USA Basketball Statement In a joint statement, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, announced the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Previously, the IOC said it would take up to four…
Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith took part in her first media availability in Phoenix on Sunday, March 8, since being acquired by the team on February 12. Video provided by Phoenix Mercury
Full release from the Los Angeles Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks are excited to announce the signing of four-time WNBA champion Seimone Augustus, who comes to the Sparks after leading the Minnesota Lynx to titles…
USA Basketball announced the four-member roster for the Women’s 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team that will compete in the 2020 FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament March 18-22 in Bengaluru, India The top three finishing teams…
? It's official, @SkyDigg4 is headed to the @PhoenixMercury! pic.twitter.com/dewjHXsfXy — WNBA (@WNBA) February 12, 2020 Release from Dallas: The Dallas Wings have signed and traded Skylar Diggins-Smith to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for…
Update: The induction ceremony scheduled for June 13, 2020, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for June 12, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All tickets purchased by guests will be refunded in full.…
USA Basketball announced rosters for the training camps for the Women’s 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Teams. Eleven athletes are set to participate in training Feb. 12-13 in Chicago. The USA Basketball 3×3 player selection committees…
Below are the key dates for the 2020 WNBA season: January 28: Free Agency Negotiations Begin February 10: Free Agency Period Begins April 17: WNBA Draft April 10-19: Local Team Tryouts April 26: Training Camp…
From the team: The Atlanta Dream have decided, after conversations with Angel McCoughtry and her representation, to allow her to test free agency for the first time in her career. While the Dream could have…
Update: Complete list of victims (Los Angeles Times) Sunday afternoon, news sources confirmed the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna after a helicopter crash in the Los Angeles area among fog…
From an announcement by USA Basketball: Three athletes with previous USA Basketball experience have been added to the USA Women’s National Team rosters for at least a portion of the two collegiate exhibitions and three…
Jan. 28 – Teams can begin negotiating with free agents Feb. 10 – Teams can start signing player contracts In previous seasons negotiations began on Jan. 15 and contracts signed beginning Feb. 1. The change…
The WNBA announced an expanded regular season, an increase to 36 games, beginning in 2020. This marks the first increase in games since 2003. The schedule this summer will also see an increase in the…
Compiled by Eric Nemchock and Fred Morlan With the 2020 WNBA Draft on the horizon, this list of prospects is a helpful guide for fans who are excited about this year’s draft class. The list…
The Minnesota Lynx announced the hiring of former Lynx player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Katie Smith as an assistant coach. Smith will be the lead assistant in the team’s scouting efforts, talent…
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), pending ratification by the players and the league’s Board of Governors. The new eight-year CBA,…
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists in consideration for induction into the Class of 2020. The candidates: Debbie Brock (Veteran Player) Doug Bruno (Coach) Carol Callan (Contributor) Swin Cash-Canal (Player) Tamika…
USA Basketball revealed the rosters for the senior women’s national team’s two games against collegiate opponents in January and February. The USA SWNT faces UConn on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2) and Louisville…
OFFICIAL: New York Liberty announce and introduce Walt Hopkins as head coach. #BROOKLYNLOUD2020? pic.twitter.com/ayW4JF4AaK — New York Liberty (@nyliberty) January 8, 2020 The New York Liberty introduced Walt Hopkins as the team’s new head coach…
The Women’s National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association issued the following statement today: “We are making substantial progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement which we expect to finalize soon. In…
After his first year as the Chicago Sky head coach/general manager, James Wade hires Olaf Lange as an assistant coach. “Olaf has a wealth of experience in the WNBA and abroad,” Wade said. “He is…
With WNBA players still in labor negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, their union released the following results of the organization’s elections: The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the reelections of Nneka…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is now a member of the McDonald’s Corporation’s Board of Directors. Her tenure began on December 6, 2019. The league hired Engelbert in mid-May and she began the commissioner role July…
Stanley leaves Washington Mystics for Fever Stanley in the Fever’s introductory press conference Tuesday morning: Marianne Stanley on leaving the Mystics for the Fever: “I feel like this was the type of place that I…
Tour Schedule With members that represent some of the best teams in the nation, including preseason No. 1 Oregon, it is no surprise that the Pac-12 is set to play a prominent role in the…
