Category: WNBA

Skylar Diggins Calls Out Chicago Sky’s Practice Facility Situation Amid Injury-Plagued Season

Brandon King

Skylar Diggins believes one of the biggest frustrations of the Chicago Sky’s 2026 season had nothing to do with what happened on the court. It was where they were trying to prepare for it. Following the announcement that Diggins will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season because of a knee injury, the veteran guard opened up about the Sky’s ongoing practice-facility situation and the lack of a consistent home base for the team. For Diggins, the issue goes beyond convenience. She believes the lack of expected resources may…

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WNBA Rescinds Angel Reese’s Eighth Technical Foul, Avoiding Automatic Suspension

Brandon King

Angel Reese will not serve a one-game suspension after the WNBA rescinded the technical foul she received Friday night against the Portland Fire. The Atlanta Dream star appeared to be facing an automatic one-game suspension after being assessed her eighth technical foul of the 2026 regular season. However, the league reviewed the play and rescinded the technical, allowing Reese to remain eligible for Atlanta’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. The Associated Press reported that the decision came only a few hours after Friday night’s game. The incident occurred during the…

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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History With Record 29th Double-Double

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially in the WNBA record books—again. The Atlanta Dream star recorded her 29th double-double of the 2026 season on Sunday, setting a new WNBA record for the most double-doubles in a single season. Reese reached the historic mark during Atlanta’s 89-81 victory over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Her 10th rebound came with 5:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving her the double-double and moving her past the previous record of 28 set by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. (Los Angeles Times⁠)…

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A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum Withdraw From Team USA for FIBA Women’s World Cup

Brandon King

Team USA will enter the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of its biggest stars. Two-time FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will no longer compete for Team USA in the upcoming tournament due to health reasons, USA Basketball announced Monday. The news is particularly significant for Plum, who will also miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season as she continues to recover from a lower-leg injury. Plum has dealt with a calf/lower-leg issue throughout the season, limiting her availability and performance.…

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Sophie Cunningham Is Making Her Case for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham is in the mix for the WNBA’s Sixth Woman of the Year award. The Indiana Fever are putting their support behind Cunningham’s candidacy, and her production off the bench has been one of the team’s biggest weapons this season. Cunningham is averaging 8.4 points per game while shooting a career-high 47.6% from the field and a career-best 44.1% from three-point range. Her 8.4 off the bench ranks third in the league, trailing only the Valkyries’ Janelle Salaüm and Tiffany Hayes , who averages 12.9 and 8.9 , respectively.…

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DeWanna Bonner Signs With Atlanta Dream

Brandon King

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream have added one of the most accomplished veterans in WNBA history. Two-time WNBA champion, six-time WNBA All-Star and three-time WNBA Sixth Player of the Year DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA announced. Bonner enters Atlanta with an impressive résumé that includes two WNBA championships and a place among the league’s all-time scoring leaders. She currently ranks third all-time in WNBA scoring, giving the Dream another proven offensive weapon with extensive postseason experience. The veteran forward has spent her career establishing herself…

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Dearica Hamby Shares Racist Text Message as Alleged Sender Is Suspended From Work

Brandon King

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has received support after sharing a racist text message she said was sent to her personal phone following her ejection from Saturday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. Hamby posted a screenshot of the message on X on Monday, August 24, asking her followers, “Anyone know this number?” The message contained an anti-Black racial slur, dehumanizing language and a monkey emoji.  The post quickly drew attention online, with social media users attempting to identify the person behind the phone number. According to reporting from Cydney…

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Object Thrown Onto Court During Mercury-Mystics Game

Brandon King

A bizarre incident briefly interrupted Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics. During the game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, a sex toy was thrown onto the court, prompting officials to pause play. The object was quickly covered and removed from the playing area, while the individual who allegedly threw it was escorted out of the arena, according to Sports360AZ’s Eliav Gabay. The incident comes amid growing concerns surrounding fans throwing objects onto WNBA courts. A similar situation occurred during the Chicago Sky’s recent game…

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Charles Barkley Calls Out NBA, WNBA Leadership Over Transgender Athlete Debate

Brandon King

Charles Barkley is calling on NBA commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take a clearer public position on transgender athlete participation in the WNBA. During a recent discussion, Barkley criticized the league’s leadership for not addressing the issue directly sooner, arguing that the silence allowed the conversation to become dominated by social media debate. “I’m disappointed in Adam Silver and Kathy the commissioner,” Barkley said. “They should have come out two weeks ago before all this.” Barkley argued that the league should have established its position clearly…

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Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week

Brandon King

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces have been named the WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week, continuing standout seasons for two of the league’s biggest stars. Reese earned the Eastern Conference honor after averaging 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game during the week.  Reese began the week a 20 point , 10 rebound and 8 assist outing on perfect shooting in the Dream’s 124-88 beat down of the Sparks on August 20. She chased that with a career…

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