watching a million valkyries play each other right now:

basketball Asians!!!

The most exciting basketball documentary I’ve ever heard of is on its way… for YEARS, a small independent team has been working on a film about EJ Lee, whose story captures what makes women's basketball so glorious, heartbreaking and provocative. Learn more about it: www.ejleedocumentary.com

oh no

its the BIG DAY (october 31st) aaaaand CBA negotiations are *so* not resolved. here's my latest is about why i think the nba is holding things up by having a meltdown right now - and how disadvantages for wnba players are baked into the league's history.

NEW: I spoke to fans & labor organizers about how WNBA fan solidarity could be a key part of the CBA negotiations—& why women's sports fans are uniquely positioned to support a work stoppage, should one be on the table.

having no black women coaches in the wnba in the year 2025 is mind boggling to me. we talk about the generational evolution of the wnba with such pride - this 100% includes black women in head coaching positions (many of whom also have experience playing in the league, a HUGE ADVANTAGE)

Some WNBA CBA News: More than 70 local legislators from around the U.S., including Zohran Mamdani, sent Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver a letter this morning urging the league to "bargain in good faith" and reach a deal before the Oct. 31 deadline www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

really excited to say this photo essay & special project that's been in the works, featuring photography by the very talented joyce xi! together, we bring the valkyries into focus, telling the story of how this extraordinary first-year team became a 'blood family' -

omg independent wbb media lets gooooo

Dear MNBA media. Can you PLEASE stay on Adam Silver at every press availability of his this season? Specifically regarding the state of WNBA CBA negotiations. #WNBASky (1/2)

Riding my hobbyhorse into the sunset, via @redford.bsky.social's rad new podcast: Sports conspiracy theories are how fans do structural analysis.

in the latest rough notes: people sum up their 2025 wnba season in just 1 photo, plus the best wnba group chat names (TITLE 69 = MY FAVE) & a break down of why "i audibly yelled out loud when i couldn't find a stream for a live game" is THE most telling experience for wnba fans right now:

i love her

The CBA, Saudi money, Unrivaled, conflicts of interest, an embattled commissioner, and increased NBA involvement: here's a mega-primer for what promises to be the most chaotic, transformational offseason in WNBA history www.theringer.com/2025/10/14/w...

This is such a solid list, imho <3

If you’re a queer person who loves sports, there’s a new way to connect: a project from Out of Your League & @roughnotes.bsky.social called Shoot Your Shot. Whether you’re looking for love, friendship, or partnership — we’re hoping this collab can help you find it. Call us your queer sports yentas!

we need each other rn for real

im finally collaborating with @thefrankiedlc.news for a dreeeeaaaam project! fyi i am a lifelong diy matchmaker/yenta submit to SHOOT YOUR SHOT & expand your constellation of queer sports connections (& maybe find your next great love? im right there with y'all lol)

sports queers unite <3

Something that I feel has been missed in the discussion of A’ja Wilson’s greatness is that the payoff of her ascent is earned. Four years to the day since being blocked by Brittney Griner with a series on the line, Wilson’s game three game winner marks the completion of her hero’s journey.

what if we actually got adam silver in the room tho

i feel like we just confronted our rich uncle about being toxic to the family and now we're all sitting down for christmas dinner

press conference by cathy (adam) was a strong platform for... journalists asking rly good questions <3

@anniecostabile.bsky.social pls ask "so are you calling phee a liar?" <3

"they (the players) deserve all the credit" but less than 10% of the revenue -Cathy Englebert

cathy's kids are devastated that every word phee repeated cathy saying are true?

that’s the first thing they take out of you when you start at deloitte

"we will form a task force to have a council to discuss with a committee to meet the stakeholders to work tirelessly to exchange proposals to weigh the options to really make some change" - cathy engelbert

ok cathy says she cares most deeply about the league and the players but we've never seen her show a single emotion ever

ok just a q whats the most emotional we've ever seen cathy before? #wnba

cathy speaks in one minute i am SAT

Kelsey Mitchell confirms she developed Rhabdomylosis. The level of over-exertion/dehydration you need to get to in order to develop this is extreme. Getting to that point while under the supervision of a professional sports team staff is pretty blatant malpractice on the team’s part.

napheesa collier did her world-changing exit interview, now its YOUR TURN <3

I had to! 😂 We not gone let Cathy play with us!

i wonder what mila's gonna remember from all this

very disheartening for Cathy to hear her comments reported accurately

finally the wnba is as chaotic as me

THIS DAY

Napheesa Collier likely just changed the trajectory of the WNBA with a nuclear prepared statement towards WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. From the refs and player safety to Caitlin Clark, we broke down what Phee's statement revealed. youtu.be/J-pG1a-UrLA

aka she 100% said all of it

PUT YOUR CALL OUTS OF CATHY IN THE COMMENTS <3333

Cathy is really showing her #Deloitte roots in her attempts to erase the achievements of the players while taking all of the credit for herself. "Players should be on their knees thanking their lucky stars for the media deal I got them." Engelbert, OUT! #WNBA pay them what you owe them.

Elena Delle Donne weighs in with back-up for Phee’s statement 💀

CIVIL WAR IS NOW

it's here - YOUR 2025 wnba exit interview: forms.gle/qMNAzYreRXj2... your chance to put it all (or as much as you want) out there, inspired by the juicy/intense/singular wnba summer we just shared.

PLS REMEMBER

Were not wrong!

the fact that you havent texted me back is fucking malpractice

i see this clearly