Elena Delle Donne has followed her own path to the top of the WNBA mountain, overcoming everything the Basketball Gods have thrown at her. Why does Elena Delle Donne, remarkable basketball talent and now champion of the WNBA world, seems to get hurt at the worst possible times? The 2014 WNBA Finals. The 2018 WNBA
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Led by Elena Delle Donne and Emma Meesseman in a decisive Game 5 Thursday night, the Washington Mystics are WNBA champions for the first time in franchise history. In a Game 5 that featured more ties (15) and lead changes (nine) than the rest of the 2019 WNBA Finals combined, the Washington Mystics were able
The Washington Mystics may not have Elena Delle Donne for the rest of the WNBA Finals. But their uncommon depth means they’d still have a shot. Coach Mike Thibault and the rest of the Washington Mystics must now deal with a stroke of miserable luck. In the middle of the WNBA Finals, the team may
Candace Parker and her enormous talent shaped a generation of women’s basketball. As she reaches the end of her career, she’s watching it bloom around her. Candace Parker, 33 years old, has made peace with the gap between her accomplishments and the public appreciation of them. She sounded less angered than resigned, discussing a recent
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 17: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks at the press conference after the game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 17, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images Luis Severino returns to lift Yankees toward AL pennant by David Salituro In Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals series between the Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces, a good no-call made for a controversial last-second finish. The 2019 WNBA Playoffs have been fantastic so far, but a
Kia Nurse and Napheesa Collier, both All-Stars for the first time in 2019, are leading a new generation of UConn greats in the WNBA. For former University of Connecticut stars in the WNBA, college was about the pursuit of perfection. Most Huskies began their professional careers as leaders, their success as amateurs shocking even to
Check out our awards picks for WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Woman of the Year, All-WNBA teams and more. Another WNBA season is in the books, and before the playoffs start Wednesday night with a double-header on ESPN, let’s say goodbye to the 2019 season with the rest of
Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx are thriving right now, but does she deserve Coach of the Year or Executive of the Year honors? Or is it both? It is a conundrum borne of success. One can’t consider Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx for 2019 WNBA Coach of the Year without acknowledging the extremely
Every level of the Washington Mystics franchise is contributing to the best offense in WNBA history. Last year, after Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, Kristi Tolliver and Ellena Delle Donne stood in a dark corner underneath the stands of Seattle’s Key Arena. They were up next as their head coach, Mike Thibault, was finishing
Is 25-year-old Jonquel Jones ready to take the Connecticut Sun to new heights after close playoff losses the past two seasons? Curt Miller has done the math. He’s at an experience disadvantage. While the last four WNBA champions have averaged five players in their 30s, the Connecticut Sun head coach, now in his fourth season,
Teaira McCowan was a dominating defender in college at Mississippi State. She’s helped the Fever improve dramatically at that end but she’s still just scratching the surface of her potential. When the Fever selected Teaira McCowan with the No. 3 pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, it was a play to improve their defense. Her
As we head down the stretch of the 2019 WNBA season, here’s a look at the MVP race, hitting both favorites and dark horses. As the curtain rises on the second half of the WNBA season, a mere glance at the standings will underscore the league’s remarkable parity. The Connecticut Sun ran out to a
Arike Ogunbowale is carrying a difficult load for the young Dallas Wings, responding with production and searching for efficiency. Arike Ogunbowale has her hands in everything. At the first broadcast timeout of Tuesday’s 74-62 win over the Sparks, she’d already accumulated 6 points on 3-of-5 from the field, along with a rebound and an assist.
After one of the worst defensive seasons in history, the Chicago Sky are exceeding expectations in 2019 thanks to rapid improvement at that end. Before the start of this WNBA season, I speculated that a best-case scenario for the Chicago Sky in 2019 looked like: having a defense that gave up points per possession at
The Connecticut Sun traded Chiney Ogwumike to the Los Angeles Sparks for a first-round pick knowing full well Jonquel Jones was in their back pocket. How could they forget Jones’ breakout campaign in 2017, when Ogwumike suffered a season-ending Achilles injury? Or 2018, when Jones moved to the bench to make room for a healthy
EVERETT, WA- JUNE 23: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever on June 23, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
When it was announced Diana Taurasi would miss (at least) 10-12 weeks of the 2019 season with a back injury, the Phoenix Mercury scrambled to plug the (temporarily) glaring hole. Keeping in mind there was no exact replacement for the franchise’s all-time leader in points and assists, the Mercury drafted guards Sophia Cunningham and Arica
With all five starters officially making WNBA rosters, Notre Dame women’s basketball team establishes a first in the sport. When Jackie Young’s name was called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft in April, it was just the start of what was eventually a huge night for Notre Dame women’s basketball.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 18: Liz Cambage speaks during the 2019 NBL Finals Launch at Marvel Stadium on February 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Did Darius Garland get a promise from the Lakers or Bulls? by Jonathan Reichenberger Liz Cambage’s trade demand cast a shadow over the Dallas Wings offseason.
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 21: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks in Round One of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 21, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
TAMPA, FL – APRIL 07: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tries to shoot over Kalani Brown #21 of the the Baylor Bears at Amalie Arena on April 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Lucifer rises for season 4 with an official Netflix release date