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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sophie Cunningham suddenly faces bittersweet situation no one saw coming</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/sophie-cunningham-suddenly-faces-bittersweet-situation-no-one-saw-coming?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqhg1set1m</guid><description>Sophie Cunningham may be a fan favourite for the Indiana Fever, but she could be set for a frustrating 2026 WNBA campaign due to one player&#39;s emergence. </description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4006,h_2253,x_607,y_53/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kqhg5mh36c8n5pnnnm.jpg" caption="Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) sits on the sideline Thursday, April 30, 2026, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Doyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Keeping new fan favorite may be more challenging for the Liberty than they would like</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/keeping-new-fan-favorite-may-be-more-challenging-for-liberty-than-they-would-like?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqez5swez1</guid><description>Anneli Maley has been a star in the WNBL for years. 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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>WNBA League Pass and app problems are coming at the worst possible time</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/wnba-league-pass-and-app-problems-are-coming-at-the-worst-possible-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7zed6s6s</guid><description>Fans are reporting major issues with the WNBA&#39;s League Pass as well as the app that&#39;s available on handheld devices.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2379,h_1338,x_346,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq7zxfna4ytnvp4yhv.jpg" caption="Sep 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) warms up prior to game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. 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>Liberty reserve proves she could become New York&#39;s X-factor this season</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/liberty-reserve-proves-she-could-become-new-yorks-x-factor-this-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Ounpraseuth</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq3ack030m</guid><description>It was only one preseason game, but a Liberty reserve player showed why she has the ability to be a vital X-factor in New York&#39;s WNBA Championship hopes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6597,h_3710,x_0,y_202/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq3anh017axc3bv1va.jpg" caption="Apr 25, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Liberty center Han Xu (21) reacts during the first half against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Ounpraseuth"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers showdown headlines list of must-watch WNBA games</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-showdown-headlines-list-of-must-watch-wnba-games?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7f2sazz7</guid><description>The 2026 season will be full of entertaining games. These ten stand out.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7141,h_4016,x_0,y_259/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq7f634t6kf8a4a88e.jpg" caption="Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>WNBA fans react to the preseason purge as teams waive fan favorites</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/wnba-fans-react-to-the-preseason-purge-as-teams-waive-fan-favorites?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq5smzgxs7</guid><description>Fans of the Dallas Wings were surprised to learn the team opted to waive Kyla Oldacre and Zee Spearman on Sunday.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2924,h_1644,x_0,y_307/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq5xxygygckqs1j7hk.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Texas Longhorns center Kyla Oldacre (00) against the UCLA Bruins during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tennessee&#39;s roster rebuild still reveals gaping hole </title><link>https://highposthoops.com/tennessees-roster-rebuild-still-reveals-gaping-hole?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq5j6vteb8</guid><description>The Lady Vols are on a mission to prove the team can survive its recent roster reset, and the newcomers to Tennessee offer a lot of promise.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3504,h_1971,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq5j7qevkdq283sd26.jpg" caption="Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell points during a NCAA basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 19, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephanie Kaloi"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Liberty GM shuts down political Natasha Cloud narrative for good</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/liberty-gm-shuts-down-political-natasha-cloud-narrative-for-good?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephanie Kaloi</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq5b3sr6qn</guid><description>Natasha Cloud still hasn&#39;t signed with a team ahead of the 2026 season. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What to look out for in Caitlin Clark‘s first game back with the Indiana Fever</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/what-to-look-out-for-in-caitlin-clark-first-game-back-with-the-indiana-fever?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq00zjr0v4</guid><description>Preseason is kicking off tomorrow, and Caitlin Clark will finally be back on the court for the Fever. </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2332,h_1311,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kq016qnvz6ktwrcgep.jpg" caption="Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) claps her hands in excitement Sunday, July 13, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tempo&#39;s secret weapon could make or break the team&#39;s early success</title><link>https://highposthoops.com/tempo-s-secret-weapon-could-make-or-break-team-s-early-success?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Doyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpzhyd3wt9</guid><description>Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes may be stealing the spotlight for the Toronto Tempo, but it will be another player&#39;s presence that will matter most.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3748,h_2108,x_393,y_142/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/403/01kpzk8cq029jxw8k93e.jpg" caption="Jul 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA;  Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle (14) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Wings during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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