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      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches

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      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
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        Beard, 2-time WNBA DPOY, retires after 14 years

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          LA Sparks re-sign reigning DPOY Alana Beard

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            Sparks' Beard named WNBA's top defender

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              Sparks sign All-WNBA guard Cappie Pondexter

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              Now with Atlanta, Reese grateful for her time with Sky but wanted 'more'

              Now with Atlanta, Reese grateful for her time with Sky but wanted 'more'

              Newly acquired Dream star forward Angel Reese says she was grateful for her time in Chicago but she wanted more.
              Lynx star Collier aiming to return 'soon' after surgery on ankles

              Lynx star Collier aiming to return 'soon' after surgery on ankles

              Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who is still recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles, says she's working to return to the court "soon."
              Aliyah Boston reaches 4-year, $6.3M extension with Fever

              Aliyah Boston reaches 4-year, $6.3M extension with Fever

              Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Fever, her agent told ESPN.
              Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce separation on social media

              Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce separation on social media

              Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced on social media that, after a decade together, they are no longer in a relationship.
              Liberty sign Stewart, Jones, Ionescu to long-term contracts

              Liberty sign Stewart, Jones, Ionescu to long-term contracts

              Liberty announced Friday that forward Breanna Stewart, center Jonquel Jones and guard Sabrina Ionescu all have signed multiyear deals to return to the team.
              Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

              Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

              Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.
              WNBA training camp questions: Projected lineups, team stats

              WNBA training camp questions: Projected lineups, team stats

              How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?
              WNBA free agency and trade tracker 2026: Deals, news, moves

              WNBA free agency and trade tracker 2026: Deals, news, moves

              WNBA free agency is here. The Liberty have signed their big three, while Napheesa Collier is returning to the Lynx.
              'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal

              'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal

              Ezi Magbegor has become one of the richest female athletes in Australian sport, but she is no less humble and was quick to pay tribute to those who went before her.
              Sources: Napheesa Collier stays with Lynx on $1.4M supermax

              Sources: Napheesa Collier stays with Lynx on $1.4M supermax

              Napheesa Collier has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to the Lynx, sources told ESPN.
              Wings stifle questions about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship

              Wings stifle questions about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship

              The WNBA's Wings shut down a question to No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, which the two made public in 2025.
              Fantasy women's basketball rankings: Top 100 players for 2026

              Fantasy women's basketball rankings: Top 100 players for 2026

              Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks.
              Odyssey Sims agrees to 1-year deal with Wings, agent says

              Odyssey Sims agrees to 1-year deal with Wings, agent says

              Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wings, her agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Wednesday.
              Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after missing 2025

              Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after missing 2025

              The Liberty have re-signed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, with a source saying the forward is getting a one-year, $400,000 contract.
              Shams: Wilson staying with Aces on $5 million deal

              Shams: Wilson staying with Aces on $5 million deal

              Shams: Wilson is staying with Aces on $5 million deal.
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