Tag: WNBA

WNBA Says Deleted Bueckers-Reese Betting Video ‘Missed the Mark’

Brandon King

The WNBA has acknowledged that a now-deleted social media video featuring Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese discussing a friendly wager before Wednesday night’s game was inappropriate, saying the post “missed the mark.” In a statement, a league spokesperson addressed the video’s removal: “While the social media post was intended to be lighthearted, it was inconsistent with WNBA policies. We recognized that the post missed the mark, removed it shortly after it was published, and addressed the matter internally.” The video showed Bueckers and Reese joking about a $400 bet over…

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WNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner Celeste Keaton Five Home Games Following Incident With Sophie Cunningham Supporters

Brandon King

The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team’s next five home games after an incident involving fans supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Tuesday night’s game in Seattle.  According to multiple reports, Keaton allegedly confronted two teenage fans who were holding signs supporting Cunningham, using profanity during the exchange. One of the signs read, “Thank you Sophie for speaking up for girls!” The confrontation reportedly left one of the teens in tears.  Following the incident, the Storm issued a public apology. “Everyone who…

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WNBA Deletes Video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers’ $400 Bet After Gambling Rule Questions

Brandon King

The WNBA has removed a social media video featuring Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers discussing a $400 wager on the outcome of their matchup, prompting questions about the league’s gambling policy. The video, which was posted to the league’s official social media accounts, showed Reese and Bueckers agreeing to a friendly $400 bet over which player’s team would come out on top when the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings met. The post quickly gained traction online before being deleted by the WNBA. While the league has not publicly explained why…

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Indiana Fever Become First Team in WNBA History to Score 100+ Points in Four Straight Games

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever continue to rewrite the WNBA record book. Powered by the league’s most prolific offense, Indiana became the first team in WNBA history to score at least 100 points in four consecutive games, adding another milestone to what has been one of the most efficient and explosive offensive seasons the league has ever seen. The historic streak included dominant performances against some of the WNBA’s top competition: The Fever’s offensive explosion is backed by league-leading numbers across the board. Indiana currently leads the WNBA in scoring at 95.5…

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NaLyssa Smith Breaks Silence on DiJonai Carrington’s Viral Allegations: “That’s Ridiculous”

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith has publicly responded after her ex-girlfriend and former teammate, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington, accused her of infidelity during their past relationship. Carrington’s social media posts quickly went viral after she alleged that Smith cheated on her with multiple WNBA players, including Atlanta Dream guard Aaliyah Nye and former NCAA standout Deja Kelly. Those allegations have not been independently verified. Smith addressed the controversy during a recent livestream, questioning why their private relationship had become a public discussion nearly a year after it ended.…

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DiJonai Carrington Alleges Ex-Girlfriend NaLyssa Smith Cheated with Multiple WNBA Players

Brandon King

A personal dispute between WNBA players has spilled into the public eye after Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington made allegations against her former girlfriend , NaLyssa Smith, on social media. In a series of posts on Threads, Carrington alleged that Smith was unfaithful during their relationship, claiming she cheated with multiple WNBA players. Carrington specifically named Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye before adding there were “+++ many more.” The posts quickly spread across social media, generating widespread discussion among WNBA fans and media outlets. As of publication, Smith has not…

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History Made: Azzi Fudd Becomes First Rookie to Win WNBA 3-Point Contest

Brandon King

Azzi Fudd has added another historic achievement to her growing résumé. The Dallas Wings rookie became the first rookie in WNBA history to win the State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest, delivering a dazzling shooting performance during All-Star Weekend to etch her name into the league’s record books. Fudd caught fire when it mattered most, posting 30 points in the championship round to outshoot a talented field and claim the title. Long regarded as one of the purest shooters in basketball, she wasted little time proving that her elite shooting ability…

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Caitlin Clark Explains Seventh Technical Foul as One More Would Trigger Suspension

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark’s competitive fire has helped make her one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, but it has also left her walking a disciplinary tightrope. The Indiana Fever guard picked up her seventh technical foul of the season during Thursday’s 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun, leaving her just one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension under WNBA rules. Following the game, Clark explained exactly what led to the technical. According to Clark, Connecticut guard Saniya Rivers had been talking throughout the contest. After Indiana had firmly taken control…

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Kayla McBride Says She Never Officially Declined WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Invitation

Brandon King

Veteran sharpshooter Kayla McBride is setting the record straight after reports circulated that she declined an invitation to participate in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. McBride pushed back on that narrative, revealing that she never received what she considered an official invitation. “I received a half ass invite to the 3 pt contest through my agent in a text randomly 48 hours ago… not officially.” The Minnesota Lynx guard’s comments suggest the issue wasn’t a lack of interest in competing, but rather the manner and timing in which the invitation…

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Olivia Miles Makes WNBA History, Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 500 Points and 150 Assists

Brandon King

Olivia Miles is already putting her name alongside some of the biggest young stars in the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx rookie has made league history, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 points and 150 assists, accomplishing the milestone in just 26 games. 🤯 Miles surpassed the previous marks held by two of the league’s most talked-about young stars: The accomplishment highlights Miles’ rare combination of scoring ability, playmaking, and impact as a rookie guard. After a standout collegiate career at University of Notre Dame, Miles entered…

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