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‘Economic Engine for the WNBA’ – Hall of Famer Details Caitlin Clark’s Impact With Michael Jordan Comparison

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Caitlin Clark’s influence on the WNBA extends well beyond her production for the Indiana Fever. Since entering the league in 2024, the former Iowa star has helped draw larger television audiences and turn regular-season games into major events.

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Martina Navratilova Rejects Claim That Caitlin Clark Fouled Odyssey Sims Hard In Heated Wings vs Fever Clash

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Martina Navratilova pushed back at a fan claiming that Caitlin Clark fouled Odyssey Sims during the heated Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings game on Thursday. In the fourth quarter, Wings guard Sims tackled Fever guard Clark to the ground.

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“This is absolute sickness” – Jason Whitlock Claims Caitlin Clark Fans Are Undermining Kelsey Mitchell To Force Her Out Of Indiana

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On Saturday, Jason Whitlock responded to a fan who made a claim regarding Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. According to this fan, opposing teams give way more attention to one of these All-Star guards on the defensive end when squaring off against the Indiana Fever.

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How to Watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on Aug. 23? All You Need to Know

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Updated Aug 23, 6:14 PM ET

There are four games on the WNBA schedule for Sunday, August 23. One of those matchups is the Indiana Fever taking on the Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Arena.It’s the third and final Fever vs. Sky matchup of the season, with Indiana looking to extend their win streak against Chicago. The Fever have not lost […] The post How to Watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on Aug. 23? All You Need to Know appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Weren’t Loud for Very Long”: Sabrina Ionescu Weighs In on Fever Fans Traveling Across the Country for Caitlin Clark

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More than 17,500 fans filled the Barclays Center on Saturday night for what was one of the most anticipated matchups of the week between the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty. And even though the game was being played in the heart of New York, Caitlin Clark and the Fever were reported to have plenty of support in the arena, with fans traveling across the country to see the star guard.

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NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics

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Pistons Things apparently aren’t getting any friendlier between Jalen Duren and the Pistons. A source described the negotiations as becoming “noxious” to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, with the sides still far apart on Duren’s next contract. Duren is coming off an All-Star and All-NBA season and reportedly believes he has earned something approaching a […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Is This Legit? Jalen Brunson’s “First Autograph”

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Saw this when scrolling through Heritage’s latest auction. Wanted to hear thoughts on if it could actually be legitimate. TL;DR: Jalen Brunson’s “first autograph” in a middle school yearbook lol submitted by /u/nickyg1478 [link] [comments]

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Mercury news: Alyssa Thomas makes WNBA history with 5,000th career point

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Updated Aug 23, 12:26 PM ET

Alyssa Thomas accomplished an incredible milestone in WNBA history with her performance in the Phoenix Mercury’s clash against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Thomas is going through the 13th season of her career in the league, her second with the Mercury. She shines as one of the best players in the league, often leading Phoenix to playoff […] The post Mercury news: Alyssa Thomas makes WNBA history with 5,000th career point appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Will Pursue Prosecution”: Chicago Sky Breaks Silence 19 Hours After Natasha Cloud Reacts Strongly to Fans Throwing Obscene Objects

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The Chicago Sky have drawn a hard line after a fan derailed their most recent matchup, promising strict action and bans for anyone identified as responsible. The Sky’s response came 19 hours after guard Natasha Cloud’s viral response to the incident after the game.

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“No Excuses”: Caitlin Clark Visibly Frustrated & Tired After Missing Two Free Throws in the Last 24 Seconds During Fever’s Loss vs Liberty

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Updated Aug 23, 6:07 PM ET

After enjoying a five-game winning streak, the Indiana Fever have now suffered back-to-back losses, falling 102-109 to the New York Liberty on Saturday. And while Indiana has already secured its spot in the playoffs, a late-game sequence involving Caitlin Clark has quickly caught attention online.

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Sparks snap losing streak despite ice cold fourth quarter

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks passes the ball to Ariel Atkins #7 against Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun and Leila Lacan #47 during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Im...

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Liberty beat the Fever 109-102 as Fiebich returns with 20 points in her first game since July 3

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Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Leonie Fiebich, playing her first game since July 3, added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 109-102 on Saturday night. Jonquel Jones added 19 points and 10 rebounds for New York (23-15) in an entertaining game. With the game tied at 100, Stewart made one of two free throws and then after Indiana missed, Fiebich had a basket and was fouled with 57.5 seconds.

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In her return, Leonie Fiebich sparks New York Liberty's win

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New York wing Leonie Fiebich spent the last seven weeks watching from the sidelines while recovering from a left foot injury, but in her return game on Saturday night, she led the Liberty to a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.

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Dejounte Murray Explains Why He Returned For 14 Games Last Season

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It would have been easy for Dejounte Murray to sit out all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, but the Pelicans guard explains in an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype why it was important for him to return to action. More than a year elapsed from the time Murray suffered […]

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