Tag: WNBA

Caitlin Clark Leads Indiana Fever Past Atlanta Dream in Overtime Thriller

Brandon King

POSTGAME NOTESBOX SCORE The Indiana Fever (23-12) held off the Atlanta Dream for a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory at State Farm Arena on Sunday night, earning a critical road win as the team continues its push toward securing a postseason berth. Led by 26 points from Caitlin Clark, the Fever also received 20 points apiece from Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson, while Aliyah Boston added 18 points. The victory gives Indiana its second win over Atlanta this season and evens the regular-season series between the two teams at 2-2. With…

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Enes Freedom Says WNBA Players’ Support for Trans Athletes Inspired His Draft Declaration

Brandon King

Former NBA center Enes Freedom says his decision to declare for the WNBA was inspired by comments he heard from league personnel supporting transgender athlete participation in women’s sports. Speaking about the backlash he has received since announcing his intentions, Freedom explained that a postgame interview sparked his decision. “I’m on my couch, watching the WNBA and the post-game interviews. One of the players came out and said, ‘I welcome trans athletes on my team any day and every day.’ And even said, ‘There’s no problem with me going against…

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Satou Sabally Steps Away From Liberty to Focus on Concussion Recovery

Brandon King

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally is stepping away from the team as she continues recovering from the concussion she suffered on June 23, head coach Chris DeMarco announced Thursday. Although Sabally has officially cleared the WNBA’s concussion protocol, she said she is still experiencing lingering effects from the injury. DeMarco emphasized that the organization’s priority is ensuring the veteran forward returns only when she feels fully healthy, especially after sustaining her second significant head injury within the past year. “Health will always be the focus,” DeMarco said, adding that…

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WNBA Task Force Discusses Transgender Athlete Eligibility, Reaches No Decision

Brandon King

The WNBA’s task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday to discuss transgender athlete participation but did not adopt any new eligibility rules, leaving the league’s current policy unchanged. Following the meeting, the league released a statement emphasizing that the discussions extended beyond eligibility and also addressed the growing level of online abuse directed at WNBA players. “Today’s meeting covered a wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at players online. We will continue to engage all league…

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Shakira Austin, Kayla McBride Earn WNBA Week 11 Player of the Week Honors

Brandon King

The WNBA has recognized two of its hottest stars, naming Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics and Kayla McBride of the Minnesota Lynx as the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for Week 11 of the 2026 season.  Austin continued her dominant stretch in the paint, averaging 22.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. The Mystics center has been a driving force behind Washington’s recent surge, recording double-doubles throughout the week while impacting the game on both ends of the floor.  Out west, McBride put together…

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Project B and the WNBA Take Different Approaches to Gender Eligibility

Brandon King

Project B co-founder Alana Beard has publicly criticized WNBA leadership over its handling of gender eligibility while confirming the startup league will adopt a different policy for its women’s competition. Speaking about the issue, Beard said Project B will follow the eligibility framework established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Under those guidelines, transgender women would not be eligible to compete in Project B’s women’s league. The announcement establishes a clear policy distinction between Project B and the WNBA at a time when eligibility…

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Former UAPB Standout Zaay Green Signs Developmental Contract with Toronto Tempo

Brandon King

Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff star Zaay Green is getting another opportunity to make her mark in the WNBA. The 6-foot-2 guard has signed a developmental contract with the Toronto Tempo, the league’s newest expansion franchise, the team announced Tuesday.  Green joins Toronto after spending the 2026 offseason playing professionally overseas in Lithuania, Cyprus, and Mexico, where she averaged 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals across 51 games.  Her collegiate journey included stops at Tennessee, Texas A&M, UAPB, and Alabama, but it was at Arkansas-Pine…

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Cathy Engelbert: WNBA Task Force to Discuss Transgender Athlete Policy

Brandon King

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said a task force made up of team presidents and general managers will meet next week to discuss the league’s approach to transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. The announcement comes amid renewed public attention surrounding the issue after former NBA players Enes Freedom and Royce White each publicly stated they identify as women and believe they are eligible to enter the WNBA Draft. Neither player has been drafted or signed by a WNBA team, and there has been no indication from the league that either…

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Washington Mystics claim Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers after Liberty release

Brandon King

The Washington Mystics have added a proven veteran to their roster, claiming Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers just days after she was released by the New York Liberty. The move gives Washington one of the league’s most respected two-way veterans as the team continues its push toward the postseason. To make room on the roster, the Mystics waived rookie guard Rori Harmon. Laney-Hamilton spent the past several seasons with the Liberty, helping New York capture the 2024 WNBA championship while serving as one of the team’s top perimeter defenders and veteran…

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Former NBA First-Round Pick Royce White Says He Will Declare for 2027 WNBA Draft

Brandon King

Former NBA first-round pick Royce White says he plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, stating that he now identifies as transgender for the purpose of pursuing a professional basketball career in the league. White, who was selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 NBA Draft, made the announcement in comments to Fox News Digital. The 6-foot-8 former NBA forward said he believes he would be “unstoppable” in the WNBA and indicated he could consider legal action if he is not permitted to participate. According to…

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