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How the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game served as a perfect celebration of everything great about the sport
The WNBA All-Star Game is more than just an exhibition. It’s an annual opportunity for the faces of the league to present themselves and the league how they’d like to be seen. Last year, the weekend was about the players fighting for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Back in 2024, the dominant narrative was […]
By bridging past and present, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game positively highlighted the league’s progress
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago brought out the best in everyone involved in the WNBA. In spite of all the the mostly-online noise that tends to surround the league and its players, nothing could damage all the genuine happiness that came to the Windy City. It all started with […]
Interview: MiLaysia Fulwiley’s partnership with Panini America is another marker of her present (and future) superstardom
Most athletes would say that growing up, they not only wanted to succeed in their respective sport, but to reap the benefits of said success. That includes having their name, image and likeness on blast on magazine covers, trading cards and more forms of media that signal their stardom. LSU senior guard and future WNBA […]
A dunk, the MVP and college rivalries! Here are three predictions for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
It would be fun to seriously analyze what could happen in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game between Team Coop and Team Spoon (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC). However, celebration supplants competition at the midseason event. The game is an opportunity for the league’s best to engage in joyous on-court camaraderie, rather than stoke any competitive fires, […]
With her own Barbie, Angel Reese is not just touching generations of fans, but also reaching new heights for WNBA players
It’s not every day that an athlete gets a Barbie doll made in their likeness. In fact, it’s only happened only twice in league history, now that three-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese has become the second player to become a Barbie. On July 24, during the second day of WNBA All-Star weekend, the Angel Reese […]
Azzi Fudd makes history as the first rookie to win 3-Point Contest, plus other WNBA All-Star Friday happenings
All-Star weekend is always a busy couple of days for the WNBA, and this year’s iteration was no exception. On Friday, the Shooting Stars competition and 3-Point Contest occurred—and both lived up to the hype. There were plenty of worthy shooters involved in the 3-Point Contest, but in the end, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd […]
WNBA All-Stars treated to surprise visit from President Barack Obama at Friday practice
WNBA All-Star 2026 in Chicago kicked off Friday morning as the players practiced at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on the South Side, becoming the first pro sports league to utilize the Center’s athletic space. Before practice commenced, the players were paid a surprise visit from President Barack Obama himself. The Chicago native […]
What’s the Shooting Stars competition, and which team will win this WNBA All-Star 2026 event?
The WNBA is always looking to mix things up during All-Star weekend to keep things fresh. This year, the league is tossing the Skills Challenge and is implementing Shooting Stars in its place for Friday’s WNBA All-Star 2026 festivities (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). Here’s what you need to know about the competition, as well as […]
By percentage or volume, the Indiana Fever have the top two 3-point shooters in the WNBA
I’m a big fan of the 3-point shot. It’s definitely my favorite part of basketball. I also think it’s always interesting how every year there’s a handful of players who drastically improve from beyond the arc, adding a new dimension to their game and forcing opponents to game-plan differently. Now that we’re at the All-Star […]
EXCERPT: How the Belmont Bruins experienced the Caitlin Clark Effect
Swish Appeal is thrilled to share an excerpt from contributor Łukasz Muniowski’s forthcoming book, The Caitlin Clark Effect: Women’s Basketball and the Rise of a Transformational Star, which will be released on Aug. 31 by McFarland Books and is now available for pre-order. Łukasz’s book focuses on the interplay between Caitlin Clark’s athletic talent and […]
The Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game winning streak proved the resiliency of their depth and defense
With a Monday night loss to the Washington Mystics, the Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game win streak finally came to an end. While they were rightfully disappointed to drop what could have been a 10th-straight win to an inconsistent Mystics team in the Bay, nine in a row is a feat that shouldn’t be ignored. Here […]
Napheesa Collier’s season debut was an instant reminder of the impact she’s going to make for the Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier needed only 22 minutes make an impact and help the Minnesota Lynx to an 88-76 win over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon. In her season debut, Collier, who immediately slotted into the starting lineup, recorded a double-double, finishing with a game-high 24 points, 10 rebounds and one assist. She was all smiles […]
It might have taken awhile, but 2021 Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere is proving her star potential for the Washington Mystics
Michaela Onyenwere has been trying to elevate to star status ever since she earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2021. She averaged 8.6 points per game for the New York Liberty that year, shining brighter than everyone else in her draft class, despite five players being selected No. 6 overall. But the […]
WNBA gameday discussion: The Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm really need pre-All-Star break wins
Entering this final day of WNBA action before All-Star 2026, I imagined the league’s multiple, long winning streaks would be the topic of conversation. The Golden State Valkyries could have been cruising into the break with 10-straight wins, with the Dallas Wings keeping pace with seven-straight victories. Full credit to the Washington Mystics and New […]
These are the best five-player lineups of the 2026 WNBA season
There’s basketball. And then there’s WNBA basketball. While talent is a prerequisite to thriving in the W, it’s not enough. Talent must thrive in context, as part of a team and, more specifically, as part of a lineup. Context, or fit, delineates the good from the great, where a group of talented, individual players become […]
Can one of these WNBA stars become the third-ever member of the 50-40-90 club?
