<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:blogChannel="http://backend.userland.com/blogChannelModule" > <channel> <title>Basketball-Reference.com newsfeed</title> <link>https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/news.fcgi?id=wilsoa01w</link> <description>Player news for from Basketball-Reference.com</description> <language>en</language> <copyright>Copyright 2018, Sports Reference LLC</copyright> <image> <title>Sports Reference LLC</title> <url>https://d2ft4b0ve1aur1.cloudfront.net/images-305/Sports-Ref.png</url> <link>https://www.sports-reference.com/</link> <width>316</width> <height>73</height> <description>Sports Reference Logo</description> </image> <item> <title>11/26: Ball Exclusives- Shaq, A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson clash over controversial WNBA idea</title> <link>https://ballexclusives.com/2024/11/25/shaq-aja-wilson-clash-over-controversial-wnba-idea/</link> <description>NBA hall-of-famer Shaquille O&#x26;#8217;Neal recently reignited a longtime sports debate by suggesting that the WNBA should lower the rims in an effort to increase fan interest. He recently took to Instagram with the idea. &#x26;#8220;60% of the fans said dunking is their favorite thing. The WNBA has none of</description> <pubDate>2024-11-26 05:46:29</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>11/1: The Lead- How 2 Moves Won New York Their First WNBA Title</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/how-2-moves-won-new-york-their-first-wnba-title/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=how-2-moves-won-new-york-their-first-wnba-title</link> <description>On October 20th, 2024, The New York Liberty hoisted their first WNBA title after a 67-62 slugfest over the Minnesota Lynx. The Finals MVP was handed to a girl from the Bahamas who averaged 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds on 56/43/100 splits. In the background, a quiet, reserved German assassin let loos</description> <pubDate>2024-11-01 00:48:33</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/28: thePeachBasket- Dwayne Wade&#x26;#8217;s face is missing</title> <link>https://thepeachbasket.net/dwayne-wades-face-is-missing/</link> <description>Dwayne Wade&#x26;#8217;s face is missing from the new statue unveiled in front of the Kaseya Center. In its place, a chin-implanted Dwyane Wade fanatic named, &#x26;#8220;Gabrielle.&#x26;#8221; According to this article here in People, Wade was able to visit the artists that were making the statue. These were the </description> <pubDate>2024-10-28 04:46:47</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/27: Last Word on Sports- NBA Fashion Icon Retires From Tunnel Outfits</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/10/27/nba-fashion-icon-kyle-kuzma-retires-from-tunnel-outfits/</link> <description>Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has decided to step back from the flashy tunnel outfits that once made him a leading figure in NBA fashion. Known for his daring pregame outfits, like the oversized pink sweater that went viral a few years ago, Kuzma has long been a trendsetter in the league&#x27;s t</description> <pubDate>2024-10-27 12:47:14</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/24: Last Word on Sports- Former WNBA MVP Teams With eBay For Basketball Card Auction</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/10/24/former-wnba-mvp-teams-with-ebay-for-basketball-card-auction/</link> <description>In a new collaboration between eBay and former WNBA MVP Candace Parker, basketball and trading card enthusiasts will soon have the chance to bid on a collection of exclusive basketball cards through the &#x22;Gametime Gets&#x22; auction series. This event, designed to celebrate the end of the WNBA season and </description> <pubDate>2024-10-24 16:48:10</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/10: The Next- &#x26;#8216;We had excellent talent, and a good team&#x26;#8217;: What kept the Las Vegas Aces from three-peating</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/we-had-excellent-talent-and-a-good-team-what-kept-the-las-vegas-aces-from-three-peating/</link> <description>Inconsistencies on both sides of the ball kept the Aces from completing the difficult task of threepeating The post &#x26;#8216;We had excellent talent, and a good team&#x26;#8217;: What kept the Las Vegas Aces from three-peating appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-10-10 00:49:18</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/7: The Lead- Sabrina Shines, Stuns Vegas in Game 4</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/sabrina-shines-stuns-vegas-in-game-4/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=sabrina-shines-stuns-vegas-in-game-4</link> <description>The New York Liberty are headed back to the WNBA Finals, and a large share of the thanks has to go to Sabrina Ionescu, who bounced back from what could be the worst game of her career to lead the Liberty to a series-clinching 76-62 Game 4 victory. We Have To Talk About THAT Game [&#x26;#8230;] The post S</description> <pubDate>2024-10-07 20:46:25</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/7: The Next- Liberty &#x26;#8216;take out&#x26;#8217; Aces in emotional semifinals Game 4</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/liberty-take-out-aces-in-emotional-semifinals-game-4/</link> <description>Hammon: &#x27;This team was put together to take us out, and they did&#x27; The post Liberty &#x26;#8216;take out&#x26;#8217; Aces in emotional semifinals Game 4 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-10-07 16:47:01</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/3: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Playoff Odds: Aces Favored Over Liberty In Game 3</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/10/03/wnba-playoff-odds-aces-favored-over-liberty-in-game-3/</link> <description>When is the next WNBA game? The WNBA playoffs continue this Friday, and the New York Liberty are on the cusp of stamping their ticket to the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are up 2-0 on the Las Vegas Aces and are currently favored -900 to win the series. The Aces, however, are favored in Game 3 and will n</description> <pubDate>2024-10-03 12:47:51</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/2: The IX- Becky Hammon tells it like it is &#x2014; Hear from the Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/becky-hammon-tells-it-like-it-is-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Oct. 2, 2024 The post Becky Hammon tells it like it is &#x2014; Hear from the Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2024-10-02 08:52:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/1: The Lead- Stew York City Shines in Game One Win</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/stew-york-city-shines-in-game-one-win/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=stew-york-city-shines-in-game-one-win</link> <description>In the most anticipated matchup of the postseason, The New York Liberty lit up the scoreboard and got a much-needed 87-77 Game 1 semifinal victory over their rivals. The Liberty are now 4-0 this season when facing the two-time defending champions. Breanna Stewart led the way in Brooklyn as she finis</description> <pubDate>2024-10-01 00:46:32</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/30: The Next- Liberty&#x26;#8217;s length too much for Aces in Game 1 defeat</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/libertys-length-too-much-for-aces-in-game-1-defeat/</link> <description>Becky Hammon: &#x27;They came out and punched us in the nose&#x27; The post Liberty&#x26;#8217;s length too much for Aces in Game 1 defeat appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-30 20:48:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/30: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Playoffs: Aces vs Liberty Odds</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/09/30/wnba-playoffs-aces-vs-liberty-odds/</link> <description>The New York Liberty are up 1-0 on the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoff bracket 2024. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night, and the Aces might need to even the series if they want to hang on to their three-peat hopes. Hyping up her WNBA MVP accomplishment, Aces players like Kate Martin and Kelsey Plum </description> <pubDate>2024-09-30 16:52:50</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/29: The Next- Entering playoff rematch with Las Vegas, New York Liberty aren&#x2019;t the same team as in 2023</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-york-liberty/new-york-liberty-new-team-wnba-playoff-rematch-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>Jonquel Jones: &#x2018;We&#x2019;re coming out to prove them wrong and prove ourselves right&#x2019; The post Entering playoff rematch with Las Vegas, New York Liberty aren&#x2019;t the same team as in 2023 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-29 00:46:53</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/28: The Report On Sports- Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty Set for 2023 Finals Rematch in WNBA Semifinals</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/battle-for-a-spot-in-the-finals-wnba/</link> <description>The stage is set for a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals as the top-seeded New York Liberty host the No. 4-seeded Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinal series on Sunday in Brooklyn. With both teams eyeing a spot in the championship round, fans are in for a thrilli</description> <pubDate>2024-09-28 20:46:21</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/28: The Next- They meet again: What the Las Vegas Aces need to do to beat the New York Liberty</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/las-vegas-aces-new-york-liberty-wnba-finals-rematch-playoffs-semifinals/</link> <description>The WNBA semifinals feature a 2023 Finals rematch The post They meet again: What the Las Vegas Aces need to do to beat the New York Liberty appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-28 16:52:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/28: The Lead- Takeways From Round One of the WNBA Playoffs</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/takeways-from-round-one-of-the-wnba-playoffs/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=takeways-from-round-one-of-the-wnba-playoffs</link> <description>Liberty Defeat Dream (2-0) It was a dream-turned nightmare for Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream earned the eighth and final spot in the WNBA playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Their prize: a first-round series against the New York Liberty. Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and the rest of th</description> <pubDate>2024-09-28 00:48:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/27: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Playoff Odds Preview: Liberty Favored Over Aces</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/09/26/wnba-playoff-odds-preview-liberty-favored-over-aces/</link> <description>The 2024 WNBA Playoffs schedule continues with a semifinal match between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. Both teams are packed with stars, and one or the other has been favored to win the WNBA bracket all season long. The playoff series Liberty vs. Aces WNBA odds have the Liberty as favorit</description> <pubDate>2024-09-27 00:49:44</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/25: The Next- Napheesa Collier&#x26;#8217;s performance takes center stage in Game 1</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/napheesa-collier-game-1-performance/</link> <description>Collier: &#x27;I feel like I don&#x2019;t really pace myself&#x27; The post Napheesa Collier&#x26;#8217;s performance takes center stage in Game 1 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-25 20:45:26</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/25: The Next- With two first-round draft picks, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are looking forward to 2025</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/with-two-first-round-draft-picks-angel-reese-and-the-chicago-sky-are-looking-forward-to-2025/</link> <description>Reese: &#x27;That&#x2019;s the biggest thing for me. I just really, really want to win&#x27; The post With two first-round draft picks, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are looking forward to 2025 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-25 00:49:25</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/24: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Playoff Odds: Storm vs Aces Game 2</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/09/23/wnba-playoff-odds-storm-vs-aces-game-2/</link> <description>The WNBA playoffs continue Tuesday with Game 2 of the Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces. The Storm finished the season as the fifth seed, and the defending champion Aces finished as the fourth. Both rosters are full of the best WNBA players, so expect a high level of play in this series. Las Vegas lea</description> <pubDate>2024-09-24 04:48:59</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/24: The Next- How the Aces defense turned it up to 10 in the fourth quarter of Game 1</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-the-aces-defense-turned-it-up-to-10-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-game-1/</link> <description>A fourth quarter defensive clinic and a spark from the bench led the Aces to a Game 1 victory over the Storm The post How the Aces defense turned it up to 10 in the fourth quarter of Game 1 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-24 00:47:00</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/23: Ball Exclusives- A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson named unanimous 2024 WNBA MVP</title> <link>https://ballexclusives.com/2024/09/22/aja-wilson-unanimous-wnba-mvp/</link> <description>Las Vegas Aces center A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson has just been named the 2024 WNBA MVP. She joins Cynthia Cooper as the only other player to win the award unanimously. Minnesota&#x26;#8217;s Napheesa Collier was the runner up, followed by New York&#x26;#8217;s Breanna Stewart at third and Indiana&#x26;#8217;s Caitlin Clark</description> <pubDate>2024-09-23 00:53:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/23: Fantom Sports Industries- 2024 WNBA Playoff Preview</title> <link>https://fantomsportsindustries.com/2024-wnba-playoff-preview/</link> <description>The WNBA&#x2019;s 28th regular season has officially come to a close. The season&#x2019;s biggest highlights included the magical rookie season of Indiana&#x2019;s Caitlin Clark, the rise of the Minnesota Lynx as true contenders, and the most dominant season in the history of the league from A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson. And now t</description> <pubDate>2024-09-23 00:46:41</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/22: The Next- In a series with 10 Olympians, what will it take for the Las Vegas Aces to advance?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/in-a-series-with-10-olympians-what-will-it-take-for-the-las-vegas-aces-to-advance/</link> <description>The Aces will need all hands on deck to beat the Seattle Storm in this star-studded first round series The post In a series with 10 Olympians, what will it take for the Las Vegas Aces to advance? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-22 20:55:20</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/22: Fubo News- How to Watch: Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces: Game 1: Stream WNBA Live, TV Channel</title> <link>https://www.fubo.tv/news/wnba/how-to-watch-seattle-storm-at-las-vegas-aces-game-1-stream-free-live-tv-channel/</link> <description>MVP A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm for Game 1 in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. 