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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham cleared up confusion about her contract negotiations with the most wholesome reason ever. She wanted more years on her deal so she could buy a house and bring her dog and donkey to Indianapolis.
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has declared herself fully recovered from the injuries that limited her 2025 season to just 13 games. The Indiana Fever guard is taking a smarter approach to training camp, focusing on recovery and sustainable performance for her third professional season.
After missing most of 2025 due to injuries, basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is back at 100% health and ready to light up the court for the Indiana Fever. Her transformed approach to body care could extend her career for years to come.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham celebrated her new $665,000 contract by getting baptized as an adult. The move reflects a growing trend of women's basketball stars publicly embracing their faith.
Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston just became the highest-paid player in WNBA history with a groundbreaking $6.3 million contract extension. The deal also marks the first time a new provision designed to reward exceptional young talent has been used in the league.
Nigeria's champion women's basketball team is taking on three WNBA franchises this spring to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. The 21-player squad blends proven stars with hungry newcomers ready to prove Africa's best can compete globally.
The Dallas Wings drafted Azzi Fudd first overall, reuniting her with girlfriend and teammate Paige Bueckers in a historic moment for WNBA representation. The couple, who met as teenagers and won together at UConn, now brings championship chemistry to professional basketball.
Gabriela Jáquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA draft, making history alongside her NBA brother as the first Mexican-American siblings in both leagues. The UCLA champion also helped set two draft records in one incredible night.
Behind the sequins and spotlights of the 2025 WNBA Draft, 14 new players revealed the invisible struggles that got them there. From therapy sessions to mindset shifts, their stories prove success is built in the quiet moments.
Gabriela Jaquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA Draft, joining her brother Jaime in professional basketball. The UCLA national champion received a heartfelt Instagram message from her Miami Heat brother celebrating their shared success.
Former UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 contract and reuniting with teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The draft showcased record-breaking moments and massive pay raises for rookies under the new collective bargaining agreement.
Saffron Shiels and Manuela Puoch just became the latest Australians to reach the world's top women's basketball league. The duo joins a growing wave of Australian talent making their mark in the WNBA.
The national champion UCLA Bruins made WNBA history with five players selected in the first round and six overall. The celebration in New York showcased a team that won together and now gets to chase professional dreams together.
Azzi Fudd became the first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, joining former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings. The selection caps a remarkable journey from NCAA champion to top overall choice, with rookie salaries now reaching $500,000.
Charlisse Leger-Walker just became the first New Zealander ever drafted into the WNBA, selected 18th overall by the Connecticut Sun. Two years after a devastating knee injury nearly ended her dream, the 24-year-old guard is proving that setbacks can set up the greatest comebacks.
Fresh off winning the NCAA championship with UCLA, New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker is poised to become just the second Kiwi ever to play in the WNBA. After battling back from a devastating knee injury, the 24-year-old point guard could make history at Tuesday's draft.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham is coming back for another season, keeping the team's championship dreams alive. The sharpshooter who became known for fiercely defending her teammates signed a one-year deal to return to Indianapolis.
The Indiana Fever made major offseason moves to support superstar Caitlin Clark's return from injury, re-signing two core players and adding veteran depth. After coming within one game of the WNBA Finals last season despite injuries, the team is positioning itself as a serious championship contender.
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas is coming back to the Phoenix Mercury after a record-breaking season that nearly ended in a championship. The 33-year-old point-forward led the league in assists and came closer than ever to her first WNBA title.
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