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Indiana Fever & Valkyries Coaches Share Identical Take on Caitlin Clark’s 11-point Game

Caitlin Clark had one of her toughest nights yet. As rival coaches align on how to stop her, is Indy’s game plan too one-dimensional?
Caitlin Clark, Natalie Nakase, Austin Kelly

The Year of Guards: Are Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, & Paige Bueckers Claiming WNBA Back?

Explore how a rising wave of elite guards is redefining the WNBA’s future - from MVP runs to rookie revolutions, the backcourt shift is on.
Sabrina Ionescu- Caitlin Clark- Paige Bueckers

Caitlin Clark’s Teammate Faces Harsh WNBA Treatment, Igniting Dawn Staley’s Urgent Plea

Despite a tough loss to the Valkyries, Caitlin Clark's teammate shines just as Dawn Staley passionately plead. Here's what happened!
Dawn Staley, and Aliyah Boston

Liberty Coach Issues Clear Demand to WNBA after Losing Out Commissioner Cup’s Final Spot

Sandy Brondello joins growing calls for W echoing Cheryl Reeve’s long-standing push amid rising postgame controversies. Here's how!
WNBA: Playoffs-Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty

Kelsey Plum Shows Frustration with Fans After LA Sparks Practice

Kelsey Plum’s injury isn’t the Sparks’ only concern. After a strange fan encounter outside a hotel, things are unraveling fast in L.A.
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky

Brandin Podziemski’s Provocative Caitlin Clark Move Earns Heat From Indiana Fever Fans

Brandin Podziemski brought chaotic energy to the Valkyries-Fever game, heckling Caitlin Clark courtside. Did he go too far?
Brandin Podziemski-Caitlin Clark FI

Caitlin Clark Ignored as Fever Fans Back Foul-Plagued Aliyah Boston in Painful Loss

Despite Fever falling short, Aliyah Boston shows up. Fans have a lot to say - from love to frustration and everything in between.
Chicago, USA, June 23, 2024: Caitlin Clark (22 Indiana Fever) speaks with Aliyah Boston (7 Indiana Fever) during the gam

Valkyries Coach Explodes at WNBA Officials as Caitlin Clark Struggles in Intense Clash

Clark had a rough night. Nakase was furious with refs. But it was the Valkyries’ social media that stole the show—roasting her in real time.
Caitlin Clark and Natalie Nakase

Dawn Staley Makes Honest Admission on Caitlin Clark While Detailing the X-Factor in Fever Star

Gamecocks' coach Dawn Staley breaks down Caitlin Clark’s true superpower and no..it's not her long-range logo threes.
Caitlin Clark- Dawn Staley

Unseen Camera Angle Triggers Caitlin Clark Alarm Before Indiana Fever’s Commissioner’s Cup Final

An X user triggers concern among the Indiana Fever fans regarding Caitlin Clark ahead of the WNBA Commissioner’s cup final
Caitlin Clark (3)

“Delusional”: Connecticut Teammate Comes Clean on Sophie Cunningham vs Jacy Sheldon Clash on Live Stream

When Sophie Cunningham slammed Jacy Sheldon, it sparked chaos—but a rookie’s viral takedown of Clark supporters stole the spotlight.”
WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever Leap Over Dallas Cowboys for Major American Honor After Caitlin Clark Scuffle, Says Expert

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever to dethrone the Dallas Cowboys to a major achievement in American sports, according to a sports expert
WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark Breaks Silence on Stephen Curry Comparisons Before GS Valkyries Game

Caitlin Clark pays homage to Steph Curry with a deep three and heartfelt words before facing the Valkyries at Chase Center.
Caitlin Clark- Steph Curry

What Happened to Jonquel Jones? Scary Visuals After Injury During NY Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Game

Just one week after getting injured in a game versus the Washington Mystics, Jonquel Jones got deja vu versus Pthe hoenix Mercury. Here's how
WNBA: Finals-New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx

Pat McAfee Issues 25-Second Retort Around Caitlin Clark’s Treatment by Marina Mabrey & Co.

