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Undrafted rookies are powering 1 (winning) WNBA team, and it’s incredible
The Phoenix Mercury acquired two big fish this offseason: forwards Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. In addition to returning All-Star Kahleah Copper, a new promising core had emerged in the Western Conference. But a roster is comprised of 12 players, not three, and Phoenix didn’t have a slew of proven role players to surround Sabally…
Caitlin Clark proves provides first update on quad injury, potential return timeline
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time since suffering a quad injury that has had her out for a week-and-a-half, Caitlin Clark spoke to the media after practice on Thursday. Clark said she was “making a lot of progress” and will be re-evaluated over the weekend, matching the two-week timeframe initially given by the Fever. “I’ll…
Seattle Storm alleged investigation and trade request: everything we know
What’s going on with the Seattle Storm? The Storm, who are 4-4 to begin the year, are having a fairly normal season on the court. But over the last few days, we’ve seen rumors of a trade request and a reported investigation surrounding one of the WNBA’s most successful franchises. This comes after an offseason…
Indiana Fever facing ‘gut check’ moment as injuries and losses pile up
INDIANAPOLIS — Life without Caitlin Clark was already going to be challenging for the Fever over the next two weeks, as Wednesday’s loss to the Dream showed. But the difficulty was amplified by several degrees on Friday. Sydney Colson, the only other point guard on the roster, left the game in the first quarter with…
Washington Mystics standouts available for game against Indiana Fever
Shakira Austin returns from a week-long absence for Wednesday’s match-up between the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever. Aaliayh Edwards, meanwhile, plays in a second consecutive game after missing preseason and the first four games of the regular season with a lower back contusion. Austin, a 6’5 forward who was drafted third overall in 2022, was…
How does Caitlin Clark’s injury effect the MVP race?
On Monday, the Indiana Fever announced that Caitlin Clark will be out for at least two weeks with a left quadriceps strain. The team has said that this is not the same injury that kept Clark out of one of the Fever’s preseason games just weeks ago. Yet, this does mean that the Fever will…
4 standout WNBA rookies weren’t even drafted — but they’re still thriving
Nearly half of the women’s basketball players who were selected in last month’s WNBA Draft are not currently playing in the WNBA. But, there are several players who went undrafted who are still impacting winning in the league today, showcasing how what happens on draft night doesn’t always determine career outcomes. Four WNBA rookies who…