Tag: WNBA

Stephanie White’s Fever Future Remains Uncertain After Playoff Exit

Brandon King

Stephanie White wants to remain the Indiana Fever’s head coach. But whether she actually returns for the 2027 season remains in the hands of the franchise. Following Indiana’s first-round playoff elimination by the Las Vegas Aces, White addressed her future during the team’s exit interviews Saturday. Her message was straightforward. “I’d love the opportunity, I love this franchise.” White said she feels supported by the Fever organization but acknowledged that ultimately, the decision on whether she returns belongs to Indiana’s front office. That leaves one of the biggest questions of…

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Atlanta Dream Defeat New York Liberty 92–82 in Game 1 of WNBA Semifinals

Brandon King

The Atlanta Dream came out swinging in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, overcoming a halftime deficit and an injury to Allisha Gray to defeat the New York Liberty 92–82 on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Atlanta now leads the best-of-five semifinal series 1–0. The Liberty led 40–37 at halftime, but the Dream completely flipped the game in the third quarter. Atlanta exploded for 32 points while holding New York to just 15, turning a three-point deficit into a 69–55 advantage entering the fourth. The Dream’s defense was the difference.…

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Janelle Salaün Makes WNBA History, Unanimously Wins 2026 Sixth Player of the Year

Brandon King

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün is officially the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year — and she didn’t leave any doubt. Salaün was unanimously selected as the 2026 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, receiving all 74 votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. That makes Salaün the first player in Golden State Valkyries franchise history to win the award. And considering she came off the bench in every game she played, her impact was impossible to ignore. The Numbers Tell the Story Salaün appeared in…

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Jessica Shepard Wins 2026 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player

Brandon King

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player. Shepard made a massive statistical leap in her first season with Dallas, turning a career-best year into her first WNBA Most Improved Player award. The sixth-year forward averaged 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, all career highs. She also led the WNBA with six triple-doubles and recorded 25 double-doubles.  Shepard’s production jumped significantly from her 2025 season with Minnesota, when she averaged 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists.  The breakout campaign…

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ANGEL REESE WINS 2026 WNBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Atlanta Dream forward has made franchise history, becoming the first player in Atlanta Dream history to win the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Reese received 46 votes from the national panel of 74 sportswriters and broadcasters. REESE’S HISTORIC 2026 SEASON Reese was one of the league’s most disruptive defenders while putting together a historic rebounding season. She finished the regular season averaging: Reese also led the WNBA in defensive win shares with 3.39, while…

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BREAKING: A’ja Wilson Will NOT Be Fined or Suspended After Game 2 Fan Incident

Brandon King

A’ja Wilson is cleared. The WNBA has determined that the Las Vegas Aces star will not be fined or suspended following Tuesday’s Game 2 interaction with a fan during the Aces’ playoff matchup against the Indiana Fever, according to The Athletic’s Annie Costabile. Other Aces players involved in the incident also will not face additional punishment. Wilson was assessed a technical foul after she confronted a fan near the baseline during the fourth quarter. The WNBA’s official Game 2 recap states that Wilson and the fan appeared to point and…

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BREAKING: NEW YORK LIBERTY ELIMINATE NO. 1 LYNX, BECOME FIRST NO. 8 SEED TO DO IT

Brandon King

The New York Liberty just made WNBA playoff history. The No. 8-seeded Liberty defeated the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx 87-71 Tuesday night at Barclays Center, completing a 2-0 first-round sweep and becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA history to eliminate a No. 1 seed. (New York Post⁠) New York controlled the game from the opening tip, taking a 26-21 lead after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 49-37 at halftime. The Liberty maintained a 68-56 lead entering the fourth quarter before closing out the Lynx. The…

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BREAKING: FEVER FORCE DECISIVE GAME 3 WITH 99-89 WIN OVER ACES

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever are still alive. Indiana defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 in a must win game on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, knitting their first-round WNBA playoff series at 1-1 and forcing a decisive Game 3. After being blown out 102-85 in Game 1, the Fever responded with a dramatically different performance on their home floor. Caitlin Clark led the way with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell put in 26 points and Aaliyah Boston added 22 points to go along with 5 assists…

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Olivia Miles Named 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Brandon King

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has officially been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a historic first season in the league. Miles was unanimously selected for the award, receiving all 74 votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft made an immediate impact for the Minnesota Lynx, averaging: Miles started all 40 games she appeared in for Minnesota. Miles Made WNBA History The rookie guard didn’t just win the award — she rewrote the WNBA…

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A’JA WILSON DROPS 38 AS ACES ROLL PAST FEVER 102-85 IN GAME 1

Brandon King

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces are officially underway in the postseason — and they made a statement in Game 1. The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 on Sunday, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a dominant performance from four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Wilson finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, shooting an incredible 15-of-19 from the field. She wasn’t the only Aces star making an impact. Jackie Young recorded 21 points, 10 assists and three steals, knocking down three 3-pointers while shooting…

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