Sara Jane Gamelli
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INBOX: News from the WNBA
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23, on ESPN.
Below are the number of chances for teams to land the top pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026.
More info will follow on BALLISLIFE.COM
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23, on ESPN.
Below are the number of chances for teams to land the top pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026.
More info will follow on BALLISLIFE.COM
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
INBOX: News from the WNBA
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23, on ESPN.
Below are the number of chances for teams to land the top pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026.
More info will follow on BALLISLIFE.COM
The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23, on ESPN.
Below are the number of chances for teams to land the top pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026.
More info will follow on BALLISLIFE.COM
ICYMI:
The 2026 full Unrivaled teams, including players, rosters, + developmental pool.
The season kicks off Jan. 5.
The 2026 full Unrivaled teams, including players, rosters, + developmental pool.
The season kicks off Jan. 5.
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
ICYMI:
The 2026 full Unrivaled teams, including players, rosters, + developmental pool.
The season kicks off Jan. 5.
The 2026 full Unrivaled teams, including players, rosters, + developmental pool.
The season kicks off Jan. 5.
Unrivaled reminder!
The 2025 club roster reveal will take place at 7 p.m. ET on the B/R App and Bleacher Report YT channel.
Here is some additional info about club selection and format.
The 2025 club roster reveal will take place at 7 p.m. ET on the B/R App and Bleacher Report YT channel.
Here is some additional info about club selection and format.
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Unrivaled reminder!
The 2025 club roster reveal will take place at 7 p.m. ET on the B/R App and Bleacher Report YT channel.
Here is some additional info about club selection and format.
The 2025 club roster reveal will take place at 7 p.m. ET on the B/R App and Bleacher Report YT channel.
Here is some additional info about club selection and format.
Unrivaled released all 48 players for the upcoming season!
Newest players:
Aari McDonald, Indiana Fever (new player)
Rebecca Allen, Chicago Sky (new player)
Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm (new player)
Newest players:
Aari McDonald, Indiana Fever (new player)
Rebecca Allen, Chicago Sky (new player)
Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm (new player)
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Unrivaled released all 48 players for the upcoming season!
Newest players:
Aari McDonald, Indiana Fever (new player)
Rebecca Allen, Chicago Sky (new player)
Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm (new player)
Newest players:
Aari McDonald, Indiana Fever (new player)
Rebecca Allen, Chicago Sky (new player)
Dominique Malonga, Seattle Storm (new player)
The Portland Fire officially names Alex Sarama as head coach.
October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Portland Fire officially names Alex Sarama as head coach.
Per the league, here is the voter breakdown of first and second ALL-WNBA teams.
Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson receiver 72/72 votes for all first team.
Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson receiver 72/72 votes for all first team.
October 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Per the league, here is the voter breakdown of first and second ALL-WNBA teams.
Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson receiver 72/72 votes for all first team.
Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson receiver 72/72 votes for all first team.
Per the league, here is the updated WNBA Finals schedule between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.
Vegas gets home court advantage for Games 1 + 2
Vegas gets home court advantage for Games 1 + 2
October 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Per the league, here is the updated WNBA Finals schedule between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.
Vegas gets home court advantage for Games 1 + 2
Vegas gets home court advantage for Games 1 + 2
INBOX: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a statement in regards to Napheesa Collier’s exit interview comment.
September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
INBOX: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a statement in regards to Napheesa Collier’s exit interview comment.
Per the league here is the updated schedule for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs
September 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Per the league here is the updated schedule for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs
Per the league, Atlanta Dream General Manager Dan Padover has been named the 2025 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year.
This marks a record third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award for Padover. Padover was first with 12 ballots, Nick U'ren with 9 ballots +Jamila Wideman with 3 ballots.
This marks a record third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award for Padover. Padover was first with 12 ballots, Nick U'ren with 9 ballots +Jamila Wideman with 3 ballots.
September 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Per the league, Atlanta Dream General Manager Dan Padover has been named the 2025 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year.
This marks a record third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award for Padover. Padover was first with 12 ballots, Nick U'ren with 9 ballots +Jamila Wideman with 3 ballots.
This marks a record third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award for Padover. Padover was first with 12 ballots, Nick U'ren with 9 ballots +Jamila Wideman with 3 ballots.
Per the league, A'ja Wilson is the 2025 WNBA MVP. Here is the breakdown.
1. A'ja Wilson ( My vote)
2. Napheesa Collier
3. Alyssa Thomas
4. Allisha Gray
5. Kelsey Mitchell
This is Wilson's 4th MVP & second in a row. She received 51 1st-place votes & 21 2nd-place votes.
