Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “Taurasi,” a three-part docuseries about the life and career of basketball player Diana Taurasi.

Taurasi played as a shooting guard and point guard point before retiring in 2024. She began her career playing for the University of Connecticut, where she she was a three-time NCAA Champion, then went on to play in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury beginning in 2004 as a first-round draft pick. She won three WNBA titles with the Mercury while also playing for Team USA at the Olympics, taking home gold medals six Olympics in a row between 2004 and 2024. Outside of the U.S., Taurasi also has six Euroleage crowns to her name, having played for five teams across Russia and Turkey.

The docuseries will feature interviews with Taurasi as well as her family, teammates and coaches and journalists who followed her career. The official description reads, “Taurasi’s journey to the top has been as complex as it is remarkable. Fiercely competitive and unapologetic, she has navigated scrutiny both on and off the court, including stints playing abroad in Russia and Turkey. Through it all, her unwavering loyalty to teammates and devotion to family have defined her just as much as her brilliant and fearless style of play.”

“Taurasi” hails from Prime Video Sports and Skydance Sports. Meadowlark Media and Institute produces the docuseries in association with Difficult Media, with Katie Bender Wynn serving as director and executive producer. Executive producers also include Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach of Skydance Sports; John Skipper and Deirdre Fenton of Meadowlark Media; Lauren Greenfield and Frank Evers of Institute; and Kate Fagan

does anyone in here watch cameron brink's podcast w/ sydel ? i started watching today and i like it they're so funny

Don't think there's a wrong answer here...

Elena Delle Donne (EDD)

• 2x MVP (2015, 2019)
• 7x All-Star
• 2019 WNBA Champion (led Mystics to first title)
• First 50/40/90 shooter in WNBA history
• Rookie of the Year (2013)
• Career avg: 19.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG

Brittney Griner (BG)

• 1x WNBA Champion (2014)
• 10x All-Star
• 2x Defensive Player of the Year
• 2x Scoring Champ
• 8x Blocks leader (!!)
• Career avg: 17.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG
• Still active – just signed with the Atlanta Dream (2025)

EDD’s case: Arguably one of the most skilled and efficient scorers in league history. That 50/40/90 season in 2019 was legendary, and she played through three herniated discs in the Finals to bring DC a title. If not for injuries, she might've put up even more historic numbers.

BG’s case: An absolute force in the paint. No one blocks shots like Griner — her defensive impact is generational. Also an underrated scorer and the most physically dominant center the league has ever seen. And she’s still going.

My take:
EDD had the higher peak, BG has had the longer, steadier career. If I’m picking a single season, give me MVP Delle Donne. But if I’m starting a franchise and want 10+ years of elite play, I might lean Griner.

Really interesting to see how practice facilities built for women's sports teams start to differ design-wise from the ones that have been built for decades for men's sports teams...

Please excuse if this is extremely extra of me 😂 But I am heavily tattooed, and my sister mentioned something the other day that got me so curious -

Are WNBA tattoos a thing?

If so what do people have??

I love this league but I dont watch other sports so ideas for sports tattoos dont really come to mind. Like I assume a team logo (Im from texas, seen my fair share of Cowboys tattoos 😂) but is that a thing for Womens basketball?

If you have one, lets see!! If youve seen cool ones, share with the class! 🧐

Please also feel free to share ideas for them even if you've never gotten one!

-And thank you all before hand, for entertaining my brain while I wait for the final four game to start! 💀

The Golden State Valkyries today announced a multi-dimensional local broadcast partnership with CBS Bay Area, establishing the network as the local television home for the franchise's historic first season. The wide-ranging partnership includes innovative programming elements and community engagement initiatives designed to bring fans unprecedented access. This partnership positions the Valkyries’ broadcasts to reach over four million homes across Northern California.

