WNBA

Washington Mystics' Lucy Olsen beat the odds to make it to the WNBA
A lot of late-round picks don't make it to the league. But Olsen beat the odds with the Washington Mystics.

WNBA: Under Sydney Johnson, the Mystics are a new, winning team - Swish Appeal
For a team that started 0-12 just one season ago, the 2025 Washington Mystics are punching above their weight in the WNBA’s ranks.

Plum, Cloud lead WNBA newcomer impact rankings - ESPN
Kelsey Plum, Natasha Cloud and a Phoenix duo have made an immediate impact on their new WNBA teams in 2025.

WNBA: Why there’s a lot to love about the expansion Golden State Valkyries - Swish Appeal
The Golden State Valkyries are a legitimate team with a tough defense, team-first ethic and promising young players.

Chicago Sky: 4 areas of concern from their 0-4 start
What has gone wrong for the Chicago Sky during their 0-4 start? From defensive deficiencies to 3-point woes, four problems that have plagued the team.

A concussion forced Shakira Austin to reset and replenish
The 2025 season did not start the way Shakira Austin wanted it to. From technical fouls to a nagging injury, a concussion forced her to stop and face her thoughts.

Lynx have found an unstoppable offensive combination
The Lynx have flipped the formula from last season, rushing out to the best start in the league thanks to an elite, high-powered offense.

The Mercury Are Getting Plenty Of Help From Their Intriguing Randos | Defector
The other day, bemoaning the state of his WNBA fantasy team bench, my colleague Jasper mentioned that he’d just picked up a player he’d never heard of: someone named “K. Westbeld,” with no photo. This was more or less how the real Phoenix Mercury conducted their offseason business. The team has not owned its first-round pick […]