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Brittney Griner contemplated suicide while imprisoned in Russia

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner revealed that she thought about suicide while she was in Russian jail back in 2022. She talked about her experenice with Robin Roberts in an hourlong interview that aired on ABC Wednesday night.

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Thank You, Candace Parker: A Trailblazer’s Legacy in Basketball

Candace Parker, a titan of the basketball world, announced her retirement from the WNBA. Parker is leaving behind a legacy that transcends the confines of the court.

WNBA: Minnesota Lynx – The Training Camp Diaries, Day Four

I decided that it would be a lot more fun to spend the Minnesota Lynx Media Day in the service department waiting room at the dealership than at the Target Center.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / 53 minutes ago

Caitlin Clark will be fine in WNBA preseason debut due to one obvious reason

Caitlin Clark is about to make her preseason debut in the WNBA, and it’s making her and the Indiana Fever fans feel excited. And how can’t they? Clark is perhaps the most hyped WNBA prospect in league history.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / 4 hours ago

Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston excited over WNBA teams' plans amid Caitlin Clark hype

Without a doubt, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is a big deal. The hype around her is astronomical and basketball fans can’t wait to see her finally compete against the pros in the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury News / FirstSportz / 3 hours ago

Blood stains on mattress and expired toothpaste: Brittney Griner breaks silence on Russian prison and ‘mental lapse’

For WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, the last few years have been the hardest she has ever endured. After being arrested for carrying banned substances, the Phoenix Mercury Center spent almost a year in a Russian prison.

Watch: Caitlin Clark wearing teammates Erica Wheeler & NaLyssa Smith's chains (via @IndianaFever)

Indiana Fever News / Fastbreak on FanNation / 9 hours ago

Indiana Fever Veteran Erica Wheeler Feels Like 'Big Sister' to Caitlin Clark

Not everyone would be willing to become a mentor to the most popular player entering the WNBA. But immediately after the Indiana Fever selected Iowa's Caitlin Clark with the No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Brittney Griner opens up on arrest, imprisonment in Russia

Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner is opening up about what she calls her "mental lapse" that led to her near-10-month imprisonment in Russia in 2022.

Indiana Fever News / Beyond Women's Sports / 10 hours ago

Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith as a Formidable Frontcourt Duo

Within the first few days of training camp, an element that may have flown under the radar. This is how much of an impact Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith will provide as a one-two punch for an ever-growing Fever offense.

WNBA: Minnesota Lynx – The Training Camp Diaries, Day Three

Defense. Commitment to detail. Execution. Watching play between the Minnesota Lynx practice squad and the team on the floor, mostly newcomers, it was easy to see that those requirements were being met.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / 14 hours ago

Chelsea Gray Signs Extension

Point guard Chelsea Gray signed a contract extension through 2025 to remain with the two-time WNBA defending champion Las Vegas Aces, General Manager Natalie Williams announced Tuesday.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30

Diana Taurasi Fuels Caitlin Clark Beef Even More With Rebuttal on ‘Sensitive’ Fans

Even after becoming the biggest name in women’s basketball lately, Caitlin Clark still has her fair share of critics out there. Among them is Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and how her ongoing beef with the Indiana Fever rookie is making headlines right before the new WNBA season is set to start.

Las Vegas Aces News / ESPN / April 30

Gray inks extension with Aces: 'Chasing a legacy'

Point guard Chelsea Gray signed a contract extension through 2025 to remain with the two-time WNBA defending champion Aces, the team announced Tuesday.

WNBA News / ESPN / April 30

Fantasy women's basketball: Kamilla Cardoso, Shakira Austin among top sleepers

Eric Moody identifies the sleepers to know about in fantasy women's basketball this season.

Las Vegas Aces News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Reports: Aces sign G Chelsea Gray to 1-year extension

The Las Vegas Aces signed point guard Chelsea Gray to a one-year extension covering the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The five-time All-Star and three-time WNBA champion is heading into her fourth season with the Aces and her 10th in the league.

WNBA News / FanNation Kicks / April 29

Sabrina Ionescu & Breanna Stewart Speak on Signature Shoes in WNBA

Women's basketball has never been in a better place. Sure, the television ratings have been through the roof, and there are more stars than ever. However,

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Women's hoops icon Candace Parker retires: Basketball world pays tribute

On Sunday, women's basketball star Candace Parker announced her retirement following 16 remarkable professional seasons in the WNBA and overseas.

The Aces release a statement on Parker's sudden retirement

Parker has lofty post-retirement goal

The WNBA-champion Aces are set to visit the White House on May 9

Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus hail Lynx's reign at HOF ceremony

Caitlin Clark hits the court with the Fever, excited to play again

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best pure shooters in basketball history

Shooting is the great equalizer in basketball. You might not be the greatest, most explosive athlete, capable of throwing down crazy dunks or blowing past defenders off the dribble, but if you can shoot, chances are that you'll play a key role on any team you're a part of. Let's take a look at the greatest pure shooters in basketball history.