Category: WNBA

Toronto Tempo’s Sandy Brondello Suspended One Game Without Pay Following Comment About Angel Reese

Brandon King

The WNBA has suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello without pay for one game after she made an inappropriate comment regarding Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Dream. During a heated exchange with game officials, Brondello yelled, “Angel, she’s a protected species,” while arguing a call involving Reese. The comment was captured during the broadcast and quickly circulated on social media. Following the game, Brondello apologized for the remark, explaining that her frustration was directed at what she believed was inconsistent officiating rather…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Calling Caitlin Clark the Face of the WNBA Is Disrespectful to League Pioneers

Brandon King

The debate surrounding who represents the WNBA continues to generate discussion, and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has now weighed in. Abdul-Jabbar said referring to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as the “face of the WNBA” is disrespectful to the players who laid the foundation for the league’s current success. Clark is a very good, possible even a great , player, but calling any one player the face of the league, absent the sort of on-court and cross-platform dominance of a Michael Jordan or a LeBron James is an…

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Report: Adam Silver Urged WNBA to Suspend Alyssa Thomas After Controversial Incident

Brandon King

According to a report from Sports Business Journal, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver personally urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to reverse course and suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas following a controversial on-court incident. Multiple sources told Sports Business Journal that Silver implored Engelbert to issue a suspension after the play drew significant attention across the basketball world. Following further review, the WNBA suspended Thomas for one game while also upgrading the foul to a Flagrant 2. In addition to the suspension, the league assessed a $1,000 fine. The reported involvement…

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Olivia Miles sets WNBA record as fastest player to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists

Brandon King

Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles continues to make WNBA history. Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists, accomplishing the feat in just 22 career games. The milestone adds another chapter to what has quickly become one of the most impressive rookie seasons the league has seen. Through her first 22 games, Miles is averaging 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 50.6% from the field and 89.9% from the free-throw line. Her production has helped…

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Hilton Grand Vacations Fires Employee After Racist Instagram Message Sent to WNBA Star Chelsea Gray

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Hilton Grand Vacations has terminated an employee after the individual allegedly sent a racist direct message to WNBA star Chelsea Gray on Instagram. Gray shared a screenshot on social media showing an Instagram DM in which she was called a racial slur. The post quickly gained widespread attention, drawing condemnation from fans and fellow athletes. In a statement provided to Front Office Sports, Hilton Grand Vacations confirmed that the employee responsible for the message is no longer employed by the company. “The individual is no longer employed by Hilton Grand…

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Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Mitchell Named WNBA Players of the Week After Dominant Week 8 Performances

Brandon King

Image via Reddit The WNBA has recognized two of its brightest stars after a spectacular Week 8, naming Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell the league’s Players of the Week. Bueckers earned Western Conference Player of the Week honors after continuing her impressive rookie season with the Dallas Wings, while Mitchell was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after powering the Indiana Fever with a scoring explosion. Paige Bueckers Continues Historic Rookie Campaign Bueckers was nearly unstoppable during Week 8, showcasing the all-around skill set that made her the No.…

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Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve named 2026 WNBA All-Star coach for fifth time

Brandon King

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve continues to add to her legendary WNBA résumé. The league announced that Reeve has been named a coach for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, marking the fifth time in her career she has earned the honor. Reeve’s latest selection is another recognition of her impact on the league and her continued excellence as one of the most respected coaches in women’s basketball. Since taking over as head coach of the Lynx in 2010, Reeve has built Minnesota into one of the WNBA’s premier franchises…

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WNBA to Make History with All-Star Events at Obama Presidential Center

Brandon King

The WNBA is breaking new ground once again. The league announced that it will become the first professional sports league to host events at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as part of its 2026 WNBA All-Star festivities. The historic partnership will bring players, fans, and community members together for a series of basketball-focused experiences at the center, further expanding the reach of All-Star Weekend beyond the court. The Obama Presidential Center, which celebrates the legacy of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama while promoting…

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Lisa Leslie to Receive Statue Outside of Crypto.com Arena

Brandon King

Basketball icon Lisa Leslie is set to receive one of the sport’s highest honors later this year when a statue in her likeness is unveiled outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The tribute recognizes Leslie’s extraordinary impact on the game and her lasting legacy with the Los Angeles Sparks, the WNBA, and women’s basketball as a whole. She will join an elite group of Lakers and Los Angeles sports legends immortalized outside the arena, cementing her place among the city’s all-time greats. Leslie’s résumé speaks for itself. During her…

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WNBA All-Star Voting: Less Than Half of Players Cast Ballots, Sparks Players Reportedly Missed Voting Forms

Brandon King

The integrity of the WNBA All-Star voting process is facing new scrutiny after a report revealed that fewer than half of the league’s players participated in voting for this year’s All-Star starters. According to ESPN, a little less than half of the WNBA’s player body submitted ballots for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. Player voting accounts for 25 percent of the final vote, with fans contributing 50 percent and media members making up the remaining 25 percent. The low turnout reportedly wasn’t entirely by choice. Sources told ESPN that some…

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