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WNBA awards season descends on Connecticut
by Swish Appeal
posted September 28, 2012 at 8:20am

The WNBA is not only kicking off the playoffs from Mohegan Sun, but also the awards season - and in a big way. Your 2012 WNBA Player of the Year is none other than: Tina Charles - MVP She received 345 points (25 first-place votes), followed by Candace P...more

First of the WNBA awards: Kara Lawson and Renee Montgomery
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 28, 2012 at 8:15am

Moments ago, the WNBA announced that this year's winner of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship goes to Kara Lawson, and the 2012 Sixth Woman of the Year is Renee Montgomery.Awards are given out prior to the first round of the playoffs, and the WNBA tries to pres...more

Can Connecticut win their series of Cappie versus?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 28, 2012 at 8:09am

I cannot tell a lie - I am unenthused about the New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun playoff series, which tips tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun (and on ESPN 2). In a pre-playoffs teleconference, the least talked about series was this one, and perh...more

WNBA veterans and coaches talk team chemistry
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 27, 2012 at 9:17am

I had a great time talking to players and coaches for this story:WNBA veterans, coaches say team chemistry is a complex but necessary formula for success.I have much respect for the experience and wisdom of the vets, and for the approaches of each of the ...more

Phoenix wins WNBA's 2012 Draft Lottery
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted September 27, 2012 at 9:10am

Twitter's sports world blazed with anger again on Wednesday. Instead of the NFL's controversial Seahawks win, it was in the WNBA's corner as Phoenix nabbed the No. 1 pick in the league's draft lottery aired on ESPN. The Mercruy (7-27) had a 27.6 percent ...more

WNBA draft lottery stunner
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 27, 2012 at 9:04am

As seen on TV - at a later time than was advertised - Phoenix won the 2013 WNBA draft lottery. The Sky will pick second, the Shock third, and the Mystics, fourth.The possibility of choosing Baylor center Brittney Griner first is a predicament Mercury Coac...more

2013 WNBA Draft: How the Phoenix Mercury played chess and won
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:59am

Either Corey Gaines is a sly genius or the luckiest man on earth. I’ll go with the former and I think he would agree -- seeing his mischievous smile after Laurel Richie said "and with the number one pick……" was a sight to behold. "I ...more

2013 WNBA Draft Order: First round set with lottery selection complete
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:55am

With the WNBA draft lottery complete, the full 2013 first round draft order is as follows: Team (record, lottery odds out of 1000)1. Phoenix Mercury (7-27, 276)2. Chicago Sky (14-20, 104)3. Tulsa Shock (9-25, 178)4. Washington Mystics (5-29, 442) 5. New...more

2013 WNBA Draft: Phoenix Mercury win the WNBA's first televised lottery
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:36am

The WNBA Draft lottery was televised today during ESPN's Sportscenter and the Phoenix Mercury came out on top. With the expected return of Penny Taylor in 2013 and 2012 draft choice Samantha Prahalis showing promise at point guard, the Mercury look poise...more

Tulsa Shock have a bright future ahead of them no matter what happens in the WNBA lottery
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:33am

It wasn't the season we the @tulsashock wanted but there was a lot of progress made this year. The record didn't show how well the gms went — Temeka Johnson (@Quickdeuce) September 26, 2012 The Tulsa Shock played their way out of top lottery posit...more

2013 WNBA Draft: The Washington Mystics Need A Plan More Than A Savior
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:24am

S.L. Price of Sports Illustrated has a piece in this week's magazine about how Robert Griffin III is rejuvenating the D.C. sports scene, in which football is unquestionably king. But with the Capitals undergoing a rebuild to become a perennial playoff te...more

Atlanta Dream CEO name disappears from staff directory - changes to come in Atlanta?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 27, 2012 at 8:00am

If you look at the Atlanta Dream staff directory, you will no longer see Peter Canaliciho's name as CEO. He was named CEO on January 4, 2012. According to this article from the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Canalichio is the founder of Licensing Brands, ...more

