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WNBA’s first game in South Dakota is a sell-out as Phoenix Mercury coach returns home

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The WNBA’s first game in South Dakota, which will feature the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky, is a sellout. The game — which sold out in seven minutes, according to a team source — will be played at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., roughly 73 miles from the town of Jefferson where Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts grew up. “I’m excited to go back to South Dakota,” Tibbetts told reporters earlier this week. “I get to go back once in a while, but I haven’t been back in a long time … to co

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Caitlin Clark Urges Fans to Watch Indiana Fever's Preseason Games on ION

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Updated Apr 25, 2:29 PM ET

Caitlin Clark is set to begin her third year with the Indiana Fever, opening the 2026 WNBA season with a matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on May 9. Clark appeared in just 13 games during her second season in Indiana, but still secured an All-Star nod after averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game.

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WNBA teams to wear retro jerseys to celebrate league’s 30th anniversary

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In honor of the WNBA’s 30th season, the three original franchises that remained in their first cities — the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury — are releasing throwback uniforms for special games throughout the season, starting opening night when the Liberty host the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center. The original WNBA logo and crest will also appear on the uniforms. The uniforms will be highlighted during “WNBA Court Origins Nights” matchups — New York at Los Angeles on J

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The Minnesota Lynx Flopped in Free Agency

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As the WNBA starts back up next month, the league has seen a lot of shakeup. Thanks to the WNBPA and the league’s next collective bargaining agreement, players can now receive higher salaries. The offseason has seen a historic free agency period. Superstars like A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston re-signed with their teams. Others like […] The post The Minnesota Lynx Flopped in Free Agency appeared first on The Lead.

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Caitlin Clark Shines at Indiana Fever Media Day, Receives Praise for Photography Skills

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Cailtin Clark took center stage on Wednesday as the Indiana Fever hosted its customary media day ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. The two-time All-Star faced all sorts of questions as she heads into her third year with the Fever. Apart from taking over the spotlight on media day, Clark also took on a role that she has recently embraced.

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