@WBBDaily Morning Edition  October 5th 2025

2025 WNBA Finals: Aces-Mercury predictions, preview, odds - ESPN

A'ja Wilson's Aces seek their third title in four years. Phoenix is chasing its first since 2014. The Finals open Friday.

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No one comes to watch the referees. But in the WNBA, they’re the story | WNBA | The Guardian

As the league rides record crowds and viewership into the finals, inconsistent refereeing fueled by structural gaps has become the game’s dominant subplot

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Our girls theater: how the right claims to protect women’s sports while attacking them | WNBA | The Guardian

The WNBA finals tip off on Friday. But many of those discussing the league denigrate its players while not bothering to watch the action itself

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The WNBA Is at a Breaking Point - The Ringer

Napheesa Collier went scorched earth on Cathy Engelbert for a reason. The players are fed up—and the firestorm is here.

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Caitlin Clark Will Not Join Second Season of Unrivaled

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WNBA playoffs: Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas brings her signature competitive fire back to the Finals

Alyssa Thomas’ competitive fire is legendary in the WNBA, and will be an asset as she tries to win the first title of her career with the Phoenix Mercury.

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WNBA: It all starts with Wilson in Aces’ Finals matchup against Mercury | Swish Appeal

The Aces will need to match the Mercury’s level of competitiveness if they’re going to win another WNBA championship.

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Napheesagate Overshadows WNBA's New TV Deal. Maybe That's for the Best

WNBA superstars like A'ja Wilson will be putting in a lot of screen time on cable between now and 2036.

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Mercury must correct mistakes from Game 1 to equalize WNBA Finals

Phoenix committed 12 turnovers, to Las Vegas’ five, and the Aces capitalized with 20 points off the Mercury’s miscues.

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