2 months ago
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.
On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings' winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspotyahoo.com
02:10 -- Most interesting East players
#interesting
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.
On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings' winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspotyahoo.com
02:10 -- Most interesting East players
#interesting
2 months ago
WNBA star Angel Reese addressed online critics head-on after facing backlash over swimsuit selfies posted to her social media. Refusing to apologize or change her personal brand, Reese pushed back against public commentary about how female athletes choose to present themselves outside of basketball.
Reese defended her right to share lifestyle content without facing unwanted ******* ual attention. She also said fame can make people forget that she is still a young woman dealing with the pressure of public life.
The comments came on "Unapologetically Angel," the podcast Reese hosts with co-host Maya Reese. The conversation started after co-host Maya Reese asked Angel for her take on people in the media and online who treat her confidence in her body as justification for ******* ualizing her.
Reese said she simply does not accept that logic. "I don't know what that means because I'm a beautiful woman, I've been posting pictures in my bikinis, I got a nice body, and I work hard for it," Reese said. "If I want to post a picture of my bikini, I should be able to without being ******* ualized where I'm saying I'm asking for it."
Jul 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) waits for play to start against the Washington Mystics during the third quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
#angel #maya
Reese defended her right to share lifestyle content without facing unwanted ******* ual attention. She also said fame can make people forget that she is still a young woman dealing with the pressure of public life.
The comments came on "Unapologetically Angel," the podcast Reese hosts with co-host Maya Reese. The conversation started after co-host Maya Reese asked Angel for her take on people in the media and online who treat her confidence in her body as justification for ******* ualizing her.
Reese said she simply does not accept that logic. "I don't know what that means because I'm a beautiful woman, I've been posting pictures in my bikinis, I got a nice body, and I work hard for it," Reese said. "If I want to post a picture of my bikini, I should be able to without being ******* ualized where I'm saying I'm asking for it."
Jul 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) waits for play to start against the Washington Mystics during the third quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
#angel #maya
2 months ago
Former Notre Dame star Sonia Citron is headed to Berlin.
USA Basketball announced on Monday that the second-year player has been added to the Women's National Team roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. The United States are pursuing their fifth consecutive gold medal when the tournament begins on Friday, Sept. 4.
Citron, who plays for the Washington Mystics, will be joined by Kiki Iriafen to replace two-time World Cup gold medalists A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The two stars had to back out due to health reasons, which in turn provides Citron her first opportunity to play for the U.S. senior national team on the sport's largest stage.
Citron participated with the USA Women's National training camp in December 2025 so she has been on the radar for a while. An injury prevented her from playing in the World Cup qualifying event in Puerto Rico, but it appears Monday she has finally made her breakthrough to the senior team.
The 6-foot-1 guard was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and was named an all-star in her first season in the league. Through 37 games this season, she is averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.3 ***** ists from the field.
#team
USA Basketball announced on Monday that the second-year player has been added to the Women's National Team roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. The United States are pursuing their fifth consecutive gold medal when the tournament begins on Friday, Sept. 4.
Citron, who plays for the Washington Mystics, will be joined by Kiki Iriafen to replace two-time World Cup gold medalists A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The two stars had to back out due to health reasons, which in turn provides Citron her first opportunity to play for the U.S. senior national team on the sport's largest stage.
Citron participated with the USA Women's National training camp in December 2025 so she has been on the radar for a while. An injury prevented her from playing in the World Cup qualifying event in Puerto Rico, but it appears Monday she has finally made her breakthrough to the senior team.
The 6-foot-1 guard was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and was named an all-star in her first season in the league. Through 37 games this season, she is averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.3 ***** ists from the field.
#team
2 months ago
Looking at the WNBA schedule and wondering why there's a two-week gap in games?
That's because from Monday to Sept. 16 the league is taking a hiatus for the women's basketball FIBA World Cup where a cohort of its best players will be competing with their respective national teams. Players began arriving in Berlin this week with the tournament's group stages set to tip off on Sept. 4.
This break is a standard procedure during any World Cup year, but this season as the pool of international talent has expanded in the WNBA, even more stars will be on the global stage.
The U.S. women's national team will be competing for its fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal with a roster composed of some of the WNBA's biggest stars. Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum were late scratches from Team USA's roster due to injuries. But a new era of players, including Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) and Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), will make their debuts with other young stars like Aliyah Boston (Fever) and Rhyne Howard (Dream). Washington Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their debuts as well, replacing Wilson and Plum. Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) and Jackie Young (Aces) will also be starring alongside veterans Chelsea Gray (Aces), Kahleah Copper (Mercury) and Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty).
The U.S., who will be led by Duke coach Kara Lawson, tip off the group stage against China, which it holds an all-time 8-0 record against. Team USA will continue the group stages with a Sept. 6 game against Italy, which it is 1-1 against in World Cup play, and on Sept. 7 against Czechia, which it has a 2-0 edge against, before the quarterfinals begin on Sept. 8.
#mercury
That's because from Monday to Sept. 16 the league is taking a hiatus for the women's basketball FIBA World Cup where a cohort of its best players will be competing with their respective national teams. Players began arriving in Berlin this week with the tournament's group stages set to tip off on Sept. 4.
This break is a standard procedure during any World Cup year, but this season as the pool of international talent has expanded in the WNBA, even more stars will be on the global stage.
The U.S. women's national team will be competing for its fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal with a roster composed of some of the WNBA's biggest stars. Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum were late scratches from Team USA's roster due to injuries. But a new era of players, including Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) and Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), will make their debuts with other young stars like Aliyah Boston (Fever) and Rhyne Howard (Dream). Washington Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their debuts as well, replacing Wilson and Plum. Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) and Jackie Young (Aces) will also be starring alongside veterans Chelsea Gray (Aces), Kahleah Copper (Mercury) and Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty).
