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Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald (2) looks at Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) after scoring three-points on Thursday, July 24, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Aari McDonald’s Fever Experience Proves She Is Ready for New Challenge With Lynx

Once again, Aari McDonald joins a contender during the season and will have to adjust quickly.

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Chiney Ogwumike Breaks Down Biggest Team USA ‘Learning Opportunity’ for Kara Lawson

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Kara Lawson Credits Caitlin Clark's Team USA Impact After World Cup Win vs France

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Sequence Marks Major Swing in USA-France Final

Spain's Maria Conde Points Out Free Throw Disparity After FIBA World Cup Loss to USA

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Caitlin Clark, WNBA Ratings Momentum Come to FIBA World Cup

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Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a USA FIBA World Cup game.

Caitlin Clark’s Matchup vs Iyana Martín Adds USA-Spain World Cup Semifinal Intrigue

Caitlin Clark looks on during Team USA's FIBA World Cup game against Hungary.

Team USA vs Spain FIBA World Cup Schedule Set

Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team guard Jackie Young (13) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Kara Lawson’s Take on Team USA Win vs Hungary Bodes Well for World Cup Gold Quest

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese at the FIBA Women’s World Cup on September 4, 2026.

Caitlin Clark to Angel Reese Connection Shines for Team USA vs Hungary

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Will Caitlin Clark Start for Team USA vs Hungary? Kara Lawson Answers

Caitlin Clark plays during the FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup 2026 match between the United States and China

Team USA vs Hungary FIBA World Cup Game Gets Early Start Time

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers look on during Team USA's FIBA World Cup game against China.

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese Have Produced for Team USA Off Bench

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers look on during Team USA's FIBA World Cup game against China.

What's Next for Team USA in FIBA World Cup After Czechia Win?

Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; United States power forward Breanna Stewart (10) fights for possession against France forward Gabby Williams (15) and forward Janelle Salaun (13) in the second half in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA Must Improve to Keep Pace With France at FIBA World Cup

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Angel Reese Earns ‘Difference Maker’ Praise from Kara Lawson After Ugly Win vs. Italy

Angel Reese and her teammates play during the FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup.

Team USA’s Bench Is Making World Cup Starting Five Tough to Justify

Caitlin Clark plays during the FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup 2026 match between the United States and China

Italy Coach Calls Caitlin Clark’s Game ‘Beautiful’ Before USA World Cup Matchup

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Louisiana State Tigers forward Kate Koval (13) looks to shoot during the first half of the game against the Duke Blue Devils.

Kate Koval’s LSU Exit Brings Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Kim Mulkey’s Program

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) walk back onto the court.

Azzi Fudd Pulls Curtain Back on Paige Bueckers Relationship

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Justine Pissott (13) speaks during a press conference

Aces Rookie Justine Pissott Sets Record Straight on NCAA Five-Year Eligibility Case

Las Vegas Aces rookie Justine Pissott looks on during a game.

Aces Rookie Justine Pissott Disputes 'False' NCAA Five-Year Eligibility Case Claim

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma Doesn't Doubt 'Personal Animosities' Toward Caitlin Clark in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark: From the Logo Captures the Real Story Behind Her Rise—Excerpt

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22)

Caitlin Clark's Game-Winning Three Celebration at Cotie McMahon Comes With History

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma Backs Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on 'Personal Matter'

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May 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates a made shot in the second half against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark Hints at Signature Shoe Reveal

Sophie Cunningham (left) and Napheesa Collier (right) are featured in the 2026 SI Swim issue.

Napheesa Collier, Sophie Cunningham Take the WNBA to SI Swimsuit

Minnesota Lynx guard-forward DiJonai Carrington

Jackie Young and DiJonai Carrington Fuel Relationship Rumors After Shared Location

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson

A’ja Wilson’s Latest Bam Adebayo Comments Hint At Next Chapter in Relationship

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Loses Saturday Night Live Distinction After USA Olympic Star Appearance

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Caitlin Clark plays during the FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup 2026 match between the United States and China

New FIBA World Cup Power Rankings Add Extra Fuel to Potential USA-France Meeting

Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team forward Breanna Stewart (10) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA Handily Alleviated Biggest Roster Concern in First World Cup Win

Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team forward Breanna Stewart (10) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

5 Early Candidates for World Cup MVP After A’ja Wilson News

Aug 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots the ball over Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) and Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries Make Statement Before FIBA World Cup Break

Aug 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Liberty Need Sabrina Ionescu to Snap Out of Shooting Slump After WNBA World Cup Break

Aug 28, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) before the game against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark Heads to Team USA Playing Best Basketball of WNBA Career

Angel Reese reacts during the game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream on August 16th, 2026.

Angel Reese Has Responded to Fever Missed Layup With Major Efficiency Surge

Jun 21, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) during the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

NaLyssa Smith Injury Threatens Aces’ Chances of Repeating as WNBA Champions

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Jul 30, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) looks on against the Toronto Tempo at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

6 Players Who Should Benefit Most From the WNBA’s FIBA World Cup Break

Apr 29, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Japan forward Kokoro Tanaka (26) against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

FIBA World Cup Hints at Silver Lining to Valkyries’ 2026 WNBA Draft Debacle

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese at the FIBA Women’s World Cup on September 4, 2026.

Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark Connection Ensures Every Team USA Player Scores

Team Clark guard Caitlin Clark (22) and center A'ja Wilson (22) react on the bench in the fourth quarter against Team Collier the 2025 WNBA All Star Game

Linda Cohn Misses the Mark With Caitlin Clark-A’ja Wilson ‘Insecurity’ Take

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers look on during Team USA's FIBA World Cup game against China.

