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…
The Connecticut Sun signed Danielle Adams to a training camp contract. “We are excited about the opportunity to bring Danielle Adams into camp to compete for a roster spot,” Sun head coach and general manager…
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election on Saturday during NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. The finalists include four players, seven coaches, a referee, a legendary contributor…
We’ve acquired PG Odyssey Sims and the 11th overall pick in the 2017 Draft from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd overall picks. pic.twitter.com/hoWjdm5jaR — Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 17, 2017 In…
Nneka Ogwumike, the 2016 WNBA MVP, signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last season she became one of only seven players in WNBA history to…
The Connecticut Sun signed Kelly Faris, Jennifer Hamson and Kayla Pedersen to training camp contracts. From the Sun: Kelly Faris has played in 112 games for the Sun after being selected 11th overall by Connecticut…
The Phoenix Mercury signed veteran guard Leilani Mitchell. She returns to the Mercury after playing in all 34 games for Phoenix in 2015, participating in the Rio Olympics with Australia and appearing in 10 games…
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) announced the Class of 2017 on Sunday. The six members of the Class of 2017 are: Sally Bell (official) Christine Grant (contributor) Rick Insell (coach) Louise O’Neal (veteran)…
Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) and Lindsay Whalen (Minnesota Lynx) are set to participate in the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. ET. ESPN will televise the game that will…
The Atlanta Dream signed center Markeisha Gatling and guard Whitney Knight to training camp contracts. Gatling, who was selected 10th overall in the 2014 WNBA Draft, returns to the Dream after signing with the team…
WNBA Finals MVP Candace Parker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-4 forward who was the No. 1…
The Phoenix Mercury signed guard Yvonne Turner and forward Emma Cannon. From the team: The 5-foot-10 Turner, who has seen brief stints with the Chicago Sky and San Antonio Stars, currently plays for Uniqa Sopron…
From the Storm: The Seattle Storm today announced the signing of former University of Washington women’s basketball standout Sami Whitcomb and two-year WNBA veteran Nikki Greene. Whitcomb, a 2010 graduate of Washington, is currently playing…
The Phoenix Mercury signed 22-year-old Australian Olympian Stephanie Talbot who was originally selected by the Mercury in the third round (33rd overall) of the 2014 WNBA draft. “Steph Talbot is one of the brightest prospects…
The Washington Mystics signed center Krystal Thomas and guard Asia Taylor. From the team: “Adding Krystal Thomas to our team gives us a player who will be a big part of our post rotation as…
The Phoenix Mercury signed Australian center Cayla George (formerly Cayla Francis). George debuted with the Mercury in 2015 but did not play in 2016 in order to train for the Rio Games with the Australian…
