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Napheesa Collier during Lynx exit interviews on Tuesday:
"We have the best league in the world. We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world."
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A'ja Wilson on letting the game come to her instead of forcing things:
"It's like forcing a fart. All you get is shit."
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Additional takeaways from Napheesa Collier's exit interview:
- Collier said Cathy Engelbert told her "only losers complain about the refs."
- Collier said Engelbert told her that Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the WNBA because the league is responsible for her sponsorship deals.
- Collier said she tore a couple ligaments in her ankle during Game 3 against Phoenix.
- "We go to battle every day to protect a shield for a league that doesn't value us."
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Skylar Diggins dropped 23 PTS in the win and then hit the electric slide in Minnesota.
Shabazz 💫
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DiJonai Carrington after her first game with the Lynx:
"This was one of the first times I've had fun playing basketball this season."
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Kelsey Mitchell on her impending free agency:
"I hope we've got a league ... that's the start."
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Paige Bueckers on her message for the Wings, per @JoeyMistretta_:
"I remember Steph Curry, before the Warriors became the Warriors, like, he tweeted out, 'Just stick with us. We're gonna figure it out.'
"That's the message."
Promise to all the Warrior fans...we will figure this thing out...if it's the last thing we do we will figure it out
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Napheesa Collier has cancelled her meeting with Cathy Engelbert, per @kendra__andrews, @ramonashelburne.
Engelbert's news conference on Friday "pretty much pushed the relationship beyond repair."
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WNBPA statement to The Athletic on Napheesa Collier's comments, via @benpickman:
"Napheesa Collier is an outstanding leader and Officer of this Union. When Phee speaks, people listen. We are confident that her words today speak to the feelings and experiences of many, if not most or all of our members. The leaders of the league and its teams would benefit from listening to her powerful statement. The players know their value even if the league does not. They are fighting for their legacy and the future of basketball."
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Cheryl Reeve on Liberty parting ways with Sandy Brondello:
"I am absolutely thrilled if I am Seattle, Toronto, and Portland that I was just gifted a championship-level coach."
(via @adukeMN)
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Coach Reeve on Napheesa Collier and Friday's officiating:
"One of the best players in our league shot 0 free throws. She had five fouls ... got her shoulder pulled out, and finished the game with her leg being taken out. And probably has a fracture.
"If this is what our league wants, ok. But I want to call for a change of leadership at the league level when it comes to officiating. It's bad for the game.
"The officiating crew that we had tonight, for the leadership to deem those 3 people semifinals playoff worthy, is fucking malpractice."
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USA Women's Summer Olympics roster, per @TheAthletic:
A’ja Wilson
Breanna Stewart
Diana Taurasi
Brittney Griner
Alyssa Thomas
Napheesa Collier
Jewell Loyd
Kelsey Plum
Jackie Young
Sabrina Ionescu
Chelsea Gray
Kahleah Copper
No Caitlin Clark.
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Rookie of the Year voting results:
Paige Bueckers - 70 votes
Sonia Citron - 2 votes
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Fastest players to record a triple-double in WNBA history:
Sabrina Ionescu (6 games)
Caitlin Clark (22 games)
Angel Reese (44 games)
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Stephanie White on Napheesa Collier's statement, via @alexaphilippou:
"I have a lot of respect for Phee. ... I'm thankful that we have strong women that are willing to say the things that matter and say the things that will move the needle for change."
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Players in WNBA/NBA history to win MVP, DPOY and Finals MVP in the same season:
A'ja Wilson
Hakeem Olajuwon
End of list.
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Paige Bueckers in Saturday’s win:
40 PTS (career-high)
6 REB
3 STL
2 BLK
16-27 FG
6-8 3PT
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DeWanna Bonner has no interest in returning to play for the Fever, per @AnnieCostabile.
Bonner’s preferred landing spots are the Mercury or Dream.
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Wings projected starting lineup:
Paige Bueckers
Arike Ogunbowale
DiJonai Carrington
NaLyssa Smith
Teaira McCowan
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Bala
Kelsey Plum's Sparks debut:
37 PTS
6 AST
5 STL
First player in WNBA history to reach those numbers in a game.
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Paige Bueckers in the loss vs. Sparks:
44 PTS
17-21 FG
4-4 3PT
6-6 FT
Tied WNBA rookie record for points in a game.
First player in WNBA history with 40+ PTS on 80% FG.
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WNBA announces Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030) as next expansion franchises, per @DougFeinberg.
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Team Collier for 2025 All-Star Game:
Napheesa Collier
Breanna Stewart
Allisha Gray
Nneka Ogwumike
Paige Bueckers
Courtney Williams
Skylar Diggins
Angel Reese
Alyssa Thomas
Kelsey Plum
Rhyne Howard
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Angel Reese on the future of the Sky, via @byjuliapoe:
"I’m not settling for the same s— we did this year. We have to get good players. We have to get great players. ... However I can help to get the best here, that’s what I’m going to do this offseason."
"... I’d like to be here for my career, but if things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me."
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Caitlin Clark’s 1H in her return:
25 PTS
9-13 FG
6-9 3PT
5 REB
3 AST
Highest scoring half of her career.
Fever lead undefeated Liberty by 3.
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Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as head coach, per @howardmegdal.
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Trade summary:
Lynx get - DiJonai Carrington
Wings get - Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson, 2027 second-round pick
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WNBA players in 50-40-90 club:
Napheesa Collier (this season)
Elena Delle Donne
End of list.
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Angel Reese's second season:
14.7 PPG
12.6 RPG (led WNBA)
3.7 APG
1.5 SPG
45.8% FG (up from 39.1% last season)
3rd player in WNBA history to average a double-double in each of first 2 seasons.
