The WNBA has announced an innovative in-season tournament which will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Find out all the details in the inaugural tournament for the Commissioner's Cup.
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Aari McDonald is no stranger to rebuilds. As the No. 3 overall pick, she'll be expected to come in and make an impact for the Atlanta Dream this season. Can McDonald help give the Dream a much-needed offensive punch?
Carlan Gay
There are plenty of highlights in this year's WNBA general manager's survey that include Breanna Stewart to win MVP, Candace Parker viewed as the biggest off-season acquisition and the New York Liberty to be the league's most improved team.
In celebration of its 25th season, the WNBA is going to have quite a few new looks in 2021 – 36 to be exact. With each of the league's 12 teams receiving three new uniforms, NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to break down what each means while discussing a few of their favourites from the bunch.
Kyle Irving
Breanna Stewart, the reigning WNBA Finals MVP, has signed an endorsement deal with Puma that will see her become the first WNBA player in 10 years to receive a signature sneaker.
Gilbert McGregor
From Markham, Ontario, to Rutgers University, to the WNBA and overseas, Tammy Sutton-Brown won everywhere she graced the floor. As one of Canada's first-ever WNBA stars, Sutton-Brown paved the way for the next generation of female athletes in the country with a legendary playing career that spanned over three decades.
Several players missed the 2020 WNBA season due to a combination of health concerns, ongoing social justice issues and season-ending injuries, with the 2021 campaign bolstered by the return of stars Liz Cambage, Elena Delle Done, Natasha Cloud, Kelsey Plum and many more.
Benyam Kidane
A lot of attention has been paid to what No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft Kysre Gondrezick can bring to the Indiana Fever off the court, but make no mistake about it — what Gondrezick brings on the court should eventually result in wins.
May 14 is when the WNBA's historic season tips off and it begins with Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2020, and the New York Liberty taking on the Indiana Fever. That's not the only noteworthy date of the league's milestone year.
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Sabrina Ionescu, the record-shattering college basketball superstar and No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, had her rookie season cut short three games in by a devastating ankle injury. The Liberty went on to finish with a league-worst 2-20 record, but have reloaded their roster around the 23-year-old floor general with much higher aspirations for the upcoming WNBA season.
An offseason trade saw Kia Nurse, a rising star in the league, join a trio of Skylar Diggins-Smith, Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi. After missing the postseason for the first three years of her career, Nurse's new beginning provides a legitimate opportunity to contend for a WNBA title.
WNBA Tip-Off 2021 presented by Tangerine will air throughout the season on Sportsnet ONE, TSN, Facebook and Twitter beginning on Friday, May 14. More than 50 Live WNBA Games will be available in Canada throughout the 2021 season.
The 2021 WNBA regular-season schedule will feature 100 national broadcasts across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV. Twitter will stream 12 games and Oculus from Facebook will also stream 20 games this season.
The NHL heading to Turner Sports is a good thing, but Shaquille O'Neal and the crew need to read up on the, er, present day of the league.
Jackie Spiegel
Floyd's death in May 2020 prompted a national social justice movement.
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As the picks were being called out, the Twitter world lit up with reactions from some of the biggest names in the game. Below we take a look at some of the best reactions.
The Dallas Wings, owners of multiple top picks in the first round, were the biggest storyline coming out of the 2021 WNBA Draft but here are a few more.
Selecting three of the top five picks, the Dallas Wings used the 2021 WNBA Draft to stock up on young talent.
Rowe switched between languages as she interviewed France international Iliana Rupert, who was chosen 12th overall by the Las Vegas Aces.
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The Dallas Wings selected Charli Collier with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 WNBA Draft, making her the first player ever from Texas to be selected first overall.
Holding the top two picks in the 2021 WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings selected Charli Collier with the first pick.
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Bueckers would undoubtedly be the biggest star in this year's group of prospects, but she is not eligible for the 2021 WNBA Draft.
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In its 25th year, the WNBA partners with the WNBPA to donate $25,000 USD to Black Women’s Health Imperative as part of the league’s focus on health equity.
From the date, time, draft order and prospects, here's everything you need to know about Thursday's 2021 WNBA Draft.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 WNBA Draft, including how to watch the event live.
Miranda Ayim's pro career will come to a close at the end of Basket Landes' season in France and her playing career will come to an end at the completion of the Tokyo Summer Games when she represents Canada for the third straight Olympics. Her basketball journey has inspired many and turned her into a Canadian Pioneer.
