After leading the Golden State Valkyries to the playoffs in their inaugural season, Natalie Nakase has been named the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year 🏆

Breanna Stewart was asked by @benpickman.bsky.social if the staff warned about re-injury: “With injury, there's probably always a chance, but I'm willing to take that because I want to, I want to be out with my team. And they told me that, structurally, everything looks okay. So my plan is to go.”

Breanna Stewart said she is dealing with a sprained left MCL, and barring waking up from her afternoon nap and feeling additional discomfort, she’s planning on playing in Wednesday’s Game 2

When ATL traded for Allisha Gray, their analytics model showed she was one of the WNBA's most undervalued players. It was just one move that helped chart the Dream's path. On a key 17pt comeback, roster moves, and how the Dream rebuilt their foundation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Breanna Stewart is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 vs. the Mercury, per Liberty injury report. Here's our updated story with comments from coach Sandy Brondello from earlier: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Breanna Stewart didn’t practice on Tuesday, according to Sandy Brondello, but is a “game-time decision” for Wednesday’s game. “If she’s able to go, she’ll go.”

Paige Bueckers has been named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She received 70 of 72 votes, with Sonia Citron receiving the other two votes.

When ATL traded for Allisha Gray, their analytics model showed she was one of the WNBA's most undervalued players. It was just one move that helped chart the Dream's path. On a key 17pt comeback, roster moves, and how the Dream rebuilt their foundation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

@benpickman.bsky.social wrote about something that hits pretty close to home — I was priced out of my half-season Liberty tickets ahead of next 2026

“Every organization has to ask: What’s the cost-benefit of this choice that we’re making?” WNBA teams are increasing their ticket-prices, creating a conundrum for long-time fans. On what it means for accessibility, changing fan culture and W businesses going forward: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

“Every organization has to ask: What’s the cost-benefit of this choice that we’re making?” WNBA teams are increasing their ticket-prices, creating a conundrum for long-time fans. On what it means for accessibility, changing fan culture and W businesses going forward: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

One WNBA playoff game left tonight. @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I have been writing about all the action. -On Natasha Cloud's timely playoff dominance/Stewie's injury -On how the Dream neutralized Aliyah Boston -On the Lynx's final 3 quarters More to come later: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer made a second, previously unknown, investment into Aspiration in March 2023 for $9.999 million, while the company was struggling financially and just months after an investment by Clippers vice chairman Dennis Wong. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

🚨NEW NO OFFSEASON POD 🚨 Dropped a little later so that we knew all the PLAYOFF MATCHUPS! The WNBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW you need is below with me, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and @benpickman.bsky.social! TAP IN: 🎧: podfollow.com/no-offseason 💻: youtube.com/@No-Offseason

Unrivaled is expanding in its second season, adding two new teams. It is also adding a pool of development players. As it grows in size, it will also be on a 4th night of TV. More details ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

"Yet another day of being grateful to be their coach." Mystics coach Sydney Johnson took time during shootaround to reflect on the season. He also has a tradition of not going into the locker room postgame before he high-5s every player. Some thoughts on the year:

Who wins the 2025 WNBA MVP? With a week to go in the regular season, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I tried to handicap the race. www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

“There’s no current dialogue taking place right now,” Unrivaled's Alex Bazzell said about discussions with Caitlin Clark. But he added, “Everyone knows that we want the best players. Everyone knows that if they’re interested, we always have spots.” More⬇️

NEWS: Unrivaled has raised additional capital, and said it now has a $340M valuation. More info on the raise, the share of equity for players, the state of talks with Caitlin Clark: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Angel Reese has been suspended for the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Las Vegas Aces. The team announced Friday it is doing so because of "statements detrimental to the team." The WNBA had suspended Reese for Friday's game vs. Indiana because she has picked up 8 techs.

A bonus late-night episode of No Offseason! @sabreenajm.bsky.social and me on Caitlin Clark being officially out for the year. On what we know, implications in the short- and long-term, what's next for the Fever this offseason, and more. Wherever u get your shows: www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Jt...

The Valkyries said in a statement that they will play their first home playoff game at SAP Center in San Jose with the Lavar Cup tennis tournament set to take place at Chase Center in mid-September. Per the team, Oakland Arena also had a scheduling conflict.

Allisha Gray has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the third time this year. Per Dream PR, she is also just the first guard in WNBA history to be named conference POM three times.

New No Offseason Ep! @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and me answer mailbag questions! On star player injuries (and team injury reporting), offseason uncertainty, WNBA roster depth amid expansion, superstar calls and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8L...

Jonquel Jones (illness), Sabrina Ionescu (toe), Natasha Cloud (nose), Nyara Sabally (knee) are all out for Thursday's game vs. Washington. "Welcome to the New York Liberty 2025," Sandy Brondello said to open her press conference.

