But on Jan. 28, Griner reportedly agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, which would be the 34-year-old's second WNBA team after spending 11 seasons in Phoenix. Fellow top free agent Brionna Jones on Jan. 30 also reportedly agreed to join Atlanta, a major double haul for the franchise.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time WNBA Champion and three-time WNBA M’VP, A’ja Wilson today added yet another trophy to her case: 2024 USA Basketball 5x5 Female Athlete of the Year after leading the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team to gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The Storm sent Jewell Loyd to the Aces and the Storm received the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft as part of the massive trade. On Tuesday, another blockbuster trade happened in the WNBA, this time between the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury.

That epitomized the late NBA great’s relationship with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars, from WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi to former Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu.

One of the WNBA’s best players is on the move, as Alyssa Thomas is headed to Phoenix in the second big trade of the week.

Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.

The Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm agreed to a multi-team deal that will see Kelsey Plum head to Southern California and Jewell Loyd to Sin City, ESPN's Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, Kendra Andrews and Alexa Philippou reported Sunday, citing league sources.

In a three-team deal, the Los Angeles Sparks agreed to land Kelsey Plum while Jewell Loyd headed to the Las Vegas Aces ... which may be key for Diana Taurasi's future. So, who are the best ...

WNBA free agency period is in full swing. Negotiating free agent contracts began on Jan. 21, but players will soon be able to put pen to paper. And with the new collective bargaining agreement set to come into effect in 2026,

Where will Brittney Griner play in 2025 WNBA season? Check out our WNBA free agency updates for latest on longtime Phoenix Mercury star's decision.

The Phoenix Mercury are finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun. That's according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday night on

According to sources who spoke to ESPN on Tuesday, 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year contract with the Dream.