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Toronto Tempo star Marina Mabrey and Canada are both overflowing with basketball passion
A mid-second-round pick in the 2019 draft, Marina Mabrey was never guaranteed anything in the WNBA. But she put in the work between her rookie and sophomore years, and had her best friend and college roommate Arike Ogunbowale in her corner. Mabrey and Ogunbowale, of course, won the national championship together as members of the […]
How WNBA superstars, rising stars and relocated stars fared in their first preseason games
From the Los Angeles Sparks playing the Nigerian National Team to Caitlin Clark making her return to the WNBA court with the Indiana Fever, there were storylines galore on the first day of WNBA preseason action. Here are some of the most notable highlights from Saturday night’s five-game slate of preseason openers. In the comments, […]
One key question for three rookies making their WNBA preseason debuts, headline by Flau’jae Johnson’s statement-making opportunity
The 2026 WNBA season officially-but-unofficially is here, with five preseason games scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The action tips off with the Indiana Fever taking on the New York Liberty in Barclays Center at 3 p.m. ET on ION. The other four games will be available to stream for free through the WNBA App. Also […]
Why the Indiana Fever are the most interesting team to watch when WNBA preseason games begin
Currently, there are more questions than answers regarding the 2026 WNBA season. One thing is certain, though: The Indiana Fever will be one of the most fascinating teams to watch. (And you’ll be able to do so, as all 44 of their games are on national TV.) They are at the epicenter of women’s basketball […]
From undrafted to opening day? These three undrafted players could make a 2026 WNBA final roster
Even as the now 15-team WNBA has expanded to 180 rosters spots, plus up to two development players per team, making a team is hard. That’s especially true for rookies who did not hear their names called in the 2026 WNBA Draft and instead are trying to claim their place in the league through a […]
With the commitment of top-ranked recruit Oliviyah Edwards, South Carolina becomes the 2026-27 championship favorites
The fate of Oliviyah has been decided. And the decision is a delightful one for Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks. A consensus top-three ranked recruit in the class of 2026, Oliviyah Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward from Washington state, had committed to Tennessee before decommitting earlier this month. That re-opened the recruitment of the McDonald’s […]
What are WNBA teams’ title chances? Let’s rank all 15 teams, from contenders to pretenders
WNBA training camps are underway and everything seems rosy. Players are all smiles, every new acquisition seems to be a perfect fit and everyone is ready for the best year ever. However, that’s not going to happen. Some teams will overperform, others will underwhelm and only one will be crowned champion. Before preseason action even […]
Why the Washington Mystics’ 2026 WNBA Draft decisions reeked of indecision
Just two weeks ago, I wrote about the Washington Mystics breakup with former General Manager Jamila Wideman right before the WNBA Draft, and what the cited “strategic differences” could have been that birthed a rift between Wideman and a front office that was once in her corner. I had hoped that the draft would shed […]
Ruthie Bolton ‘humbly accepts’ 1996 US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Hall of Fame honor
The WNBA is ready to begin its 30th season—a feat arguably made possible by a band of collegiate and international elites turned Hall of Famers on the world stage: the 1996 United States Women’s Olympic Basketball Team. Their 60-0 record, combined with a grueling exhibition tour and eight dominating wins at the Atlanta Olympics, led […]
The Seattle Storm got the top talent in the 2026 WNBA Draft, plus two more perfect fits for their rebuilding team
The Seattle Storm may have seen their two best options go first and second in the 2026 WNBA Draft before they picked at No. 3. No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd would have given them a shooter, a commodity any team would want, but especially a Seattle team losing its three best 3-point shooters from last […]
Here are the biggest developments from WNBA training camps so far. What are your takeaways?
