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The WNBA’s momentum is at an all-time high, drawing record online viewership, lucrative media rights deals, and packed arenas across the country. Yet, as the league continues to make waves in women’s sports, the broadcast booth has faced backlash for seemingly safe, monotone commentary and underrepresentation.
The WNBA is under fire from basketball fans after leaving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of an official social media post recapping Sunday’s game. Critics slammed the league for failing to mention Clark’s 26-point performance, calling the omission a deliberate attempt to ‘rage-bait’ her massive fanbase online.
WNBAThe Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an exciting Sunday game that required a 10-point second-half comeback and an overtime period to pull off. The win, which tied the season series at 2-2, had massive implications for the playoff standings and for securing one of the coveted top-four seeds in the WNBA standings,…
The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation. Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.
For the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A’ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six titles between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet. The Wilson-Stewart era is far from over. Wilson is on pace to be MVP yet again, while Stewart is putting tog
The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his desire to have his first poster dunk in the WNBA on Angel Reese after his WNBA Draft declaration. Kanter seems to be going through with his plans to declare for the WNBA Draft and get selected, or exhaust all legal measures until he gets a shot, or the WNBA bans trans athletes from competing.
Shaquille O’Neal believes he has found a simple way to make the WNBA even more exciting, with the NBA legend suggesting the league should slightly lower its rims. O’Neal has been a vocal supporter of women’s basketball in recent years and has backed that up through his role as Reebok Basketball president.
WNBASkip Bayless gets real on what's great and what's not so great about the games of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach Tibbetts was asked about the league’s current state during his practice-day media availability. Tibbetts didn’t hold back on his opinion, saying that the league should focus on the great things that are happening in the league rather than dwell on negativity.
Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.