The Washington Mystics star doesn’t necessarily see herself as a point guard, but when she’s aggressive, the assists pile up
WNBA
Posted inNew York Liberty
Against playoff teams, Liberty’s inconsistencies come into focus
Two straight home games against the Fever and the Valkyries, two of the top five teams in the league, led to more questions than answers for the New York Liberty
Posted inFeatures, Las Vegas Aces, The IX Basketball, WNBA
With NaLyssa Smith out, who will be the next Aces starter?
Smith was ruled out for the season with a non-contact leg injury
Posted inFeatures
Ashlon Jackson is ready for her moment
From Duke starter to WNBA development player, Jackson has learned to embrace patience
Posted inLos Angeles Sparks
With the playoffs out of reach, Lynne Roberts’ future in LA is an open question
Roberts: “We’re just going to keep chopping wood, keep grinding, keep attacking”
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Posted inPodcasts
The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: DeWanna Bonner signs with Dream, Sky ban former NBA player
This week on The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, host Jackie Powell is joined by special guest host Maggie Hendricks to discuss DeWanna Bonner’s move to the Dream, the recent incident at the Fever-Sky game, and whether defense still wins championships.
Posted inThe IX Basketball
How the Phoenix Mercury can use the end of the 2026 season to prepare for the beginning next year
The Mercury can answer questions, set new goals in their final games of 2026 in preparation for 2027
Posted inBasketball Insider
In 2026 WNBA, does defense still win championships? — New York Liberty talk win over Indiana Fever
The IX Sports: Basketball Insider with Howard Megdal, Aug. 26, 2026
Posted inFeatures
What the Chicago Sky can still accomplish this season
The playoffs aren’t happening, but the Sky’s season is far from over
Posted inFeatures
Dallas Wings celebrate clinching playoff spot after 2-year drought
Paige Bueckers: ‘As far as we can extend this season, that’s what we want to do,’
