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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…

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi suspended one game without pay

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi suspended one game without pay

Statement from the WNBA: Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has been suspended one game without pay for hitting San Antonio Stars forward Dearica Hamby in the back of the head with a forearm, it was…

Video: The Making of the Los Angeles Sparks’ 2016 WNBA Championship Ring

The Los Angeles Sparks received their 2016 Championship rings tonight before facing the Washington Mystics. Baron Rings created a video showing how the ring was designed and manufactured. Mystics guard Kristi Toliver, who left the…

New York Liberty guard Brittany Boyd has torn left Achilles tendon

New York Liberty guard Brittany Boyd has torn left Achilles tendon

Update, May 24: The New York Liberty announced today that point guard Brittany Boyd will miss the remainder of the 2017 WNBA season after undergoing a successful repair of her left Achilles’ tendon on Monday…

Mystics optimistic as they begin three-game road trip at Sparks

Mystics optimistic as they begin three-game road trip at Sparks

One last round of practice before we hit the West Coast ?? #EyesUpDC #WheelsUpDC ? pic.twitter.com/GT1t4tQjQ4 — Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 17, 2017 The Washington Mystics begin a three-game road trip Friday starting with a…

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…

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…

Elena Delle Donne meets expectations in season debut, helps lift Mystics over Stars

Elena Delle Donne meets expectations in season debut, helps lift Mystics over Stars

WASHINGTON – The Washington Mystics started the season off on a winning note with an 89-74 home win over the San Antonio Stars Sunday afternoon in front of 6,126 fans. “I thought we did a…

Erin Phillips retires from WNBA play

After playing nine seasons in the WNBA, former Dallas Wings guard Erin Phillips announced her retirement from the league. The native of Australia was waived by the Wings on May 10 after an offseason of…

No Parker, no Lavender, no Carson, no problem for Sparks in home opener

LOS ANGELES – With three key players still abroad, the Los Angeles Sparks triumphed in the team’s season opener Saturday with a 78-68 win over Seattle in front of 10,603 fans at Staples Center. Lakers…

Seattle Storm: Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart not cleared to play in season opener due to injuries

Seattle Storm president and general manager Alisha Valavanis released the following statement today regarding point guard Sue Bird (left knee) and forward Breanna Stewart (right knee): “Sue and Breanna have not been cleared to play for…

With a solid core of veterans and some exciting additions, Sparks look to repeat as WNBA champions

With a solid core of veterans and some exciting additions, Sparks look to repeat as WNBA champions

LOS ANGELES – As the 2017 WNBA regular season gets underway, many expect the reigning champion Los Angeles Sparks to mount another championship run. The team is No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason WNBA…

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…

Washington Mystics face team chemistry challenge heading into the 2017 WNBA season

Washington Mystics face team chemistry challenge heading into the 2017 WNBA season

WASHINGTON — On May 14, the Washington Mystics will open their historic 20th season against the San Antonio Stars. Coach Mike Thibault and the Mystics look to improve from their previous season. This will be…

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…

Mystics drop preseason finale to Lynx, 74-59

Getting ready for regular season like ? pic.twitter.com/zTgnWjrhjy — Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 9, 2017 Full Preseason Results WASHINGTON — The Washington Mystics finished their final exhibition game with a 74-59 loss to the Minnesota Lynx,…

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…

WNBA announces deal to stream 20 regular-season games per year on Twitter in 2017, 2018 and 2019

The WNBA and Twitter announced a multiyear streaming deal that will bring live WNBA games to Twitter, beginning with the Dallas Wings at Phoenix Mercury game on Sunday, May 14 at 6 p.m. ET.  This marks…

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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