Alexa Philippou

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The 2026-27 season is Geno Auriemma’s first in seven years without Azzi Fudd or fellow backcourt star Paige Bueckers.

@alexaphilippou with the inside scoop: https://t.co/OSAASaKblg

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Another takeaway from this week's league meetings: The 2027 WNBA season to start May 7, end no later than Oct. 24

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Outgoing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said today following the league's yearly competition committee meeting that the search for a new commissioner is an “ongoing process.” She declined to specify how many prospects are being considered but said candidates are being interviewed.

Asked whether she expects her replacement to be hired by Dec. 31, Engelbert said, “I hope so.”

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Just wanted to say that I think it’s really great that Paige and Azzi were able to talk about their relationship on their own terms. One of the amazing things about covering wbb is the fun, intersecting relationships. They all look different but they’re all pros.

[Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews]

Some other highlights of the day: Gabby Williams blowing the whistle, Kaitlyn Chen eating hot dogs, Kiah Stokes popping bottles and VB running with the people

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How's this look, @kstokes41? 😅

Golden State was 6th on the leaderboard when we posted it on July 26, but went 13-4 from there!

ESPN Analytics had the Valkyries as title favorites by August 10. Sorry we were a little late to the party 🏆

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Chris DeMarco is out in New York. What's next for the Liberty, what went wrong and who might be among the next coaching candidates?
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Breaking: Chris DeMarco will not be retained as head coach of the New York Liberty, sources told ESPN. In his sole year at the helm, New York went 26-18 and was the No. 8 seed in the playoffs before getting swept by the Atlanta Dream in the semifinals. The Liberty will now seek their third head coach in three years.

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It’s so, so great to have JuJu Watkins back

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Gabby says that Michael Jordan texted her this morning to congratulate her on the championship

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At halftime, @VandyWBB has 63 points vs. Lipscomb, while @GamecockWBB has 61 points vs. Maryland. The Bisons & Terps might need to call the Valkyries for some defensive tips. 😊 Seriously, Vanderbilt & South Carolina look really locked in.

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USC's JuJu Watkins is back and maybe better than ever, 588 days after injury.

@kendra__andrews on Watkins' comeback and what's next for the USC star ⬇️ https://t.co/dcjqN77ojF

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The Valkyries became the first team to win the WNBA title without a single All-WNBA selection that season.

But they clinched the championship on Saturday because they had the biggest star on the court.

"Closing with 30, I mean, that's f---ing incredible” https://t.co/P3Qb5TXLpa

[Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews]

“Hell yeah, we’re going to win a championship.”

ESPN feature on how the Valkyries won a title not in the five years Joe Lacob aspired for — but in two: https://t.co/J3G96S47eR

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The moment the Golden State Valkyries won the WNBA Championship 🔥

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📍Valkyries’ championship locker room

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"We'll be back," Angel Reese said. There are many reasons for @AtlantaDream to feel very good about next season after their WNBA Finals run this year. https://t.co/tyuUjv2p8Y

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this might be my favorite tweet from last night

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kaitlyn chen walked into the arena as a hot dog and is leaving as a champion

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The spookiest aspect of today: the women’s college basketball season starts in fewer than 12 hours

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She went 4 for 8 from 3 in Game 7

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Sometimes I think about how Gabby Williams made only one 3-pointer in college and tonight is one of those nights