WNBA Shooting Stars Field Blends Legends, All-Stars and Rising Talent

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WNBA Shooting Stars Field Blends Legends, All-Stars and Rising Talent

Four teams will compete in Friday’s Kia WNBA Shooting Stars contest at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App. Rebekkah Brunson and Courtney Williams represent Minnesota, Lauren Jackson joins Flau’jae Johnson for Seattle, Elena Delle Donne teams with Shakira Austin for Washington, and Deanna Nolan pairs with Jessica Shepard for Dallas/Detroit.

By Raahib Singh

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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Pitch to LeBron James Came Too Late

Clark pitched Indiana’s basketball culture as the Pacers’ greatest selling point, saying James could play alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in an unmatched home atmosphere. “The crowd would be better than the Lakers games,” Clark said. Calling Indiana a “true basketball state,” she added, “I would be a season-ticket holder. Absolutely. I’d be at every game.”

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WNBA Teams Question Cathy Engelbert’s Relationship With Caitlin Clark

about 3 hours ago

WNBA Teams Question Cathy Engelbert’s Relationship With Caitlin Clark

Multiple WNBA team sources find it surprising that Engelbert has not built a closer relationship with Clark, the league’s most prominent player and a driver of its growth. The concern grew after Adam Silver said he had come to know Clark “really well,” highlighting what some officials view as a disconnect between the commissioner and the face of the league.

By Raahib Singh

WNBA All-Star Friday Features Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest

about 4 hours ago

WNBA All-Star Friday Features Shooting Stars and 3-Point Contest

WNBA All-Star Friday begins with WNBA Countdown at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN before the Kia Shooting Stars and State Farm 3-Point Contest tip off at 8 p.m. ET. Both competitions take place at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena and can be watched live on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App, launching All-Star weekend’s on-court festivities.

By Raahib Singh

Nancy Armour Clarifies Caitlin Clark Column After Emmett Till Backlash

about 21 hours ago

Nancy Armour Clarifies Caitlin Clark Column After Emmett Till Backlash

Armour acknowledged making an “inartful comparison” to Emmett Till after backlash over her column arguing Clark’s flopping could endanger Black and queer WNBA players. She said she failed to provide enough context but stood by her broader point that perceived threats to white women have historically been weaponized against African-Americans, citing online abuse and death threats toward players.

By Raahib Singh

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