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[&#x26;#</description> <pubDate>2024-09-22 20:46:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/20: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA regular season concludes, plus playoffs preview</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-wnba-regular-season-concludes-playoffs-preview/</link> <description>Connecticut Sun broadcaster Brendan Glasheen and host Gigi Speer reflect on a season full of historic moments The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA regular season concludes, plus playoffs preview appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-20 04:46:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/18: The Next- &#x26;#8216;She&#x26;#8217;s our defensive anchor&#x26;#8217;: Storm make case for Ezi Magbegor</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/seattle-storm/ezi-magbegor-dpoy-seattle-storm-wnba/</link> <description>Why Seattle sees Magbegor as worthy of DPOY The post &#x26;#8216;She&#x26;#8217;s our defensive anchor&#x26;#8217;: Storm make case for Ezi Magbegor appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-18 16:54:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/17: The Next- How Sydney Colson has impacted the Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; defense</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/sydney-colson-defense-impacted-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>&#x27;She stirs things up when she goes. She kicks the beehive&#x27; The post How Sydney Colson has impacted the Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; defense appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-17 20:55:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/17: Ball Exclusives- Aces Star Wilson makes history</title> <link>https://ballexclusives.com/2024/09/16/aces-star-wilson-breaks-record/</link> <description>After helping the Olympic Women&#x2019;s Basketball team win their 8th straight gold medal in Paris this summer, Las Vegas Aces center A&#x2019;ja Wilson hit another milestone in her illustrious career on Sunday night.&#xA0; In a 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun, Wilson became the 1st player in WNBA history to s</description> <pubDate>2024-09-17 04:57:11</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/17: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Stars Set New Scoring Records</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/09/16/wnba-stars-set-new-scoring-records/</link> <description>The 2024 WNBA season has been one for the history books, and Sunday night was no exception. 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The Rookie of The Year favorite recently praised Las Vegas Aces forward A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson, who just broke the WNBA record for most points in a single season. &#x26;#8220;Yeah, she&#x2019;s pretty incredible,&#x26;#8221; Clark s</description> <pubDate>2024-09-12 20:46:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/4: The IX- What I&#x26;#8217;m watching for over the WNBA&#x26;#8217;s last two weeks &#x2014; Niele Ivey talks Notre Dame</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/what-im-watching-for-over-the-wnbas-last-two-weeks-niele-ivey-talks-notre-dame/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Sept. 4, 2024 The post What I&#x26;#8217;m watching for over the WNBA&#x26;#8217;s last two weeks &#x2014; Niele Ivey talks Notre Dame appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2024-09-04 20:47:04</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/4: Last Word on Sports- Lakers Champion Feels Caitlin Clark Should Be In Surprising Award Discussion</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/09/03/mychal-thompson-feels-caitlin-clark-should-be-mvp-winner/</link> <description>As the WNBA regular season winds down with just seven games remaining, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has solidified her position as the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award. 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It sounds wild, but it&#x27;s just her&#x27; The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson dominates and Las Vegas Aces accelerate appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-07-05 00:46:26</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/3: The IX- Classic Basketball Wednesday: Women&#x2019;s basketball doesn&#x2019;t need saving and isn&#x2019;t about one person</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/basketball/classic-basketball-wednesday-saving-caitlin-clark-taurasi-delle-donne/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, July 3, 2024 The post Classic Basketball Wednesday: Women&#x2019;s basketball doesn&#x2019;t need saving and isn&#x2019;t about one person appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2024-07-03 16:50:04</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/3: The Next- Roster for 2024 WNBA All-Star announced</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/roster-for-2024-wnba-all-star-announced/</link> <description>The 12-player Team WNBA roster will take on Team USA on July 20 The post Roster for 2024 WNBA All-Star announced appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-07-03 04:48:28</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/1: The Report On Sports- Chicago Sky Superstar Angel Reese Sets WNBA Record with 10 Straight Double-Doubles</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/chicago-sky-superstar-angel-reese-sets-wnba-record-with-10-straight-double-doubles/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=chicago-sky-superstar-angel-reese-sets-wnba-record-with-10-straight-double-doubles</link> <description>Angel Reese has taken the WNBA by storm in her rookie year, setting a new league record with ten consecutive double-doubles. Reese, a standout player for the Chicago Sky, has quickly established herself as a dominant force, particularly on the boards. On Sunday, she achieved a milestone no other pla</description> <pubDate>2024-07-01 00:48:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/30: The Next- Sunday Notes, Week 7:&#xA0;All-Star picks, Storm suffocate Sun, and more</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/sunday-notes-wnba-week-7-2024/</link> <description>Your weekly look at trends around the W The post Sunday Notes, Week 7:&#xA0;All-Star picks, Storm suffocate Sun, and more appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-30 20:49:25</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/29: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: One concern with every WNBA team in 2024</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-concern-every-wnba-team-2024/</link> <description>New York&#x27;s ceiling, Minnesota&#x27;s size are a few question marks The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: One concern with every WNBA team in 2024 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-29 20:46:20</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/29: Last Word on Sports- Major Upset in the WNBA Commissioner&#x2019;s Cup</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/06/28/major-upset-wnba-commissioners-cup/</link> <description>The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty to win the 2024 Commissioner&#x2019;s Cup. In doing so, they&#x2019;ve re-established themselves as title contenders. Forget the Connecticut Suns and the Liberty; the Lynx must be recognized as a serious threat to win it all. The team is led by 3x All-Star and former R</description> <pubDate>2024-06-29 04:46:43</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/25: The Next- How the WNBA really feels about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-enhancing-wnba-season-growth/</link> <description>Elizabeth Williams: &#x27;I don&#x27;t think we&#x27;re complaining about eyeballs on our league&#x27; The post How the WNBA really feels about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-25 16:49:35</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/24: The Next- Sunday Notes, Week 6:&#xA0;A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson&#x26;#8217;s dominance, Connecticut&#x26;#8217;s loss and more!</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/sunday-notes-wnba-week-6-2024-aces-aja-wilson-sun-vanloo/</link> <description>Our weekly look around the WNBA looks at A&#x27;ja Wilson reaching new heights, how the Sun lost, which teams have good spacing, and more! The post Sunday Notes, Week 6:&#xA0;A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson&#x26;#8217;s dominance, Connecticut&#x26;#8217;s loss and more! appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-24 00:52:57</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/22: The Next- A&#x2019;ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark lead first round of fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/aja-wilson-caitlin-clark-wnba-all-star-game-fan-voting/</link> <description>Boston, Stewart, Ogunbowale round out top five The post A&#x2019;ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark lead first round of fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-22 00:54:09</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/19: The Report On Sports- Cameron Brink&#x26;#8217;s Injury Deals Major Blow to Los Angeles Sparks</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/cameron-brinks-injury-deals-major-blow-to-los-angeles-sparks/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=cameron-brinks-injury-deals-major-blow-to-los-angeles-sparks</link> <description>In a devastating turn of events, the Los Angeles Sparks announced that rookie forward Cameron Brink suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday&#x26;#8217;s 79-70 loss to the Connecticut Sun. The No. 2 overall pick in the draft went down in the first quarter and had to be assisted back to the locker room, leaving</description> <pubDate>2024-06-19 20:53:45</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/17: The Next- Alyssa Thomas is ready for her first Olympic team</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/alyssa-thomas-is-ready-for-her-first-olympic-team/</link> <description>Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas has never played on an Olympic team, but is primed to be a major contributor next month The post Alyssa Thomas is ready for her first Olympic team appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-17 00:49:21</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/16: The Report On Sports- Jonquel Jones Shines as Potential MVP Contender for New York Liberty</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/jonquel-jones-shines-as-potential-mvp-contender-for-new-york-liberty/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=jonquel-jones-shines-as-potential-mvp-contender-for-new-york-liberty</link> <description>For the second year in a row, the New York Liberty may have the league&#x26;#8217;s MVP on their roster. While Breanna Stewart took the honors last year, this season could see her teammate Jonquel Jones lifting the prestigious hardware. 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She steps up and does it every night&#x27; The post Teammates enjoying the view of A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson&#x26;#8217;s show-stopping performances appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-13 04:46:03</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/12: The Next- Key storylines from the Team USA Olympic 5-on-5 roster reveal</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/team-usa/key-storylines-team-usa-olympic-womens-basketball-5-on-5-roster-reveal/</link> <description>Team USA brings experience and versatility to Paris The post Key storylines from the Team USA Olympic 5-on-5 roster reveal appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-12 04:52:57</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/11: Last Word on Sports- Former Caitlin Clark Iowa Teammate Reveals Who She Thinks Is the Best Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball Player In the World&#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/06/10/former-caitlin-clark-iowa-teammate-reveals-who-she-thinks-is-the-best-womens-basketball-player-in-the-world/</link> <description>Two-time WNBA defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, are off to a surprisingly slow start to the 2024-25 season. On Sunday night, they fell to the Los Angeles Sparks 96-92 for their second straight setback, dropping them to 5-4 on the season. Las Vegas lost six games last season. The Aces currentl</description> <pubDate>2024-06-11 04:46:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/10: The Lead- How Data Scientists Are Revolutionizing The WNBA Betting World</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/how-data-scientists-are-revolutionizing-the-wnba-betting-world/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=how-data-scientists-are-revolutionizing-the-wnba-betting-world</link> <description>The integration of data science into sports betting has changed the industry as we once knew it. Data-driven betting strategies have gained traction as bettors look to make more informed decisions rather than relying on intuition. When it comes to betting on the WNBA, data science plays a crucial ro</description> <pubDate>2024-06-10 16:54:50</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/9: The Next- Reports: Team USA roster finalized for 2024 Olympics</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/team-usa/team-usa-womens-basketball-2024-olympics-roster-finalized/</link> <description>Reported roster has Taurasi in, Clark out The post Reports: Team USA roster finalized for 2024 Olympics appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-09 04:53:28</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/9: The Report On Sports- U.S. Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball Team Roster for 2024 Olympics, Caitlin Clark Excluded</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/u-s-womens-basketball-team-roster-for-2024-olympics-caitlin-clark-excluded/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=u-s-womens-basketball-team-roster-for-2024-olympics-caitlin-clark-excluded</link> <description>The roster for the United States women&#x26;#8217;s basketball team at the 2024 Summer Olympics has been chosen, and notably, Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark will not be part of the squad. This decision has sparked considerable debate among fans and analysts alike, given Clark&#x26;</description> <pubDate>2024-06-09 00:50:43</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/8: The Report On Sports- Indiana Fever Superstar Caitlin Clark Not Expected to Make Olympic Roster</title> <link>https://thereportonsports.com/indiana-fever-superstar-caitlin-clark-not-expected-to-make-olympic-roster/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=indiana-fever-superstar-caitlin-clark-not-expected-to-make-olympic-roster</link> <description>Caitlin Clark has been a trailblazer in women&#x26;#8217;s basketball, shattering NCAA records before being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft in April. Her arrival in the league has sparked significant interest and controversy, drawing the attention of basketball enthusia</description> <pubDate>2024-06-08 16:51:02</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/6: The Next- Kate Martin matters to the Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/kate-martin-contribute-right-away-on-the-loaded-las-vegas-aces-roster/</link> <description>Kate Martin didn&#x27;t expect to be drafted back in April, but she&#x27;s already contributing to the defending champs early in the season. The post Kate Martin matters to the Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-06 00:54:38</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/6: The IX- Caitlin Clark versus the greats so far &#x2014; Sandy Brondello talks New York Liberty, Australia</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/caitlin-clark-versus-the-greats-so-far-sandy-brondello-talks-new-york-liberty-australia/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, June 5, 2024 The post Caitlin Clark versus the greats so far &#x2014; Sandy Brondello talks New York Liberty, Australia appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2024-06-06 00:53:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/30: The Next- Napheesa Collier&#x2019;s MVP-level play has fueled the Lynx&#x2019;s hot start</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/minnesota-lynx/napheesa-collier-mvp-minnesota-lynx-hot-start/</link> <description>Gone are the days of spunky, overachieving Minnesota The post Napheesa Collier&#x2019;s MVP-level play has fueled the Lynx&#x2019;s hot start appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-30 20:52:09</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/19: The Next- What to take away from the Phoenix Mercury&#x26;#8217;s opening week</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/what-take-away-from-phoenix-mercury-opening-week/</link> <description>The Mercury open the season 1-1 under new head coach Nate Tibbetts The post What to take away from the Phoenix Mercury&#x26;#8217;s opening week appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-19 20:47:10</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/19: The Next- Updated: WNBA opens investigation into bonus payments for Las Vegas Aces players</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/wnba-investigation-las-vegas-aces-players-bonus-payments/</link> <description>Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is paying each Aces player $100,000 The post Updated: WNBA opens investigation into bonus payments for Las Vegas Aces players appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-19 00:51:30</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/15: The Lead- Wilson, Thomas Headline WNBA Opening Night 2024</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wilson-thomas-headline-wnba-opening-night-2024/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wilson-thomas-headline-wnba-opening-night-2024</link> <description>The WNBA&#x26;#8217;s historic 28th season kicked off on Tuesday night with four games on the slate. While many were eager to watch college phenomenon Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut, there were other superstars who shined as well. Eight of the league&#x26;#8217;s twelve teams took to the floor opening nigh</description> <pubDate>2024-05-15 16:54:07</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/15: Last Word on Sports- A&#x2019;ja Wilson Opens Up About Being In GOAT Conversation</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/05/15/aja-wilson-opens-up-about-being-in-goat-conversation/</link> <description>With the highly anticipated 2024-25 WNBA season finally tipping off, Las Vegas Aces forward A&#x2019;ja Wilson is getting an early start on what could be her third MVP award since being drafted six years ago. Recording 30 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in 35 minutes, Wilson led</description> <pubDate>2024-05-15 08:49:01</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/15: Last Word on Sports- 2024 WNBA Guide: Projecting All 12 Teams Starting Lineups, Rotation, Injuries, Predictions, and Top Fantasy Players</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/05/14/wnba-guide-projecting-all-12-teams-starting-lineups-rotation-injuries-predictions-and-top-fantasy-players/</link> <description>The WNBA kicked off its 28th season with four games tonight. Here is a look at every team&#x27;s roster and their projected starting lineup and rotation. Also, I compiled every injury in the WNBA, each team&#x27;s top fantasy players, and a projected order of finish. 2024 WNBA Guide: Projecting All 12 Teams S</description> <pubDate>2024-05-15 00:53:46</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/14: thePeachBasket- Where to watch Indiana Fever v Connecticut Sun</title> <link>https://thepeachbasket.net/where-to-watch-indiana-fever-v-connecticut-sun/</link> <description>Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut We have been all waiting for this day since Iowa&#x26;#8217;s last game in the 2024 NCAA Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball Tournament. The Indiana Fever kick off their 2024 Season in Connecticut today at 7:30pm. Which means, Caitlin Clark will play her first regular season game </description> <pubDate>2024-05-14 20:46:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/14: The Next- WNBA announces three new partnerships</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnba-announces-three-new-partnerships/</link> <description>DICK&#x2019;S Sporting Goods, SKIMS and CarMax partner with league The post WNBA announces three new partnerships appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-14 00:46:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/14: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA preseason awards and predictions</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-wnba-preseason-awards-and-predictions/</link> <description>Natalie Heavren and Em Adler discuss the results of Adler&#x27;s preseason survey, which predicts the highs and lows of the upcoming WNBA season The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA preseason awards and predictions appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-14 00:46:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/13: The Next- The Next&#x2019;s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/the-nexts-2024-wnba-preseason-awards-and-predictions/</link> <description>MVP, ROY and off-the-wall questions asked and answered The post The Next&#x2019;s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-13 20:49:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/7: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Anticipating the Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-womens-basketball-las-vegas-aces-4/</link> <description>Missy Heidrick and Matthew Walter discuss how the Aces might look to use their veteran players as teachers for the youth in the upcoming WNBA season The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Anticipating the Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-07 00:47:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/4: The Next- 2024 WNBA season preview: Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/2024-wnba-season-preview-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>The Las Vegas Aces return their core from last year&#x27;s championship. Can they threepeat? The post 2024 WNBA season preview: Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-04 20:48:56</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/1: The IX- How Candace Parker wrote her own story and the WNBA&#x26;#8217;s story, too &#x2014; Talking Parker, Sky with Annie Costabile</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/candace-parker-wrote-story-chicago-sky-las-vegas-aces-los-angeles-sparks/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, May 1, 2024 The post How Candace Parker wrote her own story and the WNBA&#x26;#8217;s story, too &#x2014; Talking Parker, Sky with Annie Costabile appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2024-05-01 20:50:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/23: The Next- Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in college basketball?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/top-wnba-draft-prospects-in-college-basketball-2024/</link> <description>The future has never been brighter The post Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in college basketball? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-04-23 16:52:30</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/20: The Next- Jackson State&#x26;#8217;s Angel Jackson realizes her dream in WNBA Draft</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/hbcus/angel-jackson-hbcu-jackson-state-las-vegas-aces-wnba-draft/</link> <description>&#x27;I am living proof that dreams can come true&#x27; The post Jackson State&#x26;#8217;s Angel Jackson realizes her dream in WNBA Draft appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-04-20 20:46:45</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/16: The Next- Aces grab first-round talent with second- and third-round picks in the WNBA Draft</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/dyaisha-fair-kate-martin-elizabeth-kitley-draft-picks/</link> <description>Las Vegas is once again a favorite to take home the championship The post Aces grab first-round talent with second- and third-round picks in the WNBA Draft appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2024-04-16 20:51:03</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/16: Fantom Sports Industries- Caitlin Clark Shouldn&#x26;#8217;t Be Classified The GOAT&#x26;#8230; Yet</title> <link>https://fantomsportsindustries.com/caitlin-clark-shouldnt-be-classified-the-goat-yet/</link> <description>The Greatest of All Time label often sparks a debate no matter which athletes you&#x26;#8217;re talking about. 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The reigning finals MVP is coming off a career season for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging a career high in rebounds (9.4), steals (1.4) and shooting 50 percent from the field. She also averaged 19.5 points per game. In just </description> <pubDate>2024-02-22 01:52:46</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>2/18: The Next- WNBA will have 13 teams in 2025, says commissioner Cathy Engelbert</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/wnba-will-have-13-teams-in-2025-says-commissioner-cathy-engelbert/</link> <description>WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed a wide variety of topics at NBA All-Star weekend. 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It should be an epic showdown and a series for the ages. </description> <pubDate>2023-10-04 16:47:05</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/30: The Next- How offensive juggernaut Aces won a defensive slugfest and advanced to WNBA Finals</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/las-vegas-aces-defense-wnba-semifinals-eliminate-dallas-wings/</link> <description>&#x27;That&#x27;s how you win championships is taking care of those kind of things&#x27; The post How offensive juggernaut Aces won a defensive slugfest and advanced to WNBA Finals appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-30 16:46:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/29: Last Word on Sports- 2023 WNBA Semifinals Game 3: Best Bets,5+-Legged Parlays, &#x26; Player Props</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/09/29/2023-wnba-semifinals-game-3-best-bets5-legged-parlays-player-props/</link> <description>The WNBA is about halfway through its postseason, with Game 3 of its semifinals tomorrow. The Las Vegas Aces continue to like the &#x22;world beaters&#x22; they were hyped as. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty-Connecticut Sun appears primed to go the full five games. But now the series flips the script as the N</description> <pubDate>2023-09-29 16:47:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/29: The Next- Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball: Maryland&#x26;#8217;s Brenda Frese on Alyssa Thomas, Diamond Miller, Shyanne Sellers and more&#xA0;</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-maryland-brenda-frese/</link> <description>Howard and Brenda Frese talk Terrapins basketball, WNBA MVP discourse, Alyssa Thomas&#x27;s legacy The post Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball: Maryland&#x26;#8217;s Brenda Frese on Alyssa Thomas, Diamond Miller, Shyanne Sellers and more&#xA0; appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-29 04:51:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/27: The Next- Inside the room where Breanna Stewart accepted the 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/inside-the-room-where-breanna-stewart-accepted-the-2023-wnba-most-valuable-player-award/</link> <description>&#x27;Her greatness is not by accident&#x27; The post Inside the room where Breanna Stewart accepted the 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-27 00:52:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/26: The Lead- Is Thomas&#x26;#8217; Track Record Enough for MVP Title?</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/is-thomas-track-record-enough-for-mvp-title/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=is-thomas-track-record-enough-for-mvp-title</link> <description>Co-written by Ethan Arcata, Kayla Dos Santos, and Johnell Pannell Alyssa Thomas has had a historic season. She&#x2019;s shattered the single-season record for both double-doubles (28) and triple-doubles (6), recorded the first ever 20+ point, 20+ rebound, 10+ assist game in WNBA history, and she&#x2019;s the firs</description> <pubDate>2023-09-26 16:46:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/26: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA semifinal playoff action is off &#x26; running</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-wnba-semifinal-playoff-action-is-off-running/</link> <description>Missy and Matthew recap Game 1 of each series, then look ahead The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA semifinal playoff action is off &#x26;#038; running appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-26 00:51:42</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/24: The Next- What to watch for in the Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; semifinal series against the Dallas Wings</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/what-to-watch-las-vegas-aces-wnba-semifinals-dallas-wings/</link> <description>Key matchups on the perimeter and in the paint, plus an X-factor for the Aces The post What to watch for in the Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; semifinal series against the Dallas Wings appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-24 12:54:25</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/24: Last Word on Sports- 2023 WNBA Semifinals Game 1 Betting Preview: Best Bets, Parlays, and Player Props</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/09/23/2023-wnba-semifinals-game-1-betting-preview-best-bets-parlays-and-player-props/</link> <description>The 2023 WNBA playoffs are now in their semifinal stage, with all four top seeds intact. All four teams will start their best-of-five-game series on September 24. No. 2 seed New York Liberty and the No. 3 Connecticut Sun start things off at the Barclays Center at 1 p.m. (ET). The top-seeded Las Vega</description> <pubDate>2023-09-24 04:54:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/23: The Next- Choosing the 2023 WNBA MVP with video games and clones</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/choosing-2023-wnba-mvp-video-games-clones-clone-league/</link> <description>Welcome to the WNBA Clone League, a truly absurd endeavor The post Choosing the 2023 WNBA MVP with video games and clones appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-23 16:54:18</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/19: The Next- The many faces of Ariel Atkins</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/washington-mystics/ariel-atkins-washington-mystics-face-mask-nose-wnba-playoffs/</link> <description>How the Washington Mystics mainstay got fitted for her mask The post The many faces of Ariel Atkins appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-19 16:47:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/19: The Next- Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball:&#xA0;2023 WNBA playoffs weekend 1: Minnesota Lynx shocker, Becky Hammon&#x26;#8217;s surprising A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson decision</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-2023-wnba-playoffs/</link> <description>Howard discusses Game 2 of the two series played on Sunday, Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun&#x2014; Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces The post Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball:&#xA0;2023 WNBA playoffs weekend 1: Minnesota Lynx shocker, Becky Hammon&#x26;#8217;s surprising A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson decision appeared first on The</description> <pubDate>2023-09-19 00:53:35</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/18: The Next- What&#x26;#8217;s next for the Seattle Storm?