Women's Basketball-DAILY- Morning Edition 2024

Napheesa Collier returns to All-Star status, but in a different role as Lynx's franchise player

The three-time WNBA All-Star took time off to have a child and came back to be named lone captain this season.

Sky star Kahleah Copper’s third All-Star nod means most because of how she earned it - Chicago Sun-Times

“Adversity is a real thing, but to not put your head down or quit says a lot,” Copper said.

The Lynx Haven’t Been Tamed Yet: How Minnesota Is Staying Afloat After a Rocky Start » Winsidr

After a June 27 victory over the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx players assembled on the court to continue a tradition of doing the electric slide in front of their fans at Target Center. This time around, they had more than just the win to celebrate. The Lynx were feeling good after the W…

WNBA players voice concerns with All-Star Game schedule, logistics | Las Vegas Review-Journal

WNBA players and coaches have raised concerns about the hectic schedule and inconvenient logistics forced on them during All-Star weekend in Las Vegas.

Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expected | AP News

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi and a sendoff to the U.S.

Aces Stars Open Up on How They’ve Built a Powerhouse in Vegas | WSLAM

A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, plus a few major additions, have every intention of running it back and winning a WNBA title.

All-Star break gives Sparks much-needed rest. What's next? - Los Angeles Times

The Sparks head into the All-Star break with six straight loses and ninth in the WNBA standings. Here are four things to come after the break for the Sparks.

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Lynx quest for WNBA playoff spot dependent on defensive improvement

After getting to .500, two blowout losses revealed the team's Achilles' heel heading into the All-Star break.

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game | The Hill

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s midseason showcase event. She scored 18 points, including her team’s first six, and put down two dunks in …

A year later, Brittney Griner's presence is bigger than ever — and in person — at WNBA All-Star Game

“Looking back to last year ... it was like there’s a void in the WNBA and there’s something that’s missing,” Stewart said. “And that was BG. And we continued to do whatever we could to make sure she knew that we were still thinking of her ...”