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WNBA

Women's Basketball

Tom Ley

Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after assisting Alysha Clark #7 of the Aces on a basket against the Seattle Storm in the second quarter of Game One of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs first round at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

The Aces Come From Every Direction

Matthew Coller covers the Minnesota Vikings for <a href="https://purpleinsider.com/">Purple Insider</a> and is author of the book <a href="https://www.triumphbooks.com/football-is-a-numbers-game-products-9781637272183.php">Football is a Numbers Game</a>. He moonlights as a writer for the <a href="https://herhoopstats.com/">Her Hoop Stats</a> newsletter and dominates as a rec league spot-up shooter.

Matthew Coller

The New York Liberty prepare to play against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center on September 19, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Dream defeated the Liberty 78-67. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

The Liberty Have A Lot To Prove

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sydney Colson #51 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Cecilia Zandalasini #9 of the Minnesota Lynx in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Guide To The Future Bench Heroes Of The 2024 WNBA Playoffs

David Roth

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Red Sox at Comerica Park.

Mild Card Season, With Maitreyi Anantharaman

Patrick Redford

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after being called for a foul against the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

A’ja Wilson’s Game Is Joyfully Precise

Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever is congratulated by Caitlin Clark #22 after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on September 01, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Caitlin Clark Is Contagious On The Court

Chicago Sky fans celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 27, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.

WNBA Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But It Wasn’t Inevitable

Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx goes up for a basket past Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Defending Champs Aren’t Defending

Gabby Williams #15 of Team France waves to the crowd after her team's victory against Team Belgium during a women's semifinal match between Team France and Team Belgium on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France.

Gabby Williams Makes The Storm Stormier

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces and Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks look on during the first half at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Becky Hammon Says She Treated Dearica Hamby With “Over The Top Care”

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past the Seattle Storm defenders and goes up with her layup for two in the second quarter of play during a WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever on August 18, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

The Fever Broke The Storm

Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Seattle Storm and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces talk during the second quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on July 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

What’s Everyone’s Deal Again? A Quick Guide To The WNBA’s Second Half

WASHINGTON, DC -  JUNE 6: Chennedy Carter #7 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 6, 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

How Chennedy Carter Reclaimed Her Superstar Pedigree

L.A. Sparks’ Dearica Hamby takes photos with her 8-week-old son Legend Scandrick during media day at El Camino College in Torrance on May 4, 2023.

Dearica Hamby Sues The Aces And WNBA For Pregnancy Discrimination And Retaliation

Ray Ratto

Ellie the Elephant Mascot of the New York Liberty arrives to the arena before the Kia Skills Challenge and Starry 3 point contest on July 19, 2024.

A Mascot Skeptic Warns Of What Comes After Ellie The Elephant

Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings celebrates after a play against the Indiana Fever at the College Park Center on July 17, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Wings Week

How Did The Dallas Wings Ever Win A Trade?

Tommy Craggs is an editor and writer, late of Game Theory With Bomani Jones on HBO, Mother Jones (no relation), HuffPost, Slate, Gawker Media, and Deadspin. He&#8217;s part of the <a href="https://flaminghydra.com/">Flaming Hydra</a> cooperative of independent writers and artists, and one of the many founders of the <a href="https://www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/">Oakland Review of Books</a>.

Tommy Craggs

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) and goes in for two during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Indiana Fever

Who Made Caitlin Clark A Good White Girl?

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky and NaLyssa Smith #1 of the Indiana Fever react during the second half on June 23, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

Angel Reese Is Not, In Fact, Too Small

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky grabs the rebound during he first half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun

Angel Reese Has Genius In Her Fingertips

Lauren Theisen

Cameron Brink assisted off the court after an injury

Olympics

Team USA’s 3×3 Hoops Is Unmissable No Matter Who’s In Paris

The United States Women's National team celebrate their victory during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Basketball Isn’t A Popularity Contest, Except When It Is

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks to the media before the game against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 07, 2024 in Washington, DC.

The Olympic Roster Is Not Just A Marketing Tool

Aaliyah Edwards #24 of the Washington Mystics shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Liberty during a 2024 Commissioner's Cup game on June 9, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. 2024 NBAE

The Mystics Are Losers Of Note

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 5, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Napheesa Collier Grows In Every Direction

Elizabeth Cambage of Sichuan reacts during Game 5 of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association WCBA league Finals between Sichuan and Inner Mongolia in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 22, 2024.