How NIL Deals Are Reshaping Women’s Basketball
The rise of name, image and likeness agreements is transforming women’s basketball, lifting player salaries, spawning high‑school deals and reshaping the sport’s commercial landscape.
Jul 2, 2026
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Paige Bueckers
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Caitlin Clark’s Rise Sparks Debate Over Race, Representation, and the Future of Women’s Basketball
Caitlin Clark’s meteoric ascent has turned every game into a national event, but a recent clash with Alyssa Thomas and ensuing commentary have ignited a broader conversation about race, visibility and the commercialization of women’s sports.
Jun 30, 2026
College Basketball Preview: Key Returners, Coaching Moves, and Program Shifts for 2026‑27
A look at the players returning from injury and college, the coaches securing new deals, and the programs redefining their schedules as the 2026‑27 basketball season approaches.
Jun 30, 2026
Indigenous Basketball’s Rising Star: The Native American Jr. Nationals in Arizona
The 7th Annual Native American Jr. Nationals in Mesa brought together over 500 indigenous basketball teams from around the world, highlighting the sport’s deep cultural roots and its power as a lifeline for resilience.
Jun 29, 2026
Lynx Edge Wings in Record‑Tie Night at Arlington
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85‑77, with Cheryl Reeve tying the WNBA coaching win record and the team showcasing a strong first‑half performance.
Jun 28, 2026
Azzi Fudd’s Move to Project B Highlights Shifting Landscape for Women’s Basketball
Azzi Fudd's signing with Project B underscores a broader trend of elite women's players seeking overseas competition, challenging USA Basketball's traditional dominance.
Jun 28, 2026
UConn Guard Braylon Mullins Earns ESPYs Best Play Nomination Amid Connecticut Connections
Braylon Mullins’ buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke has earned him a 2026 ESPY nomination, joining a slate of athletes with Connecticut roots who are also in the running for the year’s top honors.
Jun 28, 2026
UConn Star Braylon Mullins Earns ESPY nomination for game‑winning shot, fans vote till July 15
Braylon Mullins of the Connecticut Huskies is nominated for the 2026 Best Play ESPY Award for his game‑winning shot against Duke. Fans can vote online until July 15, with several other athletes tied to Connecticut also in the running.
Jun 28, 2026
UConn Star Braylon Mullins Earns ESPY nomination for game‑winning shot
Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard for the Connecticut Huskies, has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Play after his buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke in the NCAA tournament. The ESPY Awards, broadcast annually by ESPN since 1993, invite fans to vote online for categories such as Best Play, with the voting window closing on July 15. Among the nominees are OG Anunoby for a last‑second comeback in the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams for a game‑tying heave in the NFC Divisional Round, and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for their Olympic gold‑medal goals. Several athletes with ties to Connecticut are also recognized, including Hilary Knight, a Choate Rosemary Hall alum, for Best Athlete in women’s sports, Aerin Frankel, a Bridgeport native, for Best Championship Performance, and Napheesa Collier, a former UConn star, for Best WNBA Player. UConn alum Paige Bueckers served as a presenter at the 2024 ESPYs and captured the award for Best Female College Athlete in 2021, underscoring the university’s ongoing impact. The ceremony blends college, professional and international competition, highlighting the broad reach of sport and giving fans a direct voice in honoring defining moments. As the voting period progresses, supporters from across the nation are expected to rally behind their favorites, turning the ESPY Awards into a nationwide celebration of athletic excellence.
Jun 27, 2026
Tonight’s WNBA Showdown: DraftKings Pick6 Picks to Watch
Three WNBA games tip off tonight, and DraftKings' Pick6 lets fans predict star performances. Here’s who to target and how to play.
Jun 25, 2026
Arike Ogunbowale’s Versatile Impact Fuels Dallas Wings’ Surge
Arike Ogunbowale continues to adapt alongside Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, delivering clutch performances that have helped the Dallas Wings climb to an 11‑6 record.
