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The 3 most puzzling WNBA All-Star snubs
Every season, many deserving and quality don’t make the All-Star team. But, this season’s roster featured some particularly puzzling omissions.
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The Sky can’t look backwards
Despite a rough start to the season filled with setbacks, the Chicago Sky are brimming with positivity heading into the second half of the season.
6 more necessary WNBA All-Star reserves
First timers, fan favorites and steady stars, these six players should be named reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
6 players who absolutely should be WNBA All-Star reserves
The starters for the 2025 WNBA All-Star game have been announced. Who should join them in Indy? These six players absolutely deserve to be All-Star reserves.
WNBA MVP ladder 1.0
The Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier has been the presumed MVP favorite. Should that be the case? Who is legitimate challenger for the ultimate individual crown?
Staring into the Sun and searching for hope
The Connecticut Sun are on a nine-game losing streak, showing little sign of generating any positive momentum. However, are there a few reasons to feel somewhat good about the Sun?
All-Star Paige is evidence that not all is going wrong for the WIngs
After a slow start Paige Buekers is figuring it out with the Dallas Wings, making her a more than worthy 2025 WNBA All-Star starter.
What to make of the Aces’ risky roll of the dice
Over a month into the WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces have been besieged by inconsistency. In an effort to become a consistent, championship-caliber team, they made a bold trade.
Fever prove defense wins the Cup
Led by MVP Natasha Howard, the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to win the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Can the Lynx repeat as Commissioner’s Cup champs?
The Minnesota Lynx hold all advantages in Tuesday night’s Commissioner’s Cup Championship against the Indiana Fever. But could a lack of motivation come back to bite them?
How the Fever can earn the Commissioner’s Cup
The Indiana Fever are in a position to win their first-ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship, but it won’t be easy. Efficient and mistake-free guard play tops the list of things the Fever will need to emphasize if they’re going to beat the Minnesota Lynx.
Meet the 10 2025 WNBA All-Star starters
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is fast approaching. Get to know the captains, starters and more.
See how LA celebrated Candace Parker
Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the retirement of Candace Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey.
The Dream’s complicated BG conundrum
After a slow start to the season, Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko has aimed to get Brittney Griner more involved in the offense. But, is that a smart strategic shift for one of the WNBA’s best offenses?
Can A’ja’s Aces slow down the sweet-shooting Mercury?
It’s going to be a busy Sunday in the WNBA, with five games tipping off at various times in the afternoon. A marquee matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury highlights the day’s slate.
It’s time to acknowledge the Mercury
After another Phoenix Mercury victory over the New York Liberty, it’s past time to recognize how good the new-look team from the desert has been this season.
Will Dallas’ difference maker keep the Wings moving in the right direction?
A busy Friday night in the WNBA will be headlined by a high-profile showdown between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever, where the star of the game could be an unexpected difference marker.
WNBA power rankings 3.0
Here’s how all 13 WNBA teams are performing as the season hits its stride.
The LA spotlight isn’t too bright for Kelsey Plum
In her first season with the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum has responded to the pressures that come with wearing purple and gold with a career season that warrants her fourth-career All-Star selection.
Where would the Fever be without Aliyah Boston?
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Indiana Fever, but Aliyah Boston has been one of their most consistently excellent players.
What’s behind Gabby Williams’ career year?
The seven-year veteran Gabby Williams is finally reaching her potential with the Seattle Storm. Here’s a look at all the ways in which she is elite, and what her play means for the Storm.
Lessons from the Lynx’s Phee-less loss in DC
Alanna Smith set a career high in scoring and matched her career high in blocks, stepping up in Napheesa Collier’s absence for the Minnesota Lynx. But dreadful shooting performances from Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams led to the first-place team’s second loss of the season.
The Sky have a reason to celebrate
After a sluggish start that had them trailing by as many as 14 points, the Chicago Sky engineered a remarkable second-half run to pull off a much-needed victory
The mystery within the Mystics’ magical wins
The Mystics are adding up wins, but Edwards seems like she’s being left out of the equation.
Can these WNBA stars start their turnaround this week?
Tuesday’s WNBA games present an opportunity for these eight players to begin to turnaround their seasons, including the Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale and Atlanta Dream’s Brittney Griner.
A’ja rejects Indy’s attempt to win in Vegas
The Las Vegas Aces found their championship gear in a comeback win over the Indiana Fever, highlighting a day of WNBA games that also included an overtime game-winner from Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron.
An inside look at Atlanta’s winning vibes
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Dream earned their 10th win of the season, defeating the visiting Chicago Sky. Swish Appeal’s photographer Christina Merrion was in attendance to capture the victory and the vibes.
How to gain WNBA fantasy advantages from EuroBasket absences
The Golden State Valkyries have had to adjust while a good chunk of their rotation competes overseas, and it’s opened up a lot of minutes for two of their youngest players.
5 head-to-head must-watch WNBA All-Star matchups
If you want to be an All-Star, you’ve got to beat an All-Star. Sunday’s five-game WNBA schedule features a number of head-to-head matchups between WNBA All-Star hopefuls.
The Sky’s 3 biggest problems led to another big loss
Old habits of turning the ball over, not containing 3-point shooting and letting the third quarter slip away contributed to the Chicago Sky losing their second-consecutive game on their home floor.
5 WNBA All-Star candidates to watch this weekend
With five WNBA games scheduled across Friday and Saturday, here’s a look at five, among many, 2025 WNBA All-Star candidates to watch.
The Valkyries don’t care
On Thursday, the Golden State Valkyries will host the Indiana Fever for the first time, giving the expansion team another opportunity to earn an upset. Before that, the fully-healthy Phoenix Mercury will test their contender bona fides against the New York Liberty.
Why the Lynx (probably) won’t get a second All-Star
In a league that favors points per game-based voting for All-Star selections, Napheesa Collier may be the Minnesota Lynx’s only hope to make it to Indian for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.