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Rookies in WNBA history with a 40-point game:
Paige Bueckers (tonight)
Candace Parker
Cynthia Cooper
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2025 All-Star Game starters:
Caitlin Clark
Napheesa Collier
Aliyah Boston
Paige Bueckers
Nneka Ogwumike
Satou Sabally
Breanna Stewart
A'ja Wilson
Allisha Gray
Sabrina Ionescu
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The Aces have won 12 games in a row.
Jumped from 8th to 2nd place over the win streak.
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DiJonai Carrington’s first three games with the Lynx:
15 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 6-10 FG
12 PTS, 2 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 4-7 FG
13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 5-7 FG
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2025 All-WNBA Second Team:
Paige Bueckers
Sabrina Ionescu
Jackie Young
Nneka Ogwumike
Aliyah Boston
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Players in WNBA history with 30+ PTS and 20+ REB in a game:
A’ja Wilson (tonight)
End of list.
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Angel Reese's last 9 games:
22 PTS, 10 REB
19 PTS, 11 REB
15 PTS, 11 REB
22 PTS, 15 REB
16 PTS, 17 REB
24 PTS, 16 REB
17 PTS, 18 REB
18 PTS, 17 REB
10 PTS, 19 REB
More double-doubles in this span than any other player has all season.
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Angel Reese's last 5 games:
16 PTS, 17 REB, 6 AST
24 PTS, 16 REB, 7 AST
17 PTS, 18 REB, 2 AST
18 PTS, 17 REB, 6 AST
10 PTS, 19 REB, 4 AST
First player in WNBA history with 15+ rebounds in five consecutive games.
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Players in WNBA history with three consecutive triple-doubles:
Alyssa Thomas
End of list.
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Caitlin Clark today:
20 PTS
10 REB
10 AST
4 BLK
2 STL
First player in WNBA history to record that stat line.
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Trade summary, per @AnnieCostabile:
Sun get - Aaliyah Edwards
Mystics get - Jacy Sheldon
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Celtics’ minority owner Steve Pagliuca to buy the Connecticut Sun for $325M, pending WNBA approval.
Sun could move team to Boston as soon as 2027, per @BGlobeSports.
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Indiana Fever are the first team to allow less than 60 points in consecutive games this season.
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2025 All-Star Game reserves:
Angel Reese
Alyssa Thomas
Kayla Thornton
Gabby Williams
Kiki Iriafen
Skylar Diggins
Rhyne Howard
Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Plum
Jackie Young
Sonia Citron
Courtney Williams
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Sandy Brondello’s last three seasons as Liberty head coach:
2023: 32-8 (made Finals)
2024: 32-8 (won Finals)
2025: 27-17 (lost in Round 1)
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Diana Taurasi career recap:
- All-time leading scorer (10,646 PTS)
- All-time leading 3-point shooter (1,447 3PM)
- Second-most games played (565 GP)
- Fourth-most assists (2,394 AST)
- 11x WNBA All-Star
- 3x WNBA champion
- 2009 WNBA MVP
- Most technical fouls (105)
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Trade summary, per @alexaphilippou:
Storm get - Brittney Sykes
Mystics get - Alysha Clark, 2026 first-round pick
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Oh No He Didn't
Dallas Wings
Kelsey Plum after Thursday's game vs. Fever, per @LoJoMedia:
"Aliyah [Boston] should be an All-Star starter."
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Heavens!
Players with 20+ PTS in four consecutive games this season:
Paige Bueckers
Napheesa Collier
A'ja Wilson
Kelsey Plum
Skylar Diggins
Kelsey Mitchell
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Cameron Brink with the huge rejection.
Up to 5 blocks through three quarters.
Los Angeles Sparks
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Coach Koclanes on Paige Bueckers, via @t_myah:
"She is Rookie of the Year. There's no question."
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Cameron Brink (knee) said she'll make season debut on Tuesday, per @johnwdavis.
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Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15K for her conduct and comments regarding officiating.
Stephanie White, Becky Hammon have each been fined $1K for public criticism of officiating.
(via @alexaphilippou)
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Dearica Hamby on Brittney Sykes not being named an All-Star:
"Taking two and not including the best player from a below .500 team is crazy."
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WNBA players "bracing" for potential work stoppage ahead of 2026 season due to CBA negotiations, per @madkenney.
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Trade summary:
Wings get - Dijonai Carrington, 2025 No. 12 pick
Sun get - Jacy Sheldon, 2025 No. 8 pick
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Kelsey Mitchell in Sunday’s comeback win:
38 PTS (ties career-high)
6 AST
2 STL
11-22 FG
5-8 3PT
11-12 FT
Most points in a game by any player this season.
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Most 20-point games by rookies this season:
Paige Bueckers - 12
Sonia Citron - 4
Kiki Iriafen - 2
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Coach White on WNBA officiating:
"It’s a league-wide issue. Bad officiating is bad officiating... Everyone is getting better but the officials."
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Status alert: Bria Hartley, Rebecca Allen, Ariel Atkins have been ejected Wednesday.
I talk hoops 🏀
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Satou Sabally on scheduling:
"Cathy [Engelbert] added a lot of games... We had 9 games in 18 days. That's not really responsible for a commissioner."
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Trade summary:
Aces get - Jewell Loyd, 2025 No. 13 pick
Sparks get - Kelsey Plum, 2025 No. 9 pick
Storm get - 2025 No. 2 pick, Li Yueru
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Players in the last decade to record a PTS/AST double-double within first three career games:
Paige Bueckers
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Li Yueru in third career WNBA start:
10 PTS
15 REB
+18 plus/minus (game-high)
Wings win by 13.
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