All 12 teams will begin their quest for the WNBA crown during Opening Weekend. Tip-Off weekend puts a spotlight on MVPs as Candace Parker makes Chicago Sky Debut vs. Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics and Breanna Stewart’s Seattle Storm hosts the Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson.
The WNBA announced the 52 players from colleges and universities that have filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2021 WNBA Draft which will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert penned an OP-ED ahead of the 2021 WNBA season.
Cathy Engelbert
Virtual Draft to highlight elements of the league’s upcoming 25th season and the players’ vaccine awareness and education, and provide opportunities for fan engagement.
Made of 100% composite leather, the official WNBA game ball integrates Wilson’s Evo NXT construction featuring an enhanced grip and a soft moisture-minimalizing feel.
Among season-long celebrations to highlight the league’s milestones and breakthroughs over the years, all 12 WNBA teams will host specially-themed events and fan promotions. The WNBA will also celebrate the ways its players have shattered expectations and have stood at the forefront of advancement, inclusion and social change for 25 years.
The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. The three-member investor group is comprised of former Dream star Renee Montgomery, Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair, and Gottesdiener.
The WNBA received an A-plus overall grade in its 2020 report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (Tides). “At the WNBA, we’re encouraged to have had many all-time highs in this year’s Race and Gender Report Card,” said WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
WNBA free agency begins on Monday, Feb. 1 as teams and players can finalize deals and sign contracts and offer sheets. Here's a list of unrestricted, restricted, core and reserved free agents ahead of the 2021 WNBA season.
During her worst period with the virus, Durr struggled to breathe and was spitting up blood.
The new Executive Director will assume his new role on Jan. 4, 2021, and lead the Foundation’s mission to drive economic empowerment for Black communities through employment and career advancement.
The NBA Foundation announced a total of $2 million in inaugural grants that will drive economic empowerment in Black communities through employment and career advancement.
What's the best gift you can give on a basketball court? An assist. Passing is an art that many players in the NBA and WNBA use to help make their teammates better. Find out what an assist is and how important it is to be unselfish on the basketball court.
The Liberty and Wings will have picks No. 1 and 2 for the second consecutive year.
Having previously won it in 2012 and 2016, James, who led the work in combating voter suppression while leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title as the Finals MVP, becomes the first athlete to win SI's Sportsperson of the Year more than two times.
Peterborough Ontario-native Phil Cook joins the WNBA after spending more than 20 years with Nike.
From Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka to the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, the NBA world took time out to celebrate the holiday.
A'ja Wilson took another leap in her third season in the WNBA by earning league MVP. Her time to win a championship will come sooner rather than later.
After missing the 2019 season due to an Achilles injury, Stewart completes her comeback season on top as she earns Finals MVP honours for the second time in her career with averages of 28.3 points (on 63% shooting) and 7.7 rebounds.
The Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces will face off in the WNBA Finals on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC in a best-of-five series. All eyes will be on the matchup at power forward between Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson.
Billy Heyen
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Agustin Aboy gives their 2020 WNBA award picks.
Agustín Aboy
The 2020 WNBA playoffs begin on Tuesday September 15th with a pair of single-elimination first round games.
The 23-year-old Chatham, Ontario native Bridget Carleton put the offseason work in and is now reaping the benefits.
DraftKings announced Friday morning that upon the NBA and WNBA's return, the DFS site will donate a day's profits to a charity involved with combating racial injustice.
Jacob Blake's shooting has prompted several athletes to boycott their matches in order to show their support in the fight for racial justice
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The WNBA released a statement on the scheduled games for August 27, 2020.
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Some players stood shoulder to shoulder and others took a knee, all after voting not to play.
"The consensus is to not play in tonight's slate of games and to kneel, lock arms and raise fists during the national anthem." Atlanta dream centre Elizabeth Williams read in a statment. "We stand in solidarity with our brothers in the NBA and will continue this conversation with our brothers and sisters across all leagues and look to take collective action."
New Partnership Tips Off This Week with Launch of DoorDash’s #PlayItForward Challenge in Support of Black-Owned Restaurants Across North America
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There are four Canadian National Team members in the WNBA this season and they are all equiped to contribute to their respective teams in what will be a competitive race for the championship.
