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The Minnesota Lynx sign guard Jacki Gemelos

From the Lynx: The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed guard Jacki Gemelos. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Gemelos, 25, was originally selected by the Lynx in the…

WNBA extends deal with ESPN, rolls out new branding

From the league: The WNBA and ESPN have extended their partnership for another six years, paving the way for WNBA games to be televised on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 through 2022. The announcement was made…

A New Dishin & Swishin Q&A Session looks at the NCAA tournament & more with Rebecca Lobo

There are few out there that have the background to discuss women’s basketball like Rebecca Lobo. In her playing days, Lobo probably could have been governor of Connecticut, the way she monopolized the attention of…

Watch the NCAA tournament like a WNBA coach: A beginner’s guide to scouting the seniors

Watch the NCAA tournament like a WNBA coach: A beginner’s guide to scouting the seniors

Your favorite WNBA team is close to making the climb to the next level. You know that all it takes is that draft choice to pan out, to be the difference maker. You have supreme…

The New York Liberty holds auditions for the Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches

The New York Liberty will hold open auditions for its Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches cheer and dance teams on Sunday, March 24 at Ripley Grier Studios in midtown Manhattan. Registration begins at 10 a.m.…

New York Liberty hires Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin as assistants, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Whitmore as coaching associates

From the team: New York Liberty head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer announced today the team’s coaching staff for the 2013 season, which will include four former Liberty players. Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin…

Sandy Brondello returns to the Sparks as an assistant coach for a third year

The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Sandy Brondello will return as an assistant coach for the 2013 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brondello returns for her third season with the Sparks and…

WNBA announces 2013 preseason schedule

The WNBA tips off the summer with with a slate of 14 preseason games in 14 cities including international competition. The action begins May 9 when the Tulsa Shock hosts the Atlanta Dream at the…

The Chicago Sky re-signs forward Tamera Young

The Chicago Sky re-signed forward Tamera Young announced the team’s coach and general manager, Pokey Chatman. From the team: “Tamera’s a fearless player that simply refuses to get outworked. So much of her positive effect…

The Atlanta Dream signs Sydney Carter to a training camp contract

The Atlanta Dream announced Monday that it has signed Sydney Carter to a training camp contract. Carter recently returned from playing overseas in Israel. “Sydney is an excellent ball-handler and scorer,” said Dream Head Coach…

Silver Stars sign former Missouri player & San Antonio native Christine Flores

From the team: The San Antonio Silver Stars have signed San Antonio native Christine Flores, head coach and general manager Dan Hughes announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. A…

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird to miss the 2013 WNBA season

With Lauren Jackson missing the upcoming season, Ann Wauters not returning and Katie Smith going to New York, Seattle loses another veteran with the announcement that point guard Sue Bird will not play during the…

The New York Liberty signs forward Cheryl Ford

From the team: New York Liberty Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has reached a contract agreement with forward Cheryl Ford. Per team policy, the terms of the deal…

San Antonio Silver Stars sign veteran forward DeLisha Milton-Jones

From the team: The San Antonio Silver Stars have signed forward DeLisha Milton-Jones, head coach and general manager Dan Hughes announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “I want to…

Tulsa, Minnesota and New York rework rosters with multi-player trade

Bill Laimbeer earned his reputation as “Trader Bill” while in Detroit, and he is out to regain that moniker in New York. His goal, it seems, is to recapture the championship glory of the Detroit…

Washington Mystics acquire center Kia Vaughn from New York Liberty in exchange for 1st round pick

From the Mystics: Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault announced today that the team has acquired center Kia Vaughn and a second round pick (17th overall) from the New York Liberty in…

Photos: 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend, Special Olympics Game with NBA and WNBA players

Twelve Special Olympics athletes from across the world showed a standing-room only crowd at NBA Jam Session on February 18 the unifying power of sport as they demonstrated their basketball skills in a Unified Sports…

Photos: 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend Tamika Catchings Autograph Session

On the Indiana Fever coming back as the reigning WNBA champions and the upcoming season I think the biggest thing is coming out, everybody getting better in the offseason. Every team will be better. Once…

Photos: 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend Day of Service includes WNBA players and league president

Photos: 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend Day of Service includes WNBA players and league president

NBA All-Star Weekend includes a tradition of kicking off the festivities with a “Day of Service” to support communities in need through hands-on service projects. WNBA players join NBA All-Stars, NBA players and legends along…

The WNBA releases its 2013 schedule

Fans have been clamoring for the release of the 2013 WNBA schedule since late December. The league finally announced the schedule today as player re-signings announcements heat up for summer play. The regular season kicks…

The Tulsa Shock re-sign Chante Black, Amber Holt and Courtney Paris for 2013

The Tulsa Shock re-signed Chante Black, Amber Holt and Courtney Paris. Black averaged 3.2 ppg and grabbed 2.7 rebounds per game in 2012. Holt earned 5.8 ppg and grabbed 1.9 rpg. In 2012, Paris had…

Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson to miss 2013 WNBA season, center Ann Wauters not returning

Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson to miss 2013 WNBA season, center Ann Wauters not returning

Lauren Jackson has confirmed she will miss the 2013 WNBA season. Details to follow on the @basketballaus website shortly. — Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) February 6, 2013 After missing all of the 2012-132 WNBL season for…

Indiana Fever re-sign championship nucleus: Tamika Catchings, Briann January, Shavonte Zellous

Indiana Fever President and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf announced the signing of three-time Olympic gold medalist, 2011 WNBA MVP and 2012 WNBA Finals MVP Tamika Catchings to a multi-year contract. Also announced were multi-year deals…

The Los Angeles Sparks sign free agent guard Lindsey Harding to a multi-year contract

From the Sparks: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed free agent guard Lindsey Harding to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Penny Toler. Per team policy, terms…

San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sophia Young has ACL tear

From the Silver Stars: San Antonio Silver Stars forward Sophia Young sustained an ACL tear in her right knee during the semifinals of the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) Championship on Thursday, January 24. An…

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