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Megan Gustafson, a former Iowa basketball star, scored her 800th WNBA point this week, highlighting a career‑best season with the Portland Fire and setting up a high‑profile matchup against Caitlin Clark.
Jacy Sheldon, a versatile guard for the Chicago Sky, embraces her role amid injuries, trades, and family proximity, aiming to cement a lasting presence in the WNBA.
Veteran WNBA player Stefanie Dolson uses her calm demeanor, vocal guidance, and strategic insight to elevate the Seattle Storm, especially among its young roster.
Veteran WNBA guard Natasha Cloud navigates a high‑stakes free‑agency period, leans on personal support, and finds a new home with the Chicago Sky, where her gritty play and advocacy are already making an impact.
The Washington Mystics opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 record, driven by a talented young core and dominant paint play, but faced setbacks that highlighted areas for development.
After a standout junior season that earned her the 2026 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Hannah Hidalgo announced she will stay at Notre Dame for a fifth year, citing the program's familial atmosphere and a promising roster overhaul.
Caitlin Clark's record‑breaking night wasn't enough as the Indiana Fever lost a close game to the Washington Mystics, highlighting both historic achievements and areas needing improvement.
Sophie Cunningham’s striking appearance captured fan attention as the Indiana Fever battled the Washington Mystics, only to see Caitlin Clark deliver a 32‑point fourth‑quarter explosion that rewrote the team’s assist record.
Caitlin Clark becomes the first player to reach 75 points and 20 assists in the first three games of a WNBA season, even as the Indiana Fever drop a close game to the Washington Mystics.
A late fourth‑quarter rally led by Caitlin Clark could not overcome the Indiana Fever's defensive inconsistencies, resulting in a 104-102 overtime defeat against the Washington Mystics.
Caitlin Clark delivered a spectacular 32‑point outing, but the Indiana Fever could not sustain their offense, dropping a 104‑102 overtime decision to the Washington Mystics.
Stanford’s women’s basketball team, once a powerhouse under Tara VanDerveer, has struggled under coach Kate Paye, missing consecutive NCAA tournaments and facing allegations of a toxic environment that has driven players to transfer and graduate early.
Recent reports detail intimidation, scholarship threats and a hostile environment under Coach Kate Paye, prompting several athletes to transfer and raising questions about the program's future.
Princeton loses head coach Carla Berube to Northwestern, while associate head coach Lauren Gosselin steps up. Key transfers such as Madison St. Rose head to Notre Dame, and Ivy League alumni secure spots on WNBA rosters. New NCAA tournament formats and foreign tours add further intrigue.
Megan Gustafson discusses her journey to the Portland Fire, the impact of coaching staff, and the significance of the team's first home win.
For the first time, 31 WNBA players will surpass the $1 million mark in a single season, a shift driven by a sweeping new contract that has reshaped the league’s financial landscape.