Elaine Blum

Joined: Mar 21, 2026

Elaine Blum covers women’s basketball for On SI from Europe. She has been writing about women's hoops since 2023 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism and a master’s degree in American Studies with a focus on women’s and gender studies. She started playing basketball when she was 10 years old and won several league and state championships at the youth and senior level.

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

Natasha Howard had a down year with the Fever, but she looks more like herself again in Minnesota.

May 27, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) brings the ball up court against the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Sky lost another game, but Natasha Cloud found a silver lining to the defeat.

May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after scoring while drawing a foul during the first half against the Dallas Wings at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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A’ja Wilson broke yet another record, and Becky Hammon is losing track of them, but she knows that Wilson just continues to evolve.

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

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Skylar Diggins voiced her frustration with the Sky’s trajectory after yet another loss.

Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) and Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) slap hands during the second half of the game against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Lynx got yet another win, and Cheryl Reeve believes this one is especially meaningful.

May 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Golden State Valkyries solved one of their biggest problems from last season, but is it sustainable?

May 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a teammate scores during the second half against the Portland Fire at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Angel Reese hit her first 3-pointer in an Atlanta Dream uniform, and Karl Smesko gave some insight into her effort to improve her release.

May 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) celebrates a three point shot alongside head coach Sandy Brondello against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Several players are already making their case to be first-time All-Stars this season.

May 30, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) chats with a referee during the second half against the Portland Fire at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Caitlin Clark struggled against the Portland Fire and was candid about what she needs to do better in the postgame media availability.

May 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) looks on before the second half against the Atlanta Dream at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Much has been read into Napheesa Collier’s decision to sign only a one-year deal with the Minnesota Lynx, but the franchise’s future doesn’t just depend on her anymore.