USA World Cup Broadcast Curiously Credits ‘Old Heads’ Before Caitlin Clark

Clark Caitlin guard of United States of America, Zhang Ziyu center of China during the FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup.

Caitlin Clark Explains USA Strategy to Slow 'Different' Zhang Ziyu After Win vs China

Caitlin Clark Not in Team USA Starting Lineup for FIBA World Cup Opener

Zhang Ziyu 19 of China competes during the 2025 FIBA Womens Asia Cup 3rd Place Game

China’s Zhang Ziyu Gets Towering World Cup Test Against Team USA

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during an inbounds play

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Echo Each Other on Team USA Pairing

Angel Reese (25) reacts after a play during a scrimmage at the USA Basketball training camp.

Kara Lawson Explains How Angel Reese Embracing Her ‘Aggression’ Will Help Team USA

Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings center Li Yueru (28) warms up before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Team USA Won't Have to Face Li Yueru Due to Passport Issue

Jul 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin (21) reacts against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Kate Martin's WNBA Career Gets Another Chapter With Chicago Sky

May 27, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins (4) reacts during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Skylar Diggins Calls Chicago Sky Out Over ‘Not Coincidental’ Injury Struggles

New York Liberty center Han Xu (21) during the second half against the Washington Mystics

Team USA Faces Tall Task in FIBA World Cup Opener Against China

Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum, and Caitlin Clark play during the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Team USA FIBA World Cup Primer: How to Watch, Roster, Format

Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (right) and Angel Reese during the 2024 WNBA All Star Game.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese USA Basketball Pairing Has Clear On-Court Upside

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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team guard Kelsey Plum (5), forward Breanna Stewart (10), guard Kahleah Copper (7) and forward AÕja Wilson (9) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA Announces A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum's FIBA World Cup Roster Replacements

Aug 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) celebrates against the New York Liberty in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Atlanta Dream Already See ’Benefit’ of Late DeWanna Bonner Addition

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after knocking down her three pointer on August 28, 2026.

Caitlin Clark Has WNBA History to Chase After Fever’s World Cup Break

LA Sparks guard Kate Martin (21) reacts against the Dallas Wings

Kate Martin’s Sparks Release Raises Tough Question About Her WNBA Future

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts against the LA Sparks

Angel Reese Suspension Reversal Adds Twist to Fever-Dream Playoff Race

Aug 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a free throw against the Dallas Wings during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Fever-Sky Ratings Show Caitlin Clark's Drawing Power Could Keep Growing

May 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice (1) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kiki Rice Has Been a Ray of Hope for Tempo Since Returning From Injury

Aug 16, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) against the Portland Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

DeWanna Bonner Makes Out to the Max With Atlanta Dream Deal

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries

Paige Bueckers’ Strongest Matchup Would Be Wings’ Worst Playoff Draw

Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) smiles and waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The 7 Biggest Regular-Season Matchups After Wings Clinched Final WNBA Playoff Spot

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin (21) reacts against the Chicago Sky

Kate Martin’s Reduced Sparks Role Comes With Important Context

Aug 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) looks on against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Olivia Miles’ Struggles in Loss to Valkyries Can Make Lynx ‘A Better Team’

Aug 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) celebrates after the basket against the Golden State Valkyries during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx Continue Domination as Playoff Picture Solidifies

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) against the Portland Fire

3 DeWanna Bonner Landing Spots After Mercury Buyout

DiJonai Carrington says something to Caitlin Clark during an Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game.

DiJonai Carrington’s ‘8/23’ Warning Brutally Backfires vs Caitlin Clark, Fever

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) celebrates a three-point shot against the Chicago Sky

Enes Kanter Freedom Says Sophie Cunningham Shot Sparked Natasha Cloud Clash

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Turkish-American former basketball player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom.

Enes Kanter Freedom’s Exchange With Natasha Cloud Goes Exactly as Expected

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the second half against the New York Liberty.

USA Coach Kara Lawson Critiques 'Unacceptable' Caitlin Clark Mistakes in Fever Loss

Jun 8, 2026; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) reacts after her basket against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Leonie Fiebich’s First Game Back Quickly Proved How Much She ‘Unlocks’ for Liberty

Aug 16, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts against the Indiana Fever during the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Makes Bold Defensive Player of the Year Claim After Career Game

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) defends

Azzi Fudd Calls Caitlin Clark ‘Impressive’ for Something That Hasn’t Changed

Aug 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) celebrates after a three point field goal against the Washington Mystics in the first half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Cheryl Reeve Makes Compelling MVP Case for Olivia Miles

Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35), guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) and forward Leonie Fiebich (13) react against the LA Sparks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New York Liberty Could Get Key Pieces Back For Fever Matchup

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez look on during the first half against the Indiana Fever

Dallas Wings Coach Details Plan to Slow Down Caitlin Clark

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Aug 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3), Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) leave the court during a time out in the first half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Bounces Back From Missed Layup Against Fever in Big Way

Aug 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez look on during the first half against the Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wings May Have Finally Figured Out ‘Retooling’ Challenge in Win vs. Fever

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5).

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Have Heated Exchange After Arm Grab in Fever-Wings Game

Aug 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) and head coach Cheryl Reeve look on during the second quarter against the Dallas Wings at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Minnesota Lynx Show Gap Between Them and Golden State Valkyries

May 28, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) looks on during the game between the Wings and the Aces at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

3 Dallas Wings Players Who Must Step Up After Azzi Fudd Injury News

Azzi Fudd looks on during a Dallas Wings game.

Azzi Fudd Season-Ending Knee Surgery Adds Layer to Olivia Miles Draft Debate

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) looks on during the first half of a WNBA game.

Nneka Ogwumike's WNBA Retirement Won't End Basketball Career

Jun 21, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Aces’ Jewell Loyd Contract Is Starting to Look Like a Costly Mistake

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