WNBA players are exercising their freedom of speech. In Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's eyes, that means they are part of "cancel culture."
Sylvia Fowles hits the record books, Sabrina Ionescu is as good as advertised and the Washington Mystics aren't going anywhere.
Ionescu had to be helped off the floor after rolling her left ankle in the second quarter of Friday night's game against the Dream.
Kyrie Irving's 'KAI Empowerment Initiative' will help cover the salaries of WNBA players who choose to sit out the season due to health and social justice concerns.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and the continued fight for social justice, Kyrie Irving has moved to aid his WNBA contemporaries.
Ben Spratt
Members - players/coaching staff - of nearly all NBA teams donned the orange WNBA hoodies
Ionescu was covered well by the Storm in a blowout defeat.
Dan Bernstein
Opening weekend of the 2020 WNBA season features all Canadians in action and is available to watch live on national T.V. in Canada.
Canadian Natalie Achonwa's work in the offseason has been recognized by the WNBA and has earned her the Dawn Staley community leadership award.
The WNBA campaign gets started on Saturday, July 25th and runs through Saturday, September 12th.
In an open letter for The Players' Tribune, Delle Donne revealed she felt "hurt" after a panel of physicians denied her request to opt out of the 2020 WNBA season for medical reasons.
The ESPN host believes the NBA needs to address disturbing conditions inside the WNBA's residences at IMG Academy in Florida.
SJ Lynn
The U.S. senator from Georgia told WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a letter that Black Lives Matter is "totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion."
Guests have included Adam Silver, Masai Ujiri, Damian Lillard, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Steve Nash and more many NBA legends.
Together, the WNBA and WNBA have launched a new platform, The Justice Movement, to amplify the voices and leadership of WNBA players. The 2020 season will be dedicated to social justice, the Black Lives Matter movement and the #SayHerName campaign. In addition to games, IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida will host programming to connect players with each other and their communities.
In tests conducted of 137 WNBA players between June 28-July 5, seven players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
WNBA legend Maya Moore stepped away from the game in the prime of her career to champion the cause of a wrongfully accused man. After helping overturn a wrongful 50-year prison sentence, Moore stands tall as a beacon for hope and agent of change.
Kayla Alexander didn't start out wanting to be a role model, but she's embracing the role and making it her own.
Since 2014, the league has celebrated the "WNBA Pride" campaign in June, which celebrates the LGTBQ+ community.
The NBA, WNBA is joining the commemoration for the first time, providing all league office employees paid time off to observe the holiday.
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Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and NBA commissioner Adam Silver participated in a roundtable this week which focused on the NBA's role in confronting systemic racism and driving long-term change. Check out the engaging discussion in its entirety.
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Kyrie Irving and Avery Bradley are using their voices in the hopes of bringing the league together to spark real change in the black community.
The league announced a plan to play a 22-game regular season followed by traditional playoff beginning in July.
Cloud shared her message in a powerful essay on The Players' Tribune, written in the wake of riots around the country over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Jacob Hancock
In the United States, the 2020 WNBA Draft on ESPN was the most-watched WNBA Draft in 16 years and the second most-watched in ESPN’s history.
Sporting News tracked every pick from the 2020 WNBA Draft. Check out all 36 selections.
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As expected, Sabrina Ionescu was selected first in the 2020 WNBA Draft. The Oregon star is heading to New York to play for the Liberty.
With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.
Prior to the 2020 WNBA Draft, Gianna Bryant, Payton Chester and Alyssa Altobelli were named as honorary picks by the league. All three were victims of the tragic helicopter crash in Southern California on January 26.
Sabrina Ionescu was selected by the New York Liberty with the No. 1 overall pick, headlining a talented 2020 WNBA Draft class.
Kobe Bryant is remembered as one of the biggest advocates of women's basketball. During the 2020 WNBA Draft coverage, the league announced the introduction of an award in Kobe and his daughter Gigi's name.
The league also introduced an award named in honor of Gianna and Kobe Bryant.
Here's a complete guide to the 2020 WNBA Draft, including the start time and TV channel to watch Rounds 1-3.
The 22-year-old point guard made college basketball history by breaking multiple records, and is expected to be selected by the New York Liberty with the no.1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft.
The New York Liberty will pick first overall in the WNBA Draft 2020 for the first time in franchise history.
