Kara Braxton signed a multi-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury the team announced today. The specifics of the forward/center’s contract were not disclosed. “I’m very excited about signing this contract and staying in Phoenix,†said…
August 21, 2010 Update: Nicky Anosike responds to suspension (Scout.com) Maria Cornelius speaks to Anosike about her injury and the suspension: “I think everyone has heard just part of the story, and thinks, ‘She was…
Tina Thompson’s 33 points and 50 percent-plus shooting were not enough to lift Los Angeles as they dropped a close game to Phoenix last night. The Mercury beat the Sparks 90-84 in front of a…
The San Antonio Silver Stars announced Tuesday that forward Chamique Holdsclaw has a torn right Achilles tendon. She suffered the injury during a game at Minnesota on Sunday, August 15. An MRI revealed a torn…
The San Antonio Silver Stars signed forward Ashley Battle Thursday. The 6-foot forward out of Connecticut helped the Huskies win three consecutive NCAA Championships (2002-04). A Seattle Storm second round (25th overall) pick in the…
The 2010 playoffs begin on August 25.
The Phoenix Mercury released information regarding forward DeWanna Bonner’s injury. The second-year player out of Auburn sustained an elbow to the head with 1:25 remaining in the third quarter of a 104-82 loss to Indiana…
Los Angeles Sparks forward Tina Thompson, the last of the original WNBA players still on a team, became the league’s all-time leading scorer Sunday night in a 92-83 loss against the San Antonio Silver Stars.…
Box score The Seattle Storm routed the Tulsa Shock 111-65 in a game filled with record-breaking feats in front of a crowd of 9,686 Saturday night at KeyArena. The Storm (24-4) exacted payback on the…
U.S. President Barack Obama, his daughter Sasha, and Shelia Johnson, owner of the Washington Mystics, attend a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) game between the Washington Mystics and the Tulsa Shock in Washington on August…
The WNBA released information on postseason dates and information on a new format for conference semifinals and finals today. The release: As teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning, the WNBA today announced dates for…
With her non-profit organization Meek’s Hope well on its way to becoming an established presence in Louisiana, Phoenix Mercury guard Temeka Johnson adds to her humanitarian efforts with the launch of a children’s book series.…
With a trade of Alexis Hornbuckle to the Minnesota Lynx for Rashanda McCants, Nolan Richardson’s Tulsa squad is completely free of any former Detroit Shock players in action this season. Of the other players who…
President Barack Obama honored the 2009 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury for their accomplishments both on and off the court at a ceremony at the White House on Monday, July 19, 2010. “I live with three…
President Barack Obama is set to honor the Phoenix Mercury at the White House next Monday in commemoration of the team’s 2009 championship season. The team will meet with the president on Monday, July 19…
Box Score Sylvia Fowles scored 13 of her 23 points in the third quarter to lead the U.S. national team over the WNBA All-Stars 99-72 on Saturday in a midseason showcase. Fowles was named the…
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2011 during "WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun Game" Saturday at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The six members of the Class…
Candace Parker’s jersey is the best selling jersey in the history of both the NBA Store and WNBAStore.com according to the WNBA. She tops the league’s list of most popular jerseys, where she has reigned…
The WNBA announced the the list of six players selected by WNBA coaches as reserves for the WNBA stars against the U.S. Women’s National Team in the “WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the…
The WNBA announced Monday that Phoenix Mercury guard Ketia Swanier received a one-game suspension for leaving the bench area during an on-court incident in Saturday’s game against New York. The altercation involved New York Libery…
The Chicago Sky waived former Oklahoma standout and rookie center Abi Olajuwon. "This was a great learning experience for Abi," said head coach and general manager Steven Key. "Her time with the Sky will benefit…
Just a few days after re-signing her, the San Antonio Silvers waived forward Crystal Kelly. The team also cut guard Allie Quigley from the squad. From the team’s release: In six games with the Silver…
Monday night the WNBA announced the top vote-getters for the “WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun†game in early July. While seeing names such as Sue Bird and Becky Hammon at the…
