Women’s National Basketball Association

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WNBA draft scheduled for April 14 in New York City • Mar. 12, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (Reuters)

Sabrina Ionescu to return to Oregon for WNBA preseason game - The Athletic • Mar. 10, 2025, 7:52 AM ET (New York Times)

Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's 1st Canadian franchise • Mar. 3, 2025, 1:26 PM ET (AP)

Reese, Clark to meet in bigger arena when Sky host Fever, with games moved to United Center • Feb. 28, 2025, 4:23 PM ET (AP)

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds • Feb. 26, 2025, 2:05 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	WNBA
Date	1997 - present
Areas Of Involvement	basketball • professionalism
Related People	Carol Blazejowski • Cynthia Cooper-Dyke • Teresa Edwards • Sabrina Ionescu • Angel Reese • Chamique Holdsclaw

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