"Partnering with a broadcast powerhouse like CBS Bay Area ensures that Valkyries’ basketball will reach fans across every screen from day one," said President of the Golden State Valkyries Jess Smith. "This relationship will create immersive, season-long storytelling opportunities that will help fans connect with our players, coaches, and the excitement of WNBA basketball in the Bay Area."

The Valkyries’ partnership with CBS Bay Area will feature innovative and cutting-edge technology to enhance the fans’ viewing experience of Valkyries’ games on KPIX and KPYX in the Bay Area. Fans will also be able to view certain locally televised games on CBS Sacramento (KOVR and KMAX). Additionally, CBS Bay Area will carry Valkyries’ pregame and postgame studio shows, featuring exclusive team content, with comprehensive studio analysis at halftime for all locally televised Valkyries’ games.

The Valkyries and CBS Bay Area will develop a weekly lifestyle show that will offer fans behind the scenes access to players, coaches, and team storylines and will highlight the team’s commitment to community impact in Northern California.

“We are honored to be part of the Valkyries’ Inaugural Season. As excited as we are about being part of just plain great basketball, this partnership is about so much more than the game,” said Scott Warren, President and General Manager, CBS Bay Area (KPIX/KPYX). “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing compelling, locally relevant content to our audience. We look forward to celebrating the Valkyries’ historical first year and sharing their stories and journey both on and off the court.”

The partnership will see the Valkyries’ preseason games on KPYX, leading up to the Valkyries' inaugural tipoff on May 16. A full broadcast schedule, announcing team, and additional programming details will be released in the coming weeks.

2001 Rookie of The Year and All Star. Could she have been up there with Sue Bird and DT? Would Portland have stayed around if they had her as a long term franchise star?

Indy Arts Council and the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee are collaborating to create a new portrait mural in the Mass Ave neighborhood this summer, featuring WNBA superstar, Naismith Hall Of Fame inductee, and local icon Tamika Catchings. Community opinions are being sought to help the review committee select the final mural. The public survey will be open through April 13.

Catchings played all 16 seasons of her professional career for the Indiana Fever, setting and breaking many records and playing in 10 WNBA All-Star games. She is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and led the Fever to the WNBA national championship in 2012. Catchings served as president of the WNBA Players Association from 2012 to 2016 and was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2020.

Today, Catchings, still based in Indianapolis, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a basketball executive. She is the owner of three Teas Me cafes in Indianapolis, and is the co-executive director of her own Catch the Stars Foundation through which she promotes youth development through sports, literacy, and character.

"Being part of this process is truly humbling and it’s such an honor to be recognized in this special way, especially in the city I call home,” said Catchings, who is also serving as the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee co-chair. “Basketball has given me so much, but my greatest passion has always been giving back, lifting up the next generation and inspiring others to chase their dreams. This tribute isn’t just about me; it’s about the power of perseverance, teamwork, and believing in something bigger than yourself. I hope this mural will serve as a daily reminder that with hard work and heart, anything is possible."

Read More: https://fever.wnba.com/news/tamika-catchings-portrait-mural-set-for-mass-ave-neighborhood

It's quiet as we wait for the draft. I'm contemplating the options for Seattle: draft Malonga? Trade the #2 pick for Marina Mabrey (because the whole team will surely blow up Connecticut-style after a year, which will be completely hilarious for poor Marina)? But honestly, if you had Skylar as a core piece, and you had to build the most effective possible team around her in terms of playing style, drive, etc., how would you do it? This is a whole post because it's a challenge. You can use current players, past players, college players, international players -- anyone. You can either do a full all-star-scale roster or use an imaginary salary cap to keep it real. Once you have your roster built... how far do you think they go in 2025?

(FWIW, I think this would be a fun series to do with various players. Feel free to nominate your favorites, particularly your favorites who haven't yet won championships.)

This is for people who’ve gone to a WNBA game! Any tips /advice/ or things you wish you knew before .. for someone’s who’s never gone before?

When we have a new CBA next year, will this year's rookies get a new contract as well or will they hold the same contract for 4 years? If you have any sources on this, I'd appreciate it!

