Category: WNBA

Watch Nike’s terrific Super Bowl ad with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and 7 other stars

Currently running through a brick wall.

Nike really put a whole bunch of superstar women athletes in a commercial, and it’s glorious.

Let me say the quiet parts out loud: it’s been a long time since I’ve been totally stoked about a Super Bowl commercial. However, I’ll be talking about Nike’s “So Win” commercial for a while.

This thing has some serious heavy hitters, including WNBA elites Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu, tennis great Aryna Sabalenka, college sensation JuJu Watkins, soccer stars Sophia Smith and Alexia Putellas plus Olympians Jordan Chiles and Sha’Carri Richardson. WHAT?!

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If that wasn’t enough, the ad is narrated by rap sensation Doechii. I’m currently trying not to scream all over again just thinking about it. Here’s Nike’s first Super Bowl ad in over 25 years:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF32H4aywnq/?igsh=MXVvMW9rZzcweHRzaA==

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Angel Reese and 7 times she had the time of her life during Super Bowl weekend

She looks like she had so much fun.

Angel Reese took some time away from playing in Unrivaled to jet over to New Orleans, and it looks like she had so much fun.

It’s not uncommon to see Reese at anything NFL-related. She’s previously been to Ravens games and even hit up a Panthers-Bears matchup last year. So, it shouldn’t shock anyone that she was enjoying the festivities in New Orleans ahead of this year’s Super Bowl.

She attended a Fanatics Super Bowl party and participated in the NFL’s celebrity flag football game. That’s right. Reese coached Kai Cenat’s team, and the results were as hilarious as you would think. Reese wasn’t afraid to tell Kai she’d bench him if he didn’t play well. WELP.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DF1b2PUJMVZ/?igsh=MXA5aXo2cWd5NWVjdQ==

Here’s 6 more times of Angel totally having a blast during Super Bowl weekend:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DF1eUdkuEvd/?igsh=MWJoMjRoamxmdmpzeQ==

https://www.instagram.com/p/DF1hmxks2DL/?igsh=MWVpYjMxMXF6ZHZubw==

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Travis Kelce gushed over Caitlin Clark after finally getting to meet her

Travis Kelce praised Caitlin Clark for being such a lovely person.

Travis Kelce thinks the world of Caitlin Clark.

It’s no secret that Caitlin is a lifelong Chiefs fan. She grew up watching the team and has been there for Travis’s tenure with the franchise. So, it’s unsurprising that the tight end is her favorite Chiefs player. But, in return, Travis is also a massive fan of the WNBA superstar.

Ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans, he gushed about how lovely Caitlin was after meeting her last year. “Aw, man. She’s unbelievable,” Travis told the media. Here’s more from his glowing comments about Caitlin:

“It’s been so cool to see her at Taylor’s concert, and then her coming out to a Chiefs game and hang out with us…I just have nothing but great things to say about who she is as a person. She’s so welcoming and just so warm as an individual that she can have a conversation with anybody. She’s cut from the same cloth as me in that regard.”

“You know, us midwesterners tend to just, you know, accept everybody with open arms. She was so kind to my family and everyone in the suite when she came to K.C. So, huge fans of Caitlin Clark in my family and friend group.”

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFtBaFXvjP0/?igsh=MWJucDEyZ3B4enJ0ZA==

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A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo (finally!) hard-launched their relationship

A’ja and Bam are (officially!) a thing.

A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo are officially a thing.

First, let me be the first to say that neither one of them owes us a thing about their relationship. If they never revealed anything, that’s their business. But, after months of speculation, it was getting harder and harder to ignore them showing up for one another and that they weren’t totally adorable.

I mean, c’mon. “Favorite olympian from out of town?” The fans were swooning.

Thankfully, A’ja knew precisely what she was doing by dropping that line during her recent jersey retirement. It was planned. “The beautiful thing about our relationship, and our bond, is that we’re very aware of things,” she recently told Adrienne Gaffney of Elle. Here’s more from A’ja on her relationship with Bam:

“We know how to navigate through a lot of different things and never shy from moments, but also make sure that we uplift [each other].”

