Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 12:53 PM Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby have been named the Sparks Co-Performers of the Week for the period ending Aug. 17. Key Weekly Averages: Hamby – 22.3 PPG | 7.3 RPG | 4.7 APG | 2.0 SPG | 60.0 FG% | 50.0 3PT% Plum – 26.3 PPG | 5.3 APG | 1.7 SPG| 60.0 FG% | 46.7 3PT% On Tuesday against the Liberty, Plum posted 26 points (8-for-13 FG, 2-for-5 ... Read more
Meet Annika Soltau, the German Defender New York Believes Could Be Their Next Big Steal.BT
The New York Liberty have signed Annika Soltau, a 6’4” German shot blocker who went undrafted in last week’s WNBA Draft, to a rookie scale contract. The signing was announced on the WNBA transaction page: The 20-year-old, who plays for Baden Basket 54 in the Swiss league, is known primarily for her defense, particularly her shot-blocking prowess, but she averaged 21.1 points and 9.5 rebounds for Baden. She will ... Read more
New York’s Superteam Found Its Missing Edge—and It Has Nothing to Do with Scoring.BT
NEW YORK — When Jonquel Jones delivers one of her signature blocked shots, the New York Liberty star forward often likes to add a celebration that basketball fans know well. Yes, you’ve seen that no-you-don’t finger wag before. And yes, Jones is glad to acknowledge her inspiration for it: Dikembe Mutombo, the longtime fan favorite of the 76ers and basketball worldwide. “Most definitely,” she said before Tuesday’s Game 2 ... Read more
Aaliyah Nye’s Relentless Work Ethic Is Turning Rookie Potential Into Veteran-Level Impact.BT
DJ Cabanlong- The Sporting Tribune Las Vegas Aces forward Aaliyah Nye (13) smiles while speaking to the media during the Aces’ media day, Thursday May 8, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas Aces LAS VEGAS -- Aces rookie Aaliyah Nye's work ethic and dedication couldn't have been defined any better upon returning from Alabama, as she finalized her move to Las Vegas after a road game in Seattle. Aces coach Becky Hammon ... Read more
Megan Gustafson Didn’t Just Play the Game—She Changed What’s Possible for Iowa Legends.BT
Megan Gustafson donned the Iowa Hawkeyes colors before entering the WNBA in 2019. The Wisconsin native made history on Friday with the Las Vegas Aces. The center started her college basketball career in 2015. She played 33 games in her freshman year, starting 14 and averaging 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. She was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Gustafson became the ... Read more