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The Minnesota Lynx quietly signed one of the WNBA’s most impactful free agents

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Natasha Howard poured in 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 85-75 win over the Chicago Sky — the latest reminder she was one of the WNBA’s best free agency acquisitions.

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Phoenix Mercury activate Monique Akoa-Makani as club continues searching for rhythm

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ATLANTA — With the Phoenix Mercury heading on the road for a three-game stretch next week, a familiar face has been activated that could help a club still searching for its identity. Phoenix activated guard Monique Akoa-Makani ahead of the trip, bringing back one of the few players who already understands the culture and style the Mercury spent last season building.

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Natasha Howard scores 26 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and Lynx hold off Sky 85-75

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Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 85-75 on Saturday. The Lynx (4-2) took the lead for good with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter and they went on to go up 52-38 at halftime. Chicago rallied in the second half and a 3-pointer by Sydney Taylor drew the Sky within 70-67 early in the fourth quarter.

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“Wanna Win a WNBA Championship”: Angel Reese Explains Decision on Leaving Chicago Sky for Atlanta Dream

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Angel Reese’s switch from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream was a move wrapped in no small amount of controversy. And a lot of that was heavily driven by her public frustration regarding the Sky’s lack of competitive roster depth, its organizational facilities, and her desire to play for a WNBA championship contender.

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“We Did Things the Right Way”: Stephanie White Addresses Controversy Around WNBA Warning In Caitlin Clark Injury Report Handling

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Earlier this week, the Indiana Fever was issued a warning by the WNBA for not promptly disclosing Caitlin Clark’s injury status ahead of a Wednesday night game against the Portland Fire. In spite of league guidelines stating that player injuries need to be reported by 5:00 p.

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Zia Cooke and Flau'jae Johnson have career games as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59

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Zia Cooke scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the first half, rookie Flau'jae Johnson had her best game of the season and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 77-59 on Friday night. Johnson, the No. 8 pick in the recent WNBA draft, had 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists, all season bests. Natisha Hiedeman added 11 points for the Storm (2-4), who avenged a last-second loss to the Sun on Wednesday.

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Cameras Catch Paige Bueckers, Jose Fernandez in Heated Exchange With Officials After Punishment vs Dream

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The Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream matchup on Friday night already carried plenty of intensity as the Wings entered the game looking for revenge after their first loss against the Dream on May 12th. But midway through the third quarter, tensions suddenly boiled over after cameras caught Paige Bueckers and head coach Jose Fernandez getting into a heated exchange with officials during a crucial stretch of the game.

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Caitlin Clark Fans Are Boycotting Fever Coach Stephanie White

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Although the Indiana Fever are not even a full month into the 2026 season, fans have lost patience with head coach Stephanie White. Fever star Caitlin Clark was ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Fire due to back soreness. Indiana fans didn't appreciate that she was listed as ...

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