@WBBDaily Morning Edition August 15th 2023

WNBA

Once Rare, 40-Point Games Are Surging in the W.N.B.A. - The New York Times

Breanna Stewart of the Liberty scored 42 on Sunday for her third 40-point game of the season, and the 10th in the league this year.

Denver investors hosting WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert this week, source says

A trio of Denver investors are making a pitch for a WNBA expansion team as the league plans its expansion

WNBA Power Rankings: Indiana Fever bound for draft lottery? - ESPN

Indiana is still working hard to win games, but with less than a month left in the regular season, another No. 1 draft pick might be on the horizon.

Becky Hammon's emotional moment with Gregg Popovich at HOF induction

Hammon's first coaching job was under Popovich for the San Antonio Spurs. She was the first ever female NBA coach.

As playoff race heats up, Sky need to figure out fourth-quarter struggles - Chicago Sun-Times

“Experiences are your best teachers,” Courtney Williams said, “being so close, getting our feelings hurt by the end of the game. We are just going to keep getting our feelings hurt until we figure it out.”

WNBA: How Gabby Williams’ injury impacts the Seattle Storm - Swish Appeal

Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams will miss most of the remainder of the 2023 WNBA season with a stress fracture in her foot, raising questions about how the Storm will fill the large void left in their lineup.

It’s Marine Johannés time for New York Liberty - NetsDaily

As the Liberty prepare for the stretch run, it’s clear how important Marine Johannés will be for the sea foam

Revisiting the trade that brought Kahleah Copper to the Sky from the Mystics - Chicago Sun-Times

“It’s one of those trades that worked out for both teams,” Mystics GM Mike Thibault said. “Kah has become a focal part of their team, but she still would have looked good in our uniform.”

Title favorites Aces and Liberty set to meet in WNBA Commissioner's Cup final | AP News

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are living up to their WNBA preseason expectations and will meet for the first time with a championship on the line when the top teams in the league play for the Commissioner’s Cup title on Tuesday night.

In-Depth Look at the Commissioner's Cup: Las Vegas Aces - Beyond Women's Sports

NCAA WBB

Where do Pac-12's remaining 4 end up after latest conference realignment shakeup?

Stanford, Cal, Oregon State and Washington State don't have too many options after being left behind, but it's clear which school will drive the conversation to a conclusion.