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WNBA free agent negotiations open Monday
by Swish Appeal
posted March 10, 2014 at 9:42pm

After finalizing its collective bargaining agreement last week, the WNBA's free agent season can begin, but will do so in stages. The WNBA's initial release about finalizing its collective bargaining agreement announced that "2014 free agency negotiati...more

The WNBA makes official statement about collective bargaining agreement
by Swish Appeal
posted March 8, 2014 at 10:28am

The WNBA has made its official announcement about its new collective bargaining agreement. After media reports about an agreement last night, the WNBA has officially announced that it has come an agreement with the league's players on a new Collective ...more

WNBA Board of Governors ratifies new eight-year CBA
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 8, 2014 at 8:56am

It's official:NEW YORK — The WNBA Board of Governors ratified a new eight-year collective bargaining agreement Friday......The new CBA also decreases the number of times a player can be “cored,” shortening the path to unrestricted free a...more

WNBA trade moratorium expires Friday
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 4, 2014 at 9:31pm

The moratorium on WNBA teams signing new players, trading players, designating core players/giving qualifying offers, and on prospective players signing contracts/agreements with teams expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Friday, March 7, 2014, a s...more

WNBA collective bargaining agreement waits for final signatures
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2014 at 9:35am

According to Tamika Catchings, the new collective bargaining agreement is "a done deal". But no one has signed anything yet. Sue Favor over at They're Playing Basketball reports about the progress/holdup regarding the WNBA collective bargaining agreem...more

WNBA CBA still awaiting final signatures two weeks later
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 28, 2014 at 5:02pm

Two weeks after the Women’s National Basketball Players Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association announced that they’d formed a Collective Bargaining Agreement, it has yet to be finalized. Both sides estimated last wee...more

WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, NBA's Suns release statement on controversial Arizona SB 1062
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2014 at 9:03am

The Phoenix Mercury have tweeted out a statement denouncing Arizona's controversial Senate Bill 1062, joining the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL in opposition to the bill. The Phoenix Mercury and NBA's Phoenix Suns have joined a growing group of voices ...more

2013-14 Indiana Fever offseason: Can they get back to the top in 2014?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 26, 2014 at 9:02am

After winning the 2012 WNBA title the Indiana Fever fell short in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals. Can they get back to the top in 2014 or will competition in the East be too tough? Swish Appeal: What made you decide to partner up with the All State...more

A recap of the WNBA at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game
by Swish Appeal
posted February 18, 2014 at 9:12am

Several of the WNBA's past and present stars visited the crescent city over the weekend for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. The WNBA was well represented in New Orleans this weekend during the NBA's all-star festivities. Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins a...more

AP, ESPN: "WNBA, players union agree to CBA"
by Swish Appeal
posted February 16, 2014 at 7:57pm

It's an agreement in principle, with details later. The roster size will expand to 12 players. It's an extremely short article.  You can read it at the link, but I'll quote the most important part of it. The WNBA and the players union agreed to ...more

The WNBA on eBay: "What's for sale?"
by Swish Appeal
posted February 16, 2014 at 7:54pm

So what kinds of things can you buy on eBay that have something to do with the WNBA? We look at each of the twelve WNBA teams and the most expensive items being sold for each of them. There is a very interesting web site called Sportsgrid, which aims ...more

Which WNBA players will be at the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend?
by Swish Appeal
posted February 14, 2014 at 8:20pm

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. WNBA players will be part of this year's 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. So let's take a look at which players will be part of this weekend's major events which begin tonight. While this Sunday's game between...more

Gail Goestenkors and Gary Kloppenburg named Los Angeles Sparks assistant coaches for the 2014 season
by Swish Appeal
posted February 13, 2014 at 9:23pm

The Los Angeles Sparks have announced that Gail Goestenkors and Gary Kloppenburg have joined Head Coach Carol Ross' staff as assistant coaches for the 2014 WNBA season. Goestekors comes to the Sparks after serving the 2013 season as a consultant for th...more

Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne and Brittney Griner inspire communities
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 13, 2014 at 4:02pm

