Candace Parker is feeling good after taking the first half of the season off. Head coach Brian Agler is glad to have Parker back and ready to play. Swish Appeal caught up with both after practice, as Parker gears up to make her season debut tomorrow against the Minnesota Lynx. Swish Appeal: You … [Read more...]
Nneka Ogwumike knows West will win
WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike talks with Swish Appeal about the upcoming All-Star Game. She's very excited for teammate Jantel Lavender and knows +ACI-West will win.+ACI Swish Appeal: What are you feelings on being named to the 2015 WNBA All-Star team? Nneka Ogwumike: +ACI-I???m very grateful, it's nothing … [Read more...]
Charles living dream playing in New York
Swish Appeal caught up with 6???4+ACI New York Liberty Center Tina Charles regarding her All-Star selection -- and her happiness of playing in her hometown. Swish Appeal: How are you enjoying being in New York? Tina Charles: +ACI-I love New York I was born and raised there, so it is a dream come … [Read more...]
Griner dunks but Mitchell saves the day
Leilani Mitchell hit the game winning three-pointer to end the Sparks two-game win streak. Los Angeles, CA -- The Phoenix Mercury snapped a Los Angeles Sparks two-game win streak Sunday afternoon in an overtime thriller, 94-91. And while, Brittney Griner dunked for the first time this season, the … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday: Ogwumike pushes Sparks to 1st win
Nneka Ogwumike celebrated her birthday in style, as she led the Los Angeles Sparks to their first victory of the season over the San Antonio Stars. Los Angeles, CA -- The Los Angeles Sparks faced off against the San Antonio Stars Thursday night, still in search of their first win of the season. … [Read more...]
Storm spoil Sparks’ home opener
A strong first half was not enough for the Los Angeles Sparks, as they fell to the Seattle Storm and their superior second half play. Eight days ago, the Los Angeles Sparks opened their season on the road against their head coach Brian Agler's former team, the Seattle Storm. Today, the Sparks … [Read more...]
Sue Bird ready to lead Storm’s rebuilt roster
Even with the changes in the offseason for the Seattle Storm, there is one mainstay: Sue Bird. Bird is one of the great point guards in WNBA history, and she embraces the challenge of leading a young team. Swish Appeal: Playing with new coach Jenny Boucek talk about how that's been so far and … [Read more...]
Atlanta Dream poised to win in Michael Cooper’s 2nd year
Preview of the Atlanta Dream In 2014, the Atlanta Dream finished the season at the top spot in the East at 19-15. Despite a first place finish, Atlanta lost the conference semifinals to Chicago 2-1 in a three-game series. The Dream who led the league in rebounds per game at 37.7, has some room … [Read more...]