Latest Women's National Basketball Association News
Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team's roster. Here's why
The WNBA draft is over, and superstars like No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark are heading toward surefire pro careers. Not all 36 selections from his year's draft will have such assurances. The league has 144 coveted roster spots among 12 teams, and other options for pro careers in women’s...
Former Seattle WNBA champion Sue Bird joins Storm ownership group
SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird helped the Seattle Storm to four WNBA titles. Now, she will continue guiding the franchise as one of its owners. Team owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday that Bird has joined the ownership group. No financial details were provided about the transaction. ...
The WNBA's Dallas Wings are planning a move downtown from the suburbs in two years
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Wings are planning a move to the WNBA club's namesake city under a 15-year deal approved Wednesday by the Dallas City Council. Pending league approval of the $19 million agreement, the Wings will move to an arena that is part of the Dallas convention center...
Epiphanny Prince hired by Liberty in front office job day after retiring
NEW YORK (AP) — A day after announcing her retirement, Epiphanny Prince has a new job working with the New York Liberty as director of player and community engagement. Prince will serve on the basketball operations and business staffs, bringing her 14 years of WNBA experience to...
Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a...
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as her tryout for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team. The women's roster for the Paris Games won't be determined before June 1. Unable to attend the U.S. training camp this month, Clark will...
Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Hailey Van Lith is focused on making the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer and not worried about where she'll end up at college next year. Van Lith is currently taking part in a training camp in Springfield, Massachusetts, and will play in a 3x3...
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Canada to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4. The game was originally scheduled for May 5 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, but the NHL’s Oilers could potentially be hosting a Game 7 of their...
Seattle Storm become 2nd WNBA team to open their own practice facility
SEATTLE (AP) — Alisha Valavanis walked around as the new performance center for the Seattle Storm was unveiled on Thursday filled mostly with joy and a little sadness. The joy for the CEO of the Storm — who has been with the team for nearly a decade — came from helping bring to...
Caitlin Clark looks like a natural as Indiana Fever introduce WNBA's top draft pick
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Caitlin Clark walked to the dais Wednesday in Indianapolis, she looked like a natural. The former Iowa star and WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick eagerly discussed the impact a new television deal could have around the league. Clark outlined her goal of...
