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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Overlooked Dream guard could be vital to Angel Reese’s success in Atlanta</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/overlooked-dream-guard-could-be-vital-angel-reese-success-atlanta?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpqtbkj77d</guid><description>The Dream have all the tools to allow Angel Reese to thrive with her new team.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5653,h_3179,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpqtgj1qawr13rwewa.jpg" caption="Aug 29, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao (2) in action against the Dallas Wings in the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. 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Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Caitlin Clark enters third Fever season with new game-changing focus</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/caitlin-clark-enters-third-fever-season-with-new-game-changing-focus?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpn1h329g2</guid><description>Caitlin Clark is ready for another successful WNBA season with the Fever.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4530,h_2548,x_0,y_129/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpn1pzxzksk99ycnj7.jpg" caption="Aug 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks to the bench before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Valkyries still need to answer crucial question before the season begins</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/valkyries-still-need-to-answer-crucial-question-before-the-season-begins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpkz2e5b04</guid><description>The Golden State Valkyries will need to figure out who the team&#39;s primary shooter will be before the season begins in early May.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6035,h_3394,x_0,y_49/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpm2p5syfd84hqn2ea.jpg" caption="Sep 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) reacts to a foul against the Minnesota Lynx in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The WNBA&#39;s Natasha Cloud problem (probably) isn&#39;t political </title><link>https://highposthoops.com/the-wnbas-natasha-cloud-problem-probably-isnt-political?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpkbp68650</guid><description>The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in the WNBA means the league&#39;s athletes have the opportunity to get paid significantly more than ever before.</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3323,h_1869,x_677,y_853/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpkbt97q1a1rsc39mp.jpg" caption="Sep 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) reacts as she works her way down the court during overtime against the Phoenix Mercury during game one of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs round one at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Grading every WNBA team’s offseason before looming training camp cuts</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/grading-every-wnba-team-offseason-before-looming-training-camp-cuts?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpk7nghe5d</guid><description>Training camp is starting on April 19. How have teams fared so far?</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:15:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3787,h_2130,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpk87pe6td70xebnm8.jpg" caption="Jun 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. 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The Fever defeated the Aces 90-83. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The true impact of WNBA&#39;s new roster role is slowly being revealed</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/the-true-impact-of-wnbas-new-roster-role-is-slowly-being-revealed?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpe94rmjtq</guid><description>The new Collective Bargaining Agreeement (CBA) made a lot of changes in the WNBA — including the addition of up to two roster spots for developmental players.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3488,h_1962,x_510,y_56/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpea7myxtsaar4f03v.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores guard Justine Pissott (13) during a practice session ahead of the Fort Worth Regional of the women&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images&#xA; | Chris Jones-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angel Reese’s Dream admission proves why she’s primed for her best season yet</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-admission-proves-why-shes-primed-for-her-best-season-yet?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpfvvaab18</guid><description>Angel Reese spoke about her new and her past experiences alongside the Dream’s other core players.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:47:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1949,h_1096,x_0,y_320/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpfw02mk3e9vwh56k2.jpg" caption="Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates a shot against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sky-Sparks trade has a winner that nobody is talking about</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/sky-sparks-trade-has-winner-that-nobody-is-talking-about?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpddkxsr6h</guid><description>The Chicago Sky and the LA Sparks have already been in business this offseason, with the winner of the trade not necessarily being who you might expect.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpddqesrfy1rpyqzzq.jpg" caption="Aug 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7) reacts during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wings’ new Paige Bueckers approach creates perfect scenario for the WNBA</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/dallas-wings-new-paige-bueckers-approach-creates-perfect-scenario-wnba?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpaygpe04r</guid><description>The Wings made some big offseason moves to change the team around Paige Bueckers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7568,h_4257,x_0,y_182/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpayjxkv8cg97yt991.jpg" caption="Sep 11, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Golden State Valkyries&#39; draft night debacle was clear from the start</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/golden-state-valkyries-draft-night-debacle-was-clear-from-the-start?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8dmnnyk9</guid><description>WNBA fans — and probably a few players and their famillies — were thrown into a state of confusion Monday night when the Golden State Valkyries drafted LSU graduate Flau&#39;jae Johnson as the No. 8 overall pick.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_409/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp8dsrm6q6khynxb5k.