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Indiana Fever

Iowa to retire former star Clark's jersey

Iowa will retire former star Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey on Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, the school announced Wednesday.

Michael Voepel

WNBA

Report: WNBA star Wilson, Nike reach six-year extension

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson -- a three-time WNBA MVP and two-time league champion -- is signing a six-year contract extension with Nike in one of the richest shoe deals for a women's basketball player, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

- Shams Charania and Alexa Philippou

Atlanta Dream

Storm, Dream to play regular-season game in Vancouver

The WNBA announced on Monday that the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream will play a regular-season game in Vancouver on August 15, 2025.

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu undergoes procedure on UCL in right thumb

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb, team sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Alexa Philippou

WNBA

Valkyries select seven international players in WNBA expansion draft

The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players, including seven international players, at the WNBA expansion draft Friday as the league's 13th franchise continues to take shape.

Kendra Andrews

WNBA

How will Golden State Valkyries fill out roster after expansion draft?

Andraya Carter, Rebecca Lobo and Chiney Ogwumike look at how the Valkyries could acquire more talent following the WNBA expansion draft.

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WNBA

Next move for WNBA's expansion Toronto Tempo - naming a general manager

WNBA expansion team Toronto announced its name -- the Tempo -- on Thursday and expects its next big move will be naming a general manager.

- Michael Voepel

WNBA

Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day. The name appeared — briefly — on a team drop-down menu on the league's official website.

Seattle Storm

Report: Loyd requests trade from Storm as investigation concludes

All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Seattle Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

Alexa Philippou

Seattle Storm

Storm investigation into alleged bullying by coaches finds no violations

The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.

- Kevin Pelton

WNBA

Report: Fever star Clark part of Cincinnati group in NWSL bid

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is part of the ownership group trying to bring an NWSL expansion team to Cincinnati.

Jeff Kassouf

Betting

The Angel Reese effect is here, and it’s real

The list of accomplishments for Angel Reese over the last few years feels endless, and over the last six months, she has become one of the better good luck charms we’ve seen.

Luke Bellus

Indiana Fever

Clark won't play in Unrivaled league, source says

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark will not play in the new 3-on-3 league Unrivaled in its upcoming inaugural season, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN on Wednesday.

- Michael Voepel

Chicago Sky

Weatherspoon not dwelling on surprise firing by Sky

Teresa Weatherspoon is focused on her future and not dwelling on the past. It's been nearly two months since the Chicago Sky fired her as coach after just one season with the franchise.

Los Angeles Sparks

Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach

The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts as their head coach, the franchise announced Tuesday.

Dallas Wings

Wings win WNBA draft lottery, to have No. 1 overall pick

The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft -- widely expected to be UConn star Paige Bueckers -- after winning the league's draft lottery on Sunday.

- Alexa Philippou

WNBA

Bird, Fowles lead women's hoops HOF class

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard will headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

- Alexa Philippou

WNBA

Clark draws big crowd for LPGA pro-am in Florida

Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds.

Atlanta Dream

Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as head coach

The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.

Dallas Wings

Former Sparks coach Miller named Wings general manager

Curt Miller was hired as the Dallas Wings' new general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Friday.

Michael Voepel

Chicago Sky

Marsh agrees to be next coach of Sky

The Chicago Sky has named Tyler Marsh as the franchise's new head coach, the team announced Sunday.

Indiana Fever

Sources: WNBA's Fever hire White as new head coach

The Indiana Fever have hired Stephanie White as their new head coach, league sources told ESPN on Friday. White, who spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, takes over a franchise led by WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

- Alexa Philippou

Indiana Fever

Why coach White is good fit for Fever, Clark

The Indiana Fever named Stephanie White their new head coach, tasking her with leading Caitlin Clark and a Fever squad that could garner more attention and scrutiny than any team in WNBA history.

- Michael Voepel, Alexa Philippou, Kevin Pelton

Las Vegas Aces

Washington Huskies to retire Plum's jersey, a first for women's program

The University of Washington announced Friday that former Huskies guard Kelsey Plum will have her No. 10 jersey retired when the team hosts Purdue on Jan. 18, 2025.

Kevin Pelton

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Mahomes wants to bring WNBA team to Kansas City

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he sees the effort to bring a WNBA franchise to Kansas City as the next logical step for the ownership group of the NWSL's Kansas City Current.

Adam Teicher

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu hurt hand in Game 4 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN Thursday.

- Alexa Philippou

Minnesota Lynx

Report: WNBA doesn't fine Lynx coach Reeve

The WNBA did not fine Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after her criticism of the officiating from the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, a league source told ESPN.

- Alexa Philippou

Liberty Win WNBA Championship

Liberty outlast Lynx in Game 5 to capture first WNBA title

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.

Reeve blasts officiating, says title 'stolen' from Lynx

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the 2024 WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating in Sunday's 67-62 overtime loss to the New York Liberty in the deciding Game 5 of the Finals.

Alexa Philippou

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

Las Vegas Aces

Aces not renewing contract of GM Williams

The Las Vegas Aces will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams as part of a restructuring of their front office, the team announced Saturday.

Indiana Fever

Fever part ways with head coach Sides

The Indiana Fever announced Sunday that they have parted ways with head coach Christie Sides.

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WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association Teams, News, Standings

Indiana Fever

Iowa to retire former star Clark's jersey

WNBA

Report: WNBA star Wilson, Nike reach six-year extension

Atlanta Dream

Storm, Dream to play regular-season game in Vancouver

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu undergoes procedure on UCL in right thumb

WNBA

Valkyries select seven international players in WNBA expansion draft

WNBA

How will Golden State Valkyries fill out roster after expansion draft?

WNBA

Next move for WNBA's expansion Toronto Tempo - naming a general manager

WNBA

Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Seattle Storm

Report: Loyd requests trade from Storm as investigation concludes

Seattle Storm

Storm investigation into alleged bullying by coaches finds no violations

WNBA

Report: Fever star Clark part of Cincinnati group in NWSL bid

Betting

The Angel Reese effect is here, and it’s real

Indiana Fever

Clark won't play in Unrivaled league, source says

Chicago Sky

Weatherspoon not dwelling on surprise firing by Sky

Los Angeles Sparks

Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach

Dallas Wings

Wings win WNBA draft lottery, to have No. 1 overall pick

WNBA

Bird, Fowles lead women's hoops HOF class

WNBA

Clark draws big crowd for LPGA pro-am in Florida

Atlanta Dream

Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as head coach

Dallas Wings

Former Sparks coach Miller named Wings general manager

Chicago Sky

Marsh agrees to be next coach of Sky

Indiana Fever

Sources: WNBA's Fever hire White as new head coach

Indiana Fever

Why coach White is good fit for Fever, Clark

Las Vegas Aces

Washington Huskies to retire Plum's jersey, a first for women's program

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Mahomes wants to bring WNBA team to Kansas City

New York Liberty

Report: Liberty's Ionescu hurt hand in Game 4 of WNBA Finals

Minnesota Lynx

Report: WNBA doesn't fine Lynx coach Reeve

Liberty Win WNBA Championship

Liberty outlast Lynx in Game 5 to capture first WNBA title

Reeve blasts officiating, says title 'stolen' from Lynx

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Las Vegas Aces

Aces not renewing contract of GM Williams

Indiana Fever

Fever part ways with head coach Sides