Record 46 NBA and 26 WNBA players to compete in 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournament
A record 46 current NBA players will be featured on national team rosters for the Men’s basketball tournament at the 2016 Olympic Games, up from 41 in 2012.
read moreSky’s Elena Delle Donne, Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike named WNBA Players of the Week
Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky and Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks today were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played July 11 through July 17.
read moreLiberty’s Tina Charles and Mercury’s Diana Taurasi named WNBA Player of the Week
Tina Charles of the New York Liberty and Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury today were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played June 20 through June 26.
read more2016 WNBA.com GM Survey taps Mercury to win title
The Phoenix Mercury was picked to win its second WNBA championship in three years and the Chicago Sky’s Elena Delle Donne was chosen to repeat as WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Samsung, according to the 14th annual WNBA.com GM Survey.
read moreVerizon and WNBA tip off new marquee partnership ahead of league’s landmark 20th season
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Verizon announced a new leaguewide marquee partnership today, making the wireless provider the league’s most prominent marketing partner. The WNBA’s historic 20th season begins May 14.
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WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne headlines 2015 All-WNBA First Team
The 2015 WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Samsung received First Team votes on all 39 ballots, making her the only unanimous pick.
read moreDream’s Delisha Milton-Jones wins 2015 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
The award is presented each season to a player who exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court, including ethical behavior, fair play and integrity.
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Sun’s Kelsey Bone named 2015 WNBA Most Improved Player presented by Samsung
The Connecticut center was the WNBA’s seventh-leading scorer this season at 15.4 points.
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Sky’s Delle Donne and Vandersloot, Shock’s Paris earn 2015 WNBA Peak Performer Awards
Chicago Sky guard/forward Elena Delle Donne, the 2015 WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Samsung, Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot, and Tulsa Shock center Courtney Paris have won the 2015 WNBA Peak Performer Awards for scoring, assists, and rebound
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Sky’s Allie Quigley named 2015 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year
Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley has been named the 2015 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year presented by Samsung, the WNBA announced today. Quigley earned the award as the WNBA’s top reserve for the second season in a row.
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