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• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top

UConn’s Paige Bueckers is widely expected to be the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. | Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Here’s our last-minute 2025 WNBA Mock Draft, with projections and analysis for all 38 picks. The 2025 WNBA Draft is rapidly approaching, and there’s no shortage of storylines as the league’s 13 teams prepare to make their selections. Once again, there’s n...2025
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• Wings GM explains why players should want Dallas to pick them in 2025 WNBA Draft

Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 overall draft pick in Monday’s WNBA Draft, and GM Curt Miller says the organization is looking for “winners.” The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, and their newly minted General Manager Curt Miller is ready to win. The former head coach now turned full-time front office...2025
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• Atlanta Dream guard will miss entire WNBA season with injury

Photo credit should read Ahmet Ozkan / GocherImagery/Future Publishing via Getty Images Holly Winterburn, an offseason acquisition, suffered an injury playing with the Turkish club Beskitas. Holly Winterburn, who signed a training camp contract with the Atlanta Dream this WNBA offseason, will miss the entire season, the team announced Monday. Winterburn, a 5’11 British guard who played fo...2025
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• Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images If Unrivaled players suffer injuries that might jeopardize their upcoming WNBA seasons, the league will pay their salaries, Front Office Sports reported. Unrivaled’s inaugural season is in the books, with more than 40 WNBA players participating in the professional women’s basketball 3-on-3 league in Miami. First, many wondered if star players would be...2025
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• These 3 WNBA teams have the most national television games next season

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, and New York Liberty are slated to have the most national television-heavy schedule next season — in that order. The WNBA’s television broadcast schedules have been released, and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will play the most games on national television next season. A stunning 41 of the team’s 44 regular sea...2025
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• Angel Reese receives prestigious Unrivaled award after stellar season

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Chicago Sky star was awarded Unrivaled’s first-ever Defensive Player of the Year. Angel Reese’s Unrivaled season has been halted due to a wrist injury she suffered last week — but the Chicago Sky starn nonetheless leaves with lots of hardware. On Saturday, the league announced that fans, media, players, and coaches voted her the league’s Defensive ...2025
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• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top
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• Atlanta Dream guard will miss entire WNBA season with injury
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• Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail
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• Unrivaled playoff preview: Can anyone take down the Lunar Owls?

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Napheesa Collier, Allisha Gray, and Skylar Diggins-Smith have formed Unrivaled’s most formidable trio. Here’s what it will take for another club to defeat them. Unrivaled playoffs are set to tip off on Sunday, with the Laces and Rose slated to tip off at 7:30 pm, and the Vinyl and Lunar Owls at 8:30 pm. The winners of each Sunday match-up will face off i...2025
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• Unrivaled announced All-Unrivaled First and Second Teams — biggest snubs?

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Allisha Gray, Dearica Hamby, and the other Unrivaled standouts who weren’t named to the All-Univaled teams. Unrivaled announced the league’s All-Unrivaled First and Second Teams on Thursday — and the results were largely unsurprising. Napheesa Collier, who has been the league’s most dominant player on both ends, was named to the first team, along with Kay...2025
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• Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, and 3 Unrivaled players who raised their stock

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Chelsea Gray, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and other Unrivaled standouts Unrivaled, the new professional 3-on-3 offseason women’s basketball that launched this January, is nearing the end of its inaugural season. Over the past 8 weeks, more than 40 WNBA players competed in full-court 3-on-3 basketball in Miami, as a means of supplementing their WNBA income and c...2025
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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, and 3 other top performers

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The 5 WNBA stars leading Unrivaled’s MVP ladder ten games into the season. We’re just a few weeks away from the conclusion of the Unrivaled season, and as such, it’s time for a new edition of the Unrivaled player rankings. Unrivaled, the new professional women’s basketball league co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, concludes on March 17t...2025
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• Everything Alyssa Thomas said in her Mercury introductory press conference

Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Thomas discussed the influence of DeWanna Bonner, her championship aspirations, and much more, in her formal introduction to the Phoenix. Alyssa Thomas was officailly introduced as a Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday afternoon, after spending the first 11 years of her WNBA career as a Connecticut Sun. In attendance was her newest teammate, Satou Sabally,...2025
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• Predicting which WNBA stars will advance in Unrivaled’s 1v1 tournament

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier headline a star-studded cast of WNBA players who will participate in Unrivaled’s inaugural 1v1 tournament. Unrivaled’s highly-anticipated 1v1 tournament begins Monday night, and the first round features 16 standout WNBA players: Napheesa Collier, Katie Lue Samuelson, Chelsea Gray, Shakira Austin, Kahleah Copper, Al...2025
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• WNBA star traded to Phoenix Mercury in blockbuster trade

Longtime Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas has reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade that will send her to Phoenix. MEDLEY, FLORIDA — Alyssa Thomas, the Connecticut Sun’s franchise player for much of the past decade, is headed to Phoenix in a blockbuster trade first reported by ESPN’s Alexa Phillipou on Tuesday afternoon. Thomas was cored by the franchise earlier this month, meaning that her on...2025
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• Caitlin Clark stalking incident is latest reminder of why WNBA needs to further prioritize player safety

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Clark, the Indiana Fever standout guard, is the latest basketball star to be subject to harassment and stalking. On Sunday, a 55-year-old man was arrested on a felony stalking charge after allegedly sending repeated sexually violent messages to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The man, a Texas resident named Michael Lewis, reportedly traveled to Indian...2025
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"Enhanced security was also needed last season when fans where trying to approach both Caitlin Clark and Brittney Griner at airports."

