Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson made history once again in the Aces 86-75 victory over the Indiana Fever. She scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Wilson now holds the single-season scoring record, after passing Jewel Loyd's mark of 939 in 2023. Following the game, Wilson expressed sincere gratitude to her teammates for allowing her to make history. “It's a blessing… It's something that I ... Read more
Tension in Los Angeles: The Sparks Falter Early as Derek Fisher Faces Growing Pressure to Deliver.BT
The smattering of fans are standing, shrieking, bouncing, transforming the lower bowl of Crypto.com Arena into a downtown block party. Dancers hop across a stage behind one basket. Sparky the Dog leads cheers from midcourt. Lisa Leslie waves from courtside. The relentless DJ Mal-Ski fills every quiet moment with chants and cheers and pleas. “We need you!” he exhorts the intimate gathering. “C’mon, ... Read more
She Gave the Sparks Everything for 12 Years — Now Nneka Ogwumike Is Ready to Start a New Story.BT
Staff Writer Jan. 24, 2024 4:36 PM PT Nneka Ogwumike was the cornerstone of Curt Miller‘s rebuild of the Sparks, but the former most valuable player is planning her exit after one year under the new coach. Ogwumike, an unrestricted free agent, told the Sparks she intends to leave after 12 seasons with the franchise that drafted her first overall in 2012, a person not authorized to speak ... Read more
Old Roots, New Reign — Breanna Stewart’s Seattle Showdown Ends in a Liberty Blowout Over the Storm.BT
Storm coach Noelle Quinn emphasized that Breanna Stewart is a one of a kind WNBA player after Sunday’s game against the Liberty. Former Storm star Stewart was welcomed back from 9,110 in attendance at Climate Pledge Arena in her second appearance in Seattle this season, receiving a vast amount of cheers from the Seattle faithful during the introduction of the starting lineups. “I had the opportunity to play with ... Read more
It’s Official — Breanna Stewart Is Staying Home as the Liberty Secure Their MVP for the Future.BT
NEW YORK (Feb. 26, 2024) – The New York Liberty has re-signed reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart. “It’s a monumental day in New York as we are thrilled to welcome back the MVP, Breanna Stewart,” said Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb. “Stewie’s return marks our unwavering commitment to excellence and our collective drive to bring a championship to New York. Welcome back, Stewie!” Breanna Stewart (29), a 6-4 ... Read more