Latest Women's National Basketball Association News

Epiphanny Prince hired by Liberty in front office job day after retiring

Apr. 24, 2024 10:29 AM EDT

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

Apr. 23, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

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

Apr. 22, 2024 07:36 AM EDT

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

Apr. 21, 2024 11:22 AM EDT

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

Apr. 19, 2024 18:57 PM EDT

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

Apr. 18, 2024 20:36 PM EDT

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

Apr. 17, 2024 13:38 PM EDT

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...

Columbia's Abbey Hsu chosen as Met Writers Association Player of the Year

Apr. 17, 2024 09:42 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia's Abbey Hsu was chosen as the top Division I women's basketball player in the tri-state area by the Met Writers Association. Carly Thibault-DuDonis of Fairfield University was selected the Maggie Dixon Met Coach of the Year and Meghan Andersen of Fairfield...

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.

Apr. 16, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michelle Lennis grew up playing basketball in Indiana as a born-and-raised Purdue fan. But this season, Lennis also found herself cheering for the Iowa women’s basketball team led by Caitlin Clark as the college player rocketed her sport to new levels. ...

The Sky added plenty of star power in the WNBA draft with Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese

Apr. 16, 2024 13:10 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese took South Carolina and LSU to the highest heights and helped spark a surge in women's basketball. No wonder the Chicago Sky were beaming. They landed two of the biggest stars not named Caitlin Clark in a loaded WNBA draft on Monday. ...