The U.S., who will be led by Duke coach Kara Lawson, tip off the group stage against China, which it holds an all-time 8-0 record against. Team USA will continue the group stages with a Sept. 6 game against Italy, which it is 1-1 against in World Cup play, and on Sept. 7 against Czechia, which it has a 2-0 edge against, before the quarterfinals begin on Sept. 8.
#mercury
2 months ago
Los Angeles (14-25) defeated Washington (24-16), 88-82, on Friday at Crypto.om Arena in Los Angeles, California. 12,551 were in attendance for the WNBA contest.
Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell started for the Sparks and played 29 minutes. She scored 15 points and converted 6-of-12 field goal attempts, 2-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Burrell also recorded three rebounds, three ******* ists and two steals.
Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles in scoring with 24 points in 30 minutes. She totaled five ******* ists, four rebounds and four steals.
Cameron Brink was the Sparks' leader for rebounds (five). She played 26 minutes and scored 13 points.
Sonia Citron finished with 22 points to lead the Mystics in scoring. She converted 9-of-18 field goal attempts and 4-of-7 three-point attempts.
#attempts #points #played #scored
Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell started for the Sparks and played 29 minutes. She scored 15 points and converted 6-of-12 field goal attempts, 2-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Burrell also recorded three rebounds, three ******* ists and two steals.
Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles in scoring with 24 points in 30 minutes. She totaled five ******* ists, four rebounds and four steals.
Cameron Brink was the Sparks' leader for rebounds (five). She played 26 minutes and scored 13 points.
Sonia Citron finished with 22 points to lead the Mystics in scoring. She converted 9-of-18 field goal attempts and 4-of-7 three-point attempts.
#attempts #points #played #scored
2 months ago
The WNBA returns Friday with four games on the schedule, including a pair of 7:30 p.m. ET matchups before the night slate tips off at 10 p.m.
All eight playoff teams are now set after the Dallas Wings secured the final postseason berth Wednesday. The Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, while the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever are among the teams fighting for favorable positioning. The New York Liberty and Washington Mystics lround out the playoff field.
Indiana will look to continue its strong season against the Connecticut Sun, while Atlanta hosts Portland. The Aces will also be back in action against Toronto, while Washington closes its pre-FIBA World Cup schedule against Los Angeles.
MORE: Sophie Cunningham drops cheeky Dolly Parton Instagram tribute
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and guard Rhyne Howard (10). Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
#aces #schedule #teams
All eight playoff teams are now set after the Dallas Wings secured the final postseason berth Wednesday. The Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, while the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever are among the teams fighting for favorable positioning. The New York Liberty and Washington Mystics lround out the playoff field.
Indiana will look to continue its strong season against the Connecticut Sun, while Atlanta hosts Portland. The Aces will also be back in action against Toronto, while Washington closes its pre-FIBA World Cup schedule against Los Angeles.
MORE: Sophie Cunningham drops cheeky Dolly Parton Instagram tribute
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and guard Rhyne Howard (10). Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
#aces #schedule #teams
2 months ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Georgia Amoore scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-73 on Thursday night.
Washington (24-15) moved into sixth in the WNBA standings with the win and New York's loss to Golden State earlier Thursday.
Washington trailed 63-53 with 8:17 left in the fourth before going on a 17-2 run and taking a 70-65 lead.
Amoore made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to give the Mystics a 78-73 lead with 1:18 left. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton sealed it by making two free throws with 28.1 seconds left, stretching the lead to seven points.
Amoore finished with a career-high six 3-pointers, helping to easily eclipse her previous best of 14 points in a game. Shakira Austin added 11 points for Washington.
#amoore #left #high
Washington (24-15) moved into sixth in the WNBA standings with the win and New York's loss to Golden State earlier Thursday.
Washington trailed 63-53 with 8:17 left in the fourth before going on a 17-2 run and taking a 70-65 lead.
Amoore made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to give the Mystics a 78-73 lead with 1:18 left. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton sealed it by making two free throws with 28.1 seconds left, stretching the lead to seven points.
Amoore finished with a career-high six 3-pointers, helping to easily eclipse her previous best of 14 points in a game. Shakira Austin added 11 points for Washington.
#amoore #left #high
3 months ago
The WNBA returns with a three-game slate Tuesday after a busy Monday that saw the Golden State Valkyries hand the Minnesota Lynx an 80-66 loss and the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. Angel Reese made history in Atlanta's win, setting the league's single-game rebounding record with 26 boards while also breaking the single-season mark.
Tuesday's action features the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Portland Fire, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury.
The Sky travel to Connecticut for the first game of Tuesday's schedule. Both teams are already eliminated from playoff contention, with Chicago joining Connecticut after Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever. Portland heads to Dallas, with the Wings seeking to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2023 with a win. The final game takes place in Phoenix, where the Mystics continue their push for higher seeding.
MORE: Dave Portnoy rips Enes Kanter Freedom stunt for overshadowing Caitlin Clark's big game
Chicago Sky guard-forward DiJonai Carrington (7) drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22). Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
#connecticut #game #wings #mystics
Tuesday's action features the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Portland Fire, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury.
The Sky travel to Connecticut for the first game of Tuesday's schedule. Both teams are already eliminated from playoff contention, with Chicago joining Connecticut after Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever. Portland heads to Dallas, with the Wings seeking to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2023 with a win. The final game takes place in Phoenix, where the Mystics continue their push for higher seeding.