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA;  Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts to a called foul during the first quarter of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Way too early 2026 WNBA season predictions: championship favorites and more</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/way-too-early-2026-wnba-season-predictions-championship-favorites-and-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi, Elaine Blum &amp; Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp6a35aj09</guid><description>The season is almost here and that means it’s time to make some predictions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1772,h_996,x_43,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp8t4w8f72vpvpn3a5.jpg" caption="Jul 8, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi, Elaine Blum &amp; Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Portland Fire rookie could become team&#39;s breakout star this season</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/portland-fire-rookie-could-become-teams-breakout-star-this-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8cm05pwh</guid><description>Serah Williams was drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the third round of the WNBA Draft this week — and then traded to the Portland Fire while she was in an elevator following the ceremony.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2775,h_1560,x_0,y_477/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp8cnxc8651c1v76mg.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies forward Serah Williams (22) against South Carolina Gamecocks during the semifinal of the Final Four of the women&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Veteran signing is the Wings answer Arike Ogunbowale has been looking for</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/veteran-signing-is-the-wings-answer-arike-ogunbowale-has-been-looking-for?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8bjtnhrw</guid><description>The Dallas Wings announced Tuesday that WNBA veteran Alysha Clark agreed to a one-year deal with the team.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp8bmcagqch8tkfvb0.jpg" caption="Aug 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics forward Alysha Clark (32) looks on during the first half against the Seattle Storm at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fever&#39;s second-round pick could be the steal of the WNBA Draft</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/fevers-second-round-pick-could-be-the-steal-of-the-wnba-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp65727d0b</guid><description>The Indiana Fever made the most of the team&#39;s three draft picks Monday night when the team selected Vanderbilt&#39;s Justine Pissott as the No. 25 overall pick in the second round.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2318,h_1303,x_0,y_371/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp65txymne9vgec3cy.jpg" caption="Vanderbilt Commodores women&#39;s basketball vs Florida Gators in SEC Tournament on March 7, 2024, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Vanderbilt Justine Pissott forward/guard (13) listen to her coach at a break. | ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Surprise addition is exactly what Storm needed after tough free agency</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/surprise-addition-exactly-what-seattle-storm-needed-after-tough-free-agency?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp68jqgz8k</guid><description>Things are looking up for the Storm after a ton of free agency departures.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp68q90kmjy330hkvp.jpg" caption="Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Flau&#39;jae Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. 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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2026 WNBA Draft: Surprise picks, unexpected trades dominate the night</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/2026-wnba-draft-surprise-picks-unexpected-trades-dominate-the-night?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp4zvq2aqt</guid><description>The 2026 WNBA Draft has wrapped up for the evening, and UConn&#39;s Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp4zxqarg880va1pkz.jpg" caption="Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Azzi Fudd poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2026 WNBA mock draft: Last-minute free agency moves made an impact</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/2026-wnba-mock-draft-last-minute-free-agency-moves-impacted-tonight?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knsxyz8t1j</guid><description>We put together a mock draft of all three rounds earlier this week, but free agency moves have inspired a fresh look at the most likely names to go round one.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3568,h_2007,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knt22727a457t4yr3w.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) rebounds the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter during the National Championship game of the women&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Atlanta Dream GM immediately shuts down loaded Angel Reese concern</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/atlanta-dream-gm-immediately-shuts-down-loaded-angel-reese-concern?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp38gsytbd</guid><description>The Dream’s GM isn’t worried about any issues Angel Reese had with her last team.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3894,h_2190,x_0,y_370/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp38ng7nhjw68r5qvk.jpg" caption="Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) against the Phoenix Mercury at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dream’s surprising Angel Reese addition was actually months in the making</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/atlanta-dream-surprising-angel-reese-addition-was-actually-months-making?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp36mptq4t</guid><description>Angel Reese was on the Dream’s radar for a while before the deal got done.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:43:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp36s3ny55cx1bkg3h.jpg" caption="Aug 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) stands on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sky&#39;s big free agency moves cast confusion on Angel Reese trade decision</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/skys-big-free-agency-moves-cast-confusion-on-angel-reese-trade-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp1t227cce</guid><description>The Chicago Sky has made huge free agency moves this week — something that began with Monday&#39;s announcement the team had traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_161/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp1t8kwkxme42mrtj7.jpg" caption="Aug 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) stands on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. 