The WNBA Draft 2020 will take place on Friday, April 17, 2020 with the New York Liberty selecting first in the three-round draft.
Quigley's late-career stats shooting from long-range are off the charts. She hopes that can translate to HORSE success.
A complete guide to the 2020 WNBA Draft, including dates, TV schedule, round-by-round picks for each team, updated betting odds and more.
Eight basketball players competed in the quarterfinals of a HORSE tournament on ESPN. We provided live updates on the action.
Catchings was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The WNBA will postpone the start of its training camps and tip of the regular season originally scheduled for May 15.
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An ESPN official told Sporting News about the change Thursday afternoon.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WNBA will conduct a virtual draft without players, guests, and media. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET, and top prospects will take part remotely.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have become the latest franchises in the basketball world to pledge money towards supporting arena staff in wake of COVID-19 crisis.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a statement on behalf of the league on Thursday.
The WNBA's schedule is released, with a mid-season tournament and more national TV games.
The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association announced Tuesday that they have reached tentative terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.
The WNBA and WNBPA announce groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Washington Mystics capped off a year-long journey back to the WNBA Finals, to win their first-ever championship.
Elena Delle Donne and Co. avenged last year's Finals loss to win Washington's first ever WNBA Championship, ousting the Sun in five games.
Drew Nantais
Playing through a torn labrum in each shoulder, the two-time All-Star nearly posted a triple-double as the Sun earned a four-point win to extend the series to a winner-takes-all Game 5.
After a dominant first quarter, where they outscored the Mystics 32-17, the Sun kept their composure down the stretch to win 90-86.
Alexis Mansanarez
After exiting Game 2 early, MVP Elena Delle Donne made her presence felt in Game 3 to bring the Mystics within one win of the first title in franchise history.
The decision came just one day after ESPN reported Toler used racial epithets in "an obscenity-laced speech" after the Sparks' playoff loss.
A 32-point, 18-rebound double-double from Jones led the way for the Sun, who tied the series at one game apiece as the Mystics couldn't overcome an injury to MVP Elena Delle Donne.
The league's MVP scored a team-high 22 points to lead the way for the Mystics, who are now two wins away from the first title in franchise history.
Delle Donne previously won MVP honors in 2015 as a member of the Chicago Sky.
Chelsea Howard
Delle Donne's free-throw percentage of 97.4% is a WNBA record for players with at least 100 attempts.
On Sept. 6, 2019, 12 legends will be inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, including Vlade Divac, Sidney Moncrief and Bill Fitch.
The 11-time All-Star underwent arthroscopic surgery on her left knee on May 30 and has remained sidelined since.
Kirstie Chiappelli
The latest installment will include Brooks Koepka, Chris Paul, Christian Yelich, Liz Cambage, Kelley O’Hara and Amanda Nunes among others.
Canadian Kia Nurse is a now a star in only her second season in the WNBA thanks to a busy offseason in which she sought out the help of a trainer for the first time in her career.
Griner said her love for the Phoenix Mercury is the main thing that's keeping her from leaving the WNBA entirely.
Gabrielle McMillen
Cambage opened up about her struggles with mental health and sobriety, which led to a downward spiral after the WNBA's All-Star Weekend.
All game modes of NBA 2K20, including the WNBA, will release worldwide on September 6th.
Many of the top WNBA players, including Candace Parker, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, have been added to the game.
USA Basketball will be compensating the participating players financially to keep them home during the WNBA offseason.
Undrafted Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler came off the bench to score 25 points and lead Team Wilson past Team Delle Donne 129-126 in the 2019 WNBA All-Star Game.
Erica Wheeler, a player who went undrafted but made her way into the league in 2015, recorded a game-high 25 points to earn MVP honors.
Kia Nurse, the first Canadian selected to start in a WNBA All-Star Game, will be in action as Team Delle Donne takes on Team Wilson live on SN1 and SN Now at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 will be played on July 27 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Strickland of the Connecticut Sun captured the 3-point crown while the Chicago Sky's DeShields emerged victorious in the Skills Challenge.
The 2019 WNBA All-Star weekend has begun and it was highlighted with young talent in Friday's festivities.
Wilson was averaging 15.8 points and 6.6 assists per game before going down with an ankle injury in Friday's loss to the Seattle Storm.
Both Charles and Dupree are set to make their 7th appearance in the WNBA All-Star game.