MORE: Dave Portnoy rips Enes Kanter Freedom stunt for overshadowing Caitlin Clark's big game
Chicago Sky guard-forward DiJonai Carrington (7) drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22). Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
#connecticut #game #wings #mystics
3 months ago
Cheryl Reeve thinks that Olivia Miles belongs in the WNBA MVP conversation, and Minnesota's record gives that argument real weight. The Lynx improved to 31-7 after beating the Washington Mystics 94-84 Friday, earning their sixth straight win.
Miles led Minnesota with 24 points, seven ****** ists and three steals in 29 minutes. She also reached 20 points for the 19th time this season, tying Caitlin Clark for the second-most 20-point games by a rookie.
Reeve made the team-success argument clearly after the win. "You have a 31-7 team … If Olivia Miles doesn't play, we're not 31-7," Reeve said, via Cassidy Hettesheimer.
"To me, I think MVP awards should go to teams that are at the top, especially if that player, if she's not out there, we have a hard time being where we are," Reeve added. Her point fits Minnesota's season, especially with the Lynx winning 16 of their last 17 games.
Miles is averaging roughly 20 points and 6.2 ****** ists, while controlling much of Minnesota's offensive creation.
#points #time
Miles led Minnesota with 24 points, seven ****** ists and three steals in 29 minutes. She also reached 20 points for the 19th time this season, tying Caitlin Clark for the second-most 20-point games by a rookie.
Reeve made the team-success argument clearly after the win. "You have a 31-7 team … If Olivia Miles doesn't play, we're not 31-7," Reeve said, via Cassidy Hettesheimer.
"To me, I think MVP awards should go to teams that are at the top, especially if that player, if she's not out there, we have a hard time being where we are," Reeve added. Her point fits Minnesota's season, especially with the Lynx winning 16 of their last 17 games.
Miles is averaging roughly 20 points and 6.2 ****** ists, while controlling much of Minnesota's offensive creation.
#points #time
3 months ago
NBC Sports host Maria Taylor's chemistry with WNBA icons-turned-analysts Cheryl Miller and Sue Bird has been on full display lately, including this outrageously funny TikTok. Enter: Tina Charles.
On Thursday, NBC Sports announced Charles is joining its WNBA studio team of Bird, Miller, Taylor, and LaChina Robinson. NBC Sports listed Charles as "a feature contributor."
Charles retired from the WNBA in May after an all-time great, 14-year WNBA career. The Connecticut Sun selected her No. 1 out of UConn in the 2010 WNBA Draft, and she won WNBA Rookie of the Year before winning WNBA MVP in 2012. The eight-time All-Star center made "The W25" as one of the 25 most significant players in the WNBA's first 25 years.
"Growing up, I watched the NBA on NBC, so joining NBC Sports is truly a full-circle moment for me," Charles said in a statement. "It's even more meaningful to be part of NBC's return to the WNBA, a league that has given me so much throughout my career. I'm excited to stay connected to the game I love, share a player's perspective, and help tell the stories that make this league so special. I'm grateful to join such an incredible team."
Before joining the NBC Sports team, Charles played for six WNBA teams: the Sun, the New York Liberty, the Washington Mystics, the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm, and the Atlanta Dream.
#WNBA #team
On Thursday, NBC Sports announced Charles is joining its WNBA studio team of Bird, Miller, Taylor, and LaChina Robinson. NBC Sports listed Charles as "a feature contributor."
Charles retired from the WNBA in May after an all-time great, 14-year WNBA career. The Connecticut Sun selected her No. 1 out of UConn in the 2010 WNBA Draft, and she won WNBA Rookie of the Year before winning WNBA MVP in 2012. The eight-time All-Star center made "The W25" as one of the 25 most significant players in the WNBA's first 25 years.
"Growing up, I watched the NBA on NBC, so joining NBC Sports is truly a full-circle moment for me," Charles said in a statement. "It's even more meaningful to be part of NBC's return to the WNBA, a league that has given me so much throughout my career. I'm excited to stay connected to the game I love, share a player's perspective, and help tell the stories that make this league so special. I'm grateful to join such an incredible team."
Before joining the NBC Sports team, Charles played for six WNBA teams: the Sun, the New York Liberty, the Washington Mystics, the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm, and the Atlanta Dream.
#WNBA #team
3 months ago
The Minnesota Lynx listed rookie phenom Olivia Miles as "probable" for Friday's matchup against the Washington Mystics after she was injured during the team's Wednesday game.
WNBA teams are required to submit a pregame status report at least 24 hours prior to tipoff. "Probable" typically indicates a 75% chance that a player will appear in the game, as opposed to "questionable" or "doubtful."
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, however, is listed as out for "rest" against the Mystics, which comes as the final stop on a four-game road trip. It will be Collier's first missed game since she made her season debut on July 22 after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason.
Miles appeared to roll her ankle with 4:27 left in a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot and stepped on Collier's foot. Miles limped to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain.
The 23-year-old point guard recorded 20 points, seven ******* ists and five rebounds before she left the game.
#wednesday #probable
WNBA teams are required to submit a pregame status report at least 24 hours prior to tipoff. "Probable" typically indicates a 75% chance that a player will appear in the game, as opposed to "questionable" or "doubtful."
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, however, is listed as out for "rest" against the Mystics, which comes as the final stop on a four-game road trip. It will be Collier's first missed game since she made her season debut on July 22 after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason.
Miles appeared to roll her ankle with 4:27 left in a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot and stepped on Collier's foot. Miles limped to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain.
The 23-year-old point guard recorded 20 points, seven ******* ists and five rebounds before she left the game.