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/seattle-storm/whats-next-for-the-seattle-storm/</link> <description>Rebuilding Storm have secured Jewell Loyd as the face of the franchise The post What&#x26;#8217;s next for the Seattle Storm? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-18 20:46:21</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/16: The Next- WNBA broke viewership, attendance and social media engagement records in 2023</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnba-broke-viewership-attendance-and-social-media-engagement-records-in-2023/</link> <description>Players also set new records on the court for points and assists The post WNBA broke viewership, attendance and social media engagement records in 2023 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-16 00:46:30</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/13: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA MVP Week recap</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-wnba-mvp-week-recap/</link> <description>Making cases for Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas and A&#x27;ja Wilson The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: WNBA MVP Week recap appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-13 20:51:49</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/12: The Lead- 2023 WNBA Four Factor Playoff Preview Part 1</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wnba-four-factor-playoff-preview-part-1/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wnba-four-factor-playoff-preview-part-1</link> <description>The WNBA Playoffs begin Wednesday with the No. 3 Connecticut Sun hosting the No. 6 Minnesota Lynx and the defending-champion No. 1 Las Vegas Aces taking on the No. 8 Chicago Sky. To get a true sense of where teams are at, it&#x2019;s important to look at statistics from a particular angle. By isolating the</description> <pubDate>2023-09-12 20:47:02</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/8: The Next- 2023 WNBA MVP race: The case for the Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s Alyssa Thomas</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/2023-wnba-mvp-race-the-case-for-the-connecticut-suns-alyssa-thomas/</link> <description>&#x27;You take AT off her team, I don&#x27;t even know if they&#x2019;re in the playoffs&#x27; The post 2023 WNBA MVP race: The case for the Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s Alyssa Thomas appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-08 20:51:36</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/8: The Lead- WNBA Playoff Picture: Who&#x26;#8217;s Hot and Who&#x26;#8217;s Not?</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wnba-playoff-picture-whos-hot-and-whos-not/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wnba-playoff-picture-whos-hot-and-whos-not</link> <description>*Stats are as of Monday September 5th* With only three days left in the WNBA regular season, teams are gearing up for the playoffs. Some teams are peaking at the right time; others have to regroup before it is too late. Let&#x2019;s take a look at who&#x2019;s hot, and who&#x2019;s not. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &#x2013; [&#x26;#8230;]</description> <pubDate>2023-09-08 16:51:33</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/8: The Next- Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA MVP Week &#x2014; The case for Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-2023-wnba-mvp-week-the-case-for-las-vegas-aces-aja-wilson/</link> <description>&#x27;She is trying to make a dynasty&#x27; The post Locked On Women&#x2019;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA MVP Week &#x2014; The case for Las Vegas Aces&#x26;#8217; A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-08 00:51:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/7: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA MVP Week &#x2014; The case for Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s Alyssa Thomas</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-2023-wnba-mvp-week-the-case-for-connecticut-suns-alyssa-thomas/</link> <description>&#x27;The Sun are asking a lot of AT this season&#x27; The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA MVP Week &#x2014; The case for Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s Alyssa Thomas appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-07 16:52:13</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/6: The IX- My 2023 WNBA awards ballot in progress &#x2014; Conversation with Katie Smith &#x2014; Must-click women&#x26;#8217;s basketball links</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/my-2023-wnba-awards-ballot-in-progress-conversation-with-katie-smith-must-click-womens-basketball-links/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Sept. 6, 2023 The post My 2023 WNBA awards ballot in progress &#x2014; Conversation with Katie Smith &#x2014; Must-click women&#x26;#8217;s basketball links appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-06 20:46:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/1: The Next- Strategic growth opportunities for the WNBA are plentiful</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/strategic-growth-opportunities-for-the-wnba-are-plentiful/</link> <description>What do WNBA players think about the league&#x27;s business potential? The post Strategic growth opportunities for the WNBA are plentiful appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-09-01 20:51:05</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/31: The Next- WNBA releases the end-of-season awards for the 2023 season</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnba-releases-the-end-of-season-awards-for-the-2023-season/</link> <description>The WNBA will announce the winners of 12 end-of-season awards beginning on Sept. 11 The post WNBA releases the end-of-season awards for the 2023 season appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-31 04:51:14</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/29: The Lead- What&#x26;#8217;s Up With the Wings?</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/whats-up-with-the-wings/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=whats-up-with-the-wings</link> <description>After 16 games, the Dallas Wings were 8-8. They had just won two straight but were playing Las Vegas twice in three days. The Aces were 15-1 and on an eight-game winning streak. On the road on July 5th, the Wings led the Aces by two points after three quarters. They lost the game with [&#x26;#8230;] The </description> <pubDate>2023-08-29 16:47:29</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/23: The Next- A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53-point masterpiece</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces-wnba-single-game-scoring-record-53-points/</link> <description>&#x22;She runs like a deer, jumps like a cat and catches as if she were a Spider-Man.&#x22; The post A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53-point masterpiece appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-23 12:47:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/22: The IX- What we know, and don&#x26;#8217;t, about the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces now &#x2014; Must-click women&#x26;#8217;s basketball links &#x2014; Greg Bibb talks Wings</title> <link>https://www.theixsports.com/features/new-york-liberty-las-vegas-aces-commissioners-cup/</link> <description>The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Aug. 16, 2023 The post What we know, and don&#x26;#8217;t, about the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces now &#x2014; Must-click women&#x26;#8217;s basketball links &#x2014; Greg Bibb talks Wings appeared first on The IX. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-22 20:47:33</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/18: The Next- What the Indiana Fever lost &#x2014; and learned &#x2014; without NaLyssa Smith</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/what-the-indiana-fever-lost-and-learned-without-nalyssa-smith/</link> <description>The Fever knew NaLyssa Smith was an important piece of the team, and her time on the sideline hammered home the point The post What the Indiana Fever lost &#x2014; and learned &#x2014; without NaLyssa Smith appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-18 20:47:32</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/12: The Next- From Rapid City, S.D., to Springfield, Mass.: Becky Hammon&#x26;#8217;s journey to the Naismith Hall of Fame</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/becky-hammon-naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-wnba-aces/</link> <description>A&#x27;ja Wilson: &#x27;She&#x27;s just changed the game&#x27; The post From Rapid City, S.D., to Springfield, Mass.: Becky Hammon&#x26;#8217;s journey to the Naismith Hall of Fame appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-12 20:46:37</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/11: S-R Blog- WNBA Award Voting Added to Basketball Reference</title> <link>https://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2023/08/wnba-award-voting-added-to-basketball-reference/</link> <description>Basketball Reference has added awards voting data for many WNBA awards to its database. This information can be accessed via the pages for individual awards and clicking a link for full voting. 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The Seattle Storm is one of them, with a 7-20 reco</description> <pubDate>2023-08-08 20:47:50</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/8: The Next- The message the New York Liberty sent the Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/the-message-liberty-sent-team-plays-hard-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>&#x2018;We&#x2019;re a team that plays hard&#x2019; The post The message the New York Liberty sent the Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-08 20:46:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/5: The Next- The Aces&#x26;#8217; bench has helped cook up the perfect chemistry</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/the-aces-bench-has-helped-cook-up-the-perfect-chemistry-las-vegas-aces-wnba/</link> <description>Las Vegas has an abundance of talent but one of the biggest reasons for their success has been the chemistry of their roster. The post The Aces&#x26;#8217; bench has helped cook up the perfect chemistry appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-08-05 00:47:20</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/30: The Next- Sunday Notes, Week 9:&#xA0;Aliyah Boston as a defender, New York&#x2019;s unique PnRs, and more!</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/sunday-notes-week-9-aliyah-boston-as-a-defender-new-yorks-unique-pnrs-and-more/</link> <description>Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston growing as a defender, a deadly wrinkle in the Liberty offense, and more! The post Sunday Notes, Week 9:&#xA0;Aliyah Boston as a defender, New York&#x2019;s unique PnRs, and more! appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-30 20:46:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/26: The Next- The Next&#x2019;s 2023 WNBA midseason awards</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/the-next-2023-midseason-wnba-awards/</link> <description>MVP, Coach of the Year up for grabs; ROY is Boston&#x27;s to lose The post The Next&#x2019;s 2023 WNBA midseason awards appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-26 20:46:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/24: The Next- How Kiah Stokes has filled her defensive stopper role perfectly</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-kiah-stokes-has-filled-her-defensive-stopper-role-perfectly/</link> <description>Aces center Kiah Stokes has found her niche as a defender and rebounder The post How Kiah Stokes has filled her defensive stopper role perfectly appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-24 20:47:13</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/16: The Next- 2023 WNBA All-Star Game has different feel with Brittney Griner back</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/2023-wnba-all-star-game-has-different-feel-with-brittney-griner-back/</link> <description>The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game felt normal again with Brittney Griner back in the game for the first time since 2021 The post 2023 WNBA All-Star Game has different feel with Brittney Griner back appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-16 20:47:25</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/15: The Lead- Atlanta&#x26;#8217;s All-Star Trio Set to Let WNBA Know They Belong</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/atlantas-all-star-trio-set-to-let-wnba-know-they-belong/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=atlantas-all-star-trio-set-to-let-wnba-know-they-belong</link> <description>When the WNBA All-Star starters were announced on June 25, the Atlanta Dream didn&#x2019;t have any players on that list. Fans would have to wait another week to find out if Atlanta had any representatives heading to Las Vegas. On July 1, Dream fans were delighted to see Allisha Gray and Cheyenne Parker na</description> <pubDate>2023-07-15 00:48:04</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/14: The Next- Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: Viva Las Vegas: All-Star Weekend preview</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-viva-las-vegas-all-star-weekend-preview/</link> <description>Host Natalie Heavren and Mercury beat reporter Jesse Morrison discuss all things All-Star Weekend The post Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: Viva Las Vegas: All-Star Weekend preview appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-14 20:47:53</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/12: The Next- Top prospects to watch at 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/top-prospects-to-watch-at-2023-fiba-u19-world-cup/</link> <description>A tournament for the stars of tomorrow begins Saturday The post Top prospects to watch at 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-12 16:47:28</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/12: Last Word on Sports- 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Preview</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/07/12/2023-wnba-all-star-game-preview/</link> <description>This year&#x27;s&#xA0;WNBA season&#xA0;has proven to be one of the most competitive in recent history, with multiple teams contending for the championship and impressive individual performances. Moreover, it is the time of the year for the league&#x27;s brightest stars to put on a show for the fans and receive recognit</description> <pubDate>2023-07-12 16:46:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/11: The Next- Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Hotter than hot in Las Vegas</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-hotter-than-hot-in-las-vegas/</link> <description>Missy and Matthew talk about the defending champion Aces and their chances to repeat The post Locked On Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Hotter than hot in Las Vegas appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-11 00:47:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/6: The Lead- Sun Forge Ahead Despite Jones&#x26;#8217; Absence</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/sun-wont-stop-competing-despite-brionna-jones-absence/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=sun-wont-stop-competing-despite-brionna-jones-absence</link> <description>Here we are once again. The Connecticut Sun are almost halfway through their season, and they&#x2019;re in the position where they need to reinvent the wheel due to an injury to a key piece. This time, it&#x2019;s star center, Brionna Jones. She went down with a right Achilles rupture on June 21st in Seattle. If </description> <pubDate>2023-07-06 00:47:56</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/3: GoGTS- WNBA Future Watch: A&#x2019;ja Wilson Basketball Cards, Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://gogts.net/wnba-future-watch-aja-wilson-basketball-cards-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>WNBA Future Watch: A&#x2019;ja Wilson Basketball Cards, Las Vegas Aces - Dominance at every level puts her in line to be one of the best ever. The post WNBA Future Watch: A&#x2019;ja Wilson Basketball Cards, Las Vegas Aces appeared first on Go GTS - Power of Partnership. