Lacob lauds Williams as world's best after Valkyries' Game 1 win
WNBAGabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."
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WNBAGabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."
WNBAFollowing Kelsey Mitchell’s candid exit interview, sports analyst Jason Whitlock warned that online fan pressure surrounding Caitlin Clark could push Mitchell away from the Indiana Fever in free agency.
WNBADeWanna Bonner's fiery halftime message spurs Dream in 92-82 win over Liberty in Game 1 of their series.
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ATLANTA — With her hair pulled back beneath a white headband and sporting her iconic long-sleeved shirt underneath her jersey, DeWanna Bonner is perfectly comfortable in front of the mic, speaking after yet another WNBA playoff game. It feels like she has been here a million times. (Or, 101 times, to be exact.) Staring down at the box score, she scans the numbers and cups her face with her hand. Bonner, who dropped 23 points and snagged nine rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-82 WNBA semifinal G
WNBAAngel Reese was named Defensive Player of the Year this week, and Sunday's performance in Game 1 showed exactly why.
WNBASAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 4: Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after a play in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during the Semifinals Game One at Chase Center on October 4, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images) | Getty Images...
WNBALas Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd appeared to injure her left leg during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series vs. the Golden State Valkyries.
Some WNBA fans are calling her out.
The Indiana Fever’s playoff exit has sparked another debate surrounding Caitlin Clark’s fan base. Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel analyzed the situation in his latest piece, and fans reacted to the narrative.
WNBAAngel Reese is showing a lot of attitude in the WNBA playoffs for the Atlanta Dream. Her recent moment with Sabrina Ionescu is getting a lot of attention . During Game 1 of the semifinals, the Dream forward gave the New York Liberty star a fierce staredown. It was another memorable moment between two of the league’s biggest personalities. […] The post Dream star Angel Reese’s playoff staredown of Sabrina Ionescu is absolutely savage appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese received a pregame celebration after earning AP Defensive Player of the Year, while Atlanta’s “Sorry, Angel” message also honored Rhyne Howard’s AP All-WNBA Second Team recognition.
WNBANapheesa Collier will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and all eyes are on her next move following the Minnesota Lynx’s exit in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. As free agency looms, a report has emerged about Collier’s possible interest in playing in New York.
WNBAAtlanta Dream star Angel Reese doesn't rebound against the New York Liberty like she does against other teams.
WNBAShe said she won't attend.
Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox addressed media about criticism from its fanbase and defended the team against that narrative. The team is out of the postseason after a heated Round 1 battle with the Las Vegas Aces.
WNBAThroughout the 2026 season, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell formed the best and most high-profile frontcourt tandem in the WNBA. Some recent comments have led to some speculation that Mitchell might not return to the Indiana Fever next season, but not everyone thinks that would be a wise move. After Indiana’s playoff exit this week,…
WNBASome drama following the first round playoff series.
The head coach of the Fever had some words.
WNBACaitlin Clark's college teammates handled it differently.
WNBAValkyries coach Natalie Nakase is well enough to coach in the WNBA semifinals but said she is taking steps to deal with her extreme work ethic after she went down on the sideline in the first round.
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WNBAIt could be difficult.
WNBADream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's semifinal opener with a left hand injury.
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WNBAIn what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals after both teams survived the best-of-three first round series. The Valkyries and Aces each came out on top in… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on Winsidr.
Draymond Green knows a thing or two about being the player everyone thinks should’ve been suspended. In December 2023, the league handed him an indefinite suspension after he put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold and struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face, his fifth significant disciplinary incident in less than two years.
Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.
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Stephanie White believes Raven Johnson can fill a bigger role for the Fever.
WNBATension is brewing, per reports.
Kiah Stokes and Arike Ogunbowale. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson) | Getty Images In the Dallas Wings’ 22nd game of 2025, Arike Ogunbowale was held to two points on 0-for-10 shooting from the floor. It was the exact halfway point of the season; the Wings lost at the Indiana Fever, 102-83, and fell to 6-16. Despite posting solid scoring averages of over 15 points per game in the past two seasons, Ogunbowale hasn’t been talked about as much, especially compared to when she regularly was averagin...
The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.
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