gets Robbed Of Assists By Missed Shots

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This past week, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar questioned the idea that Caitlin Clark is the “face of the WNBA. ” Interestingly, his Showtime Lakers teammate had a more complimentary tone when he reacted to Clark’s historic performance against the Seattle Storm.

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WNBA gameday discussion: After Naz Hillmon’s perfect game for the Atlanta Dream, who will have the next spotless shooting performance?

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Naz Hillmon. | Getty Images On Friday night, Naz Hillmon was absolutely perfect for the Atlanta Dream. In the win over the Toronto Tempo, she scored a career-high 24 points, all while not missing a shot from the field or free throw line. Hillmon hit all eight of her field goals, including going 4-for-4 from 3, and was a spotless 4-for-4 at the foul line. View this post on Instagram Kamilla Cardoso, however, is unimpressed. On June 26, Cardoso made the most field goals without a miss in a sing...

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“One of Top Three Worst”: Skylar Diggins’ $920,000 Contract Grabs Attention for All The Wrong Reasons In WNBA Analyst’s Blunt Verdict

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Skylar Diggins’ first season with the Chicago Sky has been anything but smooth. Her recent benching, lingering knee concerns, growing scrutiny over the team’s struggles, and the level of performance she has produced all season have been raising serious questions about whether the Sky made the right decision bringing her on board in the first place.

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Undrafted rookie Sydney Taylor again shows why she’s the perfect spark for the Chicago Sky

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Sydney Taylor. | Getty Images The Chicago Sky closed out the week with a second-consecutive victory at home. Fresh off defeating the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, Chicago came away victorious on Friday, 96-82, over the Los Angeles Sparks. BACK-TO-BACK DUBSSSS ‼️@UChicagoMed | #skytown pic.twitter.com/foHMswbCiR — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) July 18, 2026 After a particularly slow start, the Sky took command with a flourish in the second quarter. They outscored the Sparks 33-19 and while LA ...

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“Does Not Have Accomplishments That People Want To Take”: Ex-NFL Star’s Caitlin Clark ‘Face of the WNBA’ Stance Draws Strong Reaction From National Reporter

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Updated Jul 19, 12:47 PM ET

Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 and brought a massive new fan base with her, the debate over who deserves to be called the “face of the WNBA” has continued to divide fans. So when the Indiana Fever star delivered one of the greatest performances in league history against the Seattle Storm on Friday, that conversation exploded all over again.

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“Needs to Re-Find Her Rhythm”: Skip Bayless Sounds Off on Caitlin Clark As Fever Hands Liberty 12th Loss of the Season

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On Friday night, Caitlin Clark reminded the basketball world why she is considered one of the best players in the league. The Indiana Fever star erupted for a historic performance against the Seattle Storm by becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game as she led her team to a 110-107 win.

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Kayla McBride scores 24, passes Becky Hammon as the Lynx beat Portland 101-93

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Updated Jul 19, 11:19 PM ET

Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. McBride was 9 of 14 from the field, making four 3-pointers to help Minnesota improve to a league-best 20-6. McBride topped 20-plus points for a sixth straight game and upped her career total to 5,846.

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Mitchell posts 10th consecutive 20-point game in Fever's win

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Updated Jul 19, 3:44 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell, a four-time WNBA All-Star guard, authored a four-point play en route to a season-high 33-point effort on Saturday night, and the Indiana Fever rallied to record a 108-88 victory over the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Fire Can’t Overcome Front-Running Lynx

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Updated Jul 19, 10:30 PM ET

Jul 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) works around Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Portland Fire succumbed to the Minnesota Lynx 101-93 in an entertaining game in Minneapolis on Saturday. While the Lynx were in control for most of the evening, the Fire made first-place Minnesota earn the win, resulting in an exciting game with ...

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Tempo coach to Reese: Used phrase 'I shouldn't have used'

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Updated Jul 19, 12:56 PM ET

Tempo coach Sandy Brondello apologized to Angel Reese after being overhead referring to Reese as a "protected species" to officials during a game Friday.

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WNBA awards check in: Is the Defensive Player of the Year on the Minnesota Lynx or Golden State Valkyries?

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

Kayla Thornton and Nia Coffey. | NBAE via Getty Images Defensive Player of the Year is probably the toughest race of all the awards in the 2026 WNBA season. There are several worthy candidates for this award, and some other deserving names that will probably get snubbed from First-Team All-Defense at season’s end. But which players for the strongest case? As we approach the All-Star break, here are some of the leading candidates and the unique DPOY cases that make each of them stand out. In t...

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Dream sets new heights in win over Toronto

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

Jul 17, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (42) gets control of a rebound against the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Shall we count the accomplishments of the night? With one game remaining before the All-Star break, the Atlanta Dream continued their winning ways with a 111-92 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. After leading by just one at ...

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