1. A'ja Wilson ( My vote)
2. Napheesa Collier
3. Alyssa Thomas
4. Allisha Gray
5. Kelsey Mitchell
This is Wilson's 4th MVP & second in a row. She received 51 1st-place votes & 21 2nd-place votes.
September 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Per the league, A'ja Wilson is the 2025 WNBA MVP. Here is the breakdown.
1. A'ja Wilson ( My vote)
2. Napheesa Collier
3. Alyssa Thomas
4. Allisha Gray
5. Kelsey Mitchell
This is Wilson's 4th MVP & second in a row. She received 51 1st-place votes & 21 2nd-place votes.
1. A'ja Wilson ( My vote)
2. Napheesa Collier
3. Alyssa Thomas
4. Allisha Gray
5. Kelsey Mitchell
This is Wilson's 4th MVP & second in a row. She received 51 1st-place votes & 21 2nd-place votes.
Per the league, Naz Hillmon is the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
Hillmon received 44 votes. Well deserved.
Natisha Hiedeman earned 22 votes
I voted for Natisha Hiedeman.
Hillmon received 44 votes. Well deserved.
Natisha Hiedeman earned 22 votes
I voted for Natisha Hiedeman.
September 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Per the league, Naz Hillmon is the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
Hillmon received 44 votes. Well deserved.
Natisha Hiedeman earned 22 votes
I voted for Natisha Hiedeman.
Hillmon received 44 votes. Well deserved.
Natisha Hiedeman earned 22 votes
I voted for Natisha Hiedeman.
Per the league, here are the 2025 WNBA MVP Finalists:
Napheesa Collier
Allisha Gray
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson
I had had all 5 players ranked in my MVP top 5 as well.
The MVP will be announced on Sunday at 11:30am ET
Napheesa Collier
Allisha Gray
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson
I had had all 5 players ranked in my MVP top 5 as well.
The MVP will be announced on Sunday at 11:30am ET
September 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Per the league, here are the 2025 WNBA MVP Finalists:
Napheesa Collier
Allisha Gray
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson
I had had all 5 players ranked in my MVP top 5 as well.
The MVP will be announced on Sunday at 11:30am ET
Napheesa Collier
Allisha Gray
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson
I had had all 5 players ranked in my MVP top 5 as well.
The MVP will be announced on Sunday at 11:30am ET
Updated playoff schedule per the league.
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Updated playoff schedule per the league.
Alanna Smith and A’ja Wilson tied for 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the year. I voted for Alanna Smith.
Wilson and Smith received 29 votes. Gabby Williams earned 9 votes.
This marks the first time in league history that the award has been shared by multiple players.
Wilson and Smith received 29 votes. Gabby Williams earned 9 votes.
This marks the first time in league history that the award has been shared by multiple players.
September 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Alanna Smith and A’ja Wilson tied for 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the year. I voted for Alanna Smith.
Wilson and Smith received 29 votes. Gabby Williams earned 9 votes.
This marks the first time in league history that the award has been shared by multiple players.
Wilson and Smith received 29 votes. Gabby Williams earned 9 votes.
This marks the first time in league history that the award has been shared by multiple players.
Per the league, Natalie Nakase is the WNBA Coach of the Year.
I also voted for her.
Nakase earned 53/72 votes.
Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) received 15 votes.
Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) received two votes each.
I also voted for her.
Nakase earned 53/72 votes.
Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) received 15 votes.
Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) received two votes each.
September 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Per the league, Natalie Nakase is the WNBA Coach of the Year.
I also voted for her.
Nakase earned 53/72 votes.
Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) received 15 votes.
Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) received two votes each.
I also voted for her.
Nakase earned 53/72 votes.
Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) received 15 votes.
Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) received two votes each.
Panini America announced the release for Paige Bueckers’ 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award.
A 1/1 Panini WNBA Magma Auto will be sold via Dutch Auction at an opening price of$30,000 beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET today (Wed 9/17).
A 1/1 Panini WNBA Magma Auto will be sold via Dutch Auction at an opening price of$30,000 beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET today (Wed 9/17).
September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Panini America announced the release for Paige Bueckers’ 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award.
A 1/1 Panini WNBA Magma Auto will be sold via Dutch Auction at an opening price of$30,000 beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET today (Wed 9/17).
A 1/1 Panini WNBA Magma Auto will be sold via Dutch Auction at an opening price of$30,000 beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET today (Wed 9/17).