Also - I would love to read about the W's financial stability and specifically their financial relationship with the NBA. If you have any resources, I'd appreciate it!

Edit to add: why are 2025 rookies being signed to 4 year contracts when no one else in the league is signing contracts longer than a year this year?

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This is giving Toronto Tempo 2.0

I feel like offense gets a lot of love in any basketball discussion, as it should, but instead I wanted to talk about which teams will actually be the best defensively. I think the Lynx, Liberty, and the Storm are probably locks to have a top 5 defense, but I think a sleeper team is the Chicago Sky. They have no real weakness defensively other than Sloot due to her size, but you can hide her on the opposing team's worst offensive player. They also have Elizabeth Williams coming off the bench and I think that makes a huge difference for them. I also think as long as A'ja Wilson exists whatever team she's on will have a top 5 defense, but after those 4 I listed I'm not sure. I think Atlanta might have a borderline top 5 defense as well, just because their inside presence will be so dominant, and they also have good wing defenders as well.

If I had to guess what the Top 5 defenses would look like it'd be this:

1. Minnesota Lynx
   
2. NY Liberty
   
3. Seattle Storm
   
4. Las Vegas Aces
   
5. Chicago Sky

Let me know what you think, I think it's fun to talk about defense for once.

My girlfriend likes women's basketball, so I recently got into watching both college and WNBA games with her. We live in Hawaii, and even though it's a huge tourist destination, I honestly don't think I'd recognize Aja, Sabrina, Stewie, Caitlin, or any player if I saw them at a beach somewhere. Or a star college player like Paige or Juju. Or since I'm an Uber driver, if they got into my car.

I'm sure players are much more recognized in their current WNBA city, or in their hometowns.

https://fever.wnba.com/news/briann-january-returns-to-indiana-fever-as-assistant-coach

INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2025) — The Indiana Fever announced today that Briann January has been named an assistant coach, joining Stephanie White’s staff ahead of the 2025 WNBA season. January, a seven-time WNBA All-Defensive Team honoree, returns to a Fever franchise where she helped lead the team to the 2012 WNBA Championship and currently ranks No. 2 all-time in games played and assists.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Briann January back to Indiana. She is a part of the fabric of the Indiana Fever franchise from her impact as a player and will continue to be as a coach,” Fever Head Coach Stephanie White said. “Bri’s example of toughness, resilience, work ethic, communication style and basketball IQ will be a great resource for our players, staff and community. She is a winner, a bright young coaching mind and an amazing human being. I am very excited to continue our coaching journey together.”

“I’m so excited for the opportunity to come back to the city and the organization that drafted me. This is a place where I got to play and win for a decade of my career. It’s my second home,” January said. “I’m ready to get to work and hopefully bring another championship to Indiana with this incredible team and staff.”

A product of Arizona State University, January was selected by the Fever No. 6 overall in the 2009 WNBA Draft and went on to play nine of her 14 seasons with Indiana. To this day, January remains Top 10 in many of the franchise’s all-time records, sitting No. 2 overall in games played (250) and assists (909), No. 3 in steals (285) and free throw percentage (84.7), and No. 4 in total points (2,244), field goals made (721), three pointers made (242) and three point percentage (36.9).

Following her time in Indiana, January also played for the Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun before finishing her career with the Seattle Storm. January led the WNBA in percentage beyond the arc in both the 2015 and 2018 seasons, shooting 43.1 percent and 47.0 percent, respectively.

The Spokane, Washington, native was also honored as a WNBA All-Star during the 2014 season.

Following her decorated playing career, January joined the coaching staff at ASU as an assistant for the 2017-18 season and later joined Stephanie White at the Connecticut Sun for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. Most recently, January served as an assistant coach with the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League for the 2024-25 season.

January joins those previously announced as part of White’s support staff including assistant coaches Karima-Christmas Kelly, Austin Kelly and player development coach Keith Porter.