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Aces confirm Jewell Loyd’s 3-year deal amid frenzy of free agency moves

The Las Vegas Aces have confirmed Jewell Loyd’s return on a three-year deal as part of a busy stretch of free agency moves aimed at reinforcing the defending WNBA champions’ roster. Details of Loyd’s contract were first reported by ESPN’s Andraya Carter, who noted in a post on X, formerly Twitter, tht the deal spans […] The post Aces confirm Jewell Loyd’s 3-year deal amid frenzy of free agency moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd joins exclusive UConn club with No. 1 pick honor at 2026 WNBA Draft

Azzi Fudd joined an exclusive club of UConn history after hearing her name in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Fudd concluded a remarkable collegiate career with Geno Auriemma and the Huskies. It lasted for five seasons from 2021 to 2026 as she experienced a unique career. Injuries significantly impacted two of those campaigns […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd joins exclusive UConn club with No. 1 pick honor at 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sky, Sparks trade grades for Rickea Jackson-Ariel Atkins swap

The Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks’ recent trade involving Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins stands out as one of the most intriguing moves of the 2026 WNBA offseason. Chicago leaned into youth and long-term upside, while Los Angeles prioritized experience and immediate impact. Because of those contrasting strategies, the deal can be looked […] The post Sky, Sparks trade grades for Rickea Jackson-Ariel Atkins swap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana Fever Sign Former Chicago Sky Player

The Indiana Fever have been keeping up with all the activity in WNBA free agency over the weekend. Saturday was the first day that teams were allowed to officially sign players to new deals, and Indiana wasted no time. Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham have all signed new contracts ...

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The 2026 WNBA Draft pick Sky must make after trading Angel Reese to Dream

The Chicago Sky enter the 2026 WNBA Draft at a pivotal moment in franchise history. After trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for future first-round picks, the organization has clearly signaled a shift toward getting more competitive very quickly. That decision, combined with a 10-34 record in 2025 and a rapidly evolving roster, places […] The post The 2026 WNBA Draft pick Sky must make after trading Angel Reese to Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mystics match Tempo offer sheet to Shakira Austin

The Washington Mystics have a bright future ahead of them, and they showed that last season with the young players they had. Shakira Austin was a part of that core group, and she showed last season after coming back from injury that she could help the team become something special. The Mystics must have believed […] The post Mystics match Tempo offer sheet to Shakira Austin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Losing Two Players on Monday

Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever have locked in some key players for the 2026 WNBA season at the start of free agency. They re-signed All-Star Kelsey Mitchell on a one-year, supermax deal, becoming the team's first $1 million player. The Fever also managed to bring back guard Lexie Hull on a ...

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‘We Will Miss You’: Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom Gets Emotional Over Coach Bob Starkey’s Heartfelt Tribute to LSU Star Ahead of WNBA Draft

Flau'jae Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks thanked coach Bob Starkey for his kind words for Johnson in a tribute video posted by LSU.

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Olivia Miles sends ‘fire’ warning to WNBA about potential Paige Bueckers team-up

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, and one potential name to pair up with Paige Bueckers is former TCU guard Olivia Miles. Miles is just one of a couple of players who could potentially hear their names called as the No. 1 pick, including Bueckers’ former UConn […] The post Olivia Miles sends ‘fire’ warning to WNBA about potential Paige Bueckers team-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michaela Onyenwere lands huge Mystics contract after helping UCLA win title

Things have been working out in Michaela Onyenwere’s favor in the month of April. In addition to helping Cori Close coach the UCLA women’s basketball team to its first NCAA championship just over a week ago, Onyenwere is now joining the Washington Mystics on a $1.4 million multi-year deal, according to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike. Onyenwere […] The post Michaela Onyenwere lands huge Mystics contract after helping UCLA win title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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