Per the league, here is the updated WNBA Playoffs schedule
September 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Per the league, here is the updated WNBA Playoffs schedule
Veronica Burton is your 2025 Most Improved Player.
Burton received 68/72 votes.
Azurà Stevens received 2 votes.
Allisha Gray + Natisha Heideman received 1 vote each.
Burton will receive $5,150 and a trophy. Here is list of voting results and past winners of MIP.
Burton received 68/72 votes.
Azurà Stevens received 2 votes.
Allisha Gray + Natisha Heideman received 1 vote each.
Burton will receive $5,150 and a trophy. Here is list of voting results and past winners of MIP.
September 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Veronica Burton is your 2025 Most Improved Player.
Burton received 68/72 votes.
Azurà Stevens received 2 votes.
Allisha Gray + Natisha Heideman received 1 vote each.
Burton will receive $5,150 and a trophy. Here is list of voting results and past winners of MIP.
Burton received 68/72 votes.
Azurà Stevens received 2 votes.
Allisha Gray + Natisha Heideman received 1 vote each.
Burton will receive $5,150 and a trophy. Here is list of voting results and past winners of MIP.
WNBA awards schedule:
A national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters will submit votes for 10/13 awards.
The WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year honor is voted on by the GMs.
The WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award is selected by WNBA senior leadership.
A national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters will submit votes for 10/13 awards.
The WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year honor is voted on by the GMs.
The WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award is selected by WNBA senior leadership.
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
WNBA awards schedule:
A national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters will submit votes for 10/13 awards.
The WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year honor is voted on by the GMs.
The WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award is selected by WNBA senior leadership.
A national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters will submit votes for 10/13 awards.
The WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year honor is voted on by the GMs.
The WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award is selected by WNBA senior leadership.
The WNBA playoffs are set.
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs (8) Golden State Valkyries
(2) Las Vegas Aces vs (7) Seattle Storm
(3) Atlanta Dream vs (6) Indiana Fever
(4) Phoenix Mercury vs (5) New York Liberty
^ – To be played at SAP Center, San Jose, CA
* – If Necessary
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs (8) Golden State Valkyries
(2) Las Vegas Aces vs (7) Seattle Storm
(3) Atlanta Dream vs (6) Indiana Fever
(4) Phoenix Mercury vs (5) New York Liberty
^ – To be played at SAP Center, San Jose, CA
* – If Necessary
September 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The WNBA playoffs are set.
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs (8) Golden State Valkyries
(2) Las Vegas Aces vs (7) Seattle Storm
(3) Atlanta Dream vs (6) Indiana Fever
(4) Phoenix Mercury vs (5) New York Liberty
^ – To be played at SAP Center, San Jose, CA
* – If Necessary
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs (8) Golden State Valkyries
(2) Las Vegas Aces vs (7) Seattle Storm
(3) Atlanta Dream vs (6) Indiana Fever
(4) Phoenix Mercury vs (5) New York Liberty
^ – To be played at SAP Center, San Jose, CA
* – If Necessary
Along with Unrivaled’s $340 million valuation, they unveiled the series B investors:
Trae Young
Darryl J. Pines
Sam Rapoport
Franz Wagner
Mo Wagner
Next Legacy Partners
Trae Young
Darryl J. Pines
Sam Rapoport
Franz Wagner
Mo Wagner
Next Legacy Partners
September 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Along with Unrivaled’s $340 million valuation, they unveiled the series B investors:
Trae Young
Darryl J. Pines
Sam Rapoport
Franz Wagner
Mo Wagner
Next Legacy Partners
Trae Young
Darryl J. Pines
Sam Rapoport
Franz Wagner
Mo Wagner
Next Legacy Partners
A statement from the WNBA
Angel Reese has been suspended one game after receiving her eighth technical foul this season.
Angel Reese has been suspended one game after receiving her eighth technical foul this season.
September 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A statement from the WNBA
Angel Reese has been suspended one game after receiving her eighth technical foul this season.
Angel Reese has been suspended one game after receiving her eighth technical foul this season.
Paige Bueckers (Wings) is the August WNBA Rookie of the Month.
Paige Bueckers averaged 20.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 5.0 APG, earning her third straight Rookie of the Month honor.
Paige Bueckers averaged 20.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 5.0 APG, earning her third straight Rookie of the Month honor.
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Paige Bueckers (Wings) is the August WNBA Rookie of the Month.
Paige Bueckers averaged 20.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 5.0 APG, earning her third straight Rookie of the Month honor.
Paige Bueckers averaged 20.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 5.0 APG, earning her third straight Rookie of the Month honor.