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“Never Tagged Or Tweeted at Her”: WNBA Reporter Responds to Angel Reese’s Unexpected Social Media Activity Involving Him

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When a reporter praises an athlete’s wins and documents their losses, the line between evaluation and personal attack can blur, especially when the athlete responds by cutting off access. That’s exactly what has happened to WNBA reporter Dan Zaksheske, who has found himself at the center of that debate after discovering that Angel Reese has taken action on social media.

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“Perfect Archetype”: Former College Player Weighs In on Estranged Valkyries Star’s Possible Future With Indiana Fever

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Nobody wins a championship hoping to leave, and that is what makes the Golden State Valkyries’ offseason so strange. Less than two weeks after Game 7, and a week after a parade along the Embarcadero, one member of the champions has been telling reporters back home that she may not return.

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One WNBA reporter says the Mystics must push for a superstar guard

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The Washington Mystics head into the 2026-27 offseason with plenty of promise after making the WNBA Playoffs with the league’s youngest roster. Now it’s time for Michael Winger and his staff to decide how to position Washington for a deeper playoff run and a second championship. Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic published an analysis piece […]

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Murriel Page will represent the Mystics at the 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery

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25 Jun 2001: Murriel Page of the Washington Mystics jumps to shoot the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Lynx defeated the Mystics 55-51. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial ...

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One WNBA reporter says the Mystics must push for a superstar guard

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics head into the 2026-27 ...

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2026 WNBA season review: It was a forgettable year for the Phoenix Mercury, and now they face complicated decisions about their future

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Kahleah Copper, Kelsey Plum and Alyssa Thomas. | NurPhoto via Getty Images For many Phoenix Mercury fans, the less said about the 2026 WNBA season, the better. Entering the season, the team, already, was probably facing too-high expectations, as replicating their unexpected run to the 2025 WNBA Finals would be difficult. But, not even making, or really even contending for, the playoffs? So, what went wrong for Phoenix? What a needs to change if the team from the desert is to avoid a playoff d...

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2026 WNBA season review: No playoffs? No problem! The Portland Fire’s return was just about perfect

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Bridget Carleton and Carla Leite. | Getty Images Are Portland Fire fans the happiest in the WNBA? A quick stroll through the social media streets of WNBA fandoms suggests that, outside of newly-crowned champion Golden State Valkyries, Fire fans are satisfied with state of things after their 17-win (re)debut season. In fact, there might be more irritation and anxiety percolating among Golden State supporters, already analyzing their repeat chances, than those in Portland. That’s the benefit of...

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What’s the No. 1 offseason priority for every WNBA team?

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The WNBA is on the precipice of an offseason unlike any other. After the 2026 offseason was condensed into a two-week sprint, this is the first free agency period when organizations and players will have time to sit with the ramifications of the new collective bargaining agreement. Players can take time to evaluate contract offers, facilities and the amenities of the cities they’re signing to play in. Not every veteran is a free agent, so teams can engage in

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