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada is progressing well from her right hamstring injury, which kept her out for the last 7 games, according to league sources. A return before the playoffs seems likely. Canada is doubtful for Friday’s game vs. the Wings.

The Fire have officially named former Valkyries VP Basketball Ops and ex London Lions GM Vanja Černivec as their new general manager

Wrote about the Aces' 5-game win streak. On their renewed focus on offensive rebounding, Jewell Loyd's bench success, A'ja's on/off splits and more... On why LV are not-so-quietly climbing up the WNBA standings. www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

H/T to @zenakeita.bsky.social for giving me the chance to talk about my half-court trickshot New No Offseason Ep! Me, @zenakeita.bsky.social, @sabreenajm.bsky.social. We talk rivalry week?, WNBA MVP debate?, W half-court shooting traditions. Subscribe/follow! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOR0...

All around the WNBA (all but one) team finishes shootaround in the same way: with a half-court shooting contest. There are stakes, and trash-talk. I dove into the best, funniest, worst, and history of the beloved tradition, with stories about A'ja, SAB, CC and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

All around the WNBA (all but one) team finishes shootaround in the same way: with a half-court shooting contest. There are stakes, and trash-talk. I dove into the best, funniest, worst, and history of the beloved tradition, with stories about A'ja, SAB, CC and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Former Liberty guard Jaylyn Sherrod warming up ahead of what could be her debut with the Lynx

The WNBA shared a new statement re: the recent incidents w/ @theathletic.com Via a WNBA spokesperson: "We are working closely with local and federal law enforcement to pursue all appropriate actions...against anyone engaged in this conduct..." Full below⬇️

The Fever have announced that guards Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald will BOTH miss the rest of the season after suffering injuries Thursday night. Colson tore her ACL in her left knee during the first quarter, while McDonald suffered a broken bone in her right foot in the 4th, per Fever.

Got interview in an elevator recently! That's a new one! Talked about covering the WNBA, Ellie the Elephant, my backpack essentials and more! Follow MyNYTimes for more BTS content like this! www.instagram.com/p/DNDz5S0Rvwg/

This was a ridiculous episode, but in a great way. Ben, thank you for the deep dive and the work reporting on this. TAP IN! #bringbackshame

New No Offseason Ep! We go in-depth on the reporting (and process) behind my feature on the apparent link between memecoin and the recent sex toy incidents Plus, @sabreenajm.bsky.social & @zenakeita.bsky.social talk WNBA trade deadline, Phee/Angel injuries and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07q_...

“Upon our request for an update, the league advised the players’ union that it was investigating claims that individuals were being incentivized to carry out these, unsafe stunts,” Terri Jackson, of the @TheWNBPA, said in a statement to The Athletic. www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

Also some NEWS: A league source told @TheAthletic the WNBA is aware of the Green Dildo Coin’s recent X stream Also, some news, a Liberty spokesperson confirmed to me there is an ongoing investigation into Tuesday's incident at Barclays Center and that the team is cooperating with law enforcement

NEW: Over the last few days, I've listened to more than 5 hours of streams re: a memecoin community, the WNBA and neon green sex toys On what I've heard, the group's stated mission, and the link to recent incidents (w/ an "Inglorious Bastards" tie) www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

NEW: When a team loses a star performer like JuJu Watkins, how should leaders react? I went deep with USC women's basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb who had to navigate that scenario. www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Paige Bueckers said she felt a strained muscle and some tightness in her back in the third quarter while dribbling up the court. She said it’s “day-to-day,” and she’ll continue to get treatment and rest. “It was pretty random,” she said. “…Hopefully it won’t take me out.”

Ben Stiller, Zach Cherry, and John Turturro posing with the Liberty postgame

For all the UConn fans out there … Huskies associate head coach Chris Dailey was just shown on the jumbotron for Liberty celebrity row. Ben Stiller is also here, but Dailey gets the first nod

News and instant analysis of the Sykes trade, via me and @sabreenajm.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The Mystics are waiving Zia Cooke, as well as forward Sika Kone to further increase their roster flexibility

Just for clarity, too, they are acquiring Seattle's own 2026 1st round pick. The Storm also have 2026 first-round pick rights from the Sparks and Aces

First-time All-Star guard Brittney Sykes has been traded from the Washington Mystics to the Seattle Storm, teams announced. Washington gets back Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke and a 2026 1st round pick from Seattle.

Here's what the past few days have been like for Diamond Miller (1/3): -She said Cheryl Reeve told her she was being traded on Minny's flight to Seattle this weekend. -Miller was in Seattle for a few hours. -Then flew back to Minny to pack a few things.

New No Offseason Ep! @sabreenajm.bsky.social is back w/ me and @zenakeita.bsky.social in a stuffed episode The latest with the CT Sun and why there might be a sale hold-up. Plus, Lynx-Wings trade react, and some fake trades of our own. Plus, a trivia game! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAlc...