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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 5: Aicha Coulibaly #35 & DiJonai Carrington #7 of the Chicago Sky battle against Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks on August 5, 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White discussed the reasons why they signed Michelle Onyiah as a development player. Ahead of their home game against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, coach White spoke to the media on practice day and answered questions. One of the subjects raised was Onyiah's signing as a development player for the Fever, and White explained why they liked this addition.

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

Both the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

The Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) look to stay in the WNBA playoff race as they visit the Chicago Sky (11-19), coming off their first win in nearly a month. How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Chicago couldn’t…

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is making WNBA history with a record-breaking summer.

A couple of years ago, WNBA star Brittney Griner claimed that she could beat then-NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins in a game of 1-on-1. "I would love to just go out there and play against [Cousins]," said Griner "We talk a lot of crap to each other. I love talking to him. He's really funny. I would ...

Both the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics have clean injury reports for Wednesday night’s matchup.

The Dallas Wings (19-11) return to D.C. for the second time in five days as they take on the Washington Mystics (16-12), who have won four in a row. MORE: Cleveland WNBA team reveals extremely relevant pop culture name How…

The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Seattle Storm.

The New York Liberty (18-13), with five wins in their last six games, look for a second straight win over the struggling Seattle Storm (6-26), who have lost nine in a row, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. MORE: Sophie Cunningham…

Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx are taking a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the WNBA this season, into their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks (9 p.m. ET, Prime Video). During their streak of 10 wins, Minnesota already notched a win over the Sparks, which was win No. 4 in this stretch. That was the game Olivia Miles left early with an ankle injury scare, yet Kayla McBride stepped up, with her 24 points steering Minnesota ...

Stephanie White has led the Indiana Fever to the fifth best record in the WNBA.

For the young fan holding signs during the Fever-Storm game, the sign she carried wasn't about creating controversy. It was about finally feeling heard.

Kelsey Mitchell celebrated former Indiana Fever teammate Victoria Vivians after she was hired as an assistant coach at Texas.

Caitlin Clark celebrated Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell after the veteran guard earned WNBA Player of the Week honors.

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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is making a strong case for the WNBA MVP award.

The Indiana Fever are currently 19-11 and thriving entering Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.A large reason for the team’s success, alongside Caitlin Clark’s outstanding play, has been veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell.Mitchell was recognized for her recent success by the WNBA on Wednesday, as the league named her the Eastern Conference […] The post Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever keep setting a new standard when it comes to WNBA TV ratings.

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the newly unveiled Cleveland Sirens logo and branding, sharing their reactions and discussing the excitement surrounding the WNBA's 2028 expansion franchise. The duo also highlight the biggest trade of the WNBA trade deadline: Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. We hear Kelsey's thoughts on joining the new squad and break down who really won this trade.

As the movement opposing transgender athletes in women's sports rallies behind Sophie Cunningham, two more rallies to show their support are in the works.

The WNBA’s television ratings continue to skyrocket behind the force that is Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Clark’s star power has helped the WNBA hold up its end of the bargain in its new 11-year, $2.2 billion media deal. Through the first half of the season, WNBA telecasts were up 12% compared to last year,…

An impressive feat for the Indiana backcourt.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Ariel Atkins #7, Cameron Brink #22, Kiana Williams #23, and Chance Gray #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ju...

As the Indiana Fever gear up for a massive playoff-seeding battle, Sophie Cunningham is calling out WNBA media for prioritizing viral drama over actual basketball.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said on Wednesday that she wants the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes sparked heated national debate, three rallies and social media reaction all the way to the White House.

The basketball player wouldn't turn down an offer to play in the WNBA.

Austin will get Most Improved Player consideration.