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  With all the hate and controversy circulating around Azzi Fudd and whether or not she was worth being selected First Overall, Fudd proves any skeptics wrong with back-to-back 20-point games. A Breakout Stretch for Azzi Fudd May 24 at New York Liberty Beginning her stretch of impressive outings, Azzi Fudd put the world on notice in the Wings' matchup in New York against the Liberty. Coming off the bench, Fudd put up 24 points, leading the team in scoring alongside Paige Bueckers who also had 24 points. Fudd did so on a field-goal percentage of 60% and a remarkable 50% from beyond the arc. Not only did Fudd finish with the best plus-minus rating between both teams (+22), but her efficient scoring ability helped limit the effects of the Liberty's Satou Sabally. While from the surface many will notice the ways in which Fudd uplifted the Wings on offense, those who take a closer look will also notice her impressive efforts on defense. Alongside her incredible scoring, Fudd recorde...

Coming off their third straight victory, the newly added Portland Fire are shaking up the league in ways no one expected. A Blazing Win Streak Taking complete control the entire matchup with the Connecticut Sun last night, the Portland Fire won their third straight game and have no signs of stopping. The past three games for the Fire have been nothing short of perfection. Consisting of selfless plays, full team efforts, and all-around dominance, this win streak began on the road as Portland took a monstrous victory over the fellow expansion team, Toronto Tempo, 99-80. Lead by one of the best performances in her career, Emily Engstler had things going for the Fire as she contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds on nearly 63% shooting. This literal fire in Portland's play would continue as they would go on to defeat the Liberty in New York, 81-74 fueled by a masterclass from Carla Leite. Helping limit the 25-point clinic from Liberty star, Breanna Stewart, Leite put up 18 points of her o...

Just days after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries, Kate Martin has been signed to a Developmental Contract by the Los Angeles Sparks. Martin's Emotional Journey Martin's journey throughout her WNBA career has never been easy, but certainly not as emotionally challenging as it is now. In her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces, Martin averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. Although her stats weren't perfect, Martin became one of the league's favorite rookies for not only her character, but hard work on and off the court. In the offseason following the 2024 season, Martin was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the Expansion Draft. Finding her groove and carving out a crucial role for Golden State, Martin improved to 6.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game in the 2025 season. Coming into the 2026 Preseason, Martin was playing well and earned commendable playing time for the Valkyries. That said, after straining her quad, Martin's fut...

In a shocking turn of events, the Golden State Valkyries have waived Kate Martin the day before the WNBA regular season kicks off. Martin's WNBA Journey A Dream Come True in Vegas Selected with the 18th overall pick in the Second Round of the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces, Kate Martin's dreams came to life as she was given an opportunity to play professionally. Martin immediately became a fan favorite not only to Las Vegas Aces fans, but WNBA fans all over the world. Entering a new role for the Aces was certainly a change for Martin as she was a go-to for the Iowa Hawkeyes alongside her best friend, Caitlin Clark. That said, her rookie season was a time of learning and adapting to the physicality and demand that the WNBA holds. Averaging just over 11 minutes per game, Martin also averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds for the Aces in her rookie season. Golden Kate In December of 2024, the WNBA held an expansion draft as they would welcome the Golden State Valkyries in the...

After spending an extended time in free agency seemingly to struggle finding interest from a team, Natasha Cloud has landed in Chicago just days before the regular season. A New Cloud Lands in the Sky Recent Seasons in Cloud's Career Intending to enter her eleventh season in the W, Natasha Cloud became a free agent after the 2025 WNBA season. After playing for the Mystics for eight seasons (2015-2023), Natasha Cloud has found herself on a new team each year since 2023. Making her offensive presence known for the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, Cloud gained value when she headed to the New York Liberty for the 2025 season in a trade that also involved the Connecticut Sun. Cloud flourished in this season for the Liberty, helping lead them to the playoffs alongside New York's star trio, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu, despite falling to her former team (Phoenix Mercury). The Waiting Game Ends for Natasha Cloud As the WNBPA sought to make new negotiations with WNBA le...