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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.

🏀 All around the world

🏀 All around the world

WNBA announces three new expansion teams as league favors experienced ownership

The WNBA tipped off Monday with major news: The league is awarding three new expansion franchises to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Each of the winning bids agreed to pay a record $250M expansion fee — higher than the valuations of half the W — with additional investments committed to team and facility development.

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).

✨ New kids on the block

✨ New kids on the block

Sportico releases WNBA valuations as Golden State tops the list at $500M

Yesterday, Sportico published its estimated WNBA valuations, illustrating YoY valuation gains for teams across the board. One significant surprise? The financial power of the Golden State Valkyries, which tipped off its inaugural season last month and already leads the league in valuation, just ahead of the NY Liberty and Indiana Fever.

🏀 Pinkies up

🏀 Pinkies up

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The latest headlines from the WNBA

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June 25, 2025

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.

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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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🏆 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

Oklahoma City Thunder closing in on championship after Game 5 win

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.

🏀 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.

🏀 Friday night lights

🏀 Friday night lights

Ion bags WNBA on Friday nights as network touts benefits of appointment viewing

On Friday, Scripps-owned network Ion Television renewed its media rights agreement with the WNBA nearly a year after the league inked a joint multinetwork package alongside the NBA. Despite the WNBA’s attainment of expensive, major network deals, there’s still considerable value in what Ion uniquely brings to the table: A distinct audience and capacity for appointment viewing.

🫖 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.

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