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Becky Hammon said, “No.” Maybe the Aces’ parallel is in Atlanta - not Indianapolis
Becky Hammon dismissed comparisons between Indiana and the Las Vegas Aces with one word: "No." But perhaps everyone was looking at the wrong team. With Angel Reese emerging as a dominant force alongside Atlanta's established veterans, the Dream are showing intriguing similarities to the early Aces teams built around A'ja Wilson. Could another WNBA dynasty be taking shape?
Caitlin Clark wants Kelsey Mitchell beside her as Fever weigh their future
Caitlin Clark wants Kelsey Mitchell beside her for the rest of her career. After powering the WNBA's highest-scoring duo, Clark is weighing her own contract opportunity with Indiana's championship goals in mind, while making Mitchell's return her top priority as the Fever face an important offseason.
COLUMN: While Demanding Respect, A’ja Wilson Can’t Afford to Cross the Line
After covering A’ja Wilson since her rookie season, I know the respect she deserves. But in a heated playoff moment, Wilson crossed a line that created an unnecessary risk for herself, her teammates and the Aces’ championship hopes.
WNBA Notebook: “The essence of Kelsey Plum” contagious for L.A. Sparks
Kelsey Plum is having a career start to the season. But the 5-foot-9 two-time WNBA champion guard couldn't care less about her stats - the Plum Dawg wants to win!
WNBA Notebook: Mystics are brightest storyline after opening ‘25 campaign 2-0
One year after losing its first 12 games of the season, the Washington Mystics have opened their 2025 campaign 2-0.
Liberty still favored to win WNBA title despite roster changes during free agency
The New York Liberty are favored to win the WNBA title, followed closely by the Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever.
Kate Martin’s pro career has been right on the money
Kate Martin said the last nine months have been a dream come true, as her professional career has skyrocketed after playing her rookie season in Las Vegas, and now playing alongside 35 of the world’s greatest players in Unrivaled.
‘Psychological Flexibility’ has Aces guard aplomb
Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum recently learned the term “psychological flexibility” and applied it to her game, finding new ways to appreciate her contributions while helping the Aces find ways to win.
Fever’s win streak can be attributed to Boston’s surge
Aliyah Boston’s improved offensive production earned her Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors, and has also helped the Indiana Fever win five of seven and enter the playoff race after the team opened the season 1-8.
From Minnesota to Paris, Reeve bringing good vibes
Now in her 15th season at the helm in Minnesota, coach Cheryl Reeve is set to coach the U.S. National Team next month in the 2024 Paris Olympics. And she’s bringing nothing but good vibes.
OPINION: U.S. Olympic selection committee did Caitlin Clark a favor
The U.S. Olympic selection committee did WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark a huge favor in leaving her off this year’s roster. Clark will have played 65 games in 255 days when the All-Star Break arrives - an average of one game every 3.5 days.
NOTES: Lynx cashing tickets for WNBA bettors
Based on the ATS (against the spread) numbers at Covers.com, the Minnesota Lynx are the top dog when it comes to investing the window, as they've not only opened the campaign 6-2 SU (straight-up) on the court, but they're an impressive 7-1 ATS.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
If the WNBA is Public Enemy No. 1, then Bring the Noise ladies
Just 2-1/2 weeks into the season, and there are plenty of narratives in and around the WNBA. Some are pretty damn good, others are extremely bad. Haters gon’ hate, as they say. But it hasn't taken long for WNBA’s veterans and coaches to defend their sisterhood, taking offense to storylines being created at every turn, the most popular ones surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
NOTES: VanDerveer’s impact carries into WNBA
Of the 12 teams in the WNBA, Stanford is represented on six of the teams, with seven active players who played under former coach Tara VanDerveer, the all-time winningest basketball coach for both men and women.
RANKS: Sun rise, Lynx prowl, Aces drop…
Time to shake up the power rankings for Week 3, as the Connecticut Sun are the only unbeaten team in the WNBA, but where does that leave the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces?
The existence of mental health issues in the WNBA
The WNBA is a heavy dose of reality and can certainly interfere with the elation rookies feel after achieving their dream of making it to the league. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but sustaining cerebral durability for the next four or five months is a challenge they acknowledge they're up against.
NOTES: WNBA rookie class living up to its billing
The 2024 WNBA rookie class has quickly lived up to its billing after the first week of the regular season.
NOTES: Athletes Unlimited well represented in WNBA
Of the 41 players who competed at some point during the 2024 Athletes Unlimited season, 18 are set to begin with WNBA teams when the season tips off Tuesday.
RANKS: Defending champs open season atop WNBA
POWER RANKINGS: There's no question which team is No. 1 coming into the season. But who follows the Las Vegas Aces in my first WNBA rankings of the season?
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