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-03 16:46:37</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/3: The Next- Why Alysha Clark&#x26;#8217;s versatility has allowed her to fit right in on the Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/alysha-clark-las-vegas-aces-perfect-fit-so-quickly/</link> <description>Despite only playing 16 games with the Aces, Alysha Clark has fit like a glove so far. The post Why Alysha Clark&#x26;#8217;s versatility has allowed her to fit right in on the Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-07-03 12:47:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/28: The Lead- A Look Inside the Aces&#x26;#8217; High-Octane Offense</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/a-look-inside-the-aces-high-octane-offense/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=a-look-inside-the-aces-high-octane-offense</link> <description>The Indiana Fever learned the hard way Monday night. Two-time league MVP Candace Parker was 0-for-4 &#x2014; and an average of 8.2 points per game marks a comparatively slow start for the all-time great.&#xA0; The Aces bench, which is often not the bearer of the scoring burden, combined for just five points on </description> <pubDate>2023-06-28 20:46:50</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/26: The Next- WNBA announces starters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Las Vegas</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/wnba-announces-starters-for-the-2023-all-star-game-in-las-vegas/</link> <description>Stewart and Wilson named team captains for this year&#x27;s WNBA All-Star game The post WNBA announces starters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Las Vegas appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-26 00:47:12</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/25: The Next- Sunday Notes, Week 5: What makes a good or bad offense, featuring Seattle and Atlanta &#x2014; plus Jewell Loyd</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/sunday-notes-week-5-2023-wnba-atlanta-dream-seattle-storm-jewell-loyd/</link> <description>Sunday Notes, your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for this week The post Sunday Notes, Week 5: What makes a good or bad offense, featuring Seattle and Atlanta &#x2014; plus Jewell Loyd appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-25 16:47:57</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/25: Last Word on Sports- WNBA Power Rankings: Week 8</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/06/25/wnba-power-rankings-week-8/</link> <description>The eighth week of the WNBA season is coming to a close. Teams have been on a hot streak closing the gap on the league leader, while others have lost more than expected. With that, here are the top five teams leading the WNBA Power Rankings. WNBA Power Rankings: Week 8 1. Las Vegas Aces Unsurprising</description> <pubDate>2023-06-25 16:47:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/19: Last Word on Sports- Gamecocks in the WNBA</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/06/19/gamecocks-in-the-wnba/</link> <description>Over the past decade or so, Dawn Staley has built the South Carolina women&#x2019;s basketball program into a powerhouse. They have won two national titles, been to multiple other Final Fours, and have had two players drafted as the top pick in the WNBA draft. Staley&#x2019;s influence on the women&#x2019;s game is now </description> <pubDate>2023-06-19 16:47:03</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/14: The Next- A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart lead early WNBA All-Star votes</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/wnba-all-star-voting-aja-wilson-breanna-stewart-lead-early-votes/</link> <description>Wilson and Stewart were the team captains in 2022 as top two vote getters The post A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart lead early WNBA All-Star votes appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-14 20:47:09</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/11: The Next- &#x26;#8216;Things are coming together&#x26;#8217; for the Connecticut Sun</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/things-are-coming-together-for-the-connecticut-sun-wnba/</link> <description>Takeaways from the Connecticut Sun&#x27;s midweek home series against the Las Vegas Aces The post &#x26;#8216;Things are coming together&#x26;#8217; for the Connecticut Sun appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-11 16:46:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/10: The Next- What to take away from the Aces&#x26;#8217; first loss and four-game road trip</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/aces-las-vegas-first-loss-four-game-road-trip-wnba/</link> <description>&#x22;We&#x2019;re starting to put the pieces together. I don&#x2019;t think we are playing our best basketball. I think we&#x2019;re growing on this road trip because we have been put on the ropes a little bit.&#x22; The post What to take away from the Aces&#x26;#8217; first loss and four-game road trip appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-10 00:47:37</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/9: The Lead- Allisha Gray and Her Glasses Make the Dream&#x26;#8217;s Future Crystal Clear</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/allisha-gray-glasses-make-dreams-future-crystal-clear/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=allisha-gray-glasses-make-dreams-future-crystal-clear</link> <description>During the closing moments of the Atlanta Dream&#x2019;s dominant 83-65 victory over the Chicago Sky last week, you could see Allisha Gray joking around and having fun with her teammates on the bench. Rhyne Howard put on the glasses that Gray always wears during games, and that has turned into a fun bit th</description> <pubDate>2023-06-09 20:47:39</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/3: The Next- In Atlanta, South Carolina Gamecock roots run deep</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/atlanta-dream/atlanta-dream-south-carolina-crossover-wilson-boston-amihere-gray/</link> <description>&#x27;You&#x27;re going to get some sellouts&#x27; The post In Atlanta, South Carolina Gamecock roots run deep appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-03 16:47:49</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/1: The Next- Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball:&#xA0;Inside the Las Vegas Aces 2022 WNBA championship banner-raising</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-inside-the-las-vegas-aces-2022-wnba-championship-banner-raising/</link> <description>Howard and Matthew chat about the Aces ring and banner ceremony and what drives A&#x27;ja Wilson for more The post Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball:&#xA0;Inside the Las Vegas Aces 2022 WNBA championship banner-raising appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-06-01 00:47:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/29: The Next- Sights and sounds from the Aces&#x26;#8217; 2022 title ring ceremony</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/las-vegas-aces-2022-title-ring-ceremony-becky-hammon-aja-wilson-kelsey-plum/</link> <description>A look at a night that will never be forgotten in the history of Las Vegas sports. The post Sights and sounds from the Aces&#x26;#8217; 2022 title ring ceremony appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-05-29 00:46:10</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/27: The Next- Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/two-ups-and-a-down-alyssa-thomas-mvp-diana-taurasi-jackie-young/</link> <description>Plus, an icon&#x27;s defense and the rise of Jackie Young The post Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-05-27 16:46:58</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/26: The Lead- Seattle Storm Can&#x2019;t Handle a Stacked Deck of Aces</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/seattle-storm-cant-handle-a-stacked-deck-of-aces/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=seattle-storm-cant-handle-a-stacked-deck-of-aces</link> <description>The Seattle Storm couldn&#x2019;t have asked for a worse way to start their season. After the match with the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces, the futures of both teams seem clear. The Aces soundly defeated the Storm 105-64 in a historic loss in the Emerald City. Despite a beatdown to open the season, the</description> <pubDate>2023-05-26 20:47:02</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/19: The Next- 2023 WNBA season preview: Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/2023-wnba-season-preview-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>Is another title in the cards for the Las Vegas Aces? The post 2023 WNBA season preview: Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-05-19 00:47:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/18: The Next- The Next&#x26;#8217;s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/the-nexts-2023-wnba-preseason-awards-and-predictions/</link> <description>MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered The post The Next&#x26;#8217;s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-05-18 16:47:11</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/15: The Next- 2023 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/2023-wnba-season-preview-phoenix-mercury-brittney-griner-diana-taurasi-vanessa-nygaard-skylar-diggins-smith/</link> <description>Plenty of questions entering 2023, but confidence is as high as ever The post 2023 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-05-15 16:47:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/5: Last Word on Sports- Mike Budenholzer Is Out as the Bucks&#x26;#8217; Head Coach. Who Could Replace Him?</title> <link>https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2023/05/05/mike-budenholzer-out-as-bucks-head-coach-who-could-replace-him/</link> <description>The Milwaukee Bucks fired Mike Budenholzer on May 4th, per Adrian Wojnarowski. [embed]https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1654242113176104965[/embed] Budenholzer&#x2019;s coaching resume is unimpeachable. He spent 17 seasons on Gregg Popovich&#x2019;s staff with the San Antonio Spurs. Budenholzer spent five season</description> <pubDate>2023-05-05 08:47:32</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/2: The Lead- Who Are the Way-Too-Early WNBA MVP Contenders?</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/who-are-the-way-too-early-wnba-mvp-contenders/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=who-are-the-way-too-early-wnba-mvp-contenders</link> <description>Numerous legends have claimed the WNBA&#x2019;s illustrious Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, from the likes of Lisa Leslie to Maya Moore. Last year we saw A&#x2019;ja Wilson prevail over the rest, receiving the honor for the second time in her young career. Now, with the 2023 WNBA season right around the corner </description> <pubDate>2023-05-02 20:47:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/29: The Next- Locked on Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA training camp preview</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-2023-wnba-training-camp-preview/</link> <description>Jackie and Maggie Hendricks discuss the most competitive and trickiest camps. The post Locked on Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: 2023 WNBA training camp preview appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-04-29 00:47:32</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/26: The Next- Who typically wins WNBA Rookie of the Year &#x2014; and what happens next?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/rookie-of-the-year-award-history-candidates-boston-miller-horston-wnba/</link> <description>Aliyah Boston is the favorite, but she&#x27;ll have challengers The post Who typically wins WNBA Rookie of the Year &#x2014; and what happens next? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-04-26 16:47:28</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/5: The Lead- WNBA Players and Their Hogwarts Houses</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wnba-players-and-their-hogwarts-houses/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wnba-players-and-their-hogwarts-houses</link> <description>Want to create content about the WNBA? Apply here today! This time last year, we had a little fun with the help of One Tree Hill to help us survive the agonizing break between the NCAA Tournament and the WNBA Draft. WNBA Teams As One Tree Hill Characters So, why not do the same this [&#x26;#8230;] The po</description> <pubDate>2023-04-05 16:47:03</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/25: The Lead- Connecticut Sun, UConn Women Share Similar Mindsets</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/connecticut-sun-uconn-women-share-similar-mindsets/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=connecticut-sun-uconn-women-share-similar-mindsets</link> <description>While Geno Auriemma has famously led UConn to 11 national championships, the Huskies aren&#x2019;t Connecticut&#x2019;s only perennial powerhouse in women&#x2019;s basketball. Although yet to win a WNBA title, the Connecticut Sun have been contenders for a ring year in and year out. In recent years, the journeys of thes</description> <pubDate>2023-03-25 00:46:07</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/23: The Next- &#x2018;Talk to me nice&#x2019;: Sam Purcell, Mississippi State defy odds with bittersweet tournament run&#xA0;</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/sam-purcell-mississippi-state-ncaa-tournament-run/</link> <description>Inside an unexpected NCAA tournament run The post &#x2018;Talk to me nice&#x2019;: Sam Purcell, Mississippi State defy odds with bittersweet tournament run&#xA0; appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-03-23 04:46:26</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/22: The Next- Talk to me nice: Sam Purcell&#x2019;s Mississippi State defies odds with bittersweet tournament run&#xA0;</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/talk-to-me-nice-sam-purcells-mississippi-state-defies-odds-with-bittersweet-tournament-run/</link> <description>Inside an unexpected NCAA tournament run The post Talk to me nice: Sam Purcell&#x2019;s Mississippi State defies odds with bittersweet tournament run&#xA0; appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-03-22 16:46:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/9: PudnerSports.com- Lady Trojans Crush South Carolina for Final all-time Elite 8 Spot, 79-59.