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Atlanta Dream
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WNBA News
Natasha Cloud part of first trade in Unrivaled 3-on-3 history
Natasha Cloud was sent from the Laces BC to the Lunar Owls and then subsequently to Phantom BC. The Lunar Owls received Courtney Williams.
Karl-Anthony Towns receives memorable welcome to Target Center
Towns came back to face his old team at Target Center and was welcomed with a rousing ovation. Here's how other big stars across sports have fared in returns to former homes.
Carmelo, Howard, Moore among 1st-time Hall of Fame nominees
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marc Gasol, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles and Chamique Holdsclaw are all first-time candidates for the Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn's Paige Bueckers
A man arrested for stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers pleaded guilty to a second-degree charge and is barred from being around the UConn team and all WNBA facilities.
Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey to be retired by Iowa
Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey on Feb. 2, when the Hawkeyes face USC at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Stephen A.: A'ja Wilson's Nike extension 'absolutely well deserved'
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe voice their approval of A'ja Wilson and Nike agreeing to a six-year contract extension.
Sources: WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson, Nike reach 6-year extension
Aces star and WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is signing a six-year extension with Nike in one of the richest shoe deals for a women's basketball player, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Seattle, Atlanta to play WNBA regular-season game in Vancouver
The WNBA will play its first regular-season game outside the United States this coming season, with Seattle facing Atlanta on Aug. 15 in Vancouver.
WNBA, players' union meet to discuss new CBA after opt-out
The WNBA and the players' union met in person Wednesday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.
Carter, McGrady, Altidore join athletes who became owners
The trio join a list of athletes that includes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Tom Brady.
Caitlin Clark WNBA rookie card sets record at nearly $235K
The sale of a Caitlin Clark rookie card for $234,850 on Monday beat the previous record for WNBA and Clark cards, set in October.
Caitlin Clark WNBA records: Indiana Fever honors to know
Following a phenomenal NCAA career, Caitlin Clark is off to a fiery start in the WNBA. Check out her professional accolades with the Indiana Fever.
Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu has UCL procedure in right thumb, sources say
Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb, sources told ESPN.
WNBA coaching changes for 2025: Sun name Rachid Meziane coach
The Sun named Morgan Tuck their GM and French club coach Rachid Meziane their head coach in a two-day span last week.
Ranking the Valkyries' new roster: Our favorite and least favorite picks
How did the Golden State Valkyries fare on their inaugural expansion roster? Kevin Pelton breaks down every pick.