Kara Lawson's Take On Top Prospect Brittney Griner
by Swish Appeal
posted September 26, 2012 at 1:58pm

Kara Lawson, Connecticut Sun veteran guard, is preparing for the WNBA playoffs. But as she does, there is no doubt that she'll have her nose to the ground to see who will pick up the top pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. Not due to the fact that she'll have to...more

2013 WNBA Draft Lottery: Who Will Win No. 1 Pick?
by Swish Appeal
posted September 26, 2012 at 1:51pm

All eyes will be on the 2013 WNBA Draft Lottery, set for Sept. 26 and to be aired during SportsCenter. Washington, Phoenix, Tulsa and Chicago all vye for their ping pong ball to be picked. As first reported by Mel Greenberg on Twitter, the WNBA Draft l...more

We've got it all
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 26, 2012 at 9:12am

More end-of-the-regular-season stuff:Cappie Pondexter and Candace Parker have been named Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for September.Nneka Ogwumike is the rookie of the month for September. It's her fourth time this season winning th...more

2012 WNBA Playoffs: Injury Update - January And Zellous Still Out For Fever
by Swish Appeal
posted September 26, 2012 at 9:00am

A lot can happen in three day's time when your team is preparing to battle the defending Eastern Conference champions in the first round of the 2012 playoffs. But as it stands right now, head coach Lin Dunn's Indiana Fever have to game plan to play withou...more

Playoffs - here we go
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 25, 2012 at 9:25am

Minnesota is the favorite going in, ESPN says.Lynx vs. Storm preview.Sun vs. Liberty preview.Silver Stars vs. Sparks preview.Fever vs. Dream preview.Other WNBA business:I'm smelling an MVP prelude.....Candace Parker and Tina Charles are Western and Easter...more

Trudi Lacey finally fired
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 25, 2012 at 9:23am

As Madea would say, hellelujayer!Trudi Lacey was fired as Mystics coach and general manager today, after two seasons of single-digit wins.President and Managing Partner Sheila C. Johnson said the franchise is looking for a fresh start. Assistant coaches w...more

Washington Mystics Terminate Trudi Lacey
by Swish Appeal
posted September 25, 2012 at 9:14am

Washington Mystics Terminate Trudi Lacey   In addition, Stanley's and Gillom's contracts will not be renewed. Hopefully this starts moving the team in a positive direction. I have more to say on it, but I'll do so tomorrow. Here is your ope...more

2012 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year Award: Recent Second Round Picks Head The List
by Swish Appeal
posted September 25, 2012 at 9:10am

Far too often in professional sports drafts, people are looking for signs of superstar talent instead of indicators that a player might simply contribute to the team's effort. Nobody can claim that drafting is a science and the WNBA is certainly not un...more

My WNBA Ballot for the 2012 Regular-Season Awards
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted September 24, 2012 at 5:44pm

I don't know why the WNBA sends the official awards ballots with the tag "Post-Season." Probably because that's when they are awarded. But to be clear, this is my ballot based on the 2012 regular season. It's not based on a player's career resume. And I ...more

2012 WNBA Playoffs Schedule: Action Begins Thursday
by Swish Appeal
posted September 24, 2012 at 2:10pm

The dust was long-settled on the playoff picture well before the final ball found its way through the net. But now that the regular season is officially over it's time to take a quick breather before the playoffs get underway. The teams have (at least) ...more

Sun Finish Strong to Down the Dream
by Swish Appeal
posted September 24, 2012 at 1:55pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Connecticut Sun wrapped up the regular season in emphatic fashion, beating the Atlanta Dream 92-72. Kara Lawson led all scorers with 21 points en route to setting a franchise season record for three-point field goals; she also ...more

WNBA regular season ends
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 24, 2012 at 8:15am

Results from the last four games of the regular season today:Silver Stars 99, Lynx 84. That means Minnesota lost two of its last three games.Sun 92, Dream 72. Kara Lawson broke Connecticut's record for most three-point shots in a season with today's game;...more

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