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🏀 Shine bright, shine far🏀 Shine bright, shine far
The latest on the WNBA’s foray into collectibles
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ICYMI, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark’s autographed memorabilia sold out in mere minutes last week — a sign that collectibles are just the latest space where the WNBA is making waves.
October 28, 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
📈 All the way up📈 All the way up
The WNBA’s 2024 sponsorship wins by the numbers
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The WNBA’s in its transformation era after a record-breaking season, but what does all this growth mean specifically for league sponsorship? Data platform Relo Metrics released a report this morning exploring how brands are thriving thanks to their women’s hoops investment.
October 25, 2024
🏀 The boys are back🏀 The boys are back
Freshman Cooper Flagg headlines the men’s basketball preseason All-Americans list
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Six players were named to the men’s preseason All-American list.
October 23, 2024
🏀 Because it’s iconic🏀 Because it’s iconic
WNBA legend Candace Parker talks new trading card venture and the future of women’s hoops
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As the WNBA reaches new heights on and off the court, we chatted with basketball icon Candace Parker about her latest gig — curating a hoops trading card collection with eBay — and her vision for the W’s future as the popularity of women’s basketball continues to surge.
October 23, 2024
🖊️ Let’s get down to business🖊️ Let’s get down to business
WNBPA opts out of historic 2020 CBA to renegotiate with the league
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As discussed on yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, the WNBPA announced it’s opting out of its historic 2020 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The news was expected, meaning yet another precedent-setting CBA is imminent — let’s hoop to it.
October 23, 2024
🏀 Who run the world?🏀 Who run the world?
Three of the five women’s basketball preseason All-Americans are sophomores
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From sophomore sensations to senior showstoppers, here’s who made the cut.
October 23, 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
🏀 Hoop there it is🏀 Hoop there it is
Unrivaled inks exclusive multiyear media rights deal with TNT
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Unrivaled, the new 3x3 league founded by WNBA superstars (and current Finals opponents) Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, inked an exclusive multiyear media deal with TNT on Wednesday.
October 18, 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
🏀 Count ’em one, two, three🏀 Count ’em one, two, three
Breaking down the women’s and men’s AP basketball preseason polls
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The AP dropped its preseason basketball polls on Monday and Tuesday, setting off two weeks of speculation.
October 16, 2024
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