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Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase praises Kayla Thornton in her first game back since season-ending injury

SAN FRANCISCO – As per her postgame tradition, Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin stood in the tunnel high-fiving and hyping up the trail of players coming off the court after their 78-76 preseason win over the Seattle Storm. Par for the course for the general manager who values the human element in this […] The post Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase praises Kayla Thornton in her first game back since season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark Leaves No Doubt on Her Opinion of Sophie Cunningham

Caitlin Clark was back on the court for the Indiana Fever on Saturday night against the New York Liberty. The two-time All-Star played in her first game for the Fever since July 15. Clark was limited to just 13 games last season due to multiple injuries. Clark battled some rust in her return, ...

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Fever Rookie Had Three Words for Lexie Hull After Preseason Game

Raven Johnson made her highly anticipated preseason debut for the Indiana Fever on Saturday night. The No. 10 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft came off the bench to help lead the Fever to a 109-91 win against the New York Liberty. Fever guard Lexie Hull was not in action for Indiana’s preseason ...

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New Wings coach drops mic with bold claim that fans will love

The Dallas Wings are heading into the 2026 WNBA season with renewed optimism following a disappointing 2025 season. They drafted Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and then strengthened the roster with positions of need in Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard via free agency. In fact, new Wings head coach […] The post New Wings coach drops mic with bold claim that fans will love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese Sends Message After Indiana Fever's Preseason Win

New Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese was tuned in for Saturday's preseason matchup between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty. Reese’s long-time rival, Caitlin Clark, saw her first taste of action for the Fever following a season-ending groin injury in 2025. Clark worked hard to get back to ...

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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu makes admission that will catch fans’ attention

As the New York Liberty prepare for the 2026 season, the team will once again be led by its big three of Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones. With Ionescu entering her seventh season with the Liberty, she would speak on the one thing that has led to the success of the team. New […] The post Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu makes admission that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Stephanie White gets 100% real on Caitlin Clark’s performance in preseason debut

With the Indiana Fever preparing for the 2026 season, star Caitlin Clark is looking to bounce back after an injury-riddled 2025 and impress in her third season in the WNBA. As Clark and the Fever took on the New York Liberty on Saturday, it resulted in a 109-91 victory as head coach Stephanie White spoke […] The post Fever’s Stephanie White gets 100% real on Caitlin Clark’s performance in preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kayla Thornton leads early standouts as ‘calm’ Valkyries begin training camp

OAKLAND – There is a different air about the Golden State Valkyries, fresh off their inaugural season in the WNBA. Sure, the trademark competitive fire that head coach Natalie Nakase instilled in year one remains the same. And yes, they’ve returned most of the roster that made last season special. But unlike the fervor and […] The post Kayla Thornton leads early standouts as ‘calm’ Valkyries begin training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Prizm 2025 April Release: Caitlin Clark & Rookie Cards Driving the Women’s Card Boom

The sports card industry is going through a major change with the WNBA Prizm 2025 April release. Collectors are especially excited about the Caitlin Clark rookie cards from WNBA Prizm 2025, which are in high demand. Earlier years set the stage, but the 2025 rookie class has brought new star power, ...

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Megan Rapinoe: WNBA media needs ‘more understanding and nuance’ around queer culture

The way the WNBA is covered in the media is often a bigger story than the league itself, and Megan Rapinoe thinks she’s identified one of the major issues. The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, which was a no-brainer of a selection. However, it was notable…

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