Three days of WNBA training camps are in the books. Here’s a look at some of the biggest developments from around the league. Jump in the comments and share what’s caught your eyes, or raised your eyebrows, so far. WNBA stars sidelined for training camps Injuries, unfortunately, have grabbed headlines in too many places. These […]
Four things to watch during the 2026 WNBA preseason, starting with the Dallas Wings
The 2026 WNBA season arrives with so many fascinating topics at the forefront of everything. But before the regular season tips off on Friday, May 8, we’ve got preseason basketball to dissect. Here are four compelling storylines that deserve your full attention. 1. What is José Fernández building with the Dallas Wings? New Dallas Wings […]
EXCLUSIVE: The sights, smiles and more from Atlanta Dream training camp
The second season of the Karl Smesko era is underway in Atlanta, and expectations are higher than ever. The Dream not only retained the core players—Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Brionna Jones and Jordin Canada—that led the team to a franchise-record 30 wins, but also acquired Angel Reese. The excitement about what can be […]
The transfer portal closes tonight. These are the three most consequential commitments—so far
After officially opening the day after the national championship game, Monday, April 6, the transfer portal doors shut two weeks later, closing Monday, April 20 at midnight. While players will no longer be permitted to enter the portal, those who already are in can still take time to make their decision. Per On3’s Talia Goodman […]
From Atlanta to Chicago to Toronto, what we’ve learned from the opening of WNBA training camps
The blistering pace of the WNBA offseason has come to a close. The dust has settled and training camps have opened. Even as the season doesn’t officially tip off until Friday, May 8, we already have interesting things developing on Day One. Here are three interesting takeaways from the start of W training camps. New […]
Fenerbahçe Opet outlasts Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring to win 2025-26 EuroLeague Women championship
Congratulations to Fenerbahçe Opet, your 2025-26 EuroLeague Women champions! Fenerbahçe defeated Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring 68-55 in the final to claim the crown. A near triple-double of 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds earned Julie Allemand MVP honors. Emma Meesseman led Fenerbahçe in scoring with 20 points, joining Allemand on the All-Star Five. The championship […]
WNBA training camps open today! Here’s a look at all 15 rosters and more
The reason for all the activity surrounding the WNBA—the protracted-but-ultimately-successful negotiations for a new CBA, an expansion draft for the league’s 14th and 15th teams, the college draft, a flurry of free agency moves and more—begins on Sunday, April 19. That’s when WNBA training camps open and the league’s 15 teams begin their quest for […]
Who are the WNBA’s first-ever development players?
A new provision of the 2026 WNBA CBA is development players. In addition to the required 12 regular roster players, teams are permitted to add up to two development players. As the designation suggests, development players are young players, as only those with 0-3 years of WNBA service are eligible for such contracts, whom organizations […]
Fenerbahçe Opet takes on Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring in highly-anticipated EuroLeague Women final
The long-awaited 2026 EuroLeague Women championship is finally here, and the matchup is one that many of us had been secretly hoping for ever since groups were drawn last year. It’s one of the biggest rivalries in pro sports—Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray—and this season, they just so happen to have the two best women’s basketball teams […]
Interview: Veronica Burton truly values sports media because of her family members who do it well
Veronica Burton went from averaging 14 minutes a game over her first three WNBA seasons (2022-24) to putting forth a near-All-Star-level display in 2025 that earned her near the max ($925,000) when she re-signed with the Golden State Valkyries this offseason. She was also a member of champion Mist BC in her first season of […]
Interview: After making her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever, Kyra Lambert is still eager for every basketball opportunity
Over two years ago, Kyra Lambert took the time to talk to Swish Appeal. Since then, she has achieved two significant personal milestones. First, August 14, 2025, Lambert signed a 7-day hardship contract with the Indiana Fever—her first WNBA contract. Three days later, on August 17, the 5-foot-9 point guard who started 104 games across […]
Superstar free agent addition Satou Sabally hopes to keep the New York Liberty in championship contention
The best WNBA free agent to switch teams this offseason has been Satou Sabally. As is often the case, the rich get richer, with Sabally signing with the superteam New York Liberty. We all know the Liberty’s best player, Breanna Stewart, hates to lose. She’s not very accustomed to it, having won the national championship […]
A $5 million supermax contract for A’ja Wilson is sure to be a winner, but what about the Las Vegas Aces’ other big bets?
When evaluating the in-progress offseason of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, I suggested the organization’s run-it-back approach could be insufficient, as going back-to-back might require more boldness. Since then, the Aces have become high rollers, making several big bets that could cinch or sink their repeat bid. One of those bets is an all-but-guaranteed […]
Why the Dallas Wings did Azzi Fudd no favors by not letting her respond to a question about her relationship with Paige Bueckers
The introductory press conference for the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft supposed to be a moment of celebration. The conversation is typically about the success that is sure to come, and there’s an excited energy about uncapped potential arriving in the league. That’s not what anyone will remember about Azzi Fudd’s first presser […]
The three most questionable (or worse) decisions WNBA teams made this offseason
With a new CBA, two expansion teams, tons of free agents and the college draft, a lot has happened around the WNBA just a few weeks. Every WNBA team is either trying to retool, rebuild or run it back. However, not all moves placed teams in a position to accomplish their objective. Here are the […]
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