WNBA Today: Fever Injury News, Sky Roster Moves, Sabrina Ionescu Update
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull shared her optimism about her health status before the season. On other WNBA news, 14 players were released.
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Kim Mulkey Echoes Pride As Flau’jae Johnson Shows Off Thrilling Hooping Skills in Home WNBA Debut
Flau'jaw Johnson and Aneesah Morrow had highly successful WNBA debuts on Wednesday, and Kim Mulkey is over the Moon about it.
“Valkyries Fumbled Her”: WNBA Fans Laud Flau’jae Johnson’s Spectacular Showing as Storm Rookie Drops 20 Points in 19 Minutes
Fans react to Flau'jae Johnson's impressive preseason home debut on Wednesday against the Portland Fire.
Gray Media to launch first women’s sports-focused RSN in Portland
A new partnership between Gray Media, the Portland Fire, and Portland Thorns will create the first women’s sports-focused regional sports network. Gray Media announced a broadcast agreement with the Fire and the Thorns in February. The Fire are entering their inaugural season in the WNBA, while the Thorns are in their 14th season in the…
Natasha Cloud Remains Unsigned, Says Her Silence Was ‘Intentional’
The former WNBA assists leader spent last season with the Liberty.
Paige Bueckers sets the record straight on her overseas trip
Training camp has begun for the Dallas Wings, but before that, star guard Paige Bueckers went on a trip abroad to meet a former UConn Huskies teammate. Bueckers recently flew to Croatia to meet Portland Fire guard Nika Muhl. She even shared several photos from her trip to the Balkan country. She was there to … The post Paige Bueckers sets the record straight on her overseas trip appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Early 2026 WNBA season bold predictions
The 2026 WNBA season arrives at a pivotal moment for the league, where rapid growth meets rising competition. Expansion has reshaped the structure, young stars are evolving into franchise cornerstones, and established contenders are under pressure to maintain dominance. Rather than a predictable hierarchy, this season feels primed for disruption. Below, these bold predictions are […] The post Early 2026 WNBA season bold predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 WNBA Draft hits near-record viewership numbers
Following the successful WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York on Monday, the league will welcome another batch of fresh faces when the new season unfurls in May. Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, Seattle Storm teammates Awa Fam Thiam and Flau’jae Johnson, Washington Mystics center Lauren […] The post 2026 WNBA Draft hits near-record viewership numbers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fire grab attention after 2026 WNBA Draft trade with Sun
The WNBA Draft in New York on Monday was critical for the Portland Fire as they hoped to acquire talented prospects to shore up their roster for their debut season. The Fire made arguably the first surprise of the draft after selecting Iyana Martin of Spain as the seventh overall pick. Martin is fresh from […] The post Fire grab attention after 2026 WNBA Draft trade with Sun appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBA Draft Is Tonight, and the Board Is Set, but Something Still Feels Uncertain
With the draft order set, teams now turn their focus to a first round that feels more unpredictable than expected.
Fire make intriguing selection for first-ever WNBA draft pick
The Portland Fire are continuing to construct their roster ahead of their debut season in the WNBA. Fans will be interested to see how well the Fire can compete, along with their fellow expansion team, the Toronto Tempo. The Fire owned the seventh overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, and they used it […] The post Fire make intriguing selection for first-ever WNBA draft pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Azzi Fudd Gets $500K Salary as WNBA No. 1 Pick
The new CBA sets a $500,000 salary for the first pick.
WNBA’s 2026 Draft Class Will Be Richest Rookies Yet
The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.
Fire sign former A’ja Wilson backup to front court
The Portland Fire signed veteran center Megan Gustafson to a two-year protected contract worth $500,000 in Year 1 and $525,000 in Year 2 on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 29-year-old will wear No. 17 for Portland. A 6-foot-4 center, Gustafson brings seven seasons of WNBA experience. Drafted No. 17 overall in the 2019 […] The post Fire sign former A’ja Wilson backup to front court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBA Legend Candace Parker 'So Sad' After Expansion Draft
WNBA legend Candace Parker reacted to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Each new franchise selected 11 players from existing WNBA teams to build its inaugural roster. Portland chose defensive standout Nika Muhl despite a knee injury that will keep her out for a ...
Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks
The Portland Fire entered the 2026 WNBA expansion draft with a challenge every new franchise faces: Build a roster from scratch while still establishing a clear identity. Expansion drafts rarely produce instant contenders, so the real goal is to find players who can contribute immediately while also leaving room for long-term growth. Portland’s selections reflected […] The post Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chicago Sky Make $1.2 Million Move After Trading Angel Reese
Angel Reese found success in her first two WNBA seasons with the Chicago Sky. The former LSU Tigers forward has earned two consecutive All-Star appearances since joining the league in 2024, averaging a double-double of 14.1 points on 42.1% shooting and 12.9 rebounds per game, to go along with 2.7 ...
Bill Simmons calls looming WNBA expansion ‘staggeringly stupid and an unapologetic money grab’
The WNBA is cashing in on its exploding popularity by expanding the league. Two new teams will begin play in 2026, one year after Golden State debuted, and the league announced this week that owners have formally approved adding three more franchises by 2030. This means that over the course of a half-decade, the league…
2026 WNBA Draft: Flau’jae Johnson Headlines List of Prospects Attending Event
Flau’jae Johnson leads 2026 WNBA Draft attendees. Full prospect list, draft order, ESPN schedule, and expansion team impact ahead of April 13.
What the Core Designation Means Under the New WNBA CBA
Ten WNBA players were cored this week, with one notable absence.
2026 WNBA mock draft: How did March Madness impact projected picks?
The 2026 WNBA Draft is shaping up as one of the most intriguing in recent memory, blending proven NCAA stars with high-upside international talent. The NCAA Tournament this year played a pivotal role in separating first-round prospects from the rest of the class, as players who delivered in high-pressure situations saw their stock rise dramatically. […] The post 2026 WNBA mock draft: How did March Madness impact projected picks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBA Expansion Draft: Did Portland or Toronto draft the better team?
Comparing WNBA expansion draft results between the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Which team had the better draft?
"Don't Cry Too Much": Former Fever Player Sends Message to Caitlin Clark After Indiana Exit
The Indiana Fever lost two players during the recent WNBA expansion draft.
WNBA Star Nika Muhl Out in Seattle in Surprising Turn of Events
Nika Muhl's future will be different.