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WNBA gameday discussion: The Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell continues to confirm that she’s one the best scorers in league history

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Kelsey Mitchell. | NBAE via Getty Images On Friday night, the Indiana Fever visit the Portland Fire (10 p.m. ET, ION). Fire, however, better describes the Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell. She is a bucket-getting inferno, with the opponent, All-Star break, homework obligations or anything else unable to slow her current scoring tear. Mitchell has dropped at least 20 points in 12-straight games, the third longest streak of consecutive games of at least 20 points in WNBA history. 12 straight games with ...

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Top WNBA trade deadline move for each team

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Updated Aug 1, 5:40 AM ET

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is just around the corner on August 2. Where is each team's biggest area of need?

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“Want To Pick Caitlin Clark”: WNBA Reporter Voices Thoughts Over ‘Criminally Underrated’ Reality Surrounding Alyssa Thomas & Others

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Following Indiana Fever setting multiple new franchise and WNBA records, including scoring 100 points in four straight games and doing so 12 times in a single season, the conversation has centered around their offensive prowess and defensive holes. However, WNBA reporter Erica L.

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‘Celeste Keaton Should Be Embarrassed’ — Mother of Fever Fan Breaks Silence on Bullying Episode After Supporting Sophie Cunningham

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The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and issued her an undisclosed fine over a confrontation with two teenage Indiana Fever fans. Now, the mother of one of the girls has shared her account of what happened.

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“Gives FOX Programming for 6 Hours”: American Sports Writer Reacts Strongly to U.S. Lawmakers’ Position on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Treatment

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On June 24, during a matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, an incident involving Alyssa Thomas’ fist-to-throat contact on Caitlin Clark broke the internet after the officials failed to call it in real time. Even though the WNBA upgraded it to a flagrant foul 2 after a review, Thomas received threats and the issue became so polarized that it led to Republican Study Committee chair August Pfluger and 10 other GOP members sending an official letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy En

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‘Women’s Sports Deserve Better’ — Political Commentator Unloads on WNBA Amid Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Controversies

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Controversies involving Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Sophie Cunningham continue to make WNBA headlines. At a time when the league is enjoying unprecedented popularity, the WNBA is under even greater scrutiny due to issues that threaten to derail its booming demand and badly needed approval from a hard-to-impress crowd.

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“Michael Jordan Is Worshipped for This Sort of Thing”: WNBA Reporter Responds to Fans Demanding Punishment for Angel Reese-Paige Bueckers Betting Controversy

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Updated Jul 31, 10:21 AM ET

During the All-Star Weekend, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese made a playful video about them betting $400 on their game against each other on Thursday. The Atlanta Dream ended up beating the Dallas Wings 82-81.

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Jemele Hill: Narrative that WNBA players ‘want to hurt’ Caitlin Clark ‘will prove to be historically embarrassing’

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Updated Jul 31, 7:37 PM ET

The WNBA appears to be at an inflection point that will decide whether it can successfully navigate the inordinate attention around Indiana star Caitlin Clark, or if it will be captured by uninformed media perspectives and false narratives. Clark is a full-fledged icon in America’s culture wars, a straight white point guard in a largely…

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Sparks' Kelsey Plum says she's not taking trade talk personal

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Updated Jul 31, 7:18 PM ET

Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline

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Preview: Mystics host Wings on Friday

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Updated Jul 31, 7:16 PM ET

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

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Sophie Cunningham Sees Cause for Concern Despite Indiana Fever’s Four-Game Winning Streak

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Updated Jul 31, 12:11 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s offense has been nearly unstoppable over the past two weeks, rewriting the WNBA record books with four consecutive 100-point games and 12 such games this season already. However, despite four straight wins and a history-making scoring run, Sophie Cunningham believes the team has one weakness that could derail its championship hopes.

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