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Five Out: An Undeniable Aces Dynasty, A'ja's GOAT Era Begins and The Uncertain Future of the WNBA

No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

A WNBA season wrap up of a Monday column.

A’ja in her GOAT era, the Aces in dynasty mode, the two other best stories of the WNBA season and what the future holds as we head into the winter.

Thanks to everyone for reading and being along with us this summer! NCAA season is around the corner!

The WNBA season has come to an end and the Monday column is taking a look at one last week of women's basketball before we turn our attention towards the NCAA season.

South Carolina's Chloe Kitts OUT For Season

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

South Carolina's Chloe Kitts announced this morning that she will be sidelined this season with a torn ACL.

@tylerdeluca.bsky.social dives into what this means for the Gamecocks and who could look to step up. youtu.be/1h0sSZZpqxM

A'JA WILSON, LAS VEGAS ACES WIN THE WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

THE LAS VEGAS ACES HAVE COMPLETED THE SWEEP

THE LAS VEGAS ACES ARE WNBA CHAMPIONS

WE ARE LIVE REACTING TO THE CELEBRATIONS AND GIVING OUR THOUGHTS! youtube.com/live/PzJycRc...

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

Proposed CBA salary numbers and increasing worry about Cathy Engelbert's performance were reported today by Front Office Sports

@tylerdeluca.bsky.social and Chauny reacted to what we learned and again ask, where in the world do we go next?

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WNBA Owners LOSING FAITH In Cathy Engelbert With The Money Not Lining Up

Khamil Pierre Explains SHOCKING Transfer to NC State, Background in Basketball and WNBA Aspirations

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

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A Key Contributor Now, Aces Guard Kierstan Bell Gets The Last Laugh

No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

"NC State was actually my dream school coming out of high school"

Khamil Pierre’s journey has her ready to suit up and dominate for NC State

Full interview link below!

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

To say the Las Vegas Aces' Kierstan Bell has been on a journey in the WNBA would be an understatement.

Amidst the outside noise, she persevered into now playing a legit role for a Las Vegas team that is one win away from a WNBA Championship.

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The once ridiculed Las Vegas Aces bench player became an integral piece in the Aces midseason turnaround and is one win away from the sweetest championship in her career to date.

WNBA Negotiations Might Need to START FROM SCRATCH. A Former NBA Player's Association Exec's Take...

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 5d

Could the WNBA need a CBA negotiations restart?

Andrew spoke with Former NBPA Leader Tamika Tremaglio on where the next steps forwards to healthy discussions and eventually an agreement could be

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What Comes Next in the WNBA's Labor Battle with Former NBPA Leader Tamika Tremaglio | Ball Up Top: A WBB Podcast

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 5d

While it's easy for new fans of the game to assume A'ja Wilson has always been in the GOAT conversation, the reality is that the climb was anything but easy.

But knowing that backstory makes her game winner on Wednesday all the more meaningful.

Full column below...

A graphic with excerpt quotes from No Cap Space WBB's column on A'ja Wilson's shot and the greatness she's achieved in the last five years.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 5d

What does the WNBA's labor fight look like to someone that has intimate knowledge about how it all works?

On this week's Ball Up Top, Andrew is joined by former NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio to discuss a CBA negotiation for the ages.

Tamika Tremaglio helped lead the negotiations for the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2023 and advised on the WNBA's CBA in 2020. So what are her thoughts on the W's labor battle?

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 5d

We are live watching some more EuroLeague hoops!

Several notable WNBA names in action right now!

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 5d

On October 8th, 2021, A’ja Wilson was blocked by Brittney Griner with a series on the line.

Four years to the day, the Aces superstar elevated over Alyssa Thomas to get Vegas within one win of a title.

A proper payoff for a hero’s journey, @aghaubner.bsky.social writes.

With A WNBA Finals Game Winner In Hand, A'ja Wilson's Ascent Is Now Complete

There's no question about it now. One win away from a third WNBA title in four years and on the heels of a Game Three game winning jumper, A'ja Wilson is officially the undisputed best in the world.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

A'JA WILSON CALLED GAME AND THE ACES ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM A WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP

WE ARE GOING LIVE NOW TO BREAK IT DOWN! youtube.com/live/5QZ_TdE...

A'JA WILSON GAME WINNER TAKES GAME 3, LAS VEGAS ACES ONE WIN AWAY FROM WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

WNBA ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAMS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED

FIRST TEAM
Napheesa Collier (MIN)
Alanna Smith (MIN)
Alyssa Thomas (PHX)
Gabby Williams (SEA)
A’ja Wilson (LVA)

SECOND TEAM
Aliyah Boston (IND)
Veronica Burton (GSV)
Rhyne Howard (ATL)
Ezi Magbegor (SEA)
Breanna Stewart (NYL)

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

19-year-old Awa Fam immediately showing why she is one of the best prospects in the world as the 6′4″ big nails the three

Come watch EuroLeague live with us on the No Cap Space Playback! Link below!

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

And get primed on the entire EuroLeague and what teams you need to be watching for here! www.nocapspacewbb.com/p/the-ball-k...

The Ball-Knower's Euroleague Watch Guide

The European continental women's basketball competition begins this Wednesday so we get you up to speed on who and what to watch for across the pond.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

EuroLeague Day One is about to get underway and we are LIVE watching on Playback!

Come get eyes on Awa Fam in the first game of the day and tap in with us throughout the day for players such as Nika Mühl, Leïla Lacan, Justė Jocytė and more in action.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 6d

A new edition of Luxury Tax just dropped with NC State's Khamil Pierre!

Hear about her unique basketball start, her Summer transfer, the excitement on growing her game in the ACC and much more!

In podcast and video form ⬇️
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How Khamil Pierre Shocked the Women's Basketball World And Landed at NC State | Luxury Tax

After an All-American season at Vanderbilt, Khamil Pierre changed the course of the NCAA landscape by transferring to NC State. What

The Ball-Knower's Euroleague Watch Guide

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 7d

It's what we're here for!!

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 7d

The first round of the Euroleague Women’s Basketball Tournament stars this Wednesday so we decided to get you fully up to date on everything.

Where WNBA stars are playing, which rising stars you need to watch, the format of the competition and more!

The European continental women's basketball competition begins this Wednesday so we get you up to speed on who and what to watch for across the pond.

NBA Boss Adam Silver: Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Players Relationship Must Be REPAIRED for CBA Talks

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 8d

For the first time since Napheesa Collier's exit interview, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke on the WNBA CBA.

Where does his confidence currently stand on the negotiations?

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Napheesa Collier And Unrivaled Is A Conflict Of Interest And That Is A Good Thing For WNBA Players

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 8d

What may be good for the WNBA may no longer be good for women’s basketball.

Andrew hits the ISO on why a conflict of interest may actually help the sport and all its superstars grow. youtu.be/xTmquHDjxAo