Richie Adubato, who is the Liberty's record-holder for games coached and second in wins, has died, the NBA announced. In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success. He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others

It’s my three-year anniversary at The Athletic today! I celebrated by complaining about Duke’s offense. More WBB week 1 thoughts with @benpickman.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Plus, Sabreena and I share our first impressions of the WCBB season... transfers we think have fit in, most interesting result so far, a Week 1 stat line that caught our eye, and more... www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

All things WBB covered at @theathletic.com In the latest No Offseason Ep, @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I talk Unrivaled rosters, Project B and a whole bunch of WCBB programs (not just title favorites)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=iger...

Nneka Ogwumike is the first to join Project B but Alana Beard, Project B's chief basketball officer, said "multiple" players who received All-WNBA honors are signed, too, along with others. A men's league will launch Fall 2026, too. Story with @sabreenajm.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

📺 Business Decision📺 This is the most important offseason in WNBA history, and it has begun with a fractious CBA negotiation for its economic future. @sabreenajm.bsky.social @benpickman.bsky.social and I get wonky about the WNBA youtu.be/KertyenwTBU Or get it everywhere you get your podcasts

Sandy Brondello is officially the new (and first) coach of the Toronto Tempo We chatted @theathletic.com about being a sought-after coaching FA, her exit from the New York Liberty, what drew her to Toronto and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

New No Offseason Ep! @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I give our predictions for the WCBB season! Player of the Year, surprise team, national champion and more! Plus, a weekend recap — NYC Marathon (!), Dodgers, and more — and we debut a new game www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhaE...

A source familiar with the negotiations tells @theathletic.com that the WNBA also — so either party — has the ability to terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours' notice.

The WNBPA in statement w/ @theathletic.com re: the 30-day CBA extension said: "While we believed negotiations would be further along, the players are more focused, united, and determined than ever to reach an agreement that reflects their value and undeniable impact on the league.”

The WNBA responded to an early-week WNBPA counterproposal with a proposal of its own on Wednesday, as the two sides continued to meet over the last few days. More on the state of the talks, and where things go from here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Our newser on the 30-day CBA extension between the WNBA, WNBPA www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

The WNBA and the WNBPA reached a resolution on Thursday for a 30-day extension on their CBA deal, league sources told @theathletic.com

The WNBA and the WNBPA reached a resolution on Thursday for a 30-day extension on their CBA deal, league sources told @theathletic.com. The extension will run through 11/30.

“Last year, three trainers were split among the six teams. This season, each team will have its own dedicated athletic trainer, as well as its own strength and performance coach. Every club will also have a designated player development coach."

Unrivaled announced three new players and its eight coaches on Thursday, but those are only some of its changes for Year 2. Talked to league GM Clare Duwelius about both roster/staffing decisions, and what else is new/should be expected this season www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

No, the WNBA does not immediately enter into a work stoppage even if a new CBA isn't reached before Friday/an extension isn't agreed upon On status quo, the benefits/drawbacks of different options + how the government shutdown (!) could impact what's next www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

No, the WNBA does not immediately enter into a work stoppage even if a new CBA isn't reached before Friday/an extension isn't agreed upon On status quo, the benefits/drawbacks of different options + how the government shutdown (!) could impact what's next www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

In what's been a busy day in CBA world... Sources with knowledge of the discussion can confirm that the WNBA did offer a 30-day extension to the WNBPA today. Unclear, however, if the players will elect to accept the extension offer.

In a statement to The Athletic, a WNBA spokesperson said that while the league submitted its most recent proposal on Oct. 1, the union did not respond until yesterday. More below, on the latest in the W CBA www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

NEWS: The WNBA and the WNBPA are extremely unlikely to reach a new CBA by Friday’s deadline, according to the players’ union legal counsel. “In a dance, it takes two to tango. And it has been difficult to find a beat.” More from @benpickman.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

And some CBA NEWS from the show: “We have worked hard to be able to say on Friday, we did it. Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen... I’m not hopeful that (agreeing to a deal by Friday) is going to come to fruition.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

New No Offseason Ep! A deep-dive on the WNBA CBA negotiation. @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I give a primer on the talks. Then, Erin D. Drake, senior advisor/legal counsel for the WNBPA joins us to share in-the-room insights and perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VopE...

The Dallas Wings have officially announced Jose Fernandez as their next head coach. In a statement, GM Curt Miller highlights Fernandez as a "respected veteran" coach in WBB, a "proven winner," and international WBB acumen, among other draws. Press conference is set for Nov. 6

A number of Raman's former players on the Liberty and Grizzlies are already publicly congratulating her on the Storm opportunity. t.co/rO3qku78Kq

Can confirm, via a league source, that Sonia Raman is taking the Seattle Storm's head coach job on a multi-year deal. Raman also interviewed for the Liberty head coach opening, but is heading to Seattle where she will look to lead in the development of Dominique Malonga, among others.

