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It might help if he played with a helmet on.

I am hopeful the Phoenix Mercury can win tonight, just so we actually might get a competitive #WNBAFinals. It felt like it in real time and even more so now. The Phoenix Mercury blew a huge opportunity by losing Game 1, especially with Las Vegas coming off a grueling Game 5 OT win over Indiana.

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces go up 2-0 as they defeat the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 in a game that wasn't that close. A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 60 points (2nd most by a duo in #WNBAFinals history). Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Young with 32 points - 21 in the 3rd quarter. #WNBA

Oh, it’s a tremendous amount of work! Passion and adrenaline help!

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86. A'ja Wilson had 21 points & 10 rebounds, but it was really Dana Evans (21 points) and Jewell Loyd (18 points), both off the bench, that led Las Vegas to the Game 1 victory. #WNBA

It doesn’t actually look like her elbow hit Smith’s face or am I just not seeing it correct? #WNBA

#WNBAFinals the Phoenix Mercury lead the Las Vegas Aces 50-45 at the midway point. Kahleah Copper leads all scorers with 19 points. Alyssa Thomas has 10 points and 6 assists. The Aces' bench has outscored the Mercury's reserves 25-8 as Jewell Loyd (13 points) and Dana Evans (10 points) lead the way.

Are people still hyped for the #WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury? Or are they more interested in the Phee/Engelbert dialogue?

It’ll be the Las Vegas Aces versus the Phoenix Mercury in the #WNBA Finals. What a hell of a series by the Indiana Fever who took Las Vegas to OT in Game 5 despite numerous injuries.

No matter what happens, a former Seattle Storm great will win the #WNBA Championship this year. Sami Whitcomb with the Phoenix Mercury, Jewell Loyd with the Las Vegas Aces, or Natasha Howard with the Indiana Fever.

The Dallas Wings have fired Chris Koclanes.

From the official Dallas Wings’ account. That makes 5 openings now in the #WNBA between Toronto, Portland, Seattle, New York, and now Dallas.

WNBA All-Rookie Team: Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Dominique Malonga, and Janelle Salaün.

Dominique Malonga made the #WNBA All-Rookie team! Her strong second-half performance likely swung votes her way. She became the youngest player in WNBA History to have multiple 20/10 games.

It was an honorable performance by the Minnesota Lynx, especially Kayla McBride, who scored a playoff career-high 31 points. In the end, the Phoenix Mercury will advance to the #WNBA Finals with an 86-81 victory and 3-1 series win. Alyssa Thomas ends with 23 points and 10 assists.

Becky Hammon’s assistant messed up big time. They told her she had a timeout when she didn’t. It’s a Technical Foul and Las Vegas loses possession of the ball. The Indiana Fever are going to win this game and force a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Las Vegas. #WNBA

Napheesa Collier will not play in Game 4 after sustaining an injury during a collision with Alyssa Thomas in the final minute of Game 3. Minnesota Coach Cheryl Reeve has been suspended from the game as well. The Lynx must win tomorrow to extend their season. #WNBA

The Aces and the Phoenix Mercury are now both one win away from the WNBA Finals. Las Vegas beat Indiana 84-72 and Phoenix defeated Minnesota 84-76. Alyssa Thomas collided with Napheesa Collier in the final minute and the fear is that Phee has a fracture. #WNBA

Cheryl Reeve RIPPED the refs as expected:

"This is the look that our league wants for some reason. For the leadership to deem those 3 people, semifinals playoff worthy is fucking malpractice"

A year after winning WNBA title, New York Liberty fire head coach Sandy Brondello

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#WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #LightItUpNYL #SandyBrondello

After four seasons with the New York Liberty, head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season.

She finishes her tenure in New York as the winningest coach in franchise history.

Coach Quinn Out as Head Coach of the Storm Seattle will begin searching for a new Head Coach immediately.

Yesterday, I wrote a little bit about the end of an era for Seattle Storm basketball. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/coach-quin...

Good article from Kevin Pelton as he interviewed the Seattle Storm's General Manager, Talisa Rhea, on the decision not to renew Coach Noelle Quinn's contract. #WNBA

FINAL: The Indiana Fever defeat the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 by a final score of 89-73. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 34 points. Odyssey Sims added 17 points. A'ja Wilson had a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds. Jackie Young led Vegas in scoring with 19 points. Fever lead 1-0. #WNBA

Seattle Storm 2025 Exit Interviews Part 2 The full videos of Seattle's 2025 Exit Interviews.

Part 2 includes the remaining Seattle Storm Exit interviews, including Lexie Brown, Erica Wheeler, Katie Lou Samuelson, and more. They are available first to my paid subscribers as a "Thank You!" They'll be made available to all later this weekend. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/seattle-st...

Seattle Storm 2025 Exit Interviews Part 1 The full videos of Seattle's 2025 Exit Interviews.

The Seattle Storm went through Exit Interviews today. I've compiled all of the interview videos. They are available first to my paid subscribers as a Thank You! They'll be made available to everyone later this weekend. Thanks for your support! #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/seattle-st...

She's playing for Fenerbahçe in Turkey alongside Gabby Williams.

I spoke with Dominique Malonga about getting 1-on-1 experience going up against A'ja Wilson in the playoffs. She said she loved it and that she learned so much. Malonga said she grew 2-3 years in one day. And that her Game 2 game-winner was one of the best moments of her life. #WNBA

Lexie Brown tells the media she doesn’t want to take questions. She wants to make it clear she was fully healthy. Brown said that she was available for around 40 of the 44 games this season. She felt she was never given a fair opportunity & she wants it known she is healthy. #WNBA

I asked Ezi if she wants to take on more offensive responsibility. She said she plays with so many great players like Nneka, Skylar, and Gabby, so she just tries to find her role. But she would like to take on more and continue to develop her offensive game. #WNBA

Oh dear… Ezi got emotional talking about what Nneka Ogwumike means to her during exit interviews today. 🥹

“I wanted this one for Noelle so badly. I wanted to see her lead the Storm to a massive upset win over the Las Vegas Aces, proving all the doubters wrong (myself included). I know I have a soft spot for Quinn because I know what it’s like to try your hardest and still have people call for your job.”