“Izzy’s versatility and commitment strengthens our post rotation,” said New York Liberty head coach as the reigning champs welcomed Isabelle Harrison. While that was surely spot on, Sandy Brondello also knew she brought something more than just on-court accomplishments. What is it? It’s the grit. Watch What’s Trending Now! That grit was put to the test multiple times. Harrison could’ve easily called it quits in 2023 ... Read more
Liberty shaken as Jonquel Jones’ injury sidelines the star for up to six weeks.BT
Jonquel Jones Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images New York Liberty star center Jonquel Jones will miss the next four to six weeks after reaggravating a sprained right ankle during Thursday’s 89-81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. The five-time All-Star initially sprained the ankle during a June 5 matchup against the Washington Mystics and missed two games before making a return on June 17 against the ... Read more
Cathy Engelbert faces mounting pressure as she commits to fixing strained ties with WNBA players after Collier’s callout.BT
LAS VEGAS — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league, while adding that there were “inaccuracies” in some of the comments attributed to her by Napheesa Collier in a blistering assessment earlier this week. “I was disheartened to hear that some players feel the league and that I personally do not care about them or listen to them,” Engelbert said ... Read more
The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury are set to collide in a WNBA Finals showdown that promises fireworks.BT
The 2025 WNBA Finals promise to be a thrilling "duel in the desert" as the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces take on the red-hot, underdog Phoenix Mercury in the league's first-ever best-of-seven championship series. Featuring a marquee matchup between four-time MVP A'ja Wilson and triple-double phenom Alyssa Thomas, this series matches up the Aces' high-octane offense against the Mercury's league-best defense. The Aces’ ... Read more
Dearica Hamby reveals the untold challenges of balancing motherhood with life on the basketball court.BT
Dearica Hamby knows what it feels like to carry the weight of being both an elite athlete and a mother. The Los Angeles Sparks forward recently opened up in an exclusive interview, detailing how she balances motherhood and basketball, encouraging mothers to prioritize self-care. The NBA athlete made headlines after filing a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Las Vegas Aces, saying she was traded while pregnant. That ... Read more