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"In 2022, Brittney Griner was detained in Russia after authorities discovered cannabis oil in her luggage."

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"WNBA says player safety is its 'top priority' after Brittney Griner was harassed in an airport"

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"Dennis Rodman now says he is not going to Russia to help WNBA star Brittney Griner"

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"Brittney Griner scored 30 for the USA and dominated inside."

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"The Phoenix Mercury are excited to announce Brittney Griner will continue to add to her legacy here in the Valley after signing a multi-year contract."

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"League Champion: Minnesota Lynx (Third title in franchise history) Top Draft Pick: Jewell Loyd (SEA, University of Notre Dame) Awards Most Valuable Player: Elena Delle Donne (CHI), 1st MVP Rookie of the Year: Jewell Loyd (SEA) Defensive Player of the Year: Brittney Griner (PHX), 2nd DPOY Sixth Woman of the Year: Allie Quigley (CHI), […] The post WNBA Decade In Review: 2015 appeared first on WNBA."

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" WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for June 29 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups "

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"SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brittney Griner had 20 points and 13 rebounds for her second straight double-double, Diana Taurasi added 17 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the San Antonio Stars 78-72 on Friday night."

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"Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has no problem wreaking havoc against her WNBA opponents, but she has her sights set on other competition."

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"Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson have been suspended without pay for seven games without pay during the upcoming WNBA season."

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"Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner sustained a one-centimeter cut on her elbow in an attack by a drunken man with a knife in China."

• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top
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• Wings GM explains why players should want Dallas to pick them in 2025 WNBA Draft
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• Atlanta Dream guard will miss entire WNBA season with injury
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• Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail
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• These 3 WNBA teams have the most national television games next season
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• Unrivaled playoff preview: Can anyone take down the Lunar Owls?
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• Stephen Curry’s latest announcement will benefit Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese — and all of Unrivaled

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors star is the latest high-profile investor for the new professional women’s basketball league. Unrivaled, the new professional 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is wrapping up its inaugural season in Miami. The league promises the highest average salary of any wome...2025
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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, and 3 other top performers
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• Everything Alyssa Thomas said in her Mercury introductory press conference
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• WNBA free agency formed 5 fun new pairings, including DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith in Dallas

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images WNBA free agency has brought in lots of interesting new pairings, like Caitlin Clark and Natasha Howard on the Indiana Fever and more. WNBA free agency is nearly complete, and the league looks drastically different. More than a dozen former All-Stars have switched, a list that includes 8 2024 All-Stars (Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, Satou Sabally, Alyssa T...2025
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• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top
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• Atlanta Dream guard will miss entire WNBA season with injury
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• Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail
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• Angel Reese receives prestigious Unrivaled award after stellar season
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• Unrivaled playoff preview: Can anyone take down the Lunar Owls?
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• Unrivaled announced All-Unrivaled First and Second Teams — biggest snubs?
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• Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, and 3 Unrivaled players who raised their stock
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• Duke’s win over UNC showed that the ACC Rookie of the Year race is a no-brainer

Duke freshman forward Toby Fournier muscles her way past a Cal defender for a shot on Jan. 16, 2025, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. | Mitchell Northam / SB Nation Cooper Flagg isn’t the only stellar freshman at Duke. Toby Fournier has the potential to be a star. DURHAM, N.C. – A bit more than 90 seconds remained and No. 16 Duke had essentially already won the game against rival...2025
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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, and 3 other top performers
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• Everything Alyssa Thomas said in her Mercury introductory press conference
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• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top
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• Unrivaled playoff preview: Can anyone take down the Lunar Owls?
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• Stephen Curry’s latest announcement will benefit Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese — and all of Unrivaled
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• Unrivaled has made parenthood just a little bit easier

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart knew childcare center was a non-negotiable in their new professional 3-on-3 basketball league. MEDLEY, FLORIDA — For decades, many women playing professional sports have had to juggle two jobs: excelling both at their sports, and being moms. For those who have children during their playing career, that includes missi...2025
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• 4 potential destinations for Marina Mabrey after trade request

Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images The Connecticut Sun star has reportedly asked out — where could she play next season? Connectictut Sun guard Marina Mabrey has requested a trade, her agent told ESPN. She joined the Sun midseason after asking for a trade from the Chicago Sky, and was highly impactful from the moment she arrived in Connecticut. But the team she joined in in July ...2025
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• 3 big winners, 2 losers from WNBA free agency (so far)

