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Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B

Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B

Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B

Project B, a new women’s basketball league set to launch in November 2026, announced its first player signing on Wednesday: WNBPA president and 10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike. There’s a lot to unpack, so lace ’em up and let’s hoop to it.

November 07, 2025

NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested

NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested

NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested

Three people with ties to the NBA were among the 34 arrested yesterday in connection to a multiyear FBI investigation into illegal betting. Here’s “the gist” on the two indictments (one tied to rigged poker games and the other to illegal sports wagers) and what the FBI director deemed the NBA’s “insider trading saga.” Buckle up.

October 24, 2025

Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach

Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach

Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach

Former NY Liberty head coach (HC) Sandy Brondello is heading north, tapped as HC for the expansion squad Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. Grab a whiteboard and a marker: We’re breaking down the Xs and Os of the league’s coaching moves.

October 24, 2025

Breaking down the 2025–26 NBA season

Breaking down the 2025–26 NBA season

Breaking down the 2025–26 NBA season

After yet another whirlwind offseason, the NBA is officially back with tonight’s juicy doubleheader. The first game of the season tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, when the defending champ Oklahoma City Thunder hoist the franchise’s first-ever banner before taking on the Houston Rockets. In classic GIST fashion, today’s newsletter has everything you need to know about the 2025–26 campaign — ball is definitely life.

October 21, 2025

Recapping the 2025 WNBA season

Recapping the 2025 WNBA season

Recapping the 2025 WNBA season

From record-breaking buckets to mic-drop moments, the 2025 WNBA season had us laughing out loud, cheering passionately, and sometimes even screaming into the nearest pillow. As the confetti settles on the Las Vegas Aces’ championship parade, let’s close out one of the WNBA’s most memorable seasons by revisiting all of the hoops magic.

October 18, 2025

Las Vegas Aces on the cusp of third WNBA title in four years

Las Vegas Aces on the cusp of third WNBA title in four years

Las Vegas Aces on the cusp of third WNBA title in four years

The WNBA expanded its Finals to a best-of-seven series, but it looks like the Las Vegas Aces might not need the extra games after taking a commanding 3-0 lead with Wednesday’s 90–88 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Ahead of tonight’s potentially series-ending Game 4 in Arizona, let’s revisit an absolutely thrilling Game 3 before pondering two pressing questions as the playoffs enter their final act.

October 10, 2025

Two players to watch in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

Two players to watch in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

Two players to watch in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

You already know the Las Vegas Aces boast a two-game lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, which are best-of-seven for the first time. With Game 3 set for tonight at 8 p.m. ET, watch out for a pair of difference makers hellbent on hoops glory.

October 08, 2025

Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals

Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals

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Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals

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October 06, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces boast a commanding 2-0 lead in the WNBA’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals following yesterday’s 91–78 win over the Phoenix Mercury. The series now shifts from Vegas to Phoenix ahead of Wednesday’s Game 3…but not before we discuss the latest from the hardwood.

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A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

November 20, 2025

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A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA

You already know A’ja Wilson is that girl.

And now, she’s chatting with us on The GIST of It. Co-host Ellen Hyslop sat down with the four-time WNBA MVP and forever Las Vegas Ace to discuss fashion, love and basketball, and of course, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union. Don’t miss this one.

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Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?

Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?

Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?

Today’s newsletter has everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 1 tipoff, from the reason each squad could hoist the championship trophy to the Finals tidbits that could decide the series. Let’s hoop to it.

October 03, 2025

Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years

Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years

Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years

As if that wasn’t enough WNBA news for one day, the Finals matchup is officially set. The Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces in the best-of-seven championship series after last night’s 107–98 overtime (OT) win over the Indiana Fever. Here’s how it all went down.

October 01, 2025

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement

Need a little push to say exactly what’s on your mind? Look no further than the aforementioned Collier’s exit interview, where the five-time All-Star lambasted Commissioner Engelbert and the league office in a two-page prepared statement. Receipts, incoming.

October 01, 2025

Officiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continue

Officiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continue

Officiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continue

Even with one WNBA semifinal done and dusted and the other heading for a winner-take-all Game 5, officiating continues to dominate headlines. From the buckets to the blown calls, let’s get into it.

September 29, 2025

WNBA semifinals heading for Games 3 and 4 with both series tied

WNBA semifinals heading for Games 3 and 4 with both series tied

WNBA semifinals heading for Games 3 and 4 with both series tied

Forget the Jo Bros, this weekend is all about WNBA hoops. Game 3s will grace our screens tonight, followed by a double dose of Game 4s on Sunday. Yes, with both best-of-five series knotted at one, that means the Finals matchup could be set before our next newsletter. Burnin’ up.

September 26, 2025

NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello let go one season after franchise’s first championship

NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello let go one season after franchise’s first championship

NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello let go one season after franchise’s first championship

There was no shortage of WNBA fireworks yesterday, so let’s start with last night’s on-court Game 2 action with both best-of-five semis now even. The Phoenix Mercury overcame a 20-point deficit, forced overtime, and topped the Minnesota Lynx 89–83, while NaLyssa Smith’s career-high 18 points fueled the Las Vegas Aces’ 90–68 win over the Indiana Fever.

September 24, 2025

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