</title> <link>http://www.pudnersports.com/2023/03/lady-trojans-crush-south-carolina-for.html</link> <description>&#x26;nbsp;The Lady Trojans (1983) struggled through the opening round of our all-time great women&#x27;s team, but dominated South Carolina (2017) in the second round in perhaps the matchup of the two greatest players of all time. This tournament is being played using the Value Add Basketball Game.Cheryl Mil</description> <pubDate>2023-03-09 01:47:37</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>2/18: The Next- Brionna Jones returns to Connecticut Sun ready for her moment</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/brionna-jones-returns-to-connecticut-sun-ready-for-her-moment/</link> <description>Sun success will orbit around Brionna Jones&#x27; growth and opportunity in 2023 The post Brionna Jones returns to Connecticut Sun ready for her moment appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-02-18 01:47:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/30: The Next- Alysha Clark expected to sign with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/alysha-clark-expected-to-sign-with-the-las-vegas-aces-in-free-agency/</link> <description>The 2022 WNBA champs take another step towards building a super team by signing 2x champ Alysha Clark The post Alysha Clark expected to sign with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-01-30 05:49:41</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/29: The Next- How Candace Parker&#x26;#8217;s versatility will make the Las Vegas Aces even more dangerous</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/candace-parker-versatility-las-vegas-aces-more-dangerous/</link> <description>Parker will team up with A&#x27;ja Wilson to give the Aces a dominant frontcourt &#x2014; and perhaps a superteam The post How Candace Parker&#x26;#8217;s versatility will make the Las Vegas Aces even more dangerous appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-01-29 05:56:57</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/21: The Next- How trading away Dearica Hamby gives Las Vegas Aces flexibility this offseason</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/dearica-hamby-trade-gives-las-vegas-aces-flexibility-wnba-offseason/</link> <description>Plus, how Amanda Zahui B. fits the Aces&#x27; style of play The post How trading away Dearica Hamby gives Las Vegas Aces flexibility this offseason appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-01-21 21:56:36</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/6: The Next- 2023 WNBA free agency preview: Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/2023-wnba-free-agency-preview-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>The reigning champs don&#x27;t have a lot of cap space but their core is locked up The post 2023 WNBA free agency preview: Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2023-01-06 21:46:20</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/25: The Lead- Curt Miller Brings Success Script To Brightening Sparks</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/curt-miller-brings-success-script-to-brightening-sparks/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=curt-miller-brings-success-script-to-brightening-sparks</link> <description>Only the perfect author can write the proper ending if a script is three-quarters finished. Consider the pivotal moment in The Matrix Reloaded, where the evil architect gives Neo a choice: save the world or save his lover, Trinity. Shockingly, Neo chooses Trinity, seemingly destroying humankind. Tha</description> <pubDate>2022-10-25 20:58:47</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/1: The Next- Why this World Cup win was different for Team USA</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/team-usa/team-usa-gold-medal-fiba-womens-world-cup-china-australia/</link> <description>A&#x27;ja Wilson named World Cup MVP after Team USA&#x27;s 22-point win over China The post Why this World Cup win was different for Team USA appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-10-01 20:55:56</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>10/1: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Oct. 1, 2022: GOLDEN AGE &#x2014; USA wins fourth consecutive World Cup</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-oct-1-2022-team-usa-aja-wilson-fiba-world-cup-gold-medal/</link> <description>A&#x2019;ja Wilson named Tournament MVP, Alyssa Thomas named Best Defensive Player The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Oct. 1, 2022: GOLDEN AGE &#x2014; USA wins fourth consecutive World Cup appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-10-01 20:55:56</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/30: The Next- How Team USA and China advanced to the World Cup final</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-team-usa-and-china-advanced-to-the-world-cup-final/</link> <description>China in World Cup final for first time since 1994 The post How Team USA and China advanced to the World Cup final appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-30 16:55:14</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/28: The Next- What to watch in quarterfinal matchups of Sydney World Cup</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/what-to-watch-in-quarterfinal-matchups-of-sydney-world-cup/</link> <description>Team USA to play Serbia on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET The post What to watch in quarterfinal matchups of Sydney World Cup appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-28 00:54:31</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/27: The Next- How Sun and Aces players are adjusting to World Cup play in Sydney</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-sun-and-aces-players-are-adjusting-to-world-cup-play-in-sydney/</link> <description>U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina to conclude group stage undefeated The post How Sun and Aces players are adjusting to World Cup play in Sydney appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-27 20:55:37</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/27: The Next- Locked on Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Breaking down Team USA and the 2022 World Cup at its halfway point</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/podcast/locked-on-wbb/locked-on-womens-basketball-team-usa-australia-2022-fiba-world-cup/</link> <description>From A (Australia) to U-S-A, The Next&#x27;s Missy Heidrick and Isabel Rodrigues break down the FIBA World Cup so far The post Locked on Women&#x26;#8217;s Basketball: Breaking down Team USA and the 2022 World Cup at its halfway point appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-27 00:54:17</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/23: The Next- What led to a Shakira Austin breakthrough at the World Cup</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/what-led-to-shakira-austin-breakthrough-at-the-world-cup/</link> <description>Youngest player on Team USA leads team to win over Puerto Rico The post What led to a Shakira Austin breakthrough at the World Cup appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-23 16:54:17</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/21: The Next- What to watch for as the FIBA World Cup tips off</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/fiba-world-cup-tips-off-usa-australia-belgium-france-japan/</link> <description>Twelve teams will compete for a gold medal in Sydney The post What to watch for as the FIBA World Cup tips off appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-21 20:54:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/21: The Next- Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: It&#x26;#8217;s A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson&#x26;#8217;s world now after Las Vegas Aces capture 2022 WNBA championship&#xA0;</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces-championship/</link> <description>We get to hear from A&#x27;ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray following Las Vegas&#x27; win over the Connecticut Sun in the 2022 WNBA Finals The post Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: It&#x26;#8217;s A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson&#x26;#8217;s world now after Las Vegas Aces capture 2022 WNBA championship&#xA0; appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-21 00:54:11</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/20: The Next- Breaking down the Team USA World Cup roster</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/breaking-down-the-team-usa-world-cup-roster/</link> <description>Stewart and Wilson lead a cast of All-Star players for the U.S. The post Breaking down the Team USA World Cup roster appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-20 16:54:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/19: Fantom Sports Industries- Las Vegas Aces Wins First Ever Pro Championship For the City</title> <link>https://fantomsportsindustries.com/las-vegas-aces-wins-first-ever-pro-championship-for-the-city/</link> <description>Sunday, 09/18/2022, the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Championship. 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Alyssa Thomas&#x2019; historic triple-double wills Connecticut to critical victory</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-sept-16-2022-alyssa-thomas-connecticut-sun-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>Plus: All-WNBA teams unveiled The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Sept. 16, 2022: Oh wh-AT a night! 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A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson has Las Vegas Aces one win away from a title</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-wnba-finals-game-2-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>Alex and Matthew discuss Game 2 of the WNBA Finals and how the Aces are one win away from a title The post Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: WNBA Finals Game 2 reaction Pod! A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson has Las Vegas Aces one win away from a title appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-15 00:56:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/14: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Sept. 14, 2022: ALL-TIME A&#x2019;JA &#x2014; Wilson&#x2019;s Aces charge ahead in Game 2</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-sept-14-2022-aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>What now for Robert Sarver&#x27;s Mercury? The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Sept. 14, 2022: ALL-TIME A&#x2019;JA &#x2014; Wilson&#x2019;s Aces charge ahead in Game 2 appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-14 12:54:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/11: The Lead- WNBA Semifinals Power Rankings: Chelsea Gray, All Hail the Point Gawd!</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wnba-semifinals-power-rankings-chelsea-gray-all-hail-the-point-gawd/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wnba-semifinals-power-rankings-chelsea-gray-all-hail-the-point-gawd</link> <description>Two teams remain as the WNBA semifinals ended on Thursday. The Aces and Sun meet today, and one team will hoist the championship trophy for the first time in franchise history. 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The post What will it take for the Las Vegas Aces to win their first WNBA championship? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-10 12:54:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/10: The Next- &#x26;#8220;It validates the work I&#x26;#8217;m doing&#x26;#8221;: Diamond DeShields striving towards 2022 USAB roster</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/international/team-usa/it-validates-the-work-im-doing-diamond-deshields-striving-towards-2022-usab-roster-team-usa-wnba-phoenix-mercury/</link> <description>A change of roles expanded DeShields game into a potential Team USA roster spot The post &#x26;#8220;It validates the work I&#x26;#8217;m doing&#x26;#8221;: Diamond DeShields striving towards 2022 USAB roster appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-10 00:54:36</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/8: The Next- The Aces used multiple gritty performances to defeat the Storm and advance to the 2022 WNBA Finals</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/the-aces-used-multiple-gritty-performances-to-defeat-the-storm-and-advance-to-the-2022-wnba-finals/</link> <description>It was by no means easy but behind some tough performances the Aces were able to win two games in Seattle The post The Aces used multiple gritty performances to defeat the Storm and advance to the 2022 WNBA Finals appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-08 04:54:41</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/7: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Sept. 7, 2022: HOLD THE ACES &#x2014; Las Vegas advances to WNBA finals</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-sept-7-2022-las-vegas-aces-aja-wilson-connecticut-sun/</link> <description>Plus: Sun force Game 5 in Chicago and A&#x2019;ja Wilson wins MVP The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Sept. 7, 2022: HOLD THE ACES &#x2014; Las Vegas advances to WNBA finals appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-07 20:54:43</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/7: The Next- The Next&#x2019;s 2022 WNBA Awards: MVP</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/the-nexts-2022-wnba-awards-mvp/</link> <description>Our unofficial tally has Stewart-Wilson as close as it gets The post The Next&#x2019;s 2022 WNBA Awards: MVP appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-07 16:54:38</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/6: The Next- Did the Seattle Storm just let their season slip away?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/did-the-seattle-storm-just-let-their-season-slip-away/</link> <description>How Seattle can recover and force a Game 5 The post Did the Seattle Storm just let their season slip away? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-09-06 20:52:36</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/4: The Lead- Upping the Ante: Aces to Face True Test</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/upping-the-ante-aces-to-face-true-test/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=upping-the-ante-aces-to-face-true-test</link> <description>When the lights are shining the brightest, and the crowds are cheering the loudest, and the tension is at its highest, champions are forged. 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Or are Chicago Sky favorites?&#xA0;</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/locked-on-womens-basketball-chicago-sky-3/</link> <description>James speaks with host Howard about the television deal for the game and the atmosphere in Wintrust Arena The post Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball: Did Las Vegas Aces just show how to win a WNBA title? Or are Chicago Sky favorites?&#xA0; appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-07-28 00:52:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/27: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 27, 2022: Aces win Commissioner&#x2019;s Cup</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-july-27-22-commissioners-cup-liz-cambage/</link> <description>Sparks announce Liz Cambage contract divorce The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 27, 2022: Aces win Commissioner&#x2019;s Cup appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-07-27 16:53:12</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/24: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 24, 2022: New York Liberty snap losing streak with narrow win over Chicago Sky</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-july-24-2022-new-york-liberty/</link> <description>Aces beat Sparks to clinch playoff spot, Fever officially eliminated The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 24, 2022: New York Liberty snap losing streak with narrow win over Chicago Sky appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-07-24 20:52:51</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/20: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 20, 2022: DREAM TEAM &#x2014; Atlanta Dream crush Aces in key victory</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-july-20-2022-atlanta-dream-las-vegas-aces-tiffany-hayes/</link> <description>And come watch Storm-Sky with us today!!!! The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 20, 2022: DREAM TEAM &#x2014; Atlanta Dream crush Aces in key victory appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-07-20 16:53:30</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/20: The Lead- 2022 WNBA MVP Power Rankings Week 10: A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson, Queen MVP</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-10-aja-wilson-queen-mvp/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-10-aja-wilson-queen-mvp</link> <description>Sadly, the 2022 WNBA season is zooming by. Most teams have eleven or fewer games left to play. The competition will be dicier as teams scramble to snag a coveted playoff spot. Thankfully, the 2022 WNBA MVP power rankings are a pleasure to witness unfold. 