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Meesseman ties career high, Mystics beat Aces, take 2-0 lead
Ian Quillen, Associated Press | Updated Sep 19th - 9:58pm
So far this postseason, Emma Meesseman is outshining everyone. Even the newly minted league MVP.
Williams, Jones help Sun beat Sparks, take 2-0 series lead
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sep 19th - 6:43pm
Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Courtney Williams added 25 to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Los Angeles Sparks 94-68 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.
Pistons sign 17-year NBA veteran with Joe Johnson
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 19th - 4:08pm
The Detroit Pistons have signed 38-year-old swingman Joe Johnson.
Mystics' versatile forward Elena Delle Donne named WNBA MVP
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 19th - 9:44am
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne has been named 2019 WNBA MVP in a near-unanimous vote.
Liberty's Asia Durr has hip surgery; rookie missed 16 games
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 18th - 7:08pm
Liberty guard Asia Durr underwent hip surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.
Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve chosen WNBA Executive of the Year
The Associated Press | Updated Sep 18th - 2:35pm
Minnesota Lynx general manager and coach Cheryl Reeve has been chosen WNBA basketball executive of the year after steering the team to a ninth straight appearance in the playoffs despite losing several longtime stars.
Wizards' Isaiah Thomas out 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 18th - 11:54am
Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas underwent thumb surgery and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
Tsai completes purchase of Nets, arena, hires Levy as CEO
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Sep 18th - 10:01am
The Brooklyn Nets have a new owner and a new CEO.
Delle Donne, Meesseman help Mystics edge Aces, 97-95
Ian Quillen, Associated Press | Updated Sep 17th - 10:08pm
The Washington Mystics were thrilled to pull out a close win in the playoffs.
Sun top Sparks 84-75 in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals
Pat Eaton-robb, Associated Press | Posted Sep 17th - 7:05pm
Alyssa Thomas had 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead a balanced Connecticut offense and the Sun opened the WNBA semifinals with an 84-75 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night.
Chiney Ogwumike praisesWNBA security after fan incident
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 17th - 4:24pm
Chiney Ogwumike is praising the WNBA's security after she and her sister were rushed by a fan following the Los Angeles Sparks playoff win on Sunday.
Taking his shot: Jordan, NBA owners, enter tequila business
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Posted Sep 16th - 4:56pm
When Michael Jordan decided to get into the tequila business, he could have slapped his name on the label, maybe autographed a few bottles and sold out the whole run in hours.
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier named WNBA Rookie of Year
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 16th - 9:49am
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Popularity of NBA in China seems to create endless options
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Sep 16th - 9:09am
Kobe Bryant went to China for the first time in 1998, making the trip to Beijing to help operate an instructional basketball clinic for about a dozen kids. The local coaches working with him didn't know a lot about the game. Barely anyone noticed that an NBA player was in town.
Different court: Maya Moore dedicated to criminal justice
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sep 16th - 8:51am
Maya Moore startled basketball when she stepped away from the WNBA before the season. She has spent a lot of her time trying to help a family friend overturn a conviction.
Hamby's steal, 3-pointer help Aces advance, eliminate Sky
The Associated Press | Updated Sep 15th - 6:32pm
Dearica Hamby hit a shot from a few steps inside halfcourt with 5 seconds left to lift Las Vegas to a 93-92 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday in the second round of the WNBA playoffs.
Gray, Parker help Sparks eliminate Storm, advance to semis
The Associated Press | Updated Sep 15th - 5:18pm
The Los Angeles Sparks, under the guidance of first-year coach Derek Fisher, have battled through adversity all season and leaned on that experience in their single-elimination second-round playoff game with defending-champion Seattle.
Gasol completes historic double, Spain wins World Cup
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Sep 15th - 9:35am
Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.
