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Valkyries fans aren’t happy with Ohemaa Nyanin’s draft trade explanation

Flau’jae Johnson’s time with the Golden State Valkyries ended before it even began after the team traded her to the Seattle Storm just a few moments after being drafted as the eighth overall pick on Monday. The Valkyries made Johnson their first selection of this year’s WNBA Draft after her stellar career at LSU, including […] The post Valkyries fans aren’t happy with Ohemaa Nyanin’s draft trade explanation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries grabbed attention during the WNBA Draft on Monday after trading eighth overall pick Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for 16th overall pick Marta Suarez and a second-round pick in 2028. Many were dumbfounded by the Valkyries’ decision, as Johnson could be a foundational piece for the squad after […] The post Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Can’t Cry, Got My Make Up on”: Azzi Fudd Gets Emotional Reading Her Old Letter Leading Upto WNBA Draft

UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd wrote herself a letter almost a year ago, and when she read right before this year's WNBA Draft, she was captured on video by @uconnwbb on Instagram to be visibly emotional and grateful at the same time.

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Seattle Storm Land Flau’jae Johnson in Surprise Draft Night Deal With Golden State Valkyries

LSU shooting guard Flau'jae Johnson thought she was going to play for the Golden State Valkyries after the team selected her 8th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Now, she's a member of the Seattle Storm after a trade.

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Why UConn’s Geno Auriemma didn’t attend 2026 WNBA Draft

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma had his reasons for being unable to attend the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Auriemma has been the program’s head coach for over four decades, leading them to incredible success with many national championships. He had the honor of coaching many star players to the WNBA, which was […] The post Why UConn’s Geno Auriemma didn’t attend 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Cason Wallace drops ‘unbelievable’ Kiki Rice take at 2026 WNBA Draft

Kiki Rice was selected sixth overall by the expansion franchise Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA draft, becoming the first draft pick in team history. Rice was among multiple UCLA Bruins stars selected in the first round of the draft, including the likes of Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez. Regardless, she also enjoyed the support […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace drops ‘unbelievable’ Kiki Rice take at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark’s Former Teammate Made Available for Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark, coming off an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, and the Indiana Fever are getting set for the upcoming 2026 WNBA season. The Fever have already made several moves in free agency to build their roster, including re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham. They have also ...

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Azzi Fudd Will Play With Girlfriend Paige Bueckers After Getting Picked #1 Overall In WNBA Draft By Dallas Wings

Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are reunited in the WNBA and are set to become the league’s first power couple. On Monday, the Dallas Wings drafted Fudd #1 overall in the WNBA draft. Fudd’s girlfriend and now Wings’ teammate Paige Bueckers was hyped at the draft. Paige Bueckers’ reaction to Azzi Fudd getting drafted to […] The post Azzi Fudd Will Play With Girlfriend Paige Bueckers After Getting Picked #1 Overall In WNBA Draft By Dallas Wings appeared first on BroBible.

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UCLA Bruins make WNBA Draft history with Sun’s 18th pick

The UCLA women’s basketball team are having the best month a team could possibly have. Led by head coach Cori Close, the UCLA Bruins closed out their 37-1 season with a National Championship over South Carolina. Gabriela Jaquez led the way for the Bruins with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Jaquez was one […] The post UCLA Bruins make WNBA Draft history with Sun’s 18th pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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