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Caitlin Clark & Indiana Fever Just Put WNBA on Notice

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The Indiana Fever and their star player Caitlin Clark are set for the second half of the season after the All-Star break has concluded.Clark just finished up her run at the All-Star Game, finishing with 17 points and 5 three-pointers made, as her Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122. The Fever enjoyed their break after […] The post Caitlin Clark & Indiana Fever Just Put WNBA on Notice appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jonquel Jones Becomes First-Ever WNBA Player to Win All Four MVP Awards

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Jonquel Jones earned WNBA All-Star MVP honors after leading Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory over Team Coop with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists during the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25, at Chicago's United Center. The performance completed a historic collection of honors that no player had previously assembled. It […] The post Jonquel Jones Becomes First-Ever WNBA Player to Win All Four MVP Awards appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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Poll of the Day: Who Will Win the WNBA Championship?

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Now that the WNBA All-Star Game is in the books, the second half of the season tips off Tuesday. The Minnesota Lynx go into the second half with the best record in the league (22-6) — and they did most of that without superstar Napheesa Collier, who made her season debut just last week following offseason surgery on both her ankles. With Collier back (she had 24 points and 10 rebounds in her debut), the Lynx are certainly among the top contenders to win the title — but there’s plenty of compe...

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Updated Jul 27, 2:44 PM ET

WhileWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under fire over her interpersonal management and officiating concerns amid the league’s growth, some off-court drama has eclipsed the All-Star weekend festivities. DiJonai Carrington dropped a shocking update on Sunday, accusing her former girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, of infidelity.

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WNBA - Lynx Weekly: Star-filled Reunions

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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates during the game against the Seattle Storm on July 22, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Liv Lyons/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images While th...

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Boyfriend Connor McCaffery, Kate Martin & Others React as Caitlin Clark Owns WNBA All-Star Spotlight

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Caitlin Clark missed the Orange Carpet event at the WNBA All-Star Weekend because her foundation was hosting an event in her hometown, Des Moines. However, after that, Clark was constantly under the spotlight at the event.

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“You’re a Machine”: Paige Bueckers Catches Kevin Durant’s Attention Over Her Activity During the WNBA All-Star Break

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While the All-Star Game has concluded, a clip featuring Paige Bueckers and Kevin Durant just showed that the Dallas Wings star didn’t enter the All-Star break aiming to take things easy. After dropping 21 points in the Dallas Wings’ win over the Portland Fire on July 23, Bueckers grabbed an early morning flight the next day to Chicago just so she could train with Kevin Durant, and the Houston Rockets star couldn’t help but show his admiration.

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Cathy Engelbert may be unpopular with WNBA players, but she’s not paid to be their bestie

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Cathy Engelbert doesn’t communicate well with the players of the WNBA. She doesn’t text the current women in the workforce on their birthdays, nor acknowledge the O.G.s on their retirements. Mostly, she doesn’t reach out when they feel under attack from the cretins crawling about social media. Some of the WNBA’s biggest stars say they have no relationship with Engelbert. To put it succinctly, she’s not a good hang. When she does open up, though, Engelbert can come across as dodgy. When asked str

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Caitlin Clark Shares Heartfelt Social Media Post After WNBA Honor

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The WNBA held its All-Star Weekend over the last two days, and while Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has been voted into the game in all three of her WNBA seasons, Saturday night marked her return after missing last year’s festivities due to injury.Clark helped “Team Soom” defeat “Team Coop” 129-122, finishing the game with […] The post Caitlin Clark Shares Heartfelt Social Media Post After WNBA Honor appeared first on HEAVY.

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Paige Bueckers' 30-Second Viral Footage at the All-Star After-Party Leaves WNBA Fans Polarized

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2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers made it to her second consecutive All-Star Game this year. As the captain of Team Coop put in a commendable performance in a losing effort, logging 12 points and a team-high 7 assists as Team Spoon won, 129-122.

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‘Always Room for Improvement’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Honest on Her Relationship With WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke with the media before Saturday’s All-Star Game, but, interestingly, nobody asked her about Caitlin Clark, the league’s biggest and hottest draw. When it was Clark’s turn to face the reporters after helping Team Spoon to a 129-122 win, the Indiana Fever guard almost inevitably had to respond to questions about her relationship with the league’s top executive.

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Paige Bueckers Calls Kelsey Mitchell the Toughest Player to Defend in WNBA

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Updated Jul 27, 11:31 AM ET

Paige Bueckers has faced the Indiana Fever three times in her two seasons in the WNBA. The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year praised Mitchell's quickness and ability to make outside shots. Bueckers added that she can also score in different ways.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Why She Had to Decline WNBA All-Stars' Shoe Requests

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark faced numerous shoe requests throughout the WNBA All-Star weekend. Clark’s first Nike signature shoe has made headlines of late, and even fellow WNBA players are hyped about it. This prompted them to ask Clark for a pair since the official release will be on Oct. 1, and the Fever guard revealed that she had to decline requests from several players.

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‘What Idiots,’ ‘Shameful’ — Controversy Erupts As WNBA Removes USA 250 Patches During All-Star Game

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The WNBA’s All-Star Game should have been a celebration of the best in women’s basketball and of a league that has garnered so many positive headlines due to its growing popularity. Unfortunately for the WNBA, it has been marred by its decision to remove the USA 250 jersey patch, a nonpartisan congressional patch celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, which all other major sports have had no problem wearing.

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By bridging past and present, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game positively highlighted the league’s progress

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Updated Jul 27, 7:09 AM ET

Dominique Malonga. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago brought out the best in everyone involved in the WNBA. In spite of all the the mostly-online noise that tends to surround the league and its players, nothing could damage all the genuine happiness that came to the Windy City. It all started with practice at the Obama Presidential Center, with President Barack Obama making a surprise appearance and mingling with the likes of Caitlin Clark, An...

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‘Empty Words,’ ‘RESIGN’ – WNBA Commisioner Cathy Engelbert’s Statement on Players Receiving Online Hate Sparks Backlash

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Updated Jul 27, 1:30 AM ET

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed online hate directed at the league’s players at a news conference during the league’s annual All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Engelbert emphasized that the league does not tolerate racism, harassment, or threats against its players and that the WNBA is set to implement initiatives to address the issue, whether on or off the court and online.

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