#wednesday #probable
3 months ago
Azzi Fudd injury leaves Wings facing alarming reality before Fever rematch originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Wings have learned just how valuable Azzi Fudd is during her rookie season. Fudd has missed six games because of injuries, including Dallas' last five while dealing with a right knee issue. The Wings' results without the No. 1 overall pick have exposed a troubling problem at a critical point in the season.
Dallas is 19-11 when Fudd plays and just 1-5 without her. That translates to a .633 winning percentage with the rookie guard and a .167 mark when she is unavailable. Fudd was ruled out of Monday's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, which ended in another Dallas loss. The Wings fell to 20-16 and remained in eighth place in the WNBA standings.
Dallas still has some breathing room in the playoff race, but its dependence on Fudd is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Fudd has not played since Dallas' 96-92 loss to the Washington Mystics on Aug. 5. She finished that game with nine points, three ****** ists and three steals in 28 minutes. The Wings initially listed Fudd with right knee soreness after she experienced discomfort during pregame warmups ahead of an Aug. 7 matchup against Golden State. Dallas held her out as a precaution, but the absence has since extended to five consecutive games.
#dallas #wings #sporting
The Dallas Wings have learned just how valuable Azzi Fudd is during her rookie season. Fudd has missed six games because of injuries, including Dallas' last five while dealing with a right knee issue. The Wings' results without the No. 1 overall pick have exposed a troubling problem at a critical point in the season.
Dallas is 19-11 when Fudd plays and just 1-5 without her. That translates to a .633 winning percentage with the rookie guard and a .167 mark when she is unavailable. Fudd was ruled out of Monday's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, which ended in another Dallas loss. The Wings fell to 20-16 and remained in eighth place in the WNBA standings.
Dallas still has some breathing room in the playoff race, but its dependence on Fudd is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Fudd has not played since Dallas' 96-92 loss to the Washington Mystics on Aug. 5. She finished that game with nine points, three ****** ists and three steals in 28 minutes. The Wings initially listed Fudd with right knee soreness after she experienced discomfort during pregame warmups ahead of an Aug. 7 matchup against Golden State. Dallas held her out as a precaution, but the absence has since extended to five consecutive games.
#dallas #wings #sporting
3 months ago
On Saturday, eight individuals and one team achieved basketball immortality. The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class featured Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, the USA women's 1996 Olympic gold medal squad, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni (coach, contributor), Mark Few (coach), Doc Rivers and Joey Crawford (referee). Each of their induction stories was as distinct as the roles they played to grow the game.
Here are some of the best moments from Saturday's induction ceremony.
Draft: 1999 first-round pick (No. 1 pick by Washington Mystics)
Career highlights: Six-time WNBA All-Star, led Tennessee to three straight NCAA ***** les (1996-98), two-time College Player of the Year, 1999 WNBA Rookie of the Year, 2002 WNBA scoring champion, 2000 Olympic gold medalist
From the speech: Having grown up in New York, Holdsclaw shared memories of the support she received from guys she shared courts with, including a fellow future basketball All-Star from her stomping grounds.
#holdsclaw #Gold #coach
Here are some of the best moments from Saturday's induction ceremony.
Draft: 1999 first-round pick (No. 1 pick by Washington Mystics)
Career highlights: Six-time WNBA All-Star, led Tennessee to three straight NCAA ***** les (1996-98), two-time College Player of the Year, 1999 WNBA Rookie of the Year, 2002 WNBA scoring champion, 2000 Olympic gold medalist
From the speech: Having grown up in New York, Holdsclaw shared memories of the support she received from guys she shared courts with, including a fellow future basketball All-Star from her stomping grounds.
#holdsclaw #Gold #coach
3 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker's WNBA careers were intertwined with so many great moments.
Now they are forever bonded, enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class Saturday night. They were joined by the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Chamique Holdsclaw, NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire, longtime NBA official Joey Crawford, NBA coaches Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni, and Gonzaga coach Mark Few.
Delle Donne turned her speech into a love letter to the game of basketball with all the ups and downs she faced in her career. But she always kept life in perspective, thanks to her older sister Lizzie, who is blind and deaf.
"She never played in front of thousands of people, never had a standing ovation. never been interviewed after a big win. Yet I've never met anyone stronger," Delle Donne said, choking up. "Thank you all for keeping me going."
Delle Donne won MVP awards in 2015 and 2019, the second of which came when she led the Washington Mystics to their lone WNBA championship. Delle Donne became the first player in league history to shoot more than 50% from the field, 40% from behind the 3-point line and 90% from the free-throw line.
#line
Now they are forever bonded, enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class Saturday night. They were joined by the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Chamique Holdsclaw, NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire, longtime NBA official Joey Crawford, NBA coaches Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni, and Gonzaga coach Mark Few.
Delle Donne turned her speech into a love letter to the game of basketball with all the ups and downs she faced in her career. But she always kept life in perspective, thanks to her older sister Lizzie, who is blind and deaf.
"She never played in front of thousands of people, never had a standing ovation. never been interviewed after a big win. Yet I've never met anyone stronger," Delle Donne said, choking up. "Thank you all for keeping me going."
Delle Donne won MVP awards in 2015 and 2019, the second of which came when she led the Washington Mystics to their lone WNBA championship. Delle Donne became the first player in league history to shoot more than 50% from the field, 40% from behind the 3-point line and 90% from the free-throw line.
#line
3 months ago
The Phoenix Mercury finished their five-game road trip, which included acquiring star Kelsey Plum at the trade deadline.
Plum played four games before left calf tightness kept her out of the second half against the Washington Mystics on Aug. 9.
Plum was out against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 11, but the Mercury have had some downtime before their home game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, Aug. 16.
