August 2019 Archive

WNBPA forms board of advocates

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the formation of a Board of Advocates. The group includes "a diverse group of paradigm-shifters and glass-ceiling breakers ...

More From August 2019

Washington Mystics cruise past Los Angeles Sparks 95-66, hold steady in first place

[caption id="attachment_56785" align="alignnone" width="590"] August 27, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON ...

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-19-2019

ICYMI: Well-rounded @WashMystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory, by @amberddodd… https://t.co/Ax77TYOeJQ -> Diana Taurasi ...

Washington Mystics bounce back to top New York 101-72, return to first place

[caption id="attachment_56766" align="alignnone" width="590"] August 25, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) - Elena Delle Donne. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – ...

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-12-2019

ICYMI: @WashMystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/xkmBtTTPQ7 #wnba -> Catch up on ...

Diana Taurasi medically cleared to play; Mercury releases Arica Carter

[caption id="attachment_56749" align="alignnone" width="590"] Diana Taurasi. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] From the Mercury: After being a full participant in individual and team pregame warmups ...

Well-rounded Washington Mystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory

The Mystics made a WNBA-record 18 threes in victory over the Fever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tbscuZuIjo WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sunday afternoon the Washington Mystics defeated the ...

With playoff spot clinched, Mystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run

[caption id="attachment_56730" align="alignnone" width="590"] Ariel Atkins. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] MINNEAPOLIS – Washington became the first WNBA team this season to clinch a ...

With four straight wins, Washington back in first place with nine games remaining

[caption id="attachment_56716" align="alignnone" width="590"] Aug. 14, 2019 - Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Howard. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington ...

FORWARD8: Washington Mystics host neighborhood organizations, embracing their roles in the community

[caption id="attachment_56708" align="alignnone" width="590"] Forward8. Photo: MSE[/caption] WASHINGTON D.C. – This season, the Washington Mystics moved into Entertainment and Sports Arena in ...

Indiana Fever’s Shenise Johnson to miss remainder of 2019 season after arthroscopic surgery

[caption id="attachment_56705" align="alignnone" width="590"] Shenise Johhnson, 2019. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] From the Fever: Indiana Fever guard Shenise Johnson will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday ...

WNBA announces suspensions for altercation during Aug. 10 Dallas at Phoenix game

From the league: Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Dallas Wings forwards Kristine Anigwe and Kayla Thornton have been suspended for their ...

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-05-2019

#WNBA announces Players of the Week: Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics) averaged 26.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.67 bpg ||… https://t.co/5NuvdOESS6 ...

Mystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx

Emma Meesseman and Elena Delle Donne pace Mystics over Lynx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vocVhnfU4GU Stats || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. - A shorthanded Washington Mystics bested the ...

With a bigger lineup on display, Washington Mystics top Indiana Fever 91-78

[caption id="attachment_56677" align="alignnone" width="590"] August 8, 2019. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics (16-7) returned home to defeat the ...

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics (16-7) returned home to defeat the Indiana Fever (8-16) 91-78, incorporating a bigger lineup in ...

Defensive intensity sparks Los Angeles in win over Phoenix, 84-74, on Pat Summit Leadership Night

[caption id="attachment_56665" align="alignnone" width="590"] Los Angeles (August 8, 2019) . Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] Video || Stats || Shot Charts LOS ANGELES - In ...

As trade deadline approaches, Sun acquire Theresa Plaisance from Wings in exchange for rookie Kristine Anigwe

[gallery link="none" type="slideshow" ids="56637,56638"] In a Tuesday morning trade, the Dallas Wings acquired rookie forward/center Kristine Anigwe from the Connecticut Sun in ...

Memphis Grizzlies hire Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey as an assistant coach

[caption id="attachment_56593" align="alignnone" width="590"] April 1, 2018 (Columbus, OH) - Niele Ivey. Photo: Hoopfeed.[/caption] The NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies hired Notre Dame associate ...

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 07-29-2019

Catch up on last week's news! Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 07-22-2019 https://t.co/unT2RLER8I -> Purdue: Michael Scruggs joins ...

Candace Parker leads Los Angeles Sparks to 83-75 triumph over Seattle Storm

Parker earns season-high in win over Storm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Ms5QVgk8k Stats || Shot Charts LOS ANGELES - Halfway through the second quarter of an energetic game ...

Ohio State associate head coach Patrick Klein resigns after being put on administrative leave during investigation of NCAA violations

Ohio State women’s basketball associate head coach Patrick Klein resigned August 2. The school released the following statement: “Ohio State is investigating ...

Los Angeles Sparks outpace Las Vegas Aces in second half for 76-68 victory

[caption id="attachment_56597" align="alignnone" width="590"] August 1, 2019 (Los Angeles) - Candace Parker. Photo: NBAE/Getty Images.[/caption] Video || Stats || Shot Charts LOS ANGELES ...