Jun 25, 2026
Freshman Marine Dursus Sparks Debate by Wearing Paige Bueckers’ Retired Jersey Number
UConn freshman Marine Dursus has chosen to wear the number 5 jersey, once sported by star player Paige Bueckers, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. The move revives the conversation about the university’s tradition of retiring jersey numbers, a list that includes Rebecca Lobo, Swin Cash, Sue Bird and soon Maya Moore. Bueckers, now with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, remains a top contender for the U.S. national team.
Jun 23, 2026
Top DraftKings WNBA Pick6 Picks for June 22, 2026: Reese, Bueckers, Morrow
A look at the key player projections and how to play DraftKings Pick6 ahead of the June 22, 2026 WNBA slate.
Jun 22, 2026
Geno Auriemma Returns to the Mic for a Historic WNBA Broadcast
Geno Auriemma, the all‑time winningest coach in college basketball, will join Good Morning America co‑anchor Robin Roberts to call a marquee WNBA matchup on July 7.
Jun 21, 2026
Dallas Wings Edge Chicago Sky in Thrilling 93-92 WNBA Showdown
The Dallas Wings edged the Chicago Sky 93-92 in a tightly contested game on June 20, 2026, highlighted by Bueckers' four‑point play and Yueru's final free throws.
Jun 21, 2026
Paige Bueckers embraces new on‑ball role with Dallas Wings under coach Jose Fernandez
After a rocky start to the 2025 campaign, the Dallas Wings have reshaped their roster and philosophy, giving Paige Bueckers a more playmaking role that is already paying dividends.
Jun 21, 2026
Azzi Fudd Commits to New Global Women’s Basketball League Project B
In a recent interview with Fortune’s Emma Hinchliffe, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd announced her move to Project B, a new women’s basketball league set to launch next January, highlighting the chance to play abroad and broaden her horizons.
Jun 20, 2026
Jessica Shepard’s Breakout Season Fuels Dallas Wings’ Rise
After seven years in Minnesota, Jessica Shepard signed a two‑year, seven‑figure deal with the Dallas Wings and is now delivering career‑best performances that have her in the conversation for the WNBA All‑Star game.
Jun 20, 2026
York Revolution’s Pride Night Dilemma Highlights Sports‑Culture Clash
The York Revolution canceled its Pride Night game after some players refused to wear Pride jerseys, yet still donated $10,000 to the Rainbow Rose Center and organized related activities, sparking a wider debate about personal belief, league policies, and inclusive representation in sports.
Jun 19, 2026
Azzi Fudd Signs with Inaugural Global Basketball League Project B
Azzi Fudd becomes the latest high‑profile WNBA player to join the newly announced Project B, a 2027 global league that promises six‑figure salaries and worldwide streaming, joining a wave of stars seeking alternative competition.
Jun 19, 2026
Gabby Williams Joins Unrivaled, Expanding the 3×3 Basketball Frontier
Gabby Williams, a two‑time Olympian and defensive stalwart, has committed to Unrivaled, the 3x3 league co‑founded by her former UConn teammates Breanna Stewart and Naphessa Collier, signaling a bold move toward a new competitive format.
Jun 19, 2026
Gabby Williams Commits to Unrivaled for Its Third Season
Gabby Williams, a two‑time Olympian and defensive standout, has signed a multi‑year deal with Unrivaled, the 3x3 basketball league co‑founded by her former UConn teammates.
Jun 19, 2026
York Revolution Cancels Pride Night After Player Resistance, Sparks League‑Wide Debate
The York Revolution in Pennsylvania called off its Pride Night game after most players refused rainbow‑sleeved uniforms, chose to forfeit the match, and pledged a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center, a move that has reignited discussions about LGBTQ+ expression in professional sports.
Jun 19, 2026
Gabby Williams Joins Unrivaled, Extending a UConn Legacy
Gabby Williams, a two‑time Olympic medalist and defensive stalwart, has committed to Unrivaled for its third season, bringing her elite skill set to a league co‑founded by her UConn teammates.
Jun 19, 2026