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury come out on top, while the Connecticut Sun overhaul their roster. The entire WNBA landscape has dramatically shifted over the past 10 days, with some of the league’s top players switching teams (shoutout Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, and Satou Sabally) and some teams completely resetting their rosters, li...2025
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league — co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart — is creating a spectacularly unique basketball environment. MEDLEY, FLORIDA – On Monday night, I had the opportunity to attend my first-ever Unrivaled basketball games — back-to-back full-court 3-on-3 games that featured WNBA stars lik...2025
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• Indiana Fever star re-signs, will run it back with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images WNBA star Kelsey Mitchell, fresh off a career season with the Fever, returns for an 8th year in Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell has agreed to terms to re-sign with the Indiana Fever after seven seasons with the organization, the team announced Wednesday morning. That comes after the team cored her earlier this month, which means she was offered a one-year superma...2025
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• WNBA Star Brittney Griner Wants to Go 1-on-1 Against Kings' DeMarcus Cousins
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• Dennis Rodman now says he is not going to Russia to help WNBA star Brittney Griner

President Biden's administration did not condone Rodman's initial plans to go...2022
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• Brittney Griner situation: Adam Silver says NBA is working with WNBA to get star released from Russia
Griner has been in Russian custody for three months...2022
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• Brittney Griner Cut In Knife Attack
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• Dennis Rodman says he is going to Russia to help WNBA star Brittney Griner: 'I know Putin too well'

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• WNBA says player safety is its 'top priority' after Brittney Griner was harassed in an airport
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• WNBA Update on Brittney Griner in Advance of Tip of 2022 Season
The WNBA today announced plans to acknowledge the importance of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner to the league. During the 2022 season, which tips off on Friday, May 6, Griner’s initials and jersey number (42) will be featured along the sideline of all 12 WNBA courts. The post WNBA Update on Brittney Griner in Advance of Tip of 2022 Season appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WN...2022
• WNBA Suspends Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson For 7 Games
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for August 10 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for July 25 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for July 19 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for July 8 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for July 5 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA DFS: Brittney Griner and top picks for June 29 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• WNBA mock draft 2025: Final projection for all 38 picks still has Paige Bueckers on top
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• Atlanta Dream guard will miss entire WNBA season with injury
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• Unrivaled announced All-Unrivaled First and Second Teams — biggest snubs?
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• Duke’s win over UNC showed that the ACC Rookie of the Year race is a no-brainer
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.
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• Caitlin Clark stalking incident is latest reminder of why WNBA needs to further prioritize player safety
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• Caitlin Clark will not play in Unrivaled — but here’s which WNBA stars will

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled will pair Arike Ogunbowale with Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Plum with Alyssa Thomas, DiJonai Carrington with Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young with Brittney Griner, and more. After weeks of anticipation, social media buzz, and anticipation, Unrivaled has released its six club rosters and accompanying head coaches. And, on November 20th, perhaps t...2024
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• Aces rookie Kate Martin joining Unrivaled is a win-win for both her and the league

Photo by Ian Maule/NBAE via Getty Images Martin should help drive considerable buzz around the new 3x3 basketball league given her enormous popularity. Add Kate Martin to the list. Martin, fresh off of a rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces, is officially the latest addition to Unrivaled Basketball League, the new 3x3 women’s professional basketball that will take place during the WNBA...2024
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• Breanna Stewart vs Napheesa Collier in the Finals is the perfect Unrivaled showdown

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Stewart and Collier are former teammates, current WNBA Finals opponents — and Unrivaled Basketball League co-founders. Breanna Stewart really, really wanted for a technical foul to be called. With her college coach, Geno Auriemma, sitting courtside, the two-time MVP repeatedly motioned for the referees to reprimand her opponent in the waning minutes of the the Ne...2024
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• Will Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin join new WNBA offseason 3x3 basketball league?

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images There’s a long list of WNBA stars who have already publicly committed to joining Unrivaled, a new professional basketball league for the top players in women’s basketball. Which rookies will join them? Unrivaled Basketball League is set to launch in January, and it’s shaping up to be pretty epic. For the first time, the WNBA’s biggest stars have the optio...2024
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• Grading the performance of every player on the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images How did A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and other WNBA stars fare at the Paris Olympics? The U.S. women’s basketball team secured yet another gold medal with a 67-66 defeat of France — and while the final game may have been too close for comfort, USA Basketball was able to cap off another dominant Olympic run with the ultimate prize. It...2024
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• Dennis Rodman’s Russia visit to help Brittney Griner takes shocking turn
NBA icon Dennis Rodman made headlines over the weekend after he revealed his plan to travel to Russia and help in the Brittney Griner case. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s no longer pushing through with his move. According to an ABC report, Rodman has reversed course and clarified that there is no current plans for […] The post Dennis Rodman’s Russia visit to help Brittney Grin...2022
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• LeBron James shockingly ripped by Enes Kanter Freedom for Brittney Griner comments
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently found himself in hot water after he made some interesting comments about Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. The King essentially said Griner should be questioning if she should even want to return to America after they failed to go to bat for her in her brutal court trial. […] The post LeBron James shockingly ripped by Enes Kanter...2022
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