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However, this level of business does pose difficult challenges.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1951,h_1097,x_0,y_209/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kp0tv8z6derg9en348.jpg" caption="Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) calls for traveling during the third quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. 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The team will start the new season with four All-Stars.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:50:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5611,h_3156,x_5,y_150/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knytd21mj7sc1gaea2.jpg" caption="Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12), guard Jackie Young (0), and center A&#39;Ja Wilson (22) pose for a photo during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Perfect draft pick could kickstart exciting new Sky era</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/perfect-draft-pick-could-kickstart-exciting-new-sky-era?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kny4rdh697</guid><description>The Chicago Sky could begin the post-Angel Reese era perfectly with a stirring pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:47:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3869,h_2176,x_458,y_175/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kny4vjtkyvd2d6h5yf.jpg" caption="Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh claps during the first half against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wings’ free agency activity raises more questions about the draft than it answers</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/wings-free-agency-activity-raises-more-questions-about-draft-than-it-answers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knxrqpn7g9</guid><description>Wings GM Curt Miller is making moves and only adding to the uncertainty around this year’s draft.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3872,h_2178,x_0,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knxrtpj67vjga0me2w.jpg" caption="Aug 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) reacts against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angel Reese dream looks more likely to come true in Atlanta with every day</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/angel-reese-dream-looks-more-likely-to-come-true-in-atlanta-with-every-day?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knweky95h2</guid><description>The Dream will reportedly be able to keep their core together after adding Angel Reese.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3105,h_1746,x_0,y_316/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knwf31fw3dz9d7ddg9.jpg" caption="Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Collier forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates after defeating Team Clark in the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Surprise free agency trade could crown Seattle Storm winners of the WNBA Draft</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/surprise-free-agency-trade-could-crown-seattle-storm-winners-of-the-wnba-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knwbzgrjqc</guid><description>WNBA contracts negotiated this week can&#39;t be signed until Saturday, which has meant a lot of fans have spent the days in the realm of speculation, wondering who might be traded to which team. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:26:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4678,h_2631,x_0,y_123/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knwc6dt26ynbj75qw9.jpg" caption="Aug 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN;  Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Dream at Rogers Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Angel Reese trade is already paying off big for Atlanta</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/the-angel-reese-trade-is-already-paying-off-big-for-atlanta?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knt5afv3vs</guid><description>The Angel Reese effect is being felt in Atlanta one month before the WNBA star plays her first game for the Dream.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4200,h_2362,x_0,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knt5cneg58tkr2cxvv.jpg" caption="Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angel Reese trade ramps up Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream rivalry</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/angel-reese-trade-ramps-up-indiana-fever-atlanta-dream-rivalry?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knq9bqrd3w</guid><description>Angel Reese&#39;s trade to the Atlanta Dream could establish a true rivalry between the team and the Indiana Fever.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2770,h_1558,x_1371,y_83/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knq9dhaby56gkzemgr.jpg" caption="Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the second half of a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena. 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She previously played for Liberty.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4612,h_2594,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knq889nne699zj0254.jpg" caption="Liberty&#39;s Avery Mills (1) with the 3-point shot during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. | Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angel Reese&#39;s exit creates key opportunity for Sky’s next star to emerge</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/angel-reese-exit-creates-key-opportunity-for-sky-next-star-emerge?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knpecwn876</guid><description>With Angel Reese leaving the Chicago Sky for the Atlanta Dream, a forward will now have a chance she never imagined possible.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:40:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3476,h_1955,x_704,y_304/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knpegr7ddxfpqyeccb.jpg" caption="Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Injured Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) stands on the sidelines before a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Angel Reese trade was always inevitable (and the Chicago Sky are to blame)</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/angel-reese-trade-was-always-inevitable-and-the-chicago-sky-are-to-blame?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knfezpmc18</guid><description>The Chicago Sky were seemingly always going to lose Angel Reese, and this week&#39;s trade just solidified the inevitable. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_185/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01knmc3hmp6tvr58hb2y.jpg" caption="Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Injured Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) stands on the sidelines before a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena. 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