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“That’s A Lie, Right? She Was Fired”: Cathy Engelbert Draws Dave Portnoy’s Harsh Verdict After WNBA Exit

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As Team USA creates a buzz in Berlin with their clean sweep of the group stages of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Cathy Engelbert created a whole different conversation back home after she announced her retirement as the WNBA Commissioner, which will take effect at the end of the year. However, Barstool Sports owner [...]

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Why the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever face the most pressure in the WNBA playoffs—and why the Las Vegas Aces face the least

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The Minnesota Lynx. (Photo by Matthew Huang) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA postseason approaches, I have a feeling that all eight playoff teams will hold their own and make it an interesting first round. Any team could go on to win it all, but some teams need to win more than others. So instead of picking who is most likely to win, let’s rank the teams in order of who faces the most pressure to deliver a championship. In the comments, let us know your rankings. 1. Minnes...

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Kara Lawson Breaks Silence On Caitlin Clark’s Shooting Struggles At FIBA Women’s World Cup - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 9, 2:27 PM ET

Caitlin Clark has yet to fully replicate her WNBA form at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Her shooting struggles have been a major factor. Still, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson remains confident that the Indiana Fever star can get back on track in Germany. “I didn’t even know that, I don’t count how […]

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Angel Reese Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore — And the WNBA Should Be Very Worried

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Angel Reese isn’t just having a good year. She’s becoming one of the biggest stars in basketball. After leaving Chicago for Atlanta, Reese has looked completely comfortable with the Dream, putting together a historic season that has seen her break WNBA records for rebounds in a game, rebounds in a season and double-doubles in a…

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Angel Reese Is Breaking WNBA Records — But There’s Still One Big Problem

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Angel Reese is having a ridiculous season. She’s also still missing the biggest piece of her offensive game. Reese has destroyed the glass in Atlanta, setting WNBA records for single-game rebounds, single-season rebounds and double-doubles. She’s become one of the league’s most dominant rebounders almost by default. But the jumper still isn’t there. Reese is…

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Angel Reese Might Be the Only WNBA Star Who Can Miss a Shot and Somehow Get Credit for It

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Updated Sep 8, 11:50 AM ET

Angel Reese has officially mastered the most important skill in basketball: Missing your own shot and grabbing the rebound. The internet has already given it a name. “Mebounds.” And honestly, you have to respect the commitment. Reese has been one of the WNBA’s most prolific rebounders since entering the league, but the jokes about her…

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Caitlin Clark Calls Out WNBA Media for Creating Rivalries That ‘Probably Aren’t 110% Real’

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Caitlin Clark often stirs conversations that transcend her on-the-court performances. When pundits aren’t debating the rivalries that surround her, others describe the vivid tensions or player drama linked to Clark. However, while these storylines can sometimes be beneficial for media houses, Clark argues that some narratives transcend practical realities. Her comments add a different but [...]

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Sophie Cunningham Has Become the WNBA’s Biggest Distraction, and Nobody Seems to Mind

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The WNBA has plenty of stars. But Sophie Cunningham has figured out how to become impossible to ignore. The Indiana Fever guard has spent the 2026 season becoming one of the league’s biggest personalities, both on and off the court. She is now one of the WNBA’s most-followed players on social media, and her popularity…

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Enes Kanter Freedom details Sophie Cunningham text exchange - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 8, 8:29 AM ET

Enes Kanter Freedom has revealed that he exchanged private messages with Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following his removal from an Aug. 23 game against the Chicago Sky. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Kanter Freedom said Cunningham contacted him afterward and asked: “What happened?” He said his response was straightforward: […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom details Sophie Cunningham text exchange appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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