However, Mercury fans hoping to see Plum in a Mercury jersey will have to wait a little longer.
At practice on Friday, Aug. 14, coach Nate Tibbetts confirmed that Plum will be out with calf tightness.
#calf #phoenix #washington
Plum played four games before left calf tightness kept her out of the second half against the Washington Mystics on Aug. 9.
Plum was out against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 11, but the Mercury have had some downtime before their home game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, Aug. 16.
However, Mercury fans hoping to see Plum in a Mercury jersey will have to wait a little longer.
At practice on Friday, Aug. 14, coach Nate Tibbetts confirmed that Plum will be out with calf tightness.
#calf #phoenix #washington
3 months ago
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts told reporters on Friday that veteran guard Kelsey Plum will miss the team's next game on Sunday against the Portland Fire.
Plum is expected to be re-evaluated after that game to see if she will be able to return for Phoenix's next game, which isn't until Saturday, August 22.
The veteran guard missed Phoenix's last game against the Los Angeles Sparks in what would have been a game against her former team. Plum was acquired at the 2026 WNBA trade deadline in an infamous move that saw Los Angeles pick up a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and guard Monique Akoa Makani.
Without Plum, the Mercury picked up the 94-87 win over the Sparks, ending a three-game losing streak.
The veteran guard didn't play in the second half of Phoenix's game against the Washington Mystics on August 9th due to "left calf tightness."
#plum
Plum is expected to be re-evaluated after that game to see if she will be able to return for Phoenix's next game, which isn't until Saturday, August 22.
The veteran guard missed Phoenix's last game against the Los Angeles Sparks in what would have been a game against her former team. Plum was acquired at the 2026 WNBA trade deadline in an infamous move that saw Los Angeles pick up a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and guard Monique Akoa Makani.
Without Plum, the Mercury picked up the 94-87 win over the Sparks, ending a three-game losing streak.
The veteran guard didn't play in the second half of Phoenix's game against the Washington Mystics on August 9th due to "left calf tightness."
#plum
3 months ago
LAS VEGAS – Sin City is no stranger to seeing a hot streak come to an end.
The Washington Mystics weren't in Vegas long before theirs went cold. Riding a WNBA-best run of seven straight victories into the home of the defending champions, the Aces (23-11) dealt their visitors a bad hand Tuesday night, extinguishing the sizzling Mystics in an 86-76 win — in turn snapping a two-game losing skid of their own.
In a nutshell, this young Mystics (19-13) squad is really good. However, there is only so much you can do when A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young have it going.
Wilson led all scorers with 26 points and added 13 rebounds to notch another double-double (17). She went 10-for-18 from the field and racked up six stocks (four blocks, two steals). Young kept pace with the four-time MVP, pouring in 25 points (4-9 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go along with eight clean ******* ists (no turnovers).
"I needed a game with no turnovers," she said. "I [always] like to keep them low, so it feels good to go out there and make the right reads and still be able to be aggressive and get to my spots."
#mystics #young #vegas #double
The Washington Mystics weren't in Vegas long before theirs went cold. Riding a WNBA-best run of seven straight victories into the home of the defending champions, the Aces (23-11) dealt their visitors a bad hand Tuesday night, extinguishing the sizzling Mystics in an 86-76 win — in turn snapping a two-game losing skid of their own.
In a nutshell, this young Mystics (19-13) squad is really good. However, there is only so much you can do when A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young have it going.
Wilson led all scorers with 26 points and added 13 rebounds to notch another double-double (17). She went 10-for-18 from the field and racked up six stocks (four blocks, two steals). Young kept pace with the four-time MVP, pouring in 25 points (4-9 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go along with eight clean ******* ists (no turnovers).
"I needed a game with no turnovers," she said. "I [always] like to keep them low, so it feels good to go out there and make the right reads and still be able to be aggressive and get to my spots."
#mystics #young #vegas #double
3 months ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country.
We're still just under two years out from tip-off, but we do finally have a name for Cleveland's WNBA expansion franchise. The Cleveland Sirens will be the newest professional sports team coming to Cleveland.
The new WNBA team decided to forge its own path with this branding. Instead of using the name of Cleveland's previous teams, the Rockers, or tying their identity closely to the NBA team, as we've seen with the Minnesota Lynx, Washington Mystics, etc., the Sirens are going ahead with something completely new and original. Their all blue logo and word marks are distinct in a city with a storied professional sports history.
Distinct and unique doesn't always mean great. While I personally like the direction that the team is heading, I would understand if you thought otherwise. Casting aside tradition — even one that wasn't necessarily great — is always a risky move. It would've been easier to just resurrect the Rockers' name and just update the logo and uniform.
It also would've been just as easy to tie the team to the Cavs — similar to what we saw with the G League team, the Cleveland Charge. There is some value in tying all these related professional basketball teams together. Especially one that will be playing in the same arena as the Cavs.
#cleveland
We're still just under two years out from tip-off, but we do finally have a name for Cleveland's WNBA expansion franchise. The Cleveland Sirens will be the newest professional sports team coming to Cleveland.
The new WNBA team decided to forge its own path with this branding. Instead of using the name of Cleveland's previous teams, the Rockers, or tying their identity closely to the NBA team, as we've seen with the Minnesota Lynx, Washington Mystics, etc., the Sirens are going ahead with something completely new and original. Their all blue logo and word marks are distinct in a city with a storied professional sports history.
Distinct and unique doesn't always mean great. While I personally like the direction that the team is heading, I would understand if you thought otherwise. Casting aside tradition — even one that wasn't necessarily great — is always a risky move. It would've been easier to just resurrect the Rockers' name and just update the logo and uniform.
