WNBA Articles

WNBA - Pauline Astier has found her future WNBA home with the New York Liberty, just as she has qualified for the Czech championship final with Prague.

The WNBA's expansion is taking shape with the official approval of three new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, bringing the total number of teams to 18 by 2030.

WNBA - Janelle Salaün and Iliana Rupert will remain in the Golden State fold. As the 2026 WNBA season approaches, the California franchise has extended qualifying offers to both French internationals, confirming its intention to rely on them despite the departure of Carla Leite.

Trade Analysis - The Chicago Sky have dealt their star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for two first-round picks, marking a dramatic end to a fractured relationship between the player and franchise just one season after her impressive rookie campaign.

The NBA Board of Governors approves the exploration of expansion applications exclusively for Las Vegas and Seattle. The bidding process could generate offers between 7 and 10 billion dollars per franchise, with a launch planned for the 2028-2029 season.

Award nominations - French players lead the way in EuroLeague Women's individual honors, with at least one tricolor representative in every major category including MVP, Rising Star, DPOY, and Coach of the Year awards.

Historic Agreement - The WNBA and WNBPA have officially announced a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement featuring the first comprehensive revenue-sharing model in women's professional sports history, projecting over $1 billion in player compensation through 2032.

Historic Deal - The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement just 51 days before the league's 30th season, marking a transformative moment that will introduce the first $1 million salaries in league history.

Chemistry Building - Team USA secured their second consecutive victory in San Juan, but Caitlin Clark and head coach Kara Lawson acknowledged the team's struggles with pace and execution against Puerto Rico's zone defense, as the squad continues to develop chemistry ahead of the World Cup.

Championship victory - Stewart outduels Kelsey Plum's 40-point effort as Mist capture the 2026 Unrivaled title with an 80-74 victory, adding another trophy to the co-founder's already legendary career spanning high school, college, WNBA, Olympics and international competition.

NBA Action - Houston secured a hard-fought victory in Washington behind strong performances from Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant, while Trae Young's anticipated Wizards debut was delayed after an ejection for leaving the bench during a third-quarter altercation.