Satou Sabally Is Expected to Leave Mercury After Finals Run

about 2 months ago

Satou Sabally Is Expected to Leave Mercury After Finals Run

After reaching the WNBA Finals with Phoenix following last season’s trade, Sabally is not expected to re-sign with the Mercury, per Annie Costabile. Multiple teams are expected to meet with her once negotiations open. Her likely exit would mark a quick end to a strong one-year run in Phoenix, where she helped push the franchise back onto the league’s stage.

By Raahib Singh

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about 2 months ago

Cameron Brink Warns the Dream Will Be Tough to Play Against After Angel Reese Trade

"I'm happy for her. I feel like she's going to love Atlanta," Brink said of Reese's move to the Dream. "That's going to be a really tough team to play against. So I'm just excited to see what's happening in free agency. Everything else that's going to be happening is really exciting... It's a big year for everybody."

By Adit Pujari

Nneka Ogwumike’s Lynx Visit Sparks Buzz, but No Deal Is Done

about 2 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike’s Lynx Visit Sparks Buzz, but No Deal Is Done

A “Welcome Nneka” balloon display at the Lynx facility fueled free-agency rumors, but Annie Costabile reported no signing is in place. The 2016 WNBA MVP is only on a planned visit with Minnesota and will also meet with multiple teams. The photo turned heads online, yet the bigger update is simple: the Lynx are firmly in the mix, not finished.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Candace Parker: Geno Auriemma’s Behavior With Dawn Staley Post-Loss Isn’t New

Parker said Geno’s reaction after UConn’s Final Four loss to South Carolina fit a pattern, not a surprise. “When he’s whooping your ass, and you are not a threat, there’s grace,” she said. Parker added that coaches who beat or challenge him often have different relationships with him, pointing to Dawn Staley and Pat Summitt as examples.

By Raahib Singh

Dallas Wings Land CVS in Biggest Jersey Patch Deal in Franchise History

about 2 months ago

Dallas Wings Land CVS in Biggest Jersey Patch Deal in Franchise History

Wings named CVS their marquee jersey patch sponsor in the largest average annual value deal in franchise history. Wings CEO Greg Bibb said the partnership will also expand camps, clinics, and youth outreach, “making sure we’re getting basketballs into the hands of as many youth as possible.” The multiyear deal also puts CVS branding on the team’s court.

By Raahib Singh

Diana Taurasi Sees UConn’s Standard in Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers

about 2 months ago

Diana Taurasi Sees UConn’s Standard in Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers

Talking about UConn’s newest stars, Taurasi said, “There’s something really special when you watch them play.” She praised how Strong, Fudd, and Bueckers handle the weight of the program’s history, even in defeat. After returning to the Final Four this weekend, Taurasi said the trio reflects Connecticut’s standard through toughness, teamwork, and representing alumni with pride.

By Raahib Singh

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