The clash between Caitlin Clark and Jacy Sheldon has led to a myriad of opinions from reporters and analysts alike.
Marina Mabrey-Caitlin Clark

Minnesota Lynx Duo Stand Firm on Caitlin Clark Treatment Ahead of Commissioner’s Cup Final

Caitlin Clark's Connecticut controversy has led to WNBA players giving their opinions. Read to know more about what they're saying.
WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Reunion Upstaged by Major Indiana Fever Coaching News

Caitlin Clark Iowa reunion takes a big blow as uncertainty surrounds the Indiana Fever head coach according to new reports
Caitlin Clark- Kate Martin

WNBA Officials In the Dark Over Broadcaster’s Plea During 15-Minute Caitlin Clark Shenanigans, Says Analyst

WNBA officials ignore broadcaster's plea following the incident between Caitlin Clark and Marina Mabrey as pointed out by a WNBA insider
WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever

WNBA Prayers Pour In for DeWanna Bonner Amid Indiana Fever Locker Room Silence

Prayers pour in from all directions for Indiana Fever's DeWanna Bonner after she is all set to miss her third game due to personal reasons
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky

Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, & WNBA Should Thank Caitlin Clark as Ex-Lakers Star Makes Bold Claim

Why does the former Warriors player think that WNBA players and veterans should support Caitlin Clark more?
Caitlin Clark (3)

Is Jonquel Jones Playing vs Phoenix Mercury Tonight? NY Liberty Injury Repprt, Starting 5, & More

Jonquel Jones is back, but will her ankle hold up as the Liberty face a surging Mercury squad on a three-game tear? All eyes on Brooklyn.
WNBA: Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty

Why the NBA’s Sponsorship Growth Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story

As NBA viewership declines, the WNBA and even new formats are gaining ground. This deep dive explores why the audience is tuning out.
Adam Silver

Angel Reese Forced to Face Caitlin Clark Truth Amid Changing Currents in WNBA

The Caitlin Clark's effect is the real truth, and it's staring down on Angel Reese and all other WNBA stars, claims a former NBA champion
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

What is the Prize Money for WNBA Commissioner’s Cup 2025?

A deep dive into the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, fine print, and the quiet inequalities still haunting women’s sports.
WNBA: Playoffs-Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun

Is DeWanna Bonner Playing vs GS Valkyries Tonight? Indiana Fever Injury Report, Starting 5, & More

With DeWanna Bonner out, the Indiana Fever will rely on Caitlin Clark and company to step up again. Here's how!
WNBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun

ESPN Reporter Labels Caitlin Clark’s Connecticut Sun Actions ‘Unfit’ for Broadcast

Fever clinch Cup Final spot, but chaos erupts. Caitlin Clark shines, tempers flare, and coaches clash in a night full of fire.
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

About WNBA

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league, the women’s counterpart of the National Basketball Association (NBA). But unlike the men’s league, which has 30 teams, the WNBA is relatively newer and smaller with 12 teams.

Founded on April 24, 1996, the women’s basketball league began play in June 1997 after the NBA Board of Governors approved their concept. The WNBA now has a 5-month long regular season, played from May to September, with the All-Star game being played midway through the season in July. The playoffs usually begin in mid-September, with the WNBA Finals at the end of September until the beginning of October.

With names like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese popularizing the NCAA side of things, the rookies’ advent into the pro leagues has helped the sport reach wider audiences across the globe. But veterans like Sheryl Swoopes and legends like Diana Taurasi are impacting the game in their own way.

For all the news on major sports moments to niche storylines, we are a one-stop hub for all your WNBA-related questions. From the New York Liberty to the Indiana Fever, from the Las Vegas Aces to the Minnesota Lynx, we also explore game-unrelated content featuring the entities’ personal lives and families. You’ll be able to find posts related to Brittney Griner’s son and A’ja Wilson’s family to Aerial Powers’ dating life.

Regular Season format

The pre-season begins with training camps in May that allow the coaching staff to prepare the players for the regular season and determine the 12-woman roster with which they will begin the regular season. The last part before the actual season starts is a series of exhibition games.

The WNBA regular season then begins in May and goes on till late September/ early October. As of 2023, each team will play 40 regular season games, 20 each home and away. As in the NBA, each team hosts and visits every other team at least once every season.

The rules allow for a slight relaxation every four years when the Summer Olympics are held. The WNBA takes a month off in the middle of the season to allow players to practice and compete with their respective national teams. 

Similarly, during years in which the FIBA World Cup is held, the WNBA either takes a break for the World Cup or ends its season early, depending on the scheduling of the World Cup.

Postseason/Playoffs Format

The WNBA Playoffs usually begin in late September, with the only exception being the FIBA World Cup, when they begin in August. In the current system, the eight best teams by the regular-season record, without regard to conference alignment, qualify for the playoffs. Since 2022, the playoffs have been held in a standard knockout format, with the first round consisting of the best-of-three series and the semifinals and finals being best-of-five.