“I would’ve been doing a disservice if I did not mention my favorite Olympian. Because of that favorite Olympian, you see the best of me. Because of the care and the support that not a lot of people see all the time. If I did not recognize my special Olympian, he wouldn’t be able to get his flowers. So, in that sense, I think it was just a perfect time.”

“It was just a moment that I would love to share because people should know that I’m not alone. I have an amazing support system behind me.”

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A’ja Wilson’s signature A’One shoes were worth the wait

A’ja Wilson’s shoe already has my bank account in a chokehold.

A’ja Wilson, take my money already. The A’Ones are fantastic.

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, the A’One sneaker is here, and it’s so beautiful. I mean, it’s immaculate. ABSOLUTE CINEMA. The “Pink A’ura” colorway. ARE YOU KIDDING ME, A’JA WILSON?! Okay. Let me breathe so I can get into some of the dope details.

Her A’One logo on the shoe is inspired by the star she draws inside the “A” in her signature. She also has Celtic symbols for the words “mom” and “dad” that honor her parents. A’ja’s new signature shoes drop in May 2025 with an apparel line and matching Calm Slides. I’m so sorry in advance to my bank account and every bank account across the country. GATHER YOUR COINS NOW. YOU NEED THESE IN YOUR LIFE.

https://www.instagram.com/aja22wilson/p/DFp0fheuPmt/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFp0oz_pZxn/?img_index=10&igsh=YnpybzhvNnhmdjJ1

Of course, one of A’ja’s biggest supporters, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, already has a pair.

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Caitlin Clark’s custom Nike jacket for her Iowa jersey retirement had the coolest details

Caitlin Clark wore a sweet custom Nike jacket to her Iowa jersey retirement.

Caitlin Clark’s custom jacket for her Iowa jersey retirement was excellent.

On Sunday, when Caitlin pulled up to Carver-Hawkeye arena for her jersey retirement, she was all smiles and wearing a pretty dope letterman jacket. Nike made a custom creation for the former Iowa legend, which did not disappoint. The interior had a host of fantastic details in gold-colored font.

What were the details? Oh, nothing. It was just a list of her accomplishments as Hawkeye, including NCAA D1 all-time leading scorer, NCAA D1 single-season 3-point record and two-time Naismith College Player of the Year. The jacket also included a nod to the Indiana Fever and a tag saying, “Made exclusively for Caitlin.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlX1UZyZix/?img_index=1&igsh=NTBpbDRkaW5uYWhw

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The Heat’s not-so-subtle Bam Adebayo posts had A’ja Wilson fans swooning

“Favorite Olympian from out of town.”

The Miami Heat social media accounts are totally in on stirring the pot with rumored couple Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson.

Bam and A’ja have not *officially* announced that they’re dating. But, for months, headlines have been swirling about the pair. Whether it’s tweets of Bam seemingly trolling us all or A’ja’s Aces teammates and the Miami-Dade major seemingly leaning into the assumptions, the stories about Bam and A’ja are growing.

On Sunday, the Miami Heat certainly didn’t help. Here’s what we mean.

Just hours before a not-so-subtle Bam Adebayo tweet, South Carolina retired A’ja Wilson’s jersey. During Wilson’s thank you speech, she noted some of the folks in attendance, specifically calling out her “favorite Olympian from out of town.”  (See the 1:50 mark of the clip below.)

Well, you know what the Miami Heat did? They shared photos of a certain “favorite Olympian.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlW1ERSxcx/?igsh=MXY1eGZjZ21sdXlicQ==

Of course, this made A’ja Wilson fans swoon. Here’s how they reacted.

Then, the Las Vegas Aces entered the chat because, of course, they did.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlGZ6zykFD/?igsh=MWVmZ2pxYWs5dnd0ag==

As you can see, the Bam-A’ja conspiracy lives on.

This isn’t ending any time soon.

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DiJonai Carrington trade grades: Who won the Sun-Wings deal?

Who won the Sun-Wings deal?

Stop me if you’ve heard this within the last week. We’ve got another WNBA trade.