It also would've been just as easy to tie the team to the Cavs — similar to what we saw with the G League team, the Cleveland Charge. There is some value in tying all these related professional basketball teams together. Especially one that will be playing in the same arena as the Cavs.
#cleveland
3 months ago
The Toronto Tempo have signed guard Zaay Green to a developmental contract, the team announced on Tuesday.
Green spent the 2026 offseason overseas in Lithuania, Cyprus, and Mexico, where she averaged 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 ***** ists, and 1.1 steals per game.
Before that, her college career spanned Tennessee, Texas A&M, UAPB, and Alabama. At Alabama, she averaged 15.7 points per game before entering the WNBA Draft. Green was then selected by the Washington Mystics with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 Draft, and appeared in two preseason games.
The league's current list of developmental players includes Jaylyn Sherrod (Atlanta Dream), Maddy Westbeld (Chicago Sky), Ta'Niya Latson (Las Vegas), and Alissa Pili (Los Angeles Sparks), among dozens of others.
Each WNBA team may carry up to two developmental players in addition to their 12-player active roster. Each developmental player is eligible to participate in 12 total regular-season games. The Tempo's other developmental player is Ornella Bankole.
#WNBA #points #game
Green spent the 2026 offseason overseas in Lithuania, Cyprus, and Mexico, where she averaged 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 ***** ists, and 1.1 steals per game.
Before that, her college career spanned Tennessee, Texas A&M, UAPB, and Alabama. At Alabama, she averaged 15.7 points per game before entering the WNBA Draft. Green was then selected by the Washington Mystics with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 Draft, and appeared in two preseason games.
The league's current list of developmental players includes Jaylyn Sherrod (Atlanta Dream), Maddy Westbeld (Chicago Sky), Ta'Niya Latson (Las Vegas), and Alissa Pili (Los Angeles Sparks), among dozens of others.
Each WNBA team may carry up to two developmental players in addition to their 12-player active roster. Each developmental player is eligible to participate in 12 total regular-season games. The Tempo's other developmental player is Ornella Bankole.
#WNBA #points #game
3 months ago
A little more than a week after Kelsey Plum was traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury, the five-time WNBA All-Star guard was set to return to Los Angeles to face-off against her former team on Tuesday, Aug 11.
However, Plum won't be in the lineup.
Plum has been ruled out of the Mercury's matchup against the Sparks on Tuesday with left lower leg tightness that limited her to 14 minutes in the Mercury's 95-75 loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Aug. 9.
With 9:19 remaining in the second quarter, Plum went down near half court after Mystics guard Georgia Amoore pushed Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb into Plum, resulting in a foul on Amoore. Plum got up under her own power and returned to the game before being shut down in the second half with left calf tightness.
"We wanted to be safe," Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. "We'll just see the next couple days how it looks."
#plum
However, Plum won't be in the lineup.
Plum has been ruled out of the Mercury's matchup against the Sparks on Tuesday with left lower leg tightness that limited her to 14 minutes in the Mercury's 95-75 loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Aug. 9.
With 9:19 remaining in the second quarter, Plum went down near half court after Mystics guard Georgia Amoore pushed Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb into Plum, resulting in a foul on Amoore. Plum got up under her own power and returned to the game before being shut down in the second half with left calf tightness.
"We wanted to be safe," Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. "We'll just see the next couple days how it looks."
#plum
3 months ago
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been awarded on waivers to the Washington Mystics, the team announced Saturday.
The New York Liberty waived the 11-year veteran Thursday after four full seasons with the franchise, including the 2024 season when the Liberty won their first WNBA championship. After missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus injury in her left knee, she signed a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract.
After starting the first four games of the season, Laney-Hamilton's role was diminished substantially. She appeared in 13 more games for the Liberty, starting just one. She was a healthy scratch for eight consecutive games before being waived.
Because the Mystics claimed Laney-Hamilton off waivers, they will pay out the remainder of her $400,000 contract. They had over $1.8 million in cap **** e before acquiring Laney-Hamilton, but had to waive guard Rori Harmon to make room for her on their roster.
The Mystics' decision to claim Laney-Hamilton came down to a desire for a veteran presence as they attempt to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2023, according to a team source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about an ongoing transaction. The Mystics expect her to come off the bench, but are excited to see what she can contribute as a rotation wing.
#laney #hamilton #waivers #waived
The New York Liberty waived the 11-year veteran Thursday after four full seasons with the franchise, including the 2024 season when the Liberty won their first WNBA championship. After missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus injury in her left knee, she signed a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract.
After starting the first four games of the season, Laney-Hamilton's role was diminished substantially. She appeared in 13 more games for the Liberty, starting just one. She was a healthy scratch for eight consecutive games before being waived.
Because the Mystics claimed Laney-Hamilton off waivers, they will pay out the remainder of her $400,000 contract. They had over $1.8 million in cap **** e before acquiring Laney-Hamilton, but had to waive guard Rori Harmon to make room for her on their roster.
The Mystics' decision to claim Laney-Hamilton came down to a desire for a veteran presence as they attempt to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2023, according to a team source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about an ongoing transaction. The Mystics expect her to come off the bench, but are excited to see what she can contribute as a rotation wing.
#laney #hamilton #waivers #waived
3 months ago
Angel Reese had one of the worst shooting games of her career on Friday against the Washington Mystics. The Atlanta Dream and Team USA star scored seven points and grabbed 16 rebounds, but shot a measly 1-for-12. All of Reese's attempts were within five feet of the rim.
Reese also had four clean blocks against her, with Shakira Austin responsible for most of them. Sonia Citron also came up with a highlight defensive play against the Dream star. Reese scored five of her points at the free throw line. The Dream lost 79-74 and Reese's performance had an impact on the game.
