Angel Reese’s 9-for-9 performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 20 produced 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals in Atlanta’s 124-88 victory. It was historic because Reese became the first player in WNBA history to combine at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists while shooting 100% from the field—and […]
Kelsey Plum has been one of the biggest names in the WNBA, and her fate was still up in the air before the trade deadline on Sunday. After only a season and a half with the Los Angeles Sparks, it looks like her career will take her to a new team. She had been having […]
Kelsey Plum trade rumors are heating up as the Los Angeles Sparks are expected to explore a deal before the WNBA trade deadline, according to Los Angeles Times reporter Marisa Ingemi. Here’s why the Washington Mystics, Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream, and Dallas Wings could emerge as landing spots. Plum reportedly doesn’t intend to re-sign with […]
Hannah Hidalgo won the 2026 Naismith’s National Defensive Player of the Year after a historic season leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish the with record breaking steals and elite two way play. She joins Didi Richards as the only guards to win the award. “I wouldn’t say surprised but I will definitely say I’m blessed […]
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida after a police chase following an alleged domestic incident involving Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. Pearce Jr. faced charges of aggravated assault, harassment, and fleeing from the police. Authorities say he was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle while fleeing police following a […]
Natalie Nakase stepped into the spotlight Friday night, making WNBA history as the league’s first Asian American head coach. Leading the Golden State Valkyries in their long-awaited debut at Chase Center, Nakase commanded the sidelines before a roaring, sold-out crowd of more than 18,000 fans. Though the Valkyries fell 82 to 67 to Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks, Nakase’s presence marked a powerful milestone for the WNBA, the Bay Area, and the AAPI community. Meet The Valkyries’ Head Coach Nakase, a proud third generation Japanese American, returns to her home state of California to lead the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural season. Born and raised in Southern California, she earned a walk-on spot at UCLA before playing professionally overseas. Coaching wasn’t something she initially envisioned, but those around her insisted she’d be great at it — and they were right. Nakase transitioned to the sidelines and steadily rose through the NBA coaching ranks, including time on staff with the Los Angeles Clippers. “I’ve always been the only girl walking into the NBA gym and all guys — it’s the same,” Nakase said. “No big deal.” In 2022, she joined the Las Vegas Aces as an assistant under head coach Becky Hammon. That same year, she became the first Asian American coach to win a WNBA title and helped guide the Aces to back-to-back championships. AAPI History In The WNBA Nakase’s name has been in the history books, becoming the first Asian […]
The Valkyries’ rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen made WNBA history Tuesday night, becoming the league’s first Taiwanese player to take the court officially. In Golden State’s inaugural preseason game at the Chase Center, Chen entered during the fourth quarter to a roaring standing ovation from 17,428 fans, marking a milestone moment for AAPI representation in professional […]
A new, year-long study funded by FIFA will investigate whether hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle contribute to ACL injuries among female athletes, including those in the WNBA. Led by researchers and experts at Kingston University London, the study will monitor hormone levels such as estrogen and progesterone to explore their impact on ACL injuries. […]
On Friday, April 12, the WNBA announced its first-ever Rivals Week, presented by Ally, set to take place this August with a slate of “highly anticipated” matchups. The week will tip off with a prime-time game on CBS between Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on August 9. […]
TCU point guard Hailey Van Lith just made NCAA history, becoming the first male or female player to lead three different schools to the Elite Eight. This run with the Horned Frogs will conclude her fifth and final March Madness dance. As HVL prepares for the 2025 WNBA Draft, what should fans and scouts know […]
