Jonquel Jones, the WNBA's 2021 Most Valuable Player, has officially re-signed with the New York Liberty on a new two-year contract, ensuring her presence on the team as they aim for another championship run. Jones entered unrestricted free agency this WNBA offseason, sparking widespread speculation about her future. She had expressed her intent to stay with the Liberty, and the team offered her a two-year protected deal ... Read more
From Championship Hardwood to Heartfelt Cause: Jewell Loyd’s New Sneaker Collab Is Turning Heads and Raising Awareness.BT
In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. From Turkey, Israel, Italy, Czech Republic, Mexico and even here in the U.S., our reporters tell the stories of these players as they chase their dreams and try to shape the future of the WNBA. BOLOGNA, Italy — Naomi Sernina Tyus isn’t feeling 100 percent, so she’s resting at home as Virtus ... Read more
Jewell Loyd Isn’t Just Dropping Sneakers — She’s Shining a Spotlight on Autism by Teaming Up with Her Best Friend’s Son.BT
Jewell Loyd is one of the most decorated players in the WNBA. The Seattle Storm guard is a two-time WNBA champion, a five-time All-Star, and was voted to two All-WNBA selections. During the season’s debut, Loyd hit the court wearing her player edition of Nike’s G.T. Cut 3 in a dusty cactus and lilac bloom colorway. Her sneakers have special meaning, as they were designed by her best friend’s son, Justice Swann, ... Read more
Sania Feagin Could Have Walked Away, But Dawn Staley Says Her Decision to Stay Makes Her a Player Everyone Should Admire.BT
Dawn Staley talked about the importance of Sania Feagin on the roster after South Carolina defeated LSU 66-56 on Friday. As Joyce Edwards led scoring with 14 points, Feagin added 12 points, a team-high seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals. Staley praised the 6-foot-3 forward's gradual progress over the years, highlighting her ability to score, pass, hold the paint and communicate on the ... Read more
Behind the Headlines: How Kelsey Plum and Darren Waller’s Connection Reveals the Hidden Side of Life at the Top.BT
Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum are going their separate ways after one year of marriage. The couple tied the knot on March 4, 2023, and filed for divorce in April 2024. Waller and Plum kept their relationship private and never publicly confirmed how they met or when their romance began. They have known each other since at least 2021, as Waller was photographed attending Plum’s Las Vegas Aces ... Read more