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The Joneses and Thomas have been leading the way for the f</description> <pubDate>2022-07-19 16:52:47</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/18: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 18, 2022: Travel takes center stage as Washington Mystics handily defeat Minnesota Lynx</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-july-18-2022-wnba-travel-minnesota-lynx-washington-mystics/</link> <description>Plus: Connecticut falls to the 4-seed after loss to Las Vegas The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; July 18, 2022: Travel takes center stage as Washington Mystics handily defeat Minnesota Lynx appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-07-18 16:54:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/16: The Lead- Dreams Come True: Rhyne Howard&#x26;#8217;s All-Star Weekend</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/dreams-come-true-rhyne-howard-all-star-weekend/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=dreams-come-true-rhyne-howard-all-star-weekend</link> <description>When Rhyne Howard held her All-Star dream, it was but the first rest towards a playoff awakening. 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Aft</description> <pubDate>2022-06-30 04:55:12</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/24: The Next- How Dearica Hamby has become the Aces&#x26;#8217; X-Factor</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-dearica-hamby-has-become-the-x-factor/</link> <description>The eighth year veteran knows she doesn&#x27;t have to score to make Las Vegas successful The post How Dearica Hamby has become the Aces&#x26;#8217; X-Factor appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-06-24 20:55:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/23: The Lead- 2022 WNBA MVP Power Rankings Week Six: A&#x2019;ja Wilson, an Ace as MVP?</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-six-aja-wilson-an-ace-as-mvp/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-six-aja-wilson-an-ace-as-mvp</link> <description>What a phenomenal 2022 WNBA season it has been so far. As the season progresses, the intensity becomes more palpable. 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Often, the team&#x2019;s leading scorer for th</description> <pubDate>2022-05-29 20:55:24</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/24: The Lead- 2022 WNBA MVP Power Rankings Week 2: A&#x26;#8217;ja Wilson the Favorite Early</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-2-aja-wilson-the-favorite-early/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=2022-wnba-mvp-power-rankings-week-2-aja-wilson-the-favorite-early</link> <description>As if the 2022 WNBA season can not get any more interesting, in pops week two. There was a bit of drama in Phoenix, some key injuries that kept players on the bench, and teams that welcomed returning players from their overseas leagues. Indiana the Aces have already played eight games, three teams h</description> <pubDate>2022-05-24 16:55:33</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/20: The Next- Bill Laimbeer retires as one of the most influential people in WNBA history</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/bill-laimbeer-retires-as-one-of-the-most-influential-people-in-wnba-history/</link> <description>Laimbeer&#x27;s impact on the franchise shows both on and off the court The post Bill Laimbeer retires as one of the most influential people in WNBA history appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-05-20 21:00:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/13: The Next- How Katie Benzan went from afterthought to &#x26;#8216;Young Mighty&#x26;#8217; for the Washington Mystics</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/washington-mystics/katie-benzan-from-afterthought-to-young-mighty-washington-mystics/</link> <description>&#x27;I had no idea&#x27; she&#x27;d be this good, head coach and general manager Mike Thibault said this week The post How Katie Benzan went from afterthought to &#x26;#8216;Young Mighty&#x26;#8217; for the Washington Mystics appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-05-13 17:00:29</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/11: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; May 11, 2022: LLLynx &#x2014; Minnesota aimless in third-straight loss</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-may-11-2022-minnesota-lynx-cheryl-reeve-crystal-dangerfield/</link> <description>Fever&#x27;s Crystal Dangerfield had 10 points and six assists against former team The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; May 11, 2022: LLLynx &#x2014; Minnesota aimless in third-straight loss appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-05-11 16:54:46</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/13: The Next- On WNBA Draft Night 2022, threes were the key for the Las Vegas Aces</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/on-wnba-draft-night-2022-threes-were-the-key-for-the-las-vegas-aces/</link> <description>As the new Aces GM stated &#x22;Becky wanted lots of shooters&#x22; and that&#x27;s what the Aces got in the 2022 WNBA draft The post On WNBA Draft Night 2022, threes were the key for the Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-04-13 00:50:16</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/10: The Next- Former WNBA star Natalie Williams named Las Vegas Aces general manager</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/natalie-williams-named-las-vegas-aces-general-manager-wnba/</link> <description>The former All-WNBA performer becomes the latest former player in the Aces&#x27; front office The post Former WNBA star Natalie Williams named Las Vegas Aces general manager appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-04-10 00:50:32</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/6: The Lead- Sparks Dismiss Playoff Skeptics As Season Approaches</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/sparks-dismiss-playoff-skeptics-as-season-approaches/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=sparks-dismiss-playoff-skeptics-as-season-approaches</link> <description>Does a woman have free will? At first, it seems like a wide-open layup question: of course! But some philosophers, including the great Arthur Schopenhauer, argue no. Schopenhauer pointed to dreams and our inability to will what we want to shockingly argue against what seems like common sense. Thankf</description> <pubDate>2022-04-06 00:50:42</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>4/3: The Lead- Las Vegas Aces: A Week in Review</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/las-vegas-aces-a-week-in-review/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=las-vegas-aces-a-week-in-review</link> <description>We may be over a month away from the start of the 2022 WNBA season, but the Las Vegas Aces are staying busy. With a lot of news about players at home and abroad, there&#x2019;s a lot to unpack about the last seven days. Here&#x2019;s an Aces week in review:&#xA0; A New Shoe for 22 [&#x26;#8230;] The post Las Vegas Aces: A </description> <pubDate>2022-04-03 16:52:24</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/26: Belly Up Sports- The WNBA is the Face of Nike&#x26;#8217;s New Line</title> <link>https://bellyupsports.com/the-wnba-is-the-face-of-nikes-new-line/</link> <description>//embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=D1en9s7r&#x26;#038;cid=10043&#x26;#038;offsetx=0&#x26;#038;offsety=0&#x26;#038;floatwidth=400&#x26;#038;floatposition=bottom-right The collection spear, headed by @A_Phoenix_Born, was designed by a team of experts, including a recipient of W.I.N. (Women in Nike), a program that</description> <pubDate>2022-03-26 04:50:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>3/8: The Next- Aces add depth by signing Theresa Plaisance and Sydney Colson</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/aces-add-depth-by-signing-theresa-plaisance-and-sydney-colson/</link> <description>The Aces added help up front with a veteran center, plus a guard who has history with the franchise The post Aces add depth by signing Theresa Plaisance and Sydney Colson appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-03-08 01:50:11</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>2/9: The Lead- Aces Secure Future With Wilson</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/aces-secure-future-with-wilson/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=aces-secure-future-with-wilson</link> <description>The Las Vegas Aces have locked up their future. A&#x2019;ja Wilson isn&#x2019;t going anywhere.&#xA0; According to multiple reports, Wilson has signed the maximum possible contract she can as a restricted free agent: a fully protected two-year deal for $196,267 and $202,155. The deal will keep Wilson in Vegas through </description> <pubDate>2022-02-09 17:50:48</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>2/4: The Next- Moves made, message sent: Phoenix add DeShields, may add Tina Charles</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/phoenix-mercury-add-deshields-charles/</link> <description>The Mercury cleared the cap space to sign Diamond DeShields and are close to adding Tina Charles, how will this work? The post Moves made, message sent: Phoenix add DeShields, may add Tina Charles appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-02-04 05:50:10</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/29: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Jan. 29, 2022: Send Reeve an Angel</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-jan-29-2022-mccoughtry-hines-allen-january-wilson-meesseman-wnba/</link> <description>And it&#x2019;s going to be January in Seattle for longer than a month The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Jan. 29, 2022: Send Reeve an Angel appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-01-29 17:50:48</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/26: The Lead- Aces Reloading With Williams</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/aces-reloading-with-williams/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=aces-reloading-with-williams</link> <description>On Monday, Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV reported that Riquna Williams is expected to return to the Las Vegas Aces for the 2022 season. 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The 46-year-old was recently coaching at Windward School, an elite high school program in California where she was the Progr</description> <pubDate>2022-01-26 13:51:01</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>1/8: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Jan. 8, 2022: Hull-abaloo at Stanford</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-jan-8-2022-las-vegas-new-york-phoenix-brondello-stanford-oregon-hull/</link> <description>And New York finally knows who its head coach is The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Jan. 8, 2022: Hull-abaloo at Stanford appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2022-01-08 17:52:48</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>12/31: The Next- Daily Briefing &#x2014; Dec. 31, 2021: Becky Hammon, Las Vegas&#x2019; ace in the hole</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/daily-briefing-dec-31-2021-las-vegas-hammon-south-carolina-georgia-lsu/</link> <description>And some wild upsets across college ball The post Daily Briefing &#x2014; Dec. 31, 2021: Becky Hammon, Las Vegas&#x2019; ace in the hole appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-12-31 17:52:50</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>12/28: The Lead- Aces Consider Going All-In This Offseason</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/aces-consider-going-all-in-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=aces-consider-going-all-in-this-offseason</link> <description>Each week over the first three months of the offseason, W Lead will look at what each team is planning for free agency. We will look at pending free agents and then consider who may be a logical target. This series starts in standings order for the teams that missed the postseason and then goes [&#x26;#8</description> <pubDate>2021-12-28 21:53:04</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/29: The Lead- Resilient Mercury Seeking Postseason Magic Against Aces</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/resilient-mercury-seeking-postseason-magic-against-aces/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=resilient-mercury-seeking-postseason-magic-against-aces</link> <description>The Phoenix Mercury had mostly flown beneath the radar this season as title contenders. Phoenix struggled to establish a winning rhythm, going 9-10 in the first half of the season. The Merc&#x26;#8217;s momentum really commenced before the Olympic break, when Phoenix went 2-1 against Seattle and Las Vega</description> <pubDate>2021-09-29 00:52:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/29: The Next- Liz Cambage returns just in time to help Aces&#x26;#8217; push for ring</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/liz-cambage-returns-for-aces-championship-push/</link> <description>Another year, another chance at championship glory for the Las Vegas Aces The post Liz Cambage returns just in time to help Aces&#x26;#8217; push for ring appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-09-29 00:52:15</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/24: The Next- WNBA viewership soars</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnba-viewership-soars/</link> <description>WNBA merchandise sales also up 50% over 2020 season The post WNBA viewership soars appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-09-24 04:52:07</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/23: FanSided- 5 stars who could dominate the WNBA playoffs</title> <link>https://fansided.com/2021/09/23/wnba-playoffs-stars-dominate/</link> <description>With the WNBA playoffs kicking off tonight, here are the five stars who could dominate this postseason. The 2021 WNBA season was jampacked with a plethora of storylines, it being the first full season since the pandemic hit. This season we saw the resurgence of many stars who missed the W Bubble,</description> <pubDate>2021-09-23 20:45:06</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/22: The Lead- Gray&#x2019;s Game Vital for Aces&#x2019; Championship Push</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/grays-game-vital-for-aces-championship-push/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=grays-game-vital-for-aces-championship-push</link> <description>It&#x26;#8217;s safe to say the Point GAWD has blessed the Aces this season with her abilities. Coming to Las Vegas from Los Angeles in the off season, Chelsea Gray has been the floor general that the Aces have needed to make their offense run at peak efficiency. Currently averaging a career high 6.1 ass</description> <pubDate>2021-09-22 