The WNBA grabbed plenty of headlines this offseason. But aside from ownership changes and overseas player updates, there has been some big news regarding community outreach with some of the players. Earlier this month Elena Delle Donne, the WNBA Rookie o...more

Angela Taylor Interview, Part II: on the 2014 WNBA Draft, about her experiences drafting with the Mystics, and on handling conflict
by Swish Appeal
posted February 11, 2014 at 8:58pm

We continue our interview with new Atlanta Dream general manager Angela Taylor. We talk about who has the final say in the Atlanta front office, on evaluating foreign players and why mock drafts might not be the best guide to the 2014 WNBA Draft. Yest...more

Australian star Lauren Jackson's open letter to fans regarding latest surgeries
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 11, 2014 at 8:22pm

Storm All-Star Lauren Jackson underwent successful knee and Achilles surgery late Monday in Melbourne. The injuries were discovered while playing in China and she's expected to need a four-month recovery in order to extend her career until she's 40. But t...more

Atlanta Dream general manager Angela Taylor on negotiation with free agents, on statistical analysis and what is on her desk right now
by Swish Appeal
posted February 10, 2014 at 10:07pm

In a two-part interview, Angela Taylor spoke with Swish Appeal about her new job as general manager of the Atlanta Dream. In Part I, she talks about how the Dream got in touch with her and about the strengths that she brings to the Dream organization. ...more

A history of the WNBA collective bargaining agreement
by Swish Appeal
posted February 9, 2014 at 10:07am

With the Sparks ownership crisis resolved and a schedule released, there's only one obstacle facing the WNBA - the signing of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the players. We take a look at each of the past three CBAs. Everyone who is ...more

College player of the year race wide open
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 8, 2014 at 9:24am

Good point - the college player of the year race is wide open, when you've got candidates like these:Kayla McBrideChiney OgwumikeOdyssey SimsAlyssa ThomasBreanna StewartTonight's results:#3 Stanford held off Washington State, 77-69.#23 Cal and Washington ...more

Seattle Center now women's pro sports hub with Storm, Reign FC
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:52pm

The Storm has a new Seattle Center neighbor. Seattle's burgeoning pro soccer team, Reign FC, will play at Memorial Stadium. It announced a multi-year contract Thursday to host home matches at the facility, partnering with Seattle Public Schools to renovat...more

WNBA releases 2014 schedule
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:48pm

Well that was fast. WNBA 2014 schedule:NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2014 – The defending WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx tips off the league’s 18th season as part of WNBA Tip-Off 2014 presented by Boost Mobile on Friday, May 16 when 2013 WNBA Finals MVP May...more

Washington Mystics Head Coach Mike Thibault provides his thoughts on Magic Johnson
by Swish Appeal
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:39pm

Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault gives us some of his thoughts regarding Magic Johnson being part of the Los Angeles Sparks' ownership group and also about his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mike Thibault was a long ti...more

Sparks Watch Epilogue: Winners and losers
by Swish Appeal
posted February 6, 2014 at 8:41pm

It's all over for Sparks Watch, as the WNBA holds a press conference announcing that the Los Angeles Sparks shall be staying in Los Angeles. We look at the winners and losers. Sparks Watch has now come to an end, and we resume our irregularly scheduled p...more

Magic Johnson, Dodgers owner comment on buying the L.A. Sparks
by Swish Appeal
posted February 6, 2014 at 9:17am

New L.A. Sparks owners Magic Johnson and Mark Walter have officially commented on their acquisition of the L.A. Sparks. The WNBA has formally announced that an investment group headlined by L.A. Lakers legend Magic Johnson has purchased the L.A. Sparks...more

Sparks Watch Day 35: A Sparks fan's take on how he began to follow women's basketball
by Swish Appeal
posted February 6, 2014 at 9:12am

Today, Callan McClurg, one of the creators of the Sparks' Fan Petition to keep the team in LA has offered to provide his thoughts on the team and how he became a fan of the WNBA and women's basketball in general. With the WNBA holding a press conferenc...more

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