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🏀 Well that ain’t it

🏀 Well that ain’t it

WNBPA rejects the league’s initial CBA proposal

With the WNBA All-Star reserves announced, the stage is set for the league’s first-ever All-Star draft tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET — but as some stars align, other W news isn’t nearly as shiny. Let’s dig in.

Breaking down the WNBA’s expansion plans

The WNBA defined the relationship with three new cities on Monday, announcing expansion to Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. With an 18-team league looming, here are the green, red, and beige flags surrounding the news.

🏀 All that glitters

🏀 All that glitters

Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Commissioner’s Cup championship game

Get used to seeing the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark go head-to-head. Not only were the superstars named All-Star Game captains yesterday, but they’ll also square off in tomorrow’s 8 p.m. ET Commissioner’s Cup. Hoop yeah.

🏀 Lay your cards on the table

🏀 Lay your cards on the table

Las Vegas Ace A’ja Wilson becomes fastest player to score 5K career points

Think of today’s WNBA updates like an episode of Love Island — there’s a hot bombshell, a dramatic split, and something that just might break the internet. Cracking on…

🏀 The future is now

🏀 The future is now

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg expected to go No. 1 overall in 2025 NBA Draft

The NBA Finals just wrapped, but the offseason machine never sleeps — just ask the ever-growing list of traded players who’ve swapped threads in the last few days. And that’s not the only hoopla to keep an eye on: The 79th NBA Entry Draft begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET. It’s time to capture the flag(g).

🏀 Pinkies up

🏀 Pinkies up

The latest headlines from the WNBA

Looking for more tea? Enter: The WNBA, where a cuppa is served on the daily, from buzzy off-court headlines to spicy on-court action. Order up.

🏆 Best is best

🏆 Best is best

Oklahoma City Thunder win second NBA title

For the seventh straight season, there wasn’t a repeat NBA champ — and this year, the confetti fell on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who pummeled the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in last night’s Game 7, capping off a storybook postseason.

🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom

🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom

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Oklahoma City Thunder closing in on championship after Game 5 win

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June 18, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder (up 3-2) are one win away from raising their first championship banner since 1979 (back when they were the Seattle SuperSonics). Let’s ball.

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See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner

July 10, 2025

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See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner

See ya never: Red Bull fires Christian Horner

There’s been a major shakeup in Formula 1.

Yesterday, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired after 20 years with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the F1 community. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, F1 girlies and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the curious timing of Horner’s sacking, digging into how Red Bull’s lackluster performance — not previous misconduct allegations — sealed Horner’s fate. Vroom vroom.

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🏀 Bounce to it

🏀 Bounce to it

Indiana Fever will take on Minnesota Lynx in 2025 Commissioner’s Cup final

Last night’s six-game slate was pure cinema, notably locking in the Commissioner’s Cup final before two teams go head-to-head for $500K on July 1st. Read on for who’s through, plus other buzzy headlines from around the WNBA.

🏀 Question…?

🏀 Question…?

Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers clash in pivotal Game 5

The seven-game NBA Finals are level at two games apiece following the OKC Thunder’s 111–104 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Who will hoist the Larry OB? An excellent question ahead of tonight’s 8:30 p.m. ET Game 5 — and one of many we’re asking this Monday morning.

🫖 The teacup runneth over

🫖 The teacup runneth over

Golden State Valkyries stay hot after a weekend of women’s hoops

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s return to the hardwood from injury was piping hot, but she’s not the only WNBAer serving straight fire. Let’s spill the tea with the latest edition of what’s hot and what’s not in women’s hoops. Pinkies up.

🏀 Once upon a time

🏀 Once upon a time

Underdog Indiana Pacers take 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals

No, it’s not A Cinderella Story; it’s the Indiana Pacers — complete with their fairy godmother good luck charm, Caitlin Clark. Not only is Indy undefeated in the playoffs when the WNBA star’s in attendance, but they’re also only two wins away from their first-ever NBA title.

🏀 Heat check

🏀 Heat check

A WNBA update: What’s hot and what’s not

We’re not US Weekly, but we are about to spill the tea on what’s hot and what’s not in the WNBA. On-court action and off-court chatter? You came to the right place.

🏆 Rest and repeat

🏆 Rest and repeat

NBA Finals all tied up heading into Game 3, while Florida Panthers surge to 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

Even championship contenders need a break. Both the NBA and NHL playoff action took last night to reset, but the quest to hoist the hardware continues tonight. Let’s discuss.

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