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🏀 Working hard for the hardware🏀 Working hard for the hardware
The second annual NBA Cup tips off under new branding
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New name, same tourney — the rebranded NBA Cup (previously known as the In-Season Tournament) tipped off last night, ushering in the league’s second annual in-season competition, complete with even flashier courts and cash prizes to place a greater emphasis on early schedule games.
November 13, 2024
🏀 The (coaching) carousel never stops turning🏀 The (coaching) carousel never stops turning
Indiana Fever part ways with head coach (HC), Christie Sides, marking the sixth WNBA HC to be fired this offseason
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The Indiana Fever parted ways with head coach (HC) Christie Sides yesterday, making her the sixth WNBA HC (of 12) to be fired in an already spicy offseason. Pass the milk — it’s time for a deep dive.
October 28, 2024
🏀 Big lights will inspire you🏀 Big lights will inspire you
No. 1 NY Liberty top No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime, win first WNBA championship
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The No. 1 NY Liberty are finally WNBA champions, topping the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime (OT) last night to win the franchise’s first-ever title, a feat 28 seasons in the making. You know what they say: sixth time’s the charm.
October 21, 2024
⚙️ The set-up⚙️ The set-up
Everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 NBA season
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Basketball’s a year-round party with the NBA’s regular season action tipping off on Tuesday. It’s time to lace up your Nikes and dive into everything you need to know before the orange ball’s tossed up.
October 20, 2024
🏀 Ice cold🏀 Ice cold
No. 1 NY Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu hits game-winning three, gives NY 2-1 Finals lead over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx
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The No. 1 NY Liberty are one win away from their first-ever championship following Wednesday's stunning comeback 80–77 Game 3 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx. This Finals series has been downright unpredictable, but here’s what we do know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 4 and a potential Game 5 on Sunday.
October 18, 2024
🏀 It’ll be better than before🏀 It’ll be better than before
No. 1 NY Liberty bounce back, win WNBA Finals Game 2 over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx
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We’re only two games into the WNBA Finals, but as No. 1 NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said, there’s already a winner: women’s basketball. NY’s 80–66 Game 2 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx was the most-watched Finals showdown in 23 years. And it’s just the beginning. Here’s how NY evened the thrilling best-of-five series on Sunday and a preview of what’s to come during tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 3 in Minneapolis.
October 16, 2024
🌅 The beginning🌅 The beginning
A look back on the history of the WNBA
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With the NY Liberty and Minnesota Lynx locked in a thrilling shootout for this season’s WNBA crown, it’s the perfect time to look back on the league’s history — from the W’s roots to its bright future and all the jumpers in between.
October 13, 2024
🏀 Never much love when they go OT🏀 Never much love when they go OT
No. 2 Minnesota Lynx launch historic WNBA Finals comeback, beat No. 1 NY Liberty in Game 1
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The excitement never stops during the most-watched WNBA Playoffs of all time, and the hype continued as the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx took last night’s Game 1 vs. the No. 1 NY Liberty in dramatic overtime (OT) fashion.
October 11, 2024
🏀 It’s electric🏀 It’s electric
No. 2 Minnesota Lynx defeat No. 3 Connecticut Sun in Game 5, will face No. 1 NY Liberty in WNBA Finals
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Nine stellar semis games later, the WNBA Finals matchup is finally set — the No. 1 NY Liberty will face the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx for that shiny Tiffany & Co. Championship Trophy. Here’s how the Lynx clinched their spot and what to expect when the Finals tip off tomorrow.
October 09, 2024
🏀 Taste the bright lights🏀 Taste the bright lights
No. 1 NY Liberty advance to WNBA Finals, No. 3 Connecticut force Game 5 against No. 2 Minnesota Lynx
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And just like that, one half of the WNBA Finals is officially set, while the other semi series heads to the best two words in women’s basketball: Game 5. Let’s rock.
October 07, 2024
🏀 Cause girls is players too🏀 Cause girls is players too
No. 1 NY Liberty are one win away from the WNBA Finals, as No. 2 Minnesota Lynx and No. 3 Connecticut battle for series advantage
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s trophy collection keeps growing with more WNBA end-of-season hardware being dished out, but only one member of the recently announced and absolutely stacked All-Rookie Team remains in contention for the championship title. Here’s what’s at stake in tonight’s crucial Game 3s.
October 04, 2024
🏀 She shoots, she scores🏀 She shoots, she scores
No. 1 NY Liberty take 2-0 semis lead, while No. 2 Minnesota Lynx defeat No. 3 Connecticut Sun to even series
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While the 2025 debutante Golden State Valkyries fantasize about the December 6th expansion draft, the four remaining semis squads are locked in on the here and now with last night’s thrilling Game 2s done and dusted.
October 02, 2024
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