Seattle Storm president and general manager Alisha Valavanis released the following statement following the start of training camp regarding point guard Sue Bird: “Sue underwent a left knee scope earlier this month. At this point,…
Forward Chiney Ogwumike signed a multiple-year contract extension with the Connecticut Sun. The team did not release the terms of the deal. Ogwumike, who had offseason surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury, will be…
From the Dream: After sitting out the 2016 WNBA season to participate in the Rio Olympics for Team Brazil, forward Damiris Dantas will return to compete for the Atlanta Dream, the team announced Thursday. “It…
Basketball Australia appointed Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello to lead the Australian Opals. As a former Opal, Brondello won three straight Olympic medals with the Australian women’s national team. “I am very honored to be selected…
Statement from the WNBA: The WNBA announced today that the league has entered its first collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Referees Association, which is the union representing the WNBA referees. The two-year agreement…
Dallas Wings center Ruth Hamblin will miss the 2017 WNBA season in order to train with and compete for a roster spot on the Canadian National Team ahead of the the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball…
The day after the 2017 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky acquired forward Keisha Hampton from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for forward/center Chantel Osahor (University of Washington). Osahor was the Sky’s 2017 second round draft…
As expected, University of Washington guard Kelsey Plum was the top pick in the 2017 WNBA draft. The San Antonio Stars chose all-time NCAA scoring leader. “It’s an unreal feeling,” said Plum about being drafted. “I’ve been dreaming…
WNBA Draft: Thursday, April 13, ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Draft Attendees || Draft Order || Around the Web || WNBA Bios of Draft Attendees After a record-breaking season, Washington’s Kelsey Plum leads the 2017…
The Los Angeles Sparks hired former Wisconsin head coach, Bobbie Kelsey, as an assistant coach. “We are excited to add Bobbie to our coaching staff. She is an excellent coach who is very passionate about…
From the Stars: The San Antonio Stars today announced that they have signed Vicki Baugh and Haley Peters to training camp contracts. Baugh (F-C, 6-4, Tennessee) averaged 4.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11 games…
The Atlanta Dream signed free agent guard Darxia Morris to a training camp contract. Morris began her career with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2014. In 2015, she signed a training camp contract with the…
New York Liberty president Isiah Thomas issued the following statement Monday: I want to inform our fans that Tanisha Wright has decided she will take time away from the game to rest during the 2017…
Three-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 Olympian Brittney Griner signed a new multi-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury the team announced Sunday. The Mercury did not disclose the terms of the contract. “Brittney Griner is the…
Press conference video || Reactions from Staley’s former coach and teammates USA Basketball announced South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley as the new head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020. The press…
Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner will miss the 2017 season due to pregnancy. She released the following statement today: “I am so happy to announce that I’m expecting. I have always wanted a family and…
Release from Florida: After 10 years University of Florida women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler will not return next season, athletics director Scott Stricklin announced Monday. “Amanda obviously loves the University of Florida. She worked tirelessly…
The San Antonio Stars acquired center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour. “Clarissa Dos Santos has been the catalyst for the recent success of the Brazilian national team,”…
The Seattle Storm signed free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill to a training camp contract. The 5-5 guard appeared in 13 games for the Minnesota Lynx in 2015. O’Neill signed a training camp contract with the…
Down & Dirty with Devereaux Video by Indiana Fever forward Devereaux Peters, @MsPeters14 To put this video in context, at the beginning of the week, former WNBA player Candace Wiggins stunned the women’s basketball world…
Responses from other current and former players || Statement from the WNBA Player’s Association || Statement from WNBA President Lisa Borders When Candice Wiggins retired from the WNBA in March 2016 after playing for the…
The Atlanta Dream signed forward Rachel Jarry to a training camp contract. A member of the Australian national team, Jarry was originally drafted by the Dream in the second round of the 2011 WNBA Draft.…
The Indiana Fever signed free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts. Pohlen-Mavunga is a 6-0 guard who has played with Indiana since her rookie season in 2011. She appeared in 12…
Washington Mystics signed free agent forward Tianna Hawkins. The team first acquired the free agent forward prior to the 2014 season. “We are glad to welcome Tianna back to the Mystics,” said head coach Mike…
The Phoenix Mercury signed 5-foot-11 guard Shay Murphy, a player who was a reserve on the Mercury’s 2014 championship squad. “Shay is the kind of player you want on your team,” said Mercury General Manager…
