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WNBA Franchise Values Rise 345 Percent Since 2024, Average Team Now Worth $427M

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The average WNBA franchise is now valued at $427 million, a 59% increase from 2025 and a 345% surge from 2024, according to Sportico. The collective value of the league's 13 teams that played in 2025 stand at $5.55 billion, including real estate and related assets. The growth coincides with the league's 30th season, a newly ratified collective bargaining agreement, and lucrative broadcast deals taking effect in 2026. Those media agreements, shared with the NBA, allocate $2.2 billion to the WN...

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Fever's Caitlin Clark injures knee vs. Wings, expects to be OK

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Updated May 1, 10:58 AM ET

WNBA star Caitlin Clark sustained a knee injury during her 2026 debut, an Indiana Fever preseason loss to the Dallas Wings, but expects to be OK.

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Caitlin Clark Praises WNBA Refs After Fever's Loss to Wings, Sees Positive Changes

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Caitlin Clark shared her honest thoughts about the officiating following the Indiana Fever's 95-80 loss to the Dallas Wings. After beating the New York Liberty earlier in the WNBA preseason, the Fever stumbled against Dallas at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday. Clark finished with 21 points on 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from three.

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Paige Bueckers Shines with 20 Points and Heartwarming Fan Interactions After Wings Win

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Updated May 1, 9:14 AM ET

Paige Bueckers stole the spotlight on Thursday night as the Dallas Wings defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a preseason matchup. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year went off 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, two rebounds, three assists, a steal and four triples in just 20 minutes of action. Clark got off to a hot start, dropping 14 points in the first quarter.

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