Announcement from the league: The WNBA Board of Governors approved two rules changes that will take effect in the 2019 season. The new rules are related to the simplification of the clear path foul rule…
The Chicago Sky announced James Wade as the team’s new head coach Tuesday morning. Wade is a former assistant with the Minnesota Lynx. The franchise fired former head coach Amber Stocks in late August. Wade…
Statement from the WNBPA: The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced today, the decision to exercise their option to terminate the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, as provided in Article XXXVIII, TERM OF AGREEMENT Section…
After three seasons as president of the WNBA, Lisa Borders is stepping down from her position to become the first-ever president and chief executive officer of Time’s Up, a non-profit that advocates for fair working conditions for women.…
Postgame Press Conference Additional Quotes || Final Standings SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA, TENERIFE, SPAIN – “The World Championship, now the World Cup, is always the hardest one to win,” said veteran USA guard Diana Taurasi…
Schedule SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAGUNA, TENERIFE, SPAIN – The United States took care of business on Friday, ultimately defeating a strong and proud team from Nigeria, 71-40, to kick off the quarterfinal round of the…
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN – Are Team USA’s days as the dominant force in the international women’s game numbered? No one is checking the pulse on this All-Star squad quite yet, but the preliminary…
Streaming Schedule SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN – Defending Olympic and World Champion Team USA kicked off its quest for an unprecedented third consecutive and tenth overall World Cup gold medal with an 87-67 win…
The 2018 USA Basketball Women’s World Cup Team was finalized ahead of the Sept. 22-30 FIBA World Cup in Tenerife, Spain. The squad includes a mix of returning veterans, with a combined 23 Olympic and…
For the third time in franchise history, the @SeattleStorm are #WNBA champions! #WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/LmL0GAx80X — WNBA (@WNBA) September 13, 2018 Led by post players Breanna Stewart and Natasha Howard, the top-seeded Seattle Storm (26-8) swept…
2018 USA Basketball Women’s World Cup Team Finalists Sue Bird (Seattle Storm) Tina Charles (New York Liberty) Layshia Clarendon (Connecticut Sun) Napheesa Collier (University of Connecticut) Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics) Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury)…
Las Vegas Aces forward/center A’ja Wilson is the 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year. The South Carolina graduate was a unanimous selection, receiving all 39 votes from a national panel of media. During her first…
WNBA president Lisa Borders met with the press before game 1 of the 2018 WNBA Finals (Washington at Seattle). Below is the full transcript of the press conference. Lisa Borders, opening remarks:Â I’m excited to…
We’d love to congratulate former Sparks’ player Jamila Wideman on her new position at the @NBA as the VP of Player Development. We wish you nothing but success!? #GoSparks #All4LA pic.twitter.com/s5hqCOQhwm — Los Angeles Sparks…
2018 USA World Cup Team Training Roster Release from USA Basketball: The 2018 USA Basketball Women’s National Team’s three domestic exhibition games will be televised live on NBA TV, including the USA’s Red-White intrasquad game…
Los Angeles Sparks guard/forward Alana Beard won the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year Award. This is the second straight season that the 36-year-old four-time All-Star has earned the honor. She is the fifth player…
ATLANTA – In the first game of the day in Sunday’s WNBA semifinals, No. 3 seed Washington took down No. 2 Atlanta Dream 87-84 in Atlanta on the campus of Georgia Tech in front of…
Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart is the 2018 WNBA Most Valuable Player. It is the first MVP award for the three-year veteran and the the second winner for the Storm, joining three-time MVP Lauren Jackson…
WASHINGTON – Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne had a regular season full of successes while leading her team. She is among the top five in the league in free throw percentage. She tallied five…
Basketball Australia named the Australian Opals squad for the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The competition is set for Septmeber 22-30 in Tenerife, Spain. Five players from Australia’s Rio Olympic team return including current WNBA…
Release from the WNBPA: The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the election of five Officers on its Executive Committee. Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, and Chiney Ogwumike were elected to the offices of…
RT @minnesotalynx: .@Lindsay_13 has announced her retirement effective at the conclusion of the 2018 @WNBA season » https://t.co/guInETLVQU… -> ICYMI: Mystics clip Wings 93-80 to extend streak, Dallas fires coach postgame (Hoopfeed) by @amberdodd97 https://t.co/6010jSq9AB…
There‘s no need for the WNBA to wait on handing out the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award. No rookie player came close to threatening South Carolina product and phenom A’ja Wilson’s reign as the…
Officials for the Playoffs || Standings at End of Regular Season Finals Schedule Game 1 — Seattle 89, Washington 76 Game 2 — Seattle 75, Washington 73 Game 3 — Seattle 98, Washington 82 Playoffs Schedule…
Minnesota Lynx guard and home-state legend Lindsay Whalen announced her retirement from the WNBA, effective at the end of the 2018 season. She will retire as the all-time winningest player in league history. Arguably, one of…
