LA also receives the 2025 No. 9 draft pick and Seattle’s 2026 second-round pick The Los Angeles Sparks acquired three-time WNBA All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade with the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm, the organization announced Saturday. Along with the veteran guard, the Sparks received the ninth overall pick in the 2025 Draft and the Storm’s 2026 ... Read more
WNBA fans are blasting the Los Angeles Sparks over a player photo they say crossed the line.BT
WNBA Fans Ripping Los Angeles Sparks For 'Inappropriate' Player Photo originally appeared on The Spun. The Los Angeles Sparks are facing serious backlash from WNBA fans this Tuesday. Leading up to their game against the Seattle Storm, the social media team for the Sparks shared a photo of Sarah Ashlee Barker along with the caption: "Back in front of the home crowd." While there's nothing wrong with that ... Read more
How Mercury’s Copper Helped Them Beat The Liberty.BT
The Phoenix Mercury advanced to the next round by beating the defending champs. They beat the New York Liberty 2-1, and they did so by winning the last two games. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) battles for the ball with New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) in overtime during Game One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept. 14, 2025. / Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK ... Read more
The New York Liberty’s back-to-back title dream collapsed into a shocking first-round WNBA exit.BT
This New York Liberty season began with a 9-0 start and expectations of another championship run. Last Friday night, it ended abruptly in the first round of the WNBA playoffs when the Phoenix Mercury won 79-73 in the deciding game of the best-of-three series. New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart -- who sprained her MCL in the Liberty's overtime win in Game 1 of the series and had only six ... Read more
A’ja Wilson isn’t just dominating the game, she’s reshaping how we see Black women in sports leadership.BT
When you think about the perseverance and influence of Black women in sports today, one name that should surely come to mind is A’ja Wilson. Although her career is more than a collection of trophies, the 29-year-old just became the first player in WNBA history to win four MVP awards. By taking home the 2025 MVP, A’ja Wilson surpassed legends like Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson. This milestone is a ... Read more