Leading the playoff standings and having a higher seed means several advantages - they will face weaker teams in the beginning and have home-court advantage in each round. In the current playoff format, all first-round matchups use a 2”“1 home-court pattern, which allows the higher seed the opportunity to win the series without having to visit the lower seed. This, in turn, means that a lower seed that wins one of the first two games will host the series decider.

The first round is bracketed in the normal manner for an 8-team tournament, with 1 vs. 8 and 4 vs. 5 on one side of the bracket and 2 vs. 7 and 3 vs. 6 on the other. The winners of each series advance to the semifinals, with the bracket not being reseeded. The semifinals use a 2”“2”“1 home-court pattern, meaning that the higher-seeded team will have home court in games 1, 2, and 5 while the other team plays at home in games 3 and 4. The Finals are also played in a 2”“2”“1 home-court pattern.

WNBA’s All-Star Game

In the middle of the season in July, the WNBA season takes a pause to host the annual WNBA All-Star Game. It’s a weekend-long event, held in a selected WNBA city each year.

Like numerous other sports, through the 2017 edition, the All-Star Game featured star players from the Western Conference facing star players from the Eastern Conference. But since 2018, conference affiliations have not influenced team selections.

During the season, voting for All-Star starters takes place among fans, WNBA players, and sports media members. The starters are selected by a weighted vote (fans 50%, players and media 25% each), while reserves are selected by the league's head coaches. The two players with the most fan votes are named team captains, who then fill out their teams in a draft format similar to that currently used for the NBA All-Star Game.

WNBA Teams which are counterparts of NBA teams

Five WNBA teams have direct NBA counterparts and normally play in the same arena: Indiana Fever (Indiana Pacers), New York Liberty (Brooklyn Nets), Minnesota Lynx (Minnesota Timberwolves), Los Angeles Sparks (Los Angeles Lakers), and Phoenix Mercury (Phoenix Suns).

The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics do not share an arena with a direct NBA counterpart.

WNBA expansion over the years

The WNBA originated with 8 teams in 1997, and through a sequence of expansions, contractions, and relocations currently consists of 12 teams. There have been a total of 18 franchises in WNBA history.

As of the league's most recent 2022 season, the Las Vegas Aces (formerly the Utah Starzz and San Antonio (Silver) Stars), Los Angeles Sparks, New York Liberty, and Phoenix Mercury are the only remaining franchises that were founded in 1997.

Upcoming teams in the WNBA:

TeamCityArenaCapacityJoiningHead Coach
Golden State ValkyriesSan Francisco, CaliforniaChase Center18,0642025TBA
Toronto WNBA TeamToronto, OntarioCoca-Cola Coliseum87002026TBA

Teams with the most championships

TeamTotal Championships Year(s) Won
Minnesota Lynx42011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Houston Comets41997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Seattle Storm42004, 2010, 2018, 2020
Los Angeles Sparks32001, 2002, 2016
Phoenix Mercury32007, 2009, 2014
Detroit Shock (Now Dallas Wings)32003, 2006, 2008
Las Vegas Aces22022, 2023

Awards given in the WNBA

When the regular season ends in September (or August if it’s a FIBA year), the voting for individual awards begins. Performances in the playoffs have no bearing on all-season-long awards, as they have their own set of honors.

Beginning with Rookie of the Year, the award goes to the most outstanding first-year player. The Most Improved Player Award is given to the WNBA player who has undergone the most positive change in the last season.

The Sixth Player of the Year Award, previously known as the "Sixth Woman" award, is given to the best player coming off the bench. But they must have more games coming off the bench than actual games started.

Another prestigious honor is the Defensive Player of the Year Award, which goes to the league's best defender. There is also an award for the best sportsman, called the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.

Coaches get recognized too with the Coach of the Year Award for making a significant difference to a team in a positive direction.

And finally, one of the most awaited awards, the Most Valuable Player Award is given to the player deemed the most valuable for her team that season.

A new title that began in 2019 is a season-long version of the WNBA Community Assist Award given to a player for her exceptional contribution to community service.

Focusing on teams, there is the Basketball Executive of the Year Award, presented to the team executive most instrumental in his or her team's success in that season. Then there are also the All-WNBA Teams, the All-Defensive Teams, and the All-Rookie Team, consisting of 5 players each without regard to position. And lastly, there is also an All-Rookie team, consisting of the top five first-year players regardless of position.