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WNBA news: Azi Fudd’s dad sends powerful message to daughter in 2026 draft

As the WNBA ushers in its next generation of stars, few moments have resonated quite like the emotional scene surrounding Azzi Fudd at the 2026 draft. Of course, the spotlight naturally centered on her long-awaited transition to the professional stage. It was her father, Tim Fudd, though, who delivered one of the night’s most powerful […] The post WNBA news: Azi Fudd’s dad sends powerful message to daughter in 2026 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kiki Rice makes Tempo admission during 2026 WNBA Draft

Kiki Rice had an interesting admission to make as she begins her WNBA career with the incoming franchise Toronto Tempo. Rice ended her collegiate career with a bang, helping the UCLA Bruins reach the mountaintop by beating South Carolina to win the national championship this year. She, alongside Lauren Betts, played pivotal roles in helping […] The post Kiki Rice makes Tempo admission during 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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.

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Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin declines to speak on Golden State’s draft trade strategy

The Golden State Valkyries did not have much of an explanation as to why they dropped the biggest shocker from the 2026 WNBA Draft. Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin talked little about the front office’s strategy behind the trade after shipping the draft rights to eighth overall pick Flau’Jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for TCU […] The post Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin declines to speak on Golden State’s draft trade strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flau’jae Johnson Outfit – LSU Star Dazzles in Chic Black Dress at the WNBA Draft

Given that she is expected to be the top pick in this year's WNBA Draft from her college basketball program, LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson stole the show during draft night with her chic black outfit that is deemed to be regal and sharp.

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Mavericks’ welcome Azzi Fudd with nod to Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers

The city of Dallas just became the undisputed capital of the basketball world. On Monday night, the Dallas Wings officially turned the WNBA landscape on its head by selecting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The move doesn’t just bring a generational shooter to Texas; it reunites Fudd […] The post Mavericks’ welcome Azzi Fudd with nod to Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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