Joey Mistretta

Joey Mistretta

Joey Mistretta is the Site Expert for High Post Hoops. In addition to the WNBA, he also covers the NBA and MLB. Mistretta graduated from Biola University in 2020 with a degree in broadcast journalism. He has also worked for outlets such as ClutchPoints, RotoWire, and Last Word On Sports. Mistretta grew up playing and following basketball and baseball. He enjoys working out and playing basketball in his free time.

May 9, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA;  New York Marquesha Davis (1) drives past Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) and forward Robyn Parks (21) in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York Liberty make roster move ahead of WNBA All-Star break

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Jun 22, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Jaelyn Brown (18) warms up before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Connecticut Sun waive 2 players amid disastrous season

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Jul 8, 2025; Fairfax, Virginia, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) takes a shot before a game against the Washington Mystics at EagleBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Angel Reese's immediate reaction to NBA 2K26 WNBA edition cover athlete honor

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Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Carla Leite (0) dribbles against the Indiana Fever during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Valkyries' guard gets big injury update as Golden State prepares for Dream game

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Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) interacts with the referee after a call against her in the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Angel Reese fires NSFW rant on WNBA officiating after loss to Lynx

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May 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Sparks player clarifies controversial Mystics All-Star claim

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Los Angeles Sparks v Seattle Storm

Chiney Ogwumike breaks All-Star news to sister Nneka on live TV

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Jun 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase (right) talks with guard Julie Vanloo (35) in the first half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Valkyries player's heartbreaking reaction to being waived immediately upon return

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Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Why A'ja Wilson shouldn't be overlooked for MVP consideration in 2025

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May 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) celebrates with Minnesota Lynx forward Karlie Samuelson (44) and Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Napheesa Collier's promising update met with unfortunate Lynx injury news

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Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) passes the ball against the New York Liberty during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

How the Mercury have become the WNBA's biggest surprise of 2025

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Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) reacts after being called for a foul during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Fever star Aliyah Boston is quietly establishing herself as an MVP candidate

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Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) shoots against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

New Kate Martin trend will further establish Valkyries as contenders

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Jun 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

There's a harsh Caitlin Clark reality emerging that's impossible to ignore

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May 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) during a game against the Golden State Valkyries at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Liberty player's hilarious response to teammate returning from EuroBasket

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Jun 11, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (0) attempts to score a layup against Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) and center Kiah Stokes (41) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Sparks get multiple updates ahead of important Sky matchup

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