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Becky Hammon Reveals Strong Personal Opinion of Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever have been the most talked about team in the WNBA over the last two seasons. The addition of Caitlin Clark in 2024 has done wonders for the organization.

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Becky Hammon's Blunt WNBA Leadership Take Spells Trouble for Cathy Engelbert

The talk of the WNBA world for a few weeks this fall was the scathing comments that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier had about the league's front office (particularly its commissioner, Cathy Engelbert) during her exit interview at the end of September.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Caitlin Clark Gets Praised for What She Did on Wednesday

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark played just 13 games during the 2025 WNBA season after suffering a season-ending groin injury. She averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.6 steals, all while establishing herself as an All-Star.

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Indiana Fever News / The Spun / November 12

Caitlin Clark Made A Ridiculous Shot At LPGA Tour Pro-Am Today

It doesn't matter if she's on the hardwood or on the golf course, Caitlin Clark is lethal from downtown. Clark, the No. 1 pick from the 2024 WNBA Draft, showed up to Pelican Golf Club this Wednesday to compete in the LPGA's Annika pro-am for the second year in a row.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 12

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers expands off-court portfolio with latest deal

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is one of the bright young stars of women's basketball. She is in the territory of Caitlin Clark where she can affect a league's value and watchability just by being in it, and she's built up quite the off-court endorsement line because of it.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Reacts to Sophie Cunningham Incident on Wednesday

Caitlin Clark recently concluded her second season in the WNBA, playing with the Indiana Fever under head coach Stephanie White. Clark's season was cut short due to injuries, but the Fever were still able to make an impact in the WNBA playoffs.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 12

Sky’s Top Options if Given No. 1 Pick

According to Tankathon, the Chicago Sky have a 7% chance of getting the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. While this is the least likely scenario, that still happens around 1 in 14.3 times.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / November 12

Sparks’ Candace Parker Earns 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction

Former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker will be inducted into the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class on June 27, per an Oct. 30 announcement.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Apologizes After LPGA Incident

Sophie Cunningham had fans laughing and apologizing all at once after a playful moment at the celebrity pro-am before THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge on Wednesday.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 12

Dave Portnoy Shoots His Shot at Caitlin Clark After Viral Putt

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is a gigantic fan of Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark. This isn't exceptional, given that Clark is one of the most popular and beloved athletes in the world.

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / November 12

Sophie Cunningham's Driver Nearly Takes Out Crowd At Pro-Am Tournament

It's safe to say that Sophie Cunningham isn't quite as passionate about golf as her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark is. At the very least, she hasn't put quite as much work into her swing as Clark and a few golf fans learned that the hard way.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 12

Looking At The Mercury's Unique History With No. 81

With the Phoenix Mercury being one of the WNBA's original teams, this team has had its share of players. The Mercury have had greats over the years, and some of them spent significant time with them.

Becky Hammon News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 12

Becky Hammon's 'Perfect' Indiana Fever Assessment Says It All

The Indiana Fever wowed the women's basketball community when they took the Las Vegas Aces to the absolute brink in their 2025 WNBA Semifinals series.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 12

LPGA Makes Special Arrangement for Caitlin Clark After Last Year’s Chaos

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever and WNBA star whose presence has repeatedly swelled attendance at women’s sporting events, teed off Wednesday in the pro-am that precedes THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club, drawing teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull as celebrity caddies.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 12

UConn Legend and Connecticut Sun Star Tina Charles Brings Energy

At the game, when announced “UConn legend and CT Sun star Tina Charles in the house tonight!” the crowd erupted. It’s not just a cameo, it was a homecoming.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 12

Why Mercury's Thomas Will Climb Key Playoff List

The Phoenix Mercury added some new stars this year, and their performances throughout the regular season and postseason were a major factor in the team's success.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 12

How Mercury's Copper Has Played Against Her Former Team

Kahleah Copper is one of the best scorers in the WNBA, and when she gets going, she is hard to stop. She showed flashes of that during the WNBA Finals, as she sparked a run in Game 3 after Satou Sabally went out with an injury.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Announces Move Away From Basketball on Tuesday

The Indiana Fever's season ended in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. They advanced one round further than they did in 2024, and did so after losing several key players for the season due to injury.

Chicago Sky News / Sneakers on SI / November 11

Angel Reese's Sold-Out Reebok Sneakers Are Restocking Online

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese dominated the WNBA and the sneaker industry over the summer. Reese's first signature basketball shoe with Reebok was a smash hit.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 11

Mercury All-Star Alyssa Thomas joins Project B

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury All-Star Alyssa Thomas has joined the new women’s basketball league, rivaling the WNBA, Project B. According to the league, the All-Star has joined Project B as a player, partner and owner.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 11

How Paige Bueckers, other Dallas Wings are impacting WNBA CBA negotiations

The WNBA is currently in the middle of negotiations with the players' union as they try to hash out a new CBA, and both sides still seem far apart in those.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 11

Connecticut Sun Aaliyah Edwards Camp Extends in Year Three

For the third straight year, Aaliyah Edwards brought her passion, energy, and unmistakable leadership back home to Kingston for her annual camp. The youth basketball camp, “YouGotKnext”, and this year’s edition may have been the most special yet. What started as a local initiative has quickly evolved into a deeply impactful community tradition.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 11

How the 2026 Draft Lottery Works for Sky

This will be an important 2026 Draft Lottery for several WNBA teams. According to Tankathon, the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and the Chicago Sky have the best odds, but there is an important wrinkle that pertains specifically to the Sky.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 10

Migna Toure's Potential Continues to Grow for Connecticut Sun

Migna Toure has always been known for her versatility and defensive activity, but the recent performance by the Connecticut Sun guard against Nesibe offered something far more intriguing.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / November 10

The best show on the Strip: A’ja and the Aces

A’ja Wilson and the Aces turned basketball into the city’s best live show and made us believers along the way. The curtain call When the confetti finally fell in Phoenix after the 97–86 sweep, it didn’t feel like the end of a season.