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...

A year after being a finalist for the Dallas Wings job, the Wings are working toward a deal with Jose Fernandez to make him their next head coach. Dallas had been targeting coaches with past HC experience this time, and gets a college HC of 25 years www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

This is either A) Ndamukong Suh hearing about my performance in pickup basketball last weekend... or B) His reaction to me discussing the WNBA CBA tension You be the judge. Either way, talked W CBA — updates, meetings, where things go from here on his podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-bL...

BREAKING: The Toronto Tempo are expected to hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach, per @benpickman.bsky.social.

Two-time WNBA champion coach Sandy Brondello is expected to be named the first coach in Toronto Tempo history, @theathletic.com can confirm. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

More CBA news/updates @theathletic.com During the WNBA Finals, a number of WNBPA executive committee members, including Napheesa Collier, met in-person with Cathy Engelbert. More on that meeting, and subsequent meetings in our story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

News @theathletic.com: In a statement, the WNBPA's Terri Jackson issued a rebuke of Adam Silver's framing of players' financial demands. "(Share is) not in their vocabulary.” That, plus NEWS about an in-person CBA meeting which Cathy and Phee both attended: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Have questions you want answered about the WNBA CBA negotiation, free agency + expansion draft planning, coaching carousel, etc. Ask below and we'll answer some later this week! www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

Olivia Walton and Amy Griffin are also part of the round of investment, which saw the Liberty receive a $450 million valuation, a record for a women’s professional sports franchise.

Robin Roberts headlines 3 additional investors in the New York Liberty as NYL completes their round of investment. Subscribe to @danshanoff.bsky.social's MoneyCall for that, plus thoughts on NBA on NBC, Women's Pro Baseball and MUCH more www.nytimes.com/athletic/new...

New No Offseason Ep! The latest intel on the various WNBA coaching searches. Then, @sabreenajm.bsky.social, and @zenakeita.bsky.social and I re-draft the 2019 WNBA Draft — which the league's deepest and most impactful group in a long time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT_n...

Cavs assistant Alex Sarama is now officially the head coach of the Portland Fire There's going to be a lot of talk about his "approach" in the future No one has documented it better than @jaredweissnba.bsky.social who wrote a deeply reported story just weeks ago: nytimes.com/athletic/666...

The Liberty have interviewed NBA/NBA G League coaches Will Weaver and Joseph Blair for their head coach opening, per sources. More new info on New York's HC search — plus NEW info on the other 4 W openings below in my What I'm Hearing Notebook⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

-Which NBA/NBA G League coaches have the Liberty interviewed? -Which former W HCs talked w/ the Tempo? -Who's interviewed in Seattle/Dallas? -Impact of a Sandy Brondello vacation Answers, via sources. What I'm Hearing About the 5 WNBA Coaching Openings www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

-Which NBA/NBA G League coaches have the Liberty interviewed? -Which former W HCs talked w/ the Tempo? -Who's interviewed in Seattle/Dallas? -Impact of a Sandy Brondello vacation Answers, via sources. What I'm Hearing About the 5 WNBA Coaching Openings www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

A lot changed around the WNBA since Chicago's first time hosting the All-Star Game in 2022. Back then, the 3-Point Contest didn't even occur in the Sky's home arena because of a scheduling conflict. Flash forward to this summer, the game will be at United Center

the wnba's accelerated mainstream commercialization! the upsides of competitive volatility! trust! expansion's domino effects! does growth always mean dilution of culture! rev share and the cba! those goddamn dildos! the BASKETBALL FEELINGS podcast ep 59 with @benpickman.bsky.social!

I'd like to know the difference between "advancement" and "promotion" in regards to the "pinnacle" of their profession....

New No Offseason Ep! @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and me. 5 trends from the season (a mix of on-court/off-court). Plus, some more thoughts on A'ja (and her press conference moment w/ me) and Chelsea Gray And, a quiz game of 5 anomalous stat lines: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yO3...

Here is the pool report from Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Per crew chief Roy Gulbeyan, Tibbetts was assessed two seperate technicals for yelling, "that's fuck--- terrible," twice.

A'ja Wilson sat down next to me before she took the podium postgame. I asked her if she wanted to help me write my story tonight. "What do you got?" she then asked me, before taking the podium.

“Peanut butter and jelly! Breakfast of champions,” Mark Davis said.

Nate Tibbetts said it was “bullsh—“ that he got ejected. He said it was one of the “weakest” double technicals he’s ever seen. He added that he did not get an explanation as to why he was ejected, though, he said he deserved a first technical. But a second? He said was “weak”

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces’ ascent back to the top of the WNBA is officially complete. First version on their sweep of the Mercury, and third title in four years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...