16:52:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/17: The Lead- WNBA Activism Extends to Fans, Too</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/wnba-activism-extends-to-fans-too/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=wnba-activism-extends-to-fans-too</link> <description>The WNBA fan base is full of diehard fans. Most fans know anything and everything about the league. The formation of #WNBATwitter gave the base a space to voice very strong opinions and hot takes. In being supporters of the league, fans have a responsibility not to speak for the players, but rather </description> <pubDate>2021-09-17 16:52:56</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/4: The Next- The Las Vegas Aces have big shoes to fill down the stretch</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/las-vegas-aces/las-vegas-aces-missing-cambage-hamby/</link> <description>How the Aces can make up for Liz Cambage and Dearica Hamby&#x27;s absences with just five games left in the regular season The post The Las Vegas Aces have big shoes to fill down the stretch appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-09-04 20:50:20</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/31: The Next- Inside the Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s 5-0 homestand</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/connecticut-sun/inside-the-connecticut-suns-5-0-homestand-wnba/</link> <description>A title contender asserts its dominance The post Inside the Connecticut Sun&#x26;#8217;s 5-0 homestand appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-31 16:52:51</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/28: The Next- A close win, ugly loss signal Aces&#x26;#8217; need to tighten up</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/a-close-win-ugly-loss-signal-aces-need-to-tighten-up/</link> <description>The Aces looked more like themselves Thursday than they did earlier in the week, albeit not fully until the second half The post A close win, ugly loss signal Aces&#x26;#8217; need to tighten up appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-28 00:51:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/23: The Next- 2K22 WNBA player ratings revealed</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/nba-2k22-wnba-player-ratings-revealed/</link> <description>A WNBA player will be on the cover of NBA 2K for the first time The post 2K22 WNBA player ratings revealed appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-23 00:50:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/22: The Next- The Washington Mystics&#x26;#8217; playoff hopes &#x2014; and bigger aspirations &#x2014; come down to consistency</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/washington-mystics/washington-mystics-playoff-hopes-consistency/</link> <description>The Mystics played great in three straight first halves against Las Vegas and Phoenix &#x2014; but then the wheels fell off The post The Washington Mystics&#x26;#8217; playoff hopes &#x2014; and bigger aspirations &#x2014; come down to consistency appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-22 16:50:46</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/19: The Next- How the Atlanta Dream can capitalize on their last sliver of hope</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-the-atlanta-dream-can-capitalize-on-their-last-sliver-of-hope/</link> <description>Exclusive info on the status of Chennedy Carter, Tiffany Hayes and a historically bad-but-improving defense The post How the Atlanta Dream can capitalize on their last sliver of hope appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-19 00:51:19</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/18: The Next- Aces shake off golden rust, look toward championship</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/aces-shake-off-golden-rust/</link> <description>A&#x27;ja Wilson will be the first to admit she&#x27;s tired, but she won&#x27;t let that stop her from helping her team win The post Aces shake off golden rust, look toward championship appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-18 00:51:07</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/17: The Next- Breanna Stewart, Defensive Player of the Year?</title> <link>https://thenext.substack.com/p/breanna-stewart-wnba-defensive-award-candidate</link> <description>It&#x26;#8217;s got a nice ring to it</description> <pubDate>2021-08-17 16:50:38</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/17: The Next- Breanna Stewart, Defensive Player of the Year?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/breanna-stewart-wnba-defensive-award-candidate/</link> <description>It&#x2019;s got a nice ring to it The post Breanna Stewart, Defensive Player of the Year? appeared first on The Next. </description> <pubDate>2021-08-17 00:50:30</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/14: The Next- Breanna Stewart, Defensive Player of the Year?</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/p/breanna-stewart-wnba-defensive-award-candidate</link> <description>It&#x26;#8217;s got a nice ring to it</description> <pubDate>2021-08-14 16:50:10</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/5: The Next- Two wins from gold: How the U.S. is coming together</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/p/two-wins-from-gold-how-the-us-is</link> <description>Olympic semifinal against Serbia looms next</description> <pubDate>2021-08-05 00:50:40</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/1: The Next- Team USA will close Tokyo Olympic group stage against France</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/p/team-usa-will-close-tokyo-olympic</link> <description>Former UConn guard Williams is among France&#x27;s leaders</description> <pubDate>2021-08-01 16:50:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/30: The Next- Keys to Team USA&#x27;s game vs. Japan</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/p/keys-to-team-usas-game-vs-japan</link> <description>Host nation is leading Tokyo Olympics with 15 gold medals</description> <pubDate>2021-07-30 00:50:08</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/29: The Next- How the U.S. women&#x27;s 3X3 team overcame obstacles to win gold</title> <link>https://www.thenexthoops.com/p/how-the-us-womens-3x3-team-overcame</link> <description>Team U.S. became accustomed to change in claiming event&#x27;s Olympic debut</description> <pubDate>2021-07-29 00:50:07</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/25: E2G Sports- USA basketball enters Olympics as heavy favorites but with concerns</title> <link>https://e2gsports.com/usa-basketball-enters-olympics-as-heavy-favorites-but-with-concerns/</link> <description>It&#x26;#8217;s official ladies and gents, the 2020 Olympic Games are (finally) upon us. In one of the most unprecedented years in sports and world history, the Games can finally commence. [&#x26;#8230;] The post USA basketball enters Olympics as heavy favorites but with concerns appeared first on E2GSports. </description> <pubDate>2021-07-25 16:50:49</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/15: The Lead- MVP Ladder: Jones&#x2019; to Lose at the Break</title> <link>https://theleadsm.com/mvp-ladder-jones-to-lose-at-the-break/?utm_source=rss&#x26;utm_medium=rss&#x26;utm_campaign=mvp-ladder-jones-to-lose-at-the-break</link> <description>Going into the Olympic break, it&#x2019;s a great time to re-rank the leading WNBA MVP candidates. 1. Jonquel Jones, F, Connecticut Sun Jones took a break from WNBA action for FIBA Eurobasket, but is still firmly in the lead for MVP this season. She&#x2019;s averaging 21.0 PPG, 11.1 REB, and 3.1 AST on 57% shooti</description> <pubDate>2021-07-15 20:50:52</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/8: SGPN- WNBA Championship Odds</title> <link>https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/2021/07/07/wnba-championship-odds/</link> <description>The 2021 WNBA season is reaching its halfway point. There will be a one-month break for the Tokyo Olympics, which many of the league&#x26;#8217;s stars will play in, and action will return on Aug. 15. 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But thanks to the WNBA&#x26;#8217;s hardship waiver, that injury&#x2014;plus the team not having Kiah Stokes, which dropped their number of active players below the hardship</description> <pubDate>2021-06-22 20:48:55</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/20: The Next- Takeaways from Aces&#x27; back-to-back wins over New York</title> <link>https://thenext.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-aces-back-to-back</link> <description>What&#x27;s coming together for Vegas, and what still needs work</description> <pubDate>2021-06-20 16:52:27</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>6/19: NetsRepublic.com- New York Liberty Come Up Snake Eyes in Sin City (6/18/21)</title> <link>https://netsrepublic.com/new-york-liberty-come-up-snake-eyes-in-sin-city-6-18-21/</link> <description>It was deja vu all over again for the New York Liberty in the worst possible way. 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The status of the 2020 season is still up in the &#x26;#8230; The post Who Will Step Up For Las Vegas Aces With Plum Out? appeared first on Belly Up Sports. </description> <pubDate>2020-06-12 20:12:24</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>5/24: High Post Hoops- Las Vegas Aces re-sign Carolyn Swords</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2020/05/24/las-vegas-aces-re-sign-carolyn-swords/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>&#x22;I&#x26;#039;m back.&#x22; Change of plans. The Las Vegas Aces re-signed Carolyn Swords earlier this week.The team also waived Avery Warley-Talbert and 2020 third-round pick Lauren Manis. 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Sh...</description> <pubDate>2020-01-12 17:07:00</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>12/18: Belly Up Sports- Will Liz Cambage Re-sign with the Aces?</title> <link>https://bellyupsports.com/2019/10/will-liz-cambage-resign-with-the-aces/</link> <description>As we all know, free agency is approaching, and Liz Cambage is an unrestricted free agent. Will Liz Cambage re-sign with the Aces? As Liz has stated in the postseason, &#x26;#8230; The post Will Liz Cambage Re-sign with the Aces? appeared first on Belly Up Sports. </description> <pubDate>2019-12-18 01:07:02</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>11/10: High Post Hoops- What we learned during Team USA&#x27;s loss to Oregon</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/11/09/learned-team-usas-loss-oregon/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>On Saturday, Oregon became the second college team to beat the United States women&#x26;#039;s basketball national team. 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The Las Vegas Aces quickly added to a 10-point halftime lead Sunday afternoon and pulled away for a 92-75 Game 3 victory over the Washington Mystics. &#x22;We knew it was a series,&#x22; Aces head coach and...</description> <pubDate>2019-09-23 04:05:22</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/20: High Post Hoops- Takeaways: Mystics pull away late, take 2-0 lead</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/09/20/takeaways-2019-wnba-playoffs-aces-mystics-game-2/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>Mystics take 2-0 lead as series heads to Vegas The Washington Mystics took a 2-0 series lead with a 103-91 victory on Thursday in their 2019 WNBA Playoffs semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces. 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Led by Emma Mees...</description> <pubDate>2019-09-19 16:05:21</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/18: High Post Hoops- Takeaways: Mystics survive late Aces push in Game 1</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/09/18/mystics-aces-game-1-2019-wnba-playoffs/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>Meesseman on fire, Toliver returns, Mystics up 1-0 This 2019 WNBA Playoffs run for the Washington Mystics opened with an eventful finish as the Las Vegas Aces made a late surge in the fourth quarter of Game 1. Here are your takeaways from Tuesday night as the Mystics took a 1-0 lead in this best-of</description> <pubDate>2019-09-18 20:04:34</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/17: High Post Hoops- Preview: Aces, Mystics clash in semifinals</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/09/17/preview-aces-mystics-clash-wnba-playoffs-semifinals/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>Can Aces avenge early-season blowout losses? The Las Vegas Aces are getting another crack at the Washington Mystics. Washington won two of their three regular-season meetings in convincing fashion. The Aces came away with a four-point win in Washington on July 13 as the Mystics played without El</description> <pubDate>2019-09-17 20:04:17</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>9/9: High Post Hoops- Rookie Race: Looking back at the WNBA&#x27;s closest Rookie of the Year votes</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/09/09/rookie-race-looking-back-at-the-wnba-closest-rookie-year-votes/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>After a season that saw A&#x26;#039;ja Wilson hit the ground running and leave no doubt who the WNBA Rookie of the Year was, 2019 has seen a larger pool of rookies making their own statements about who should get the nod when the season wraps up. Napheesa Collier appeared to be the front-runner early </description> <pubDate>2019-09-09 16:05:29</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/24: High Post Hoops- Takeaways: Sun snatch home win from Aces in potential playoff preview</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/08/24/takeaways-sun-snatch-home-win-aces-potential-playoff-preview/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>In a back-and-forth contest that featured the second and third-best teams in the WNBA standings, the Connecticut Sun ultimately defeated the visiting Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, 89-85. Mainly the result of a strong second half anda combined 51 points from Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams, the</description> <pubDate>2019-08-24 20:04:23</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>8/8: High Post Hoops- Napheesa Collier is the analytically savvy choice for Rookie Of The Year</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/08/08/napheesa-collier-analytically-savvy-choice-rookie-year/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>A deeper dive into the stats yields more arguments for Napheesa Collier There is rarely cause for controversy when it comes to voting for the WNBA&#x26;#039;s Rookie of the Year. 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They also had a couple </description> <pubDate>2019-07-24 04:04:39</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/19: High Post Hoops- Podcast: All-Star Game rosters with Lyndsey D&#x27;Arcangelo</title> <link>https://highposthoops.com/2019/07/19/wnba-podcast-star-game-rosters-lyndsey-darcangelo/?utm_source=basketball-reference&#x26;utm_medium=referral&#x26;utm_campaign=basketball-reference</link> <description>Discussing the 22 picks, snubs and our own All-Star draft In the latest episode of the Locked on Women&#x2019;s Basketball WNBA Podcast, host Ben Dull is joined by Lyndsey D&#x26;#039;Arcangelo of The Athletic WNBA to discuss the 22 All-Star selections and snubs and conduct our own unofficial All-Star dr...</description> <pubDate>2019-07-19 20:04:29</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>7/18: Empire Writes Back- Former New York Liberty rival supports the current WNBA era</title> <link>https://empirewritesback.com/2019/07/18/former-new-york-liberty-rival-supports-current-wnba-era/</link> <description>WNBA legend Lisa Leslie tormented the New York Liberty during her playing career and helped revolutionize the game. 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