The New York Liberty’s Tina Charles and the Indiana Fever’s Candice Dupree are among the most decorated All-Stars on the list.
Canadian Kia Nurse will make her first WNBA All-Star appearance as a starter in Las Vegas.
Davis will serve as the cover athlete for the regular edition while Wade will grace the cover of the special 'Legend Edition,' NBA2K announced via Twitter. The 'First Look' trailer for the game confirms the WNBA will be included in this year's game as well.
“Coming off the Raptors’ historic victory in the NBA Finals and a record-breaking year for the NBA in Canada, the popularity of basketball across the country is at an all-time high," said NBA Canada Managing Director Dan MacKenzie.
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Catch Hamilton, Ontario's Kia Nurse and the New York Liberty live as they take on the Minnesota Lynx on Sportsnet 1 at 7 p.m. ET Saturday.
Acquired from Dallas earlier this month, Cambage was second in league MVP voting in 2018 after leading the league in scoring and rebounding.
Bob Hille
Injuries have already hit the reigning WNBA champions before the team's season opener Saturday against the Phoenix Mercury.
The 2019 WNBA season kicks off Friday and if it's anything like the offseason, there will be plenty of action.
Williams has remained in jail on $20,000 bond since being arrested April 22 in Miami-Dade County.
In the deal, which reportedly includes a 2020 first-round pick, Ogwumike will be reunited with her sister, Nneka.
The WNBA's reigning MVP Breanna Stewart is set for season-ending surgery this week in L.A. after injuring her Achilles.
Stewart has laced up to play overseas after every season since she was named the WNBA's Rookie of the Year in 2016.
Ameer Tyree
Chatham Onatrio's Bridget Carleton was selected 21st overall by the Connecticut Sun in Wednesday's WNBA entry draft.
The UConn product wears No. 33 in honor of Larry Legend.
After playing in the women's NCAA championship game and then declaring for the draft a day later, many predicted Young as the top choice.
The 2019 draft will be the 23rd edition of the WNBA Draft. The first one was held in 1997.
In her second blog post for NBA.com Kia Nurse talks about her TV experience with TSN, the NCAA Women's tournament, Bridget Carleton and the WNBA Draft.
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The 2019 WNBA Draft is almost here, and we have everything you need to know including how to watch, which prospects to keep an eye on and much more.
Jordan Heck
In her first blog for NBA.com Kia Nurse talks Women's basketball in Canada, Kia Nurse Elite girls program and what she's up to this off-season.
One of Canada's best-known women's basketball stars is pleased with the growth of the sport's coverage in the nation.
Rudi Schuller
Ruth Hamblin signed a training camp deal with the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and she's ready to once again be playing hoops at the highest of levels.
Sylvia Sweeney, Tammy Sutton-Brown and Chantal Vallée are three Canadian women who raised the bar for the next generation.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj was blocked by WNBA star A'ja Wilson at the Celebrity All-Star game and told his side of the story to Jimmy Fallon.
B.C. native Ruth Hamblin returns to the WNBA after a two-year hiatus.
This month's Canadian Round-Up gets you up to date with the Canadian women playing pro across the globe, Chantal Vallee's historic new role and a chat with Kia Nurse.
"I just think what they have going is really exciting to be a part of," Bird told ESPN.
The NBA's G League is offering $125,000 in "select contracts" to promising high school players as a one-and-done alternative. WNBA players have some thoughts on that.
Two-time NBA Champion and former Toronto Raptors Executive Vice President Isiah Thomas believes it's time the WNBA brings a franchise to Canada.
Dallas Wings superstar Skylar Diggins-Smith has something to say about the money disparity between WNBA and NBA players.
Alyssa Sconzo
Liz Cambage exploded for a WNBA record 53 points in the Wings' 104-87 win on an insanely efficient 17-of-22 shooting from the field.
The Washington Mystics forward made history on Saturday to put the name Elena Delle Donne ahead of Diana Taurasi and Seimone Augustus
Gabe Fernandez
America's professional sports leagues vary in their guidelines for conduct and behavior during the playing of the national anthem.
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Albert Haynesworth accused Brittany Jackson, his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, of verbally and physically abusing him.
Marcus Dinitto
The league acknowledged Friday that Nneka Ogwumike's shot with 1:14 remaining should not have counted.
Marc Lancaster
