If we needed another reminder of how NIL now rules the college sports world, Kelsey Plum provided it on Friday night. A day after Caitlin Clark broke Plum’s record for the most points in NCAA women’s college basketball history, the WNBA star had nothing but love for the new points queen – and she’s even trying to help her get paid. While sitting courtside at the Celebrity Game during NBA All-Star weekend, Plum shared her ... Read more
“Before the NBA All-Star Spotlight Hits, Here Are 5 Things That Make Sabrina Ionescu Truly Unforgettable.”BT
Two of the best basketball players in the world are about to go head-to-head. Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry will compete in a three-point shooting contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, February 17, in Indianapolis. The event marks the first time an NBA and WNBA player have publicly competed against each other in a competition like this. The idea for the contest came about last summer, shortly ... Read more
“From Courtside to Wedding Aisle: Sabrina Ionescu’s Love Story With an NFL Star Just Hit Its Sweetest Chapter.”BT
The center failed to make the 53-man roster and was cut by the Raiders on Tuesday, although he is reportedly set to join its practice squad. Meanwhile, Ionescu has established herself as a star in the WNBA. Across the 2023 WNBA season, Ionescu is averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Her performances have translated to wins, too; the Liberty sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 28-7 record - the ... Read more
“A’ja Wilson Went Down Hard… and Now the Timeline for Her Return Has Everyone Worried.”BT
Another injury impacts the race for the top-two seeds Las Vegas Aces forward and WNBA All-Star captain A’ja Wilson sported a walking boot on her left foot from the bench on Sunday as her team defeated the Minnesota Lynx to improve to 12-6. She left the game and did not return in Friday’s loss to the Seattle Storm due to what was later deemed a high ankle sprain. A specific timetable has not yet been set for a targeted ... Read more
“The Timeout Moment Between A’ja Wilson and Sydney Colson That Instantly Broke the Internet.”BT
A'ja Wilson and Sydney Colson have had hilarious interactions before, but their interplay during a timeout yesterday had fans laughing. Wilson, the WNBA MVP favorite this season, was sidelined by an ankle injury for the Las Vegas Aces' matchup with the New York Liberty on Sunday. Despite being out, she was heavily involved in supporting the team. During one timeout, Wilson was talking in the team huddle, when Colson ... Read more