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San Antonio Stars sign Vicki Baugh and Haley Peters to training camp contracts

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…

Atlanta Dream sign guard Darxia Morris

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 guard Tanisha Wright to skip 2017 WNBA season to rest

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…

Brittney Griner signs multi-year contract with Phoenix Mercury

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…

Dawn Staley named head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020

Dawn Staley named head coach of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team through 2020

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

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…

Florida releases head coach Amanda Butler

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…

San Antonio Stars acquire center Clarissa Dos Santos from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Astou Ndour

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,”…

Seattle Storms signs free agent guard Jennifer O’Neill

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…

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

Devereaux Peters adds her voice to the Wiggins controversy via video

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…

Simone Edwards rejects Candice Wiggins’ controversial claims about the WNBA

Simone Edwards rejects Candice Wiggins’ controversial claims about the WNBA

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…

Atlanta Dream sign Australian guard Rachel Jarry

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.…

Indiana Fever sign free agents Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga and Bashaara Graves to training camp contracts

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 sign free agent forward Tianna Hawkins

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…

Phoenix Mercury signs guard Shay Murphy

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…

Connecticut Sun sign Danielle Adams to a training camp contract

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…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 14 finalists for Class of 2017 election

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…

Dallas Wings trade Odyssey Sims to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for picks in WNBA Draft

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…

WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike Extends Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

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

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…

Phoenix Mercury sign veteran guard Leilani Mitchell

Phoenix Mercury sign veteran guard Leilani Mitchell

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…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2017

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 and Lindsay Whalen to participate in 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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…

Atlanta Dream signs center Markeisha Gatling and guard Whitney Knight

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…

Candace Parker agrees to a multi-year contract extension with Los Angeles Sparks

Candace Parker agrees to a multi-year contract extension with Los Angeles Sparks

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…

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