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Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers dribbles the ball while running up the court

Inside the Connecticut Sun’s reset and the fresh perspective pushing them forward

By Deyscha Smith / July 9, 2025

Aneesah Morrow: ‘We are going into every battle together, and that’s the most important thing’

Courtney Williams wearing Moolah Kicks

What makes a basketball shoe the right one? WNBA players share their thoughts

By Jesse Morrison / July 8, 2025

Sabrina Ionescu: ‘I just think the game’s evolved’

Photos of the Phoenix Mercury big three

Locked On Women’s Basketball: What’s fueling the Phoenix Mercury?

By The IX Basketball / July 7, 2025

Reid: ‘Through 18 games, it looks to be pretty successful’

A player jumps for the ball

How NaLyssa Smith will become a key component in the Aces’ success

By Kelly Johnson / July 7, 2025

Becky Hammon: ‘She’s a baller, she’s a hooper, she’s another big body’

Players jump in the air for the ball during tip-off.

Charter flights may have benefited the Sun the most

By Gabby Alfveby / July 7, 2025

Lindsay Allen: ‘It’s what we deserve as women athletes playing professionally’

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball. She is shown from the front, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

Kate Martin’s growth with the Golden State Valkyries: Confidence and ball screens

By Matthew Walter / July 7, 2025

Martin: ‘I think just being more comfortable out there, letting the game come to me’

Dallas Wings

‘Post Army’: Wings frontcourt taking shape as chemistry, roles, presence grow

By Grant Afseth / July 7, 2025

Dallas gets first glimpse of full strength squad as frontcourt depth shines

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron dribbles the ball with her left hand. She has her eyes up, looking forward and to her right. No defenders are in the frame, but an official is visible running the court behind her.

2025 WNBA All-Star Game reserves announced

By Sydney Wingfield / July 6, 2025

A week after the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game starters were announced, the league announced 12 players as reserves for the game, which is set to take place on Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The reserves were elected by the head coaches of each WNBA team, who voted for three guards, five frontcourt…

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kayla Thornton’s new role as go-to player for Valkyries leads to an All-Star nod

By Michelle Smith / July 6, 2025

The 32-year-old forward has seized the opportunity with Golden State and become a first-time All-Star

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…