It’s the midway point of the WNBA season, and we’ve gotten some sensational performances already. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey had 53 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, tying the single-game scoring record. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had the WNBA’s first-ever 45-point and 10-assist game against the Seattle Storm. The Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Why are the Las Vegas Aces better on the road than at home, and what, if anything, does it mean?
Last season, the Las Vegas Aces compiled the oddest, most outlier season in WNBA history. They authored the ultimate “flip the switch” season, going from mired around .500 to hitting their nadir with a 53-point home loss to closing out the regular season with 16-straight wins before sweeping their way to the organization’s third WNBA […]
Interview: No matter where she’s playing, expect a double-double from Nicole Fransson
Nicole Fransson is a double-double machine who enjoys traveling the world. That’s a good thing, as the 6-foot-2 Canadian forward/center has played for seven teams across three continents, suiting up for professional clubs in Australia, Germany, Luxembourg and Slovakia. Before going pro, she played at four seasons (2018-23) at Trinity Western University. She spoke to […]
Already a Chicago Sky and WNBA legend, Courtney Vandersloot is aiming for more signature moments
Some yeats agao, Ticha Penicheiro indicated on the broadcast of a WNBA game that she knew if anyone was going to break her single-game assists record it was going to be Courtney Vandersloot. Vandersloot broke Penicheiro’s mark of 16 assists with 18 on August 31, 2020 before Caitlin Clark set the current record of 19 […]
WNBA gameday discussion: After Naz Hillmon’s perfect game for the Atlanta Dream, who will have the next spotless shooting performance?
On Friday night, Naz Hillmon was absolutely perfect for the Atlanta Dream. In the win over the Toronto Tempo, she scored a career-high 24 points, all while not missing a shot from the field or free throw line. Hillmon hit all eight of her field goals, including going 4-for-4 from 3, and was a spotless […]
Undrafted rookie Sydney Taylor again shows why she’s the perfect spark for the Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky closed out the week with a second-consecutive victory at home. Fresh off defeating the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, Chicago came away victorious on Friday, 96-82, over the Los Angeles Sparks. After a particularly slow start, the Sky took command with a flourish in the second quarter. They outscored the Sparks 33-19 and […]
WNBA awards check in: It will be no surprise—and much deserved—if A’ja Wilson is again the MVP
What are the criteria for the Most Valuable Player award? Is it the amalgamation of raw stats? Add up points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and whoever has the highest total is the MVP? Or is it more nebulous? Do more advanced stats like gravity, plus-minus or net rating signal the intrinsic value of a […]
WNBA gameday discussion: Why head coach Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx are ultimate winners
As each WNBA season progresses, it seems the sport becomes consumed by inflated and absurd chatter that, while infringing into real world concerns, often involves developments that don’t really matter. A question and answer from Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s most recent media availability, in contrast, reminds us of something real that is at […]
Another Chicago Sky practice facility delay provokes a call for accountability from the WNBPA
The Chicago Sky are still not ready to move into their new practice facility in Belford Park. On Friday, Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca told reporters that the facility is still under construction and will not be open for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. Pagliocca also announced that the Sky will practice at […]
WNBA awards check in: Is the Defensive Player of the Year on the Minnesota Lynx or Golden State Valkyries?
Defensive Player of the Year is probably the toughest race of all the awards in the 2026 WNBA season. There are several worthy candidates for this award, and some other deserving names that will probably get snubbed from First-Team All-Defense at season’s end. But which players for the strongest case? As we approach the […]
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