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Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner’s life and career path have taken a sharp turn over the past 18 months following a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges that ended with a prisoner swap in December

The Independent UK

The Wizards being just one ping-pong ball away from drafting Victor Wembanyama is just…so Wizards

What did I do to deserve this????

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA roster cuts are the latest sign that expansion is desperately needed

Abby Meyers, DiDi Richards and Destanni Henderson are some of the latest causalities.

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WNBA power lies with two superteams. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces could change the landscape of the WNBA as they assemble star-packed rosters

The Guardian - US

The WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces investigation and suspension of Becky Hammon, explained

This is not a great look for Becky Hammon.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner’s Return Headlines the Most Sought-After Games of WNBA Opening Weekend

The regular season tips off Friday, with a range of compelling matchups across the league.

Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon gets two-game suspension

The WNBA says Hammon violated league and team respect in the workplace policies. The violation was related to comments made by Hammon to Dearica Hamby in connection with the player’s recent pregnancy. Hamby’s allegations were that she was bullied and manipulated for being pregnant.

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WNBA Announces Punishment for Aces, Becky Hammon After Investigation

The league came down hard on the Aces following an investigation into the franchise for multiple violations.

Sports Illustrated

Sky exercise guard Dana Evans’ fourth-year option, but moves remain ahead of final cutdown date

Coach/GM James Wade will have to cut his 16-player roster to 12 by Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Becky Hammon Addresses Becoming NBA Head Coach Amid Raptors’ Reported Interest

The WNBA title-winning Aces coach was named recently in Toronto’s ongoing search for a new head coach.

Sports Illustrated

Sky’s historic game against Lynx in Canada shows WNBA is primed for expansion

The Atlanta Dream, who joined the league in 2008, were the last successful expansion team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner Reveals Emotions of Hearing National Anthem in WNBA Return

The forward described a different feeling hearing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to Friday’s preseason game.

Sports Illustrated

Sky preseason ends with victory against Lynx in WNBA’s first game in Canada

Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 18 points. The teams will play again in the regular-season opener Saturday in Minneapolis.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA star Brittney Griner's emotional verdict on return to basketball court

The basketball star made her long-awaited return to the court following the Phoenix Mercury star's 10-month stint in a Russian prison after being in possession of cannabis oil

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How Brittney Griner Performed in Her First Preseason Game Back in WNBA

The Mercury star returned to the floor on Friday. Here’s how she performed.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Vegas, Vegas is the favorite

The WNBA defending champion Aces got even stronger with the addition of future Hall of Famer Candace Parker.

Chicago Sun-Times

Developing cohesion is top priority for Sky for final preseason game, the league’s first in Toronto

The Sky’s chemistry is still a work in progress, but veteran wing and the team’s certified alpha Kahleah Copper is leading the bonding efforts.

Reuters

Basketball-Griner plays in WNBA for first time since Russia detention

Brittney Griner played with her Phoenix Mercury for the first time since 2021 on Friday, taking the court far sooner than she expected for their preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks, after nearly 10 months of detention in Russia.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players

USA Today Sports Media Group

When does the 2023 WNBA season start?

Brittney Griner is back, and a super-team era begins with the Liberty and Aces.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 WNBA national TV schedule: Where to watch live games

Is it good to have your games spread across 12 different channels and streaming options? We’ll see!

Chicago Sun-Times

Can 2023 Sky maintain standard set by past stars?

The team James Wade constructed will only go as far as two-time All-Star and the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper takes them.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA preseason power rankings, Sky at No. 8

The overhaul of teams throughout the WNBA has the league primed for a highly entertaining season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky has questions to answer in frontcourt

Elizabeth Williams’ entry into the WNBA’s concussion protocols exposes the Sky’s lack of depth in the post.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA expansion a hot-button topic as roster cuts begin

“We need more teams,” Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud tweeted. “These players deserve to be on a roster. It really kills me.”

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