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Golden State Valkyries Partner With CBS Bay Area for Inaugural Season Broadcasts

Golden State Valkyries Partner With CBS Bay Area for Inaugural Season Broadcasts

The Golden State Valkyries a local television partnership with CBS Bay Area, making the network the broadcast home for the WNBA franchise’s inaugural season. The agreement enables Valkyries games to reach more than 4 million…

Phoenix Mercury to Induct Diana Taurasi Into Ring of Honor in 2026

Phoenix Mercury to Induct Diana Taurasi Into Ring of Honor in 2026

Image courtesy of the Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury announced that three-time WNBA champion and all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in the summer of 2026. Taurasi,…

The 2025 WNBA Draft Set for April 14 in New York City

The 2025 WNBA Draft Set for April 14 in New York City

The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 14, at The Shed in New York City, with live coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The event will also stream live on…

Diana Taurasi Calls It a Career: “I’m Full and I’m Happy”

Diana Taurasi Calls It a Career: “I’m Full and I’m Happy”

  Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer and a three-time league champion, officially announced her retirement today, bringing an end to a legendary 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. The six-time Olympic gold medalist…

Golden State Valkyries Unveil State-of-the-Art Performance Center in Oakland

Golden State Valkyries Unveil State-of-the-Art Performance Center in Oakland

The Golden State Valkyries have taken a major step toward their inaugural WNBA season with the introduction of their new performance center in downtown Oakland. The facility, one of only four in the league dedicated…

WNBA Free Agency Begins With Blockbuster Trades, Star Signings, and Major Roster Moves

WNBA Free Agency Begins With Blockbuster Trades, Star Signings, and Major Roster Moves

2025 WNBA Key Dates Free agency is officially underway as of February 1, and WNBA teams are wasting no time making major roster moves through signings, trades, and re-signings. With the WNBA Draft on April…

2025 WNBA Transactions

Feb. 1 and 2 Natasha Howard signed a Contract with the Indiana Fever. Satou Sabally signed a Core Contract with the Dallas Wings. Alyssa Thomas signed a Core Contract with the Connecticut Sun. DiJonai Carrington…

Dallas Wings Sign Kaila Charles, Joyner Holmes, Luisa Geiselsöder To Training Camp Contracts

Dallas Wings Sign Kaila Charles, Joyner Holmes, Luisa Geiselsöder To Training Camp Contracts

The Dallas Wings have signed forward Joyner Holmes, guard/forward Kaila Charles, and center Luisa Geiselsöder to training camp contracts. Holmes, a five-year WNBA veteran and DFW native, played for the Seattle Storm in 2024 and…

Washington Mystics Name Jamila Wideman as General Manager, Sydney Johnson as Head Coach

Washington Mystics Name Jamila Wideman as General Manager, Sydney Johnson as Head Coach

The Washington Mystics announced significant leadership changes as Jamila Wideman was appointed general manager and Sydney Johnson named head coach, Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger revealed Tuesday. The hires come after the franchise and general…

Dallas Wings Name Chris Koclanes Head Coach

Dallas Wings Name Chris Koclanes Head Coach

The Dallas Wings have hired Chris Koclanes as their new head coach, the team announced, marking a fresh chapter for the franchise. Koclanes, a defensive specialist with over a decade of coaching experience in the…

Basketball Legend Katie Smith Applauds WNBA Expansion to San Francisco

Basketball Legend Katie Smith Applauds WNBA Expansion to San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — Ohio State assistant coach Katie Smith expressed her enthusiasm about the WNBA’s expansion to the Bay Area ahead of the undefeated Buckeyes’ dominant win over Stanford at the Chase Center on Friday…

WNBA to Host First International Regular-Season Game in Vancouver

WNBA to Host First International Regular-Season Game in Vancouver

The WNBA announced Monday that the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm will compete in the first-ever regular-season game played outside the United States. The game is set for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Rogers Arena…

Kate Martin Thrilled to Help Build Golden State Valkyries in Historic Debut

Kate Martin Thrilled to Help Build Golden State Valkyries in Historic Debut

The Golden State Valkyries concluded the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft by assembling a roster they believe can compete immediately while laying the groundwork for long-term success. General manager Ohemaa Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nakase…

Golden State Valkyries Select 11 Players in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft, Build Foundation for 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Select 11 Players in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft, Build Foundation for 2025 Season

The Golden State Valkyries completed their highly anticipated Expansion Draft,  selecting 11 players consisting of a mix of veteran talent and promising young players. “We are excited to have officially started the journey of building…

FAQ: Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft

FAQ: Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s 13th franchise, will announce their selections in the Expansion Draft on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. ET), broadcast live on ESPN. This draft is…

Golden State Valkyries Unveil Inaugural Uniforms, Highlighting Team Identity and Bay Area Pride

Golden State Valkyries Unveil Inaugural Uniforms, Highlighting Team Identity and Bay Area Pride

  The Golden State Valkyries revealed their inaugural uniforms, embodying their identity as “fierce, bold and strong,” according to Kimberly Veale, the team’s senior vice president of marketing and communications. The Bay Area franchise is…

Toronto Tempo: Canada’s First WNBA Team Reveals Name and Brand Identity

Toronto Tempo: Canada’s First WNBA Team Reveals Name and Brand Identity

Canada’s first WNBA team officially has a name: the Toronto Tempo. The name aims to reflect the rhythm of Toronto, the pulse of Canadian culture, and the energy of basketball itself. “Tempo is pace. It’s…

WNBA Releases 2025 Schedule; Regular Season Begins May 16

WNBA Releases 2025 Schedule; Regular Season Begins May 16

The WNBA unveiled the schedule for its 29th season, which tips off on Friday, May 16, 2025. The regular season, spanning a record 44 games per team, will run through Thursday, Sept. 11, followed by…

Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, announced the six head coaches for its inaugural season, which tips off on January 17, 2025, in Miami, Florida.…

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream announced Wednesday the hiring of Karl Smesko as the team’s new head coach, bringing one of the most successful resumes in women’s college basketball to the WNBA. Smesko, who built…

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s highly anticipated 13th franchise, achieved another historic milestone on Tuesday, announcing over 20,000 season ticket deposits for their upcoming debut in the 2025 season. The Valkyries,…

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

The Indiana Fever announced Sunday that head coach Christie Sides will not return for the 2025 season, concluding her two-year tenure with the organization. Sides, who helped guide the team to their first postseason appearance…

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

The WNBA is heading toward significant collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations after the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) opted out of the current agreement, two years ahead of its expiration. The decision, announced Monday, allows both…

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

The New York Liberty captured their first WNBA Championship in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime to win Game 5 of the Finals. The Liberty’s hard-fought victory, sealed at Barclays…

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever. According to Nielsen, the October 13th game with the Minnesota Lynx at the New York Liberty had 1.34 million…

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