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WNBA 2017 All-Star voting begins

WNBA All-Star Voting for 2017 begins for fans today at 2 p.m. ET.  The 2017 All-Star game will be played on Saturday, July 22 at KeyArena, home of the Seattle Storm at 3:30 p.m. ET…

New York Liberty re-signs guard Ameryst Alston

The New York Liberty re-signed guard Ameryst Alston. Originally drafted by the Liberty in the 2nd Round (24th Overall) in the 2016 WNBA Draft, the Ohio State University graduate appeared in one game during her…

Connecticut Sun trade Jordan Hooper to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft

Connecticut Sun trade Jordan Hooper to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft

The Connecticut Sun traded Jordan Hooper to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. Hooper was signed to a training camp contract by the Sun after she was…

New York Liberty signs point guard Chelsea Hopkins

From the Liberty: The New York Liberty announced today that it has signed point guard Chelsea Hopkins. Hopkins joins rookie point guard Lindsay Allen as a roster addition due to guard Epiphanny Prince and center…

2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team announced

2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team announced

The 12-member roster for the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team today was named after two days of training camp with 18 finalists, which followed four days of trials that began with 133 athletes.…

Liberty re-signs guard Lindsay Allen as Epiphanny Prince and Kia Vaughn participate in EuroBasket

The New York Liberty re-signed rookie point guard Lindsay Allen as guard Epiphanny Prince and center Kia Vaughn take a temporary leave from the team in order to fulfill national team duties for the 2017…

Finalists for the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team announced

Finalists for the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team were announced Monday after four days of trials that began on May 25 with 133 hopefuls at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado…

South Carolina assistant Nikki McCray-Penson named head coach of Old Dominion

South Carolina assistant Nikki McCray-Penson named head coach of Old Dominion

Old Dominion announced the hiring of South Carolina assistant Nikki McCray-Penson as the program’s seventh head coach Wednesday. The former WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist helped South Carolina become a national power under…

2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team Trials includes 142 athletes

The 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team Trials will include 142 athletes who are 16 years old or younger. The trials take place May 25-29 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado…

Dallas Wings: Erin Phillips named director of player and franchise development

Nearly two weeks after waiving her before the regular season began, the Dallas Wings announced former player, Erin Phillips, is joining the franchise as the director of player and franchise development. She starts her new…

Los Angele Sparks’ championship ring ceremony will be live streamed on Twitter

The Los Angeles Sparks’ championship ring ceremony will be live streamed on Twitter and Periscope on Friday, May 19, beginning at approximately 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be available at wnba.twitter.com. During…

Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault signs four-year contract extension

Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault signed a four-year contract extension the team announced today. “I am thankful for the faith that Ted Leonsis, Sheila Johnson and all of the ownership group has put in…

Tennessee: Redshirt sophomore guard Te’a Cooper to transfer

Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick announced Tuesday that 5-8 redshirt sophomore guard Te’a Cooper (Powder Springs, Ga.) is transferring. “Te’a Cooper and I had a good conversation today during which she shared with me her…

Diana Taurasi signs a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Mercury

Diana Taurasi signs a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Mercury

Diana Taurasi signed a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced today. “As long as Diana Taurasi wants to play in the WNBA, we want her in a Mercury uniform,” said Mercury…

LSU to retire jersey of Sylvia Fowles

The LSU Hall of Fame Committee unanimously approved the retirement of the jersey of Minnesota Lynx player and three-time Olympic gold medalist Sylvia Fowles. The jersey will be retired by LSU in a ceremony prior…

Dallas Wings finalize roster to begin 2017 season

The Dallas Wings has a final roster for the 2017 regular season. The Wings begin play Saturday, May 14, in Phoenix against the Mercury. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game via League Pass and…

Empire State Building lights illuminated in New York Liberty colors

The Empire State Building lights were illuminated in New York Liberty colors on Wednesday night to commemorate the team’s 2017 season and the start of the 2017 WNBA season on Saturday, May 13. The Liberty…

Stars trade guard Jazmon Gwathmey to Fever in exchange for 2018 Draft 3rd round pick

The San Antonio Stars acquired the Indiana Fever’s third round pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft in exchange for 6-2 guard Jazmon Gwathmey. Gwathmey averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 22 games with the…

Shoni Schimmel to miss 2017 WNBA season “to deal with some personal issues”

The New York Liberty and guard Shoni Schimmel released the following statements regarding the 2017 WNBA season: New York Liberty president Isiah Thomas: “Shoni Schimmel has informed us that it is her desire to take…

San Antonio Stars: Kelsey Plum suffers sprained right ankle

San Antonio Stars guard Kelsey Plum suffered a sprained right ankle at today’s team practice the franchise announced. Her status will be updated at a later date. The  rookie and top pick in this season’s…

#WNBA Preseason Transactions as of May 3, 2017

Preseason schedule/results May 3, 2017 Atlanta Gatling, Markeisha Waived Atlanta Reynolds, Jordan Waived Indiana McKinney, Shanece Waived Indiana Motley, Adrienne Waived Indiana Williams, Ronni Waived San Antonio Bulgak, Adut Waived April 30, 2017 Dallas Lang,…

Fever waive Shanece McKinney, Adrienne Motley and Ronni Williams, 14 players remain on training camp roster

Following a preseason loss Tuesday against the Washington Mystics, the Indiana Fever waived three players from their preseason roster: Shanece McKinney, Adrienne Motley and Ronni Williams. McKinney is a free agent player who played previously…

Thirty-three players receive invitations to attend 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Cup Team trials

Thirty-three of the nation’s top 19-and-under players have accepted invitations to attend the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Cup Team trials May 18-21 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.…

WNBA unveils second “Watch Me Work” video for the 2017 season

The WNBA unveiled the second installment of its season-long campaign, “Watch Me Work.” The video features NBA stars Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Kevin Durant (Golden State), Isaiah Thomas (Boston Celtics)…

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