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Fever Rookie Raven Johnson Gives Caitlin Clark New Nicknames

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Raven Johnson of the Indiana Fever has been getting adjusted to the speed and physicality of the WNBA in her rookie season. Johnson had her highest assist total (seven) on June 24 in a 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. In Indiana's last game, a 111-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, the Westlake High School graduate tied her second-highest assist total of the season (four).

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"Very Poor Response": Caitlin Clark's Biographer Voices Frustration With WNBA Punishment in Alyssa Thomas Incident

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Updated Jul 7, 2:52 AM ET

Tempers and emotions are still flying high around the recent Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident. Criticism is mounting against the league and the referees’ officiating calls during the games, especially when it comes to fouls against Caitlin Clark.

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Breanna Stewart sends powerful message as Liberty deny Cheryl Reeve historic WNBA record

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The New York Liberty weren't just looking to bounce back Friday night. Behind a dominant performance from Breanna Stewart, the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 at Barclays Center, handing the WNBA's top team its fifth loss of the season while preventing Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve from becoming the league's all-time winningest coach. Stewart was sensational from the opening tip, delivering one of her best performances of the season as New York reminded the rest of the WNBA why the d...

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‘She sacrifices winning for stat padding’: Pressure mounts to bench Angel Reese after fifth straight loss

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It wasn’t too long ago that the Atlanta Dream had the best record in the WNBA, and the acquisition of star forward Angel Reese via a trade with the Chicago Sky over the offseason was looking like the most prudent move any franchise had made. However, a lot of things have changed since May. Atlanta…

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“Play Overseas and Get the Royal Treatment”: NFL Legend Urges Caitlin Clark to Leave WNBA After Being Punched and Kneed

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Updated Jul 7, 4:58 AM ET

The Indiana Fever are currently unsure how long Caitlin Clark will be sidelined after she exited the team’s 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday with a back injury. At the same time, a series of incidents involving Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, including reportedly making contact with Clark using her fist and knee, has sparked debate over how Clark should respond.

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“Not Running The Right System For A Player Like Caitlin Clark”: Fever Star’s WNBA Absence Offers Fresh Evidence for a Contested Indiana Fever Claim, Per Analyst

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The Indiana Fever’s dominant win over the Las Vegas Aces has fueled a long-standing theory about the franchise. Indiana blew out the Aces 84-68 in the franchise’s first win over the defending champions in Nevada, even without Caitlin Clark.

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’DPOTY HER NOW,’ ’Defensive Demon’ — WNBA World Reacts As Dallas Rookie Azzi Fudd Makes History in Wings-Tempo Clash

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Azzi Fudd has barely stepped into the professional landscape but is already rewriting the history books, proving why she was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The former UConn standout guard brought her elite, two-way intensity to the WNBA hardwood and is slowly cementing her place on the Wings’ rotation, starting 14 of her 20 games this season.

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