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The conversation about NIL is full of misconceptions and misunderstandings. Hear the truth about NIL from Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, Nneka Ogwumike and Sue Bird, who had an exclusive conversation about the subject for TOGETHXR.
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This Week in Women’s Basketball: 2024 EuroCup Women Finals are set
We’ve got two first-time contenders in the EuroCup Women Finals, a WNBA trade, a NCAAW college all-star game and more news from around women’s basketball.
WNBA Draft prospects to watch during 2024 NCAA Tournament
You already know names like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but there are plenty more WNBA Draft-eligible players to keep an eye on in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Candace Parker chats fitness accessibility and more
Candace Parker, who partnered with Muscle Milk to launch an outdoor gym in Atlanta, hopes to promote everyday health and wellness while providing community members access to full-body workouts—free of charge.
Jewell Loyd talks basketball in Africa and more
We got a chance to interview WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd during her trip to the Republic of South Africa as part of the BAL4Her initiative.
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Get ready to watch Kahleah Copper get buckets for the Phoenix Mercury during the 2024 WNBA season with two new shirts from Breaking T.
Revolutionizing women’s basketball with 3D tracking technology
The WNBA’s Bethany Donaphin and Tom Ryan shared details about the WNBA’s groundbreaking partnership with Second Spectrum and how it will shape the future of women’s basketball.
WNBA, Glossier expand partnership
Glossier will remain the Official Beauty Partner of the WNBA, with the brand and league renewing and expanding a collaboration that began in 2020.
WNBA players go fanatical for Fanatics
The Las Vegas Aces’ Alysha Clark and the Chicago Sky’s Brianna Turner look to future off-the-court opportunities as they participate in Fanatics’ innovative internship program for athletes.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Optical tracking is coming to the WNBA
Catch up on all the WNBA news from the past week, from optical tracking to a sold-out draft to another preseason game in Canada.
Get excited for another WNBA Canada preseason game
This preseason exhibition game will feature the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks, building off of the extremely successful event in Toronto last May.
Attend WNBA Draft 2024 at BAM
Changes are coming to WNBA Draft 2024. The event will be held on April 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with approximately 1,000 ticketed fans in attendance.
2024 WNBA Free Agency updates
Keep up with the latest rumors, rumblings, signings and trades from around the WNBA.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: AU Pro Hoops is almost here
Season 3 of Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball begins next week. Get ready for the AU excitement, while also catching up on Hall of Fame and NIL news.
Why brighter days are ahead for the Sky
After acquiring a second first-round draft pick, the Chicago Sky will have the opportunity to select two instant-impact players. Here’s a look at two players who could be perfect fits in Chi-Town.
2024 WNBA Draft watch: Kamilla Cardoso
The South Carolina Gamecocks look a lot different this season, but they just keep on winning. Center Kamilla Cardoso has factored heavily into the Gamecocks’ success with her size and defensive ability.
Meyers Drysdale wins Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award
The WNBA has announced Annie Meyers Drysdale as the recipient of the 2024 Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award.
WNBA creates Draft experience for NBA All-Star Weekend
Inspired by the Indiana Fever’s first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, the WNBA has created a fan-centric Draft stage where fans can recreate the experience of being the first overall pick in the Draft.
WNBA post-free agency power rankings
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Although a lot has changed during the WNBA’s 2024 free agency period, the back-to-back champion Las Vegas Aces remain the league’s best team.
New York’s running it back with Stewie, JJ
Although the Liberty’s major free agency moves—re-signing Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones— have not officially happened yet, New York maintains a clear vision for it’s future: another shot at the franchise’s first title.
The Sky is not falling
During a free agency period filled with unexpected twists, there may be some light that emerges from the Sky, both from Chicago’s remaining and arriving talent.
Did the Sun reinforce their core?
The Sun are running it back, re-signing Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner to go with Alyssa Thomas. However, Connecticut made some changes to the supporting cast. Will the 2024 Sun be a better team?
EDD throws a wrench in Mystics’ plans
The Washington Mystics had hoped to acquire compensation for Natasha Cloud, who departed in free agency, and Elena Delle Donne, who is sitting out the 2024 season. Instead, DC must begin a rebuild from a deficit.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Catch your W faves at NBA All-Star Weekend
The WNBA will have a significant presence at NBA All-Star Weekend, with A’ja Wilson, Jewell Loyd, Natasha Cloud participating in the Ruffles Celebrity Game and Tamika Catchings coaching the Panini Rising Stars.
Yet again, the Aces are better
It’s an abundance of riches in Las Vegas. The Aces continue to stack the deck and hold the cards as they go for a third-straight title.
Are the Fever playoff ready?
Regardless of how great, good or okay presumptive No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark is as a rookie, have the Indiana Fever built a playoff-caliber team? And how can free agent additions Katie Lou Samuelson and Damiris Dantas help Indy return to the postseason?
With Sabally re-signed, are the Wings contenders?
With Satou Sabally back, the Wings kept their core intact. But, is that enough to contend in 2024?
A new era in LA
The Sparks will be without Nneka Ogwumike or an equivalent star for the first time in franchise history, forcing LA to enter a new era in their storied history.
What Williams, Smith bring to the Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx made several splashes early in free agency, adding guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman and forward Alanna Smith. There’s still more work to be done, however.
WNBA launches partnership with VOICEINSPORT
Aliyah Boston, Natasha Cloud and Nneka Ogwumike headline a list of players who will provide virtual mentorship to girls in sports across the world, thanks to a new WNBA partnership.
The Mercury are heating up with Copper
The Phoenix Mercury are going all in for the franchise’s fourth championship, trading for 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper after already acquiring Natasha Cloud and Rebecca Allen.
A Storm surge with Sky-Digg and Nneka?
It appears a storm is coming for the rest of the WNBA. With Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike joining Jewell Loyd and Ezi Magbegor in Seattle, the Storm are a certified championship contender.
Is Cloud Phoenix’s X-Factor?
The Mercury are bringing Natasha Cloud into the fold, along with Rebecca Allen. With Brittney Griner expected to return, Phoenix might be primed for a quick turnaround.
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