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Catlin Clark impresses in wnba debut: 'a lot to be proud of'
The NCAA's all-time leading scorer scored 11 of Indiana's first 19 points before finishing with 16 in the first half, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer against veteran Natasha Howard. Clark's 21 points (6-for-15 shooting, 5-for-13 from 3) tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown, and she also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers. NaLyssa Smith added 20 points for the Fever.
The NCAA's all-time leading scorer scored 11 of Indiana's first 19 points before finishing with 16 in the first half, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer against veteran Natasha Howard. Clark's 21 points (6-for-15 shooting, 5-for-13 from 3) tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown, and she also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers. NaLyssa Smith added 20 points for the Fever.
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las vegas aces sign all-star guard jackie young through 2025
Young was a second-team All-WNBA selection last season. The year before, she was named the WNBA's most improved player. She made the All-Star team the past two seasons, shooting more than 43% from 3-point range each season. Last season, Young averaged a career-high 12.8 points.
dream acquire g crystal dangerfield from wings for 2025 pick
After Dangerfield averaged 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game in her rookie season, she struggled to meet that standard amid multiple roster changes. Last season with the Wings, Dangerfield averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game, her best production in those categories since her rookie season. In her four WNBA seasons, the UConn product has averaged 8.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 120 games.
Young was a second-team All-WNBA selection last season. The year before, she was named the WNBA's most improved player. She made the All-Star team the past two seasons, shooting more than 43% from 3-point range each season. Last season, Young averaged a career-high 12.8 points.
dream acquire g crystal dangerfield from wings for 2025 pick
After Dangerfield averaged 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game in her rookie season, she struggled to meet that standard amid multiple roster changes. Last season with the Wings, Dangerfield averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game, her best production in those categories since her rookie season. In her four WNBA seasons, the UConn product has averaged 8.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 120 games.
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2024
Draft
Round 1
Top 5
No.1: Indiana - (PG) Catlin Clark, Iowa
No.2: Los Angeles - (PF) Cameron Brink, Stanford
No.3: Chicago - (C) Karmilla Cardoso, South Carolina
No.4: Los Angeles - (SF) Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
No.5: Dallas - (SG) Jacy Sheldon, Ohio State
Round 2
Top 5
No.13: Chicago - (SG) Brynna Maxwell, Gonzaga
No.14: Seattle - (PG) Nika Muhl, UConn
No.15: Indiana - (PG) Celeste Taylor, Ohio State
No.16: Las Vegas - (SG) Dyaisha Fair, Syracuse
No.17: New York - (PF) Esmery Martinez, Arizona
Round 3
Top 5
No.25: Phoenix - (PG) Charisma Osborne, UCLA
No.26: Seattle - (PF) Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana
No.27: Indiana - (PG) Leliani Correa, Florida
No.28: Los Angeles - (SF) McKenzie Forbes, USC
No.29: Phoenix - (SG) Jaz Shelley, Nebreska
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wnba to begin full-time charter flights, commissioner says
Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program "as soon as we can get planes in places." She said it's projected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. That means no more long security lines, bodyguards in public spaces, cramped legroom or layovers for the professional athletes.
Caitlin clark, fever embrace wnba's approval of charter flights
"I'm thankful at whatever point that happens, that would be great for us. It will make recovery easier, it will make travel easier," Clark said. "It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something a lot of people have deserved for years and years." In addition to the WNBA's improved travel accommodations, Clark and the Fever will enjoy increased screen time for the upcoming season.
Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program "as soon as we can get planes in places." She said it's projected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. That means no more long security lines, bodyguards in public spaces, cramped legroom or layovers for the professional athletes.
Caitlin clark, fever embrace wnba's approval of charter flights
"I'm thankful at whatever point that happens, that would be great for us. It will make recovery easier, it will make travel easier," Clark said. "It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something a lot of people have deserved for years and years." In addition to the WNBA's improved travel accommodations, Clark and the Fever will enjoy increased screen time for the upcoming season.
