WNBA News

Mercury re-sign G Shey Peddy

The Phoenix Mercury have re-signed guard Shey Peddy. Peddy, 34, is coming back from a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered during the 2022 WNBA playoffs.

Athletes Unlimited Basketball Took a Successful Trip Downtown 

Without question, Athletes Unlimited Basketball is coming out hot as we saw points all over the place. Day Two gave fans a healthy mix of offensive and defensive performances as we saw some records fall.

Sparks re-sign former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike

Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced, however ESPN reported it was a one-year contract worth $165,000.

The forward did not play last season while detained in Russia. This week, Brittney Griner officially announced her return to the Mercury for the 2023 season after she missed all of last year while detained in Russia over drug charges.

Brittney Griner worked out in front of cameras Thursday for the first time since her return from a 10-month detainment in Russia, two days after officially re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury.

2023 WNBA Draft to be held in New York on April 10

The 2023 WNBA Draft will be held at Spring Studios in New York on April 10, the league announced Thursday. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the selections live on ESPN.

Sparks re-sign 2-time All-Star Chiney Ogwumike

The Los Angeles Sparks have re-signed Chiney Ogwumike, the two-time All-Star confirmed Wednesday. Ogwumike, 30, averaged 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 26 games (seven starts) with the Sparks in 2022.

Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike has re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks, the multiplatform ESPN commentator announced while guest-hosting "NBA Today" on Wednesday.

Brittney Griner officially rejoins Mercury in 'special signing'

Free agent Brittney Griner officially re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is for one year, multiple outlets reported, with financial terms not revealed.

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. The

Sparks sign Liwei Yang, lose Stephanie Talbot (ACL)

The Los Angeles Sparks signed Chinese guard Liwei Yang but have lost Australian forward Stephanie Talbot for the upcoming WNBA season. Yang, 28, helped China win a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup, averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds.

Guard Yang Liwei, who led China to a silver medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup, has signed with the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

Three weeks after signing with the Los Angeles Sparks, forward Stephanie Talbot will miss the upcoming WNBA season after getting hurt in her native Australia.

Brittney Griner lands deal with Mercury for 2023 season

Griner is officially returning to the WNBA following her release from Russia.

Phoenix Mercury sign Brittney Griner to a one-year deal

After safely returning home to the United States a couple months ago, the Phoenix Mercury have worked out a deal with seven-time All Star Brittney Griner.

After a career year, the Minnesota Lynx announce the re-signing of sharp shooting guard, Rachel Banham. The Minnesota Lynx announced today that they have brought back 29-year-old guard, Rachel Banham.

Lynx re-sign veteran G Rachel Banham

The Minnesota Lynx announced the re-signing of guard Rachel Banham on Saturday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 29-year-old Minnesota native played in all 36 games (five starts) in 2022, averaging 7.9 points and 2.3 assists.

Free agent G Diana Taurasi re-signs with Mercury

Diana Taurasi signed a multiyear contract to remain with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced Saturday. The 40-year-old guard is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer heading into her 19th season with the Mercury.

Finalists for this year's Basketball Hall of Fame class is loaded

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the 2023 class on Friday. And to say the list, which includes Dwyane Wade, is stacked would be an understatement.

As popularity soars, WNBA makes bet with broadcast deal for another league

The WNBA is using its own platform to elevate the women’s professional basketball league run by Athletes Unlimited.

Watch: Whalen hits half-court shot, dances; kid makes elephant noise

Minnesota Gophers head coach and Pro Basketball Hall of Fame guard Lindsay Whalen was having fun with her team when she knocked down a half-court shot

2023 WNBA Mock Draft 2.0: After the Free Agency Craziness

The majority of the free agency signings are now official. Here’s the latest mock draft with the adjustments made based on the recent signings and also the performances of the upcoming draft class.

WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces after league-altering signings

The WNBA is investigating the Las Vegas Aces for making under the table payments to free agents and current players.

Seattle Storm WNBA’s most valuable team after investment

The Seattle Storm now have the highest valuation of any team in the WNBA after selling minority stakes to 15 investors, valuing the club at $151 million.

WNBA Draft Rewind: Redrafting the 2020 Draft

The 2020 WNBA Draft class is entering its fourth year. In total, there have been two All-stars produced, while the third overall pick was waived prior to the 2022 season.

Oakland paves way for WNBA expansion team

The WNBA previously announced plans to add two teams for the 2024 season, but the timeline has been moved to at least 2025.

Venture capitalists make $3 billion bid for Suns

A pair of venture capitalists recently submitted a $3 billion offer to buy the Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.