Critics had a field day and poked fun at Reese. Several fans questioned her inclusion in Team USA's squad for the FIBA World Cup.
"Idk how she made team USA," one X user wrote.
Shakira Austin was the primary force that stopped the in-form Angel Reese on Friday night. Before this matchup, Reese had registered three 20-point games in her last four outings and had shot 50.0% or better three times. However, Austin ensured that didn't happen against the Mystics.
#star
Reese also had four clean blocks against her, with Shakira Austin responsible for most of them. Sonia Citron also came up with a highlight defensive play against the Dream star. Reese scored five of her points at the free throw line. The Dream lost 79-74 and Reese's performance had an impact on the game.
Critics had a field day and poked fun at Reese. Several fans questioned her inclusion in Team USA's squad for the FIBA World Cup.
"Idk how she made team USA," one X user wrote.
Shakira Austin was the primary force that stopped the in-form Angel Reese on Friday night. Before this matchup, Reese had registered three 20-point games in her last four outings and had shot 50.0% or better three times. However, Austin ensured that didn't happen against the Mystics.
#star
3 months ago
Today's slate features the best team in baseball attempting to finish off a division rival, followed by a WNBA rematch between two teams battling for playoff positioning.
Milwaukee became the first MLB team to reach 70 wins with Tuesday's victory, but closing out the series will not come easily with Paul Skenes starting for Pittsburgh. In the WNBA, the Wings will look for payback against a Mystics team riding a four-game winning streak after beating Dallas 81-75 last week.
For all of your MLB and WNBA betting picks, here are today's TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Under 7 runs
Rundown: Arguably the best team in MLB, the Brewers get ace pitcher Kyle Harrison back on the mound tonight after he was sidelined with an injury on July 11.
#team #pittsburgh #paul
Milwaukee became the first MLB team to reach 70 wins with Tuesday's victory, but closing out the series will not come easily with Paul Skenes starting for Pittsburgh. In the WNBA, the Wings will look for payback against a Mystics team riding a four-game winning streak after beating Dallas 81-75 last week.
For all of your MLB and WNBA betting picks, here are today's TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Under 7 runs
Rundown: Arguably the best team in MLB, the Brewers get ace pitcher Kyle Harrison back on the mound tonight after he was sidelined with an injury on July 11.
#team #pittsburgh #paul
3 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored a season-high 28 points and had 10 rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 22 points and nine rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 81-75 on Friday night.
Washington (16-12) has won four straight for the first time since September 2020.
Cotie McMahon made Washington's final field goal with 2:50 remaining in the fourth quarter for a 71-68 lead. Then, the Mystics closed it out by going 10 of 10 at the free-throw line.
Sonia Citron finished with 16 points for Washington despite going 3 of 18 from the field. Citron went 10 of 10 at the free-throw line, while Dallas only attempted 13.
Paige Bueckers led Dallas (18-11) with 23 points. Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half. The Wings have lost three of their last four games.
#mystics #citron #rebounds
Washington (16-12) has won four straight for the first time since September 2020.
Cotie McMahon made Washington's final field goal with 2:50 remaining in the fourth quarter for a 71-68 lead. Then, the Mystics closed it out by going 10 of 10 at the free-throw line.
Sonia Citron finished with 16 points for Washington despite going 3 of 18 from the field. Citron went 10 of 10 at the free-throw line, while Dallas only attempted 13.
Paige Bueckers led Dallas (18-11) with 23 points. Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half. The Wings have lost three of their last four games.
#mystics #citron #rebounds
3 months ago
The Toronto Tempo have traded the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to the Connecticut Sun in exchange for forward Aneesah Morrow, bolstering their frontcourt just a few days before the midseason trade deadline.
Morrow has averaged 11.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.7 ****** ists per game, while shooting 42.1% from the field and 28.4% from three. She has recorded 9 double-doubles, tied for the 8th-most in the league. She is fresh off back-to-back 21-point performances against the Washington Mystics and Toronto Tempo.
Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers praised the trade in the official press release.
"We're thrilled to welcome Aneesah to our organization," said Rogers. "She's a relentless competitor who impacts the game in so many ways, particularly with her ability to rebound at a high level. We believe she's one of the emerging frontcourt talents in this league, and we're excited to see her play in a Tempo uniform."
Morrow was drafted 7th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and quickly established herself as one of the league's top rebounders. In an official press release, Connecticut Sun President Jen Rizzotti thanked Morrow for her time in Connecticut.
#morrow #frontcourt
Morrow has averaged 11.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.7 ****** ists per game, while shooting 42.1% from the field and 28.4% from three. She has recorded 9 double-doubles, tied for the 8th-most in the league. She is fresh off back-to-back 21-point performances against the Washington Mystics and Toronto Tempo.
Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers praised the trade in the official press release.
"We're thrilled to welcome Aneesah to our organization," said Rogers. "She's a relentless competitor who impacts the game in so many ways, particularly with her ability to rebound at a high level. We believe she's one of the emerging frontcourt talents in this league, and we're excited to see her play in a Tempo uniform."
Morrow was drafted 7th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and quickly established herself as one of the league's top rebounders. In an official press release, Connecticut Sun President Jen Rizzotti thanked Morrow for her time in Connecticut.
#morrow #frontcourt
3 months ago
The WNBA schedule has two games on tap tonight, but who's playing Wednesday?
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
4 months ago
After missing the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis due to injury, Caitlin Clark is healthy and ready for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game inside Chicago's United Center.
