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Following the Indiana Fever's playoff exit, GM Amber Cox said the "WNBA is incredibly fortunate" to have Caitlin Clark.

With a couple of minutes left in Q2, a foul call on Lexie Hull triggered a chain of events that would define the Fever’s season. The Indiana Fever’s playoff run ended at Michelob ULTRA Arena, but for Sophie Cunningham, Game 3’s disappointment went beyond the final score.

The search firm to identify the next WNBA commissioner has been tapped, as the NBA hired Excel Search & Advisory, according to sources familiar with the process who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to discuss the hiring process publicly. The NBA and Excel, which was formerly Nolan Partners, reached an agreement about a week ago after reviewing about a dozen firms. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who was hired in 2019, announced last month that she is retiring

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called out the WNBA over a suspension decision amid the playoffs.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup crowned Breanna Stewart its MVP. In the WNBA, A’ja Wilson has dominated the MVP awards, winning it three times since 2022.

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Fever guard says Wilson benefitted from a "double standard" after confronting a fan during a playoff game against Indiana.

Sydney Taylor. | Getty Images The Chicago Sky finished the 2026 season near the bottom. But one player did rise towards the top. That was 25-year-old Sydney Taylor. Her quickness, sharp shooting, explosiveness and clutch play made her a main draw in the Windy City. At the beginning of the year, Taylor was coming off a season playing professionally in Lithuania and Poland with Kibirkstis Vilnius and MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec, respectively. With the latter, Taylor averaged 22.8 points, 3.7 rebounds...

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox was clear about whether Sophie Cunningham's off-court notoriety will impact her free agency standing.

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Sophie Cunningham believes WNBA players must accept heckling and criticism from fans if they want the league to keep growing.

The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

Retaining unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a top offseason priority for the Indiana Fever, both GM Amber Cox and coach Stephanie White acknowledged Saturday morning.

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

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Stephanie White left the decision about her future with the Indiana Fever in the organization’s hands after the team’s season ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Las Vegas Aces . White addressed her status during the Fever’s exit interviews following Thursday night’s 94-83 loss to Las Vegas in a decisive Game 3 . “At the end of the […] The post Stephanie White shares indifferent response when asked about future with Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jakcie Young drives on Gabby Williams. | Getty Images In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which is the next task for ascendant second-year franchise. That that went 0-3 against Vegas this season, and that their lone win came in June 2025, the first-ever game between the two teams, is even less...

The Golden State Valkyries eliminated the Dallas Wings from the WNBA playoffs. Making matters worse, one Wings player was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul.

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The Indiana Fever taking on the Las Vegas Aces was easily the most memorable first-round matchup of the WNBA playoffs, but all for the wrong reasons, according to former college basketball player and analyst Rachel DeMita. On the latest episode of the Courtside Club on YouTube, DeMita pointed out two key reasons why Game 3 of the Aces-Fever series was a hard watch and that she did not enjoy watching.

The Valkyries eliminated the Wings in a close Game 3 victory.

Hadrian/Shutterstock.com Caitlin Clark draws Parker criticism Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drew direct on-air criticism from Candace Parker during a 99-89 playoff win over Las Vegas on September 29, 2026. Parker challenged Clark’s defensive effort after a disputed first-quarter possession. Clark appealed to officials after a missed three-point attempt instead of immediately retreating. Parker told…

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese received some presents after winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

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A five-time WNBA All-Star announced her retirement decision after 13 seasons in the league.

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New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart was recently asked if she ever feels overlooked after all she’s accomplished in the WNBA when speaking at one of her team’s recent practices. The Liberty return to playoff action on Sunday, playing their first game against the Atlanta Dream after causing a bit of an upset in the first round.

The New York Liberty, battered with injuries throughout the regular season, managed to finish only eighth in the standings. Straight away, the 2024 champions were not deemed a championship contender this season.