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14 hours ago
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Big Caitlin Clark Announcement Made Amid Liberty-Fever Game
Big Caitlin Clark Announcement Made Amid Liberty-Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Liberty (9–0) returned to Indianapolis on Saturday for the second time this season to face the Indiana Fever (4–5), who welcomed back second-year star Caitlin Clark after a five-game absence due to a left quad strain. Advertisement While Fever head coach Stephanie White is easing Clark back into the rotation with shorter stints, the former No. 1 pick hasn't missed a beat. In fact, she's off to her best offensive start of the season. Clark caught fire late in the first quarter, drilling three consecutive three-pointers in a 33-second span. She finished the quarter with 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists as Indiana looks to hand New York its first loss of the season. With her first-quarter outburst, Clark officially became the fourth-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 850 career points, according to Polymarket Hoops.. Just over two weeks ago, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever suffered a heartbreaking 90–88 loss to the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — a game in which Clark sustained an injury, though she finished the matchup. Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston (7) and Caitlin Clark (22).Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Now, with a chance at redemption against a Liberty squad led by WNBA superstars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, Clark delivered a sensational first half in her return. The Fever, who had gone 2–3 in her absence, were clearly energized by her presence back on the court. Advertisement Clark finished the half with an astonishing 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists, shooting a blistering 6-for-9 from beyond the arc to help give the Fever a 53–50 lead at halftime. Related: Chicago Sky Coach Faces Backlash Over Angel Reese Decision After Third Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21 hours ago
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Paige Bueckers Reaches Impressive Career Milestone in Return From Injury
Paige Bueckers Reaches Impressive Career Milestone in Return From Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery, it was clear they had their sights set on one player — former UConn star and national champion Paige Bueckers. Advertisement Bueckers has impressed early in her rookie campaign, showcasing the skills that made her one of the most highly anticipated prospects in years. However, her strong start was briefly interrupted after she entered concussion protocol, forcing her to miss the Wings' last four games. On Wednesday night, Bueckers made her much-anticipated return as the 1–9 Wings faced the Phoenix Mercury — and she didn't miss a beat. She came out firing, knocking down her first six shots from the field and finishing the first half with 22 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Her first-half performance wasn't just impactful — it was historic. According to "Polymarket Hoops," Bueckers became the fourth-fastest rookie in WNBA history to record at least 100 points, 25 rebounds, and 25 assists. The only players to achieve the milestone faster were Caitlin Clark, Candace Parker, and Cynthia Cooper. Entering Wednesday night, through six regular season games, Bueckers was averaging an impressive 14.7 points, 6.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. She's also been efficient, shooting 43.7% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 80.8% from the free-throw line. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is seen during the first half against the Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Gorski-Imagn Images Despite her strong individual performance, the Wings have struggled collectively. Their 1–9 record is currently the worst in the league. However, there's room for optimism — three of their next four opponents after Wednesday's matchup against the Mercury have sub-.500 records, giving Dallas a real opportunity to start turning things around. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Face Backlash Over Angel Reese Announcement After Loss to New York Liberty This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Angel Reese sets WNBA offensive rebound record in Wings takedown
The post Angel Reese sets WNBA offensive rebound record in Wings takedown appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Chicago Sky grabbed their first win of the 2025 WNBA season after defeating the Dallas Wings, 97-92, on Thursday. With the win, the Sky improved to 1-4. Sky star Angel Reese did not finish with her customary double-double, but she still managed to set a WNBA rebound record in the win. Advertisement During the Sky's win against the Wings, Angel Reese set a WNBA record by becoming the fastest player to reach 200 offensive rebounds, as per Polymarket Hoops. She finished with nine rebounds against the Wings, with four of them being offensive rebounds. She also had six points and five assists in 25 minutes. In the same game, veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot became the franchise's all-time leading scorer. The Sky's win was only the second game this season that Reese did not finish with a double-double, and the first game she did not reach double figures in rebounding. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Reese set multiple rebounding records as a rookie. She made her first All-Star appearance as a rookie as well. Through the Sky's first four games of the regular season, Reese has been playing a little over 29 minutes per game while taking around ten shots attempts per game. She was averaging 10.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals with splits of 31 percent shooting from the field, 33.3 percent shooting from the three-point line and 65 percent shooting from the free-throw line. Advertisement Last season, Reese appeared in 34 games as a rookie before having her year cut short due to a wrist injury. Prior to that, the Sky were in playoff contention with Reese averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals. She received one first place vote for the Rookie of the Year Award. The Sky will play a second consecutive game against the Wings, with a Saturday matchup. While Thursday's game was at home for the Sky, the second meeting will be on the road.
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17-05-2025
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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History Against Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are competing against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to start the season. Reese and the Sky are looking to bounce back from a 13-27 season while the Fever are attempting to compete for a WNBA title with one of the deepest rosters in the league. Advertisement During the game against Clark and the Fever, Reese earned her a historic feat. According to Polymarket Hoops, presented by StatMamba, Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 450+ points and 450+ rebounds. She picked up right where she left off last season, having already established herself as one of the best rebounders in the WNBA. Last season with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. She was the only rookie to average a double-double and led the WNBA in average rebounds. Reese put her name on the top of the WNBA's pedestal in terms of forwards. Many believe it's the most talented position in the WNBA, with players like Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson and Reese played her way right into the mix. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Caitlin Clark was phenomenal herself last season. Advertisement The Indiana Fever star averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game. She led the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff appearance, having lost to the Connecticut Sun in the first round. Clark also established herself as a league star early in her career, leading the WNBA in average assists and leading all first-year players in scoring, en route to winning the Rookie of the Year award. Related: A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History Against New York Liberty Related: Dawn Staley Turns Heads With Strong Message to Former South Carolina Star