Clark is now a three-time WNBA All-Star. The Indiana Fever star is one of the starters and was the leading vote-getter on Team Spoon. Team Spoon is named after WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon, who served as the team's honorary general manager.
Clark is joined by fellow Fever All-Star Aliyah Boston, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, and Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard as starters on Team Spoon. The rest of Team Spoon includes Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen, and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike.
Watch 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Clark and Team Spoon will square off against Team Coop. Team Coop's honorary general manager is another WNBA great in Cynthia Cooper.
#star #clark #forward
Clark is now a three-time WNBA All-Star. The Indiana Fever star is one of the starters and was the leading vote-getter on Team Spoon. Team Spoon is named after WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon, who served as the team's honorary general manager.
Clark is joined by fellow Fever All-Star Aliyah Boston, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, and Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard as starters on Team Spoon. The rest of Team Spoon includes Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen, and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike.
Watch 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Clark and Team Spoon will square off against Team Coop. Team Coop's honorary general manager is another WNBA great in Cynthia Cooper.
#star #clark #forward
4 months ago
CHICAGO ― Player safety, particularly safety from online abuse, has become a dominant topic for the WNBA in the weeks leading up to the 2026 All-Star weekend. Many players understand it's important, but admit there isn't a simple solution.
"It gets harder in this day and age with social media because ... it's hard to censor what people say or protect players in that way when we all have social media. Everybody has access to our pages, DMs, whatever it is," Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron told USA TODAY.
"And with betting and everything, it's obviously gotten worse with the parlays and all that, but I think that's just something that we as players can try to ... just be super intentional about what we're looking at. It's still important to have conversations about how we can make it better."
On Tuesday, commissioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership from the Women's National Basketball Players **** ociation (WNBPA) met "for an honest and meaningful conversation about the recent increase in racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players," according to a statement from the league.
The meeting came in the wake of incidents that shed light on the issue.
#safety #Media
"It gets harder in this day and age with social media because ... it's hard to censor what people say or protect players in that way when we all have social media. Everybody has access to our pages, DMs, whatever it is," Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron told USA TODAY.
"And with betting and everything, it's obviously gotten worse with the parlays and all that, but I think that's just something that we as players can try to ... just be super intentional about what we're looking at. It's still important to have conversations about how we can make it better."
On Tuesday, commissioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership from the Women's National Basketball Players **** ociation (WNBPA) met "for an honest and meaningful conversation about the recent increase in racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players," according to a statement from the league.
The meeting came in the wake of incidents that shed light on the issue.
#safety #Media
4 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored 25 points, converting a three-point play after an offensive rebound with 12.8 seconds left, to lead the Washington Mystics to a 100-99 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.
Austin rebounded Sonia Citron's miss on a driving layup to cap the Mystics' rally from nine down with four minutes left. She had 11 points in the rally and Citron, who finished with 20 points, had four in the last minute.
Lauren Betts had 13 points off the bench for the Mystics (13-13), the lowest-scoring team in the league at 79.6 points a game. Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Michaela Onyenwere and Georgia Amoore both had 10 points.
A'ja Wilson scored 38 points for the Aces (18-8), who go into the All-Star break two games behind league-leading Minnesota. Wilson was 12-of-16 shooting and made 12 of 13 free throws, but the miss came with 17 seconds left to open the door for Austin. Jackie Young had 24 points and Chelsea Gray 19.
The Aces led 87-78 midway through the fourth quarter but the Mystics were within 96-95 when Citron made a pair of free throws with 43 seconds left.
#mystics
Austin rebounded Sonia Citron's miss on a driving layup to cap the Mystics' rally from nine down with four minutes left. She had 11 points in the rally and Citron, who finished with 20 points, had four in the last minute.
Lauren Betts had 13 points off the bench for the Mystics (13-13), the lowest-scoring team in the league at 79.6 points a game. Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Michaela Onyenwere and Georgia Amoore both had 10 points.
A'ja Wilson scored 38 points for the Aces (18-8), who go into the All-Star break two games behind league-leading Minnesota. Wilson was 12-of-16 shooting and made 12 of 13 free throws, but the miss came with 17 seconds left to open the door for Austin. Jackie Young had 24 points and Chelsea Gray 19.
The Aces led 87-78 midway through the fourth quarter but the Mystics were within 96-95 when Citron made a pair of free throws with 43 seconds left.
#mystics
4 months ago
Washington (12-10) defeated Toronto (10-14), 79-62, Tuesday at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Former Tennessee women's basketball player Isabelle Harrison started for the Tempo and played 21 minutes. She totaled eight points, five rebounds and one **** ist. Harrison converted 4-of-10 field goal attempts.
Julie Allemand scored 15 points, while Nyara Sabally totaled 13 points for Toronto, who will next play Friday versus Atlanta. Tipoff between the Tempo and Dream is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The Mystics' Kiki Iriafen led all scorers with 25 points, while Shakira Austin scored 17 points and Michaela Onyenwere finished with 15 points.
Harrison played at Tennessee from 2011-15 under head coaches Pat Summitt and Holly Warlick.
Former Tennessee women's basketball player Isabelle Harrison started for the Tempo and played 21 minutes. She totaled eight points, five rebounds and one **** ist. Harrison converted 4-of-10 field goal attempts.
Julie Allemand scored 15 points, while Nyara Sabally totaled 13 points for Toronto, who will next play Friday versus Atlanta. Tipoff between the Tempo and Dream is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The Mystics' Kiki Iriafen led all scorers with 25 points, while Shakira Austin scored 17 points and Michaela Onyenwere finished with 15 points.
Harrison played at Tennessee from 2011-15 under head coaches Pat Summitt and Holly Warlick.
