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Taurasi: ‘If there was any little competitiveness still in me, I think today it goes up in the rafters’

Candace Parker reflects on Kobe Bryant's pre-game message during her Hall of Fame speech.

Basketball has once again taken a backseat.

Chamique Holdsclaw. | Getty Images Chamique Holdsclaw, arguably, was the first women’s basketball prodigy of the WNBA era. After winning four New York state championships at Christ the King, the Queens native arrived at Tennessee in 1995, a year before the announcement of the WNBA. The timing was fortuitous. Holdsclaw fit the profile of the perfect future WNBA star as a 6-foot-2 forward oozing with offensive talent. Her time as a Lady Vol only confirmed that Mique was made to be THE star who ...

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an exciting Sunday game that required a 10-point second-half comeback and an overtime period to pull off. The win, which tied the season series at 2-2, had massive implications for the playoff standings and for securing one of the coveted top-four seeds in the WNBA standings,…

The WNBA is under fire from basketball fans after leaving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of an official social media post recapping Sunday’s game. Critics slammed the league for failing to mention Clark’s 26-point performance, calling the omission a deliberate attempt to ‘rage-bait’ her massive fanbase online.

Refs saw it. Called nothing. Fans exploded.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 15: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Nia Coffey #12 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lynx defeated the Aces 92-87. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images T...

The WNBA’s momentum is at an all-time high, drawing record online viewership, lucrative media rights deals, and packed arenas across the country. Yet, as the league continues to make waves in women’s sports, the broadcast booth has faced backlash for seemingly safe, monotone commentary and underrepresentation.

Ric Buchner highlights the need for the biggest voices in sports to join the WNBA broadcast.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark are the second- and third-leading scorers in the WNBA. And, the surging Indiana Fever have a real chance at a WNBA title.

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi’s presence at the Mercury-Portland Fire game seems to have inspired Alyssa Thomas to shoot like she hasn’t since her rookie year. As Taurasi passes the torch to the new Mercury roster, Thomas achieved a milestone that might not seem important to others, but definitely matters to her.

Elena Delle Donne. (Photo by Elsa) | Getty Images Unsurprisingly, Elena Delle Donne’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement speech focused on family. She was a top two player in the country in college, won two WNBA MVP awards, a WNBA championship and an Olympic gold medal. But she was comfortable giving her speech even though she knew it was a goodbye—not to basketball completely, but to playing basketball. She was comfortable because of the “people waiting for (her) when the applause...

For the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A’ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six titles between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet. The Wilson-Stewart era is far from over. Wilson is on pace to be MVP yet again, while Stewart is putting tog

Caitlin Clark is looking forward to the Fever's chances of success in the playoffs after getting a crucial win over the Dream on Sunday.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White highlighted where Caitlin Clark is continuing to improve.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever secured their fourth straight win Sunday night, defeating Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on the road in overtime. Clark finished the game with a team-high 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting and 3-of-10 from distance, while adding nine rebounds and three assists. This not only marked the 23rd game of her three-year WNBA career with 25 or more points and five or more assists, but also her 12th such game of the 2026 season.

The Atlanta Dream’s national TV game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever sparked a lot of attention before the opening tip. However, despite the game featuring several standout moments from Clark and Angel Reese, the one at the center of the controversy had nothing to do with basketball.

Skip Bayless gets real on what's great and what's not so great about the games of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi had a simply clear pitch to bring Kelsey Plum back to the Mercury ahead of the 2026 offseason!

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his desire to have his first poster dunk in the WNBA on Angel Reese after his WNBA Draft declaration. Kanter seems to be going through with his plans to declare for the WNBA Draft and get selected, or exhaust all legal measures until he gets a shot, or the WNBA bans trans athletes from competing.

The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.

The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation. Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.

An uncensored halftime slip and a blown buzzer-beater turn Angel Reese into the story of the Fever's overtime win over the Dream.

Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.

Shaquille O’Neal believes he has found a simple way to make the WNBA even more exciting, with the NBA legend suggesting the league should slightly lower its rims. O’Neal has been a vocal supporter of women’s basketball in recent years and has backed that up through his role as Reebok Basketball president.

Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach Tibbetts was asked about the league’s current state during his practice-day media availability. Tibbetts didn’t hold back on his opinion, saying that the league should focus on the great things that are happening in the league rather than dwell on negativity.

The Indiana Fever made sure Sophie Cunningham received some special recognition before Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream.