Nicki Collen just wrapped up her first season with the Atlanta Dream, and the team is already prepared to extend her contract through the 2020 WNBA season.
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Los Angeles Sparks star Alana Beard was named the 2018 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, the league announced Thursday.
Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard was named the WNBA's Most Improved Player for the 2018 season, the league announced Sunday.
Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart was named the 2018 Most Valuable Player by the WNBA on Sunday. She's the second Storm player to receive the honor.
Danielle Robinson signed a contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx. She's averaging 6.5 points and 3.3 assists in her first season with the team.
Lindsey Harding was hired as a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, while Tamara Tatham joined the staff of Raptors 905 in the NBA G League.
The Seattle Storm will play the 2019 WNBA season in Alaska Airlines Arena. The move comes as KeyArena, is set to undergo major renovations.
Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot broke Ticha Penicheiro's single-season assist record Tuesday's 91-88 win over the Minnesota Lynx.
Minnesota Lynx star Lindsay Whalen will retire at the end of the 2018 WNBA season, the team confirmed Monday. Whalen has won four titles with the Lynx.
The Atlanta Dream signed Adaora Elonu to a seven-day contract. Elonu fills the void left by Angel McCoughtry, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Atlanta Dream announced Thursday that Angel McCoughtry will miss the rest of the 2018 WNBA season after suffering a torn ligaments in her left knee.