WNBA free agency has lived in an alternate universe this week. Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd got things started. Alyssa Thomas followed. Then, Satou Sabally entered the chat with a ginormous three-team swap.

Now, DiJonai Carrington is moving on to Dallas, effectively ending whatever was left of Connecticut’s era, which included two WNBA finals and six consecutive semi-final appearances.

She joins the Wings after four seasons in Uncasville and brings an impressive resume with 2024 Most Improved Player honors and a WNBA All-Defensive First Team nod.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFiRTirOyrU/?igsh=MXhkc251bmxpZzdzNw==

Trade details:

The Wings get: Guard DiJonai Carrington, the No. 12 Pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the rights to swap picks with Connecticut in the second round of the 2026 draft

The Sun get: Guard Jacy Sheldon and the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft

May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) looks to shoot as Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans (11) defends during the first quarter at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Wings grade

Alright, new general manager Curt Miller. You’ve got my attention.

In the last week, the Wings lost three starters (Satou Sabally, Natasha Howard and Jacy Sheldon) plus part of its second unit (Sevgi Uzun and Kalani Brown).

But, through some wheeling and dealing, Miller netted Ty Harris (from Phoenix), NaLyssa Smith (from the Fever), DiJonai Carrington, and the No. 12 draft pick. Now, we’re cooking a bit. We’re simmering, even.

Here’s that starting lineup change again.

  • Old lineup:
    Jacy Sheldon
    Arike Ogunbowale
    Satou Sabally
    Natasha Howard
    Teaira McCowan
  • New lineup:
    Ty Harris
    DiJonai Carrington
    Arike Ogunbowale
    NaLyssa Smith
    Teaira McCowan

The re-tooled starting lineup is something tangible the Wings can work with during so much change. (Sorry, new head coach Chris Koclanes. You’ve got a lot happening here.) It’s hard to replace a Satou Sabally. But drying your tears with DiJonai Carrington and friends should help.

The best part of this trade is snagging Carrington from Connecticut, which probably wasn’t too hard considering the franchise’s state and former teammate Ty Harris and girlfriend NaLyssa Smith were already onboard.

Carrington is an immediate upgrade to Dallas’ backcourt. She’s a highly intuitive player with an out-of-this-world motor. Her two-way abilities are some of the best in the league and helped Connecticut become one of the league’s powerhouses last season.

DiJonai plays much bigger than she is, and that’s going to be a treat in Dallas. Get ready for lightning-quick buckets and stellar defense with plenty of steals and blocks.

In other words, IT’S SEATBELT SEASON. (Sorry, I had to.)

Also, Arike Ogunbowale has to be thrilled right now. Miller’s moves help soften the blow of a season of change. She doesn’t have to be everything all at once and can lean on her teammates to help bring Dallas back to prominence.

Keep an eye on how Dallas moves in the 2025 WNBA draft to sure up this roster. They could be an under-the-radar playoff team.

Trade Grade: B+

Oct 6, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (4) reacts after her basket against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during game four of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Connecticut Sun grade

Now, Connecticut Sun. I want you to come in and sit down. I’m going to hold your hand when I say this.

This is a rebuild. I don’t care what you tell yourself when you wake up in the morning; your actions say otherwise.

Say it with me. Rebuild.

Losing four starters (I’m including DeWanna Bonner in this) plus a head coach all in one offseason is truly something. From the outside looking in, it’s easy to assume it’s because of failed playoff runs or lost WNBA Finals. That’s the easy stuff. But it’s tough to ignore that so many people walked away from the franchise.

Is it a culture issue? Is it that they don’t feel valued? Is it that your players shouldn’t have to share the practice facility with a child having a birthday party?

You see where I’m going here. This is more than change. This is a mass exodus eyesore that you will have to fix.

How do you keep newly acquired Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen and Jacy Sheldon from bolting? What do you tell poor Marina Mabrey, who came to Connecticut to compete?

Whatever you do, you’re going to have to fix it fast. Reality is setting in, and you just handed your new head coach, Rachid Meziane, one heck of a mess.

Trade grade: C-

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