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Sources: Toronto expansion team on track to join WNBA in 2026
The WNBA is in the final stages of negotiations to add a Toronto franchise that will start play in 2026, sources confirmed to ESPN, as the league hopes to add two franchises that season. An official announcement for the Toronto team is expected May 23, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corpation, which first reported on the expansion franchise. League sources told ESPN that no official vote on a Toronto expansion franchise has been held. "We continue to engage in productive conversations with interested ownership groups in a number of markets and the granting of any expansion teams requires a vote of the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors," a WNBA spokesperson said in a statement. Along with Toronto, sources confirmed that groups are in talks to revive a bid for a new team in Portland, as first reported by The Oregonian. The additions would bring the WNBA to 15 teams. An expansion franchise in Golden State is set to join the league in 2025. The Toronto team, which would be the first WNBA team outside the United States, will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum is a minority owner and chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Maple Leafs and Raptors, among other teams.
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Aces star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with Nike
Two-time WNBA MVP A'Ja Wilson is finally getting her Nike signature shoe. Wilson's shoe will be called "A'One." Nike has named Wilson to the brand's roster of signature athletes -- a group featuring Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Osaka and the New York Liberty' Sabrina Ionescu. The shoe and rest of Wilson's signature collection will arrive in 2025. After working with Nike for over a year to develop her signature collection, Wilson requested the news drop in conjunction with the Aces' trip to Columbia, South Carolina, which is her hometown.
Wilson will be the 13th WNBA athlete to have a signature shoe, with the majority issued during the league's early years of existence. After a decade-plus hiatus where no WNBA players got a signature shoe, Breanna Stewart and Puma launched the Stewie 1s in 2022, while Nike came out with the Air Deldon, Elena Delle Donne's shoe, in 2022 and the Sabrina 1s for Ionescu the following year.
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aces favorites to win 3rd nba title; a'ja wilson leads mvp
The Aces are even-money title favorites at ESPN BET and sportsbooks around the nation. They're followed by the New York Liberty (+245), and the Seattle Storm (+900) have the third-shortest championship odds. - The Aces' A'ja Wilson (+110) is the betting favorite to win the regular-season MVP, followed by the Liberty's Breanna stewart (+650) and Indiana Fever rookie Catlin Clark (+900).
aces honored with rings, raises 2nd wnba championship banner
Las Vegas celebrated its back-to-back crowns ahead of its 89-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury behind 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists from forward A'ja Wilson. The Aces are hoping to become the first team since the Houston Comets from 1997 to 2000 to win at least three titles in a row and the second to ever accomplish the feat.
The Aces are even-money title favorites at ESPN BET and sportsbooks around the nation. They're followed by the New York Liberty (+245), and the Seattle Storm (+900) have the third-shortest championship odds. - The Aces' A'ja Wilson (+110) is the betting favorite to win the regular-season MVP, followed by the Liberty's Breanna stewart (+650) and Indiana Fever rookie Catlin Clark (+900).
aces honored with rings, raises 2nd wnba championship banner
Las Vegas celebrated its back-to-back crowns ahead of its 89-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury behind 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists from forward A'ja Wilson. The Aces are hoping to become the first team since the Houston Comets from 1997 to 2000 to win at least three titles in a row and the second to ever accomplish the feat.
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WNBA expansion team Golden State announces team name: Valkyries
The Golden State WNBA expansion team announced Tuesday its name and brand identity: the Golden State Valkyries. The name, which originates from Norse mythology, refers to a "host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering -- flying through air and sea alike," a team release said. "This brand is Golden State's modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce." The team's primary color is "Valkyrie Violet," which signifies "power, ambition, nobility, and women's empowerment, much like purple has been used symbolically in modern history," the team said. The Golden State Valkyries will begin competition in the 2025 WNBA season as the league's 13th active team and first expansion franchise since 2008. The organization will host home games at San Francisco's Chase Center and practice in Oakland at the former practice facility for the Golden State Warriors, the Valkyries' NBA affiliate.
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wnba 2024 rookie tracker
The 2024 WNBA season is off and running for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in league history. With the WNBA at a tipping point, all eyes are on Indiana Fever guard Catlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in April's draft and the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. But the rookie class is loaded with potential future stars.
The 2024 WNBA season is off and running for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in league history. With the WNBA at a tipping point, all eyes are on Indiana Fever guard Catlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in April's draft and the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. But the rookie class is loaded with potential future stars.