Entering the season, the Las Vegas Aces have the rare opportunity to solidify their dynasty status if they can win their third championship in three years.

New teams don't pop up every day in the world of sports. In fact, the WNBA has not had a new team since 2008, so there certainly is a lot riding on the success of the Golden State franchise, which announced its big-name reveal early in the day: the Golden State Valkyries.

Yes, the Caitlin Clark effect is real, but this story is not just about Clark; it is about a 28-year-old league that has struggled to generate the kind of revenue and spark that would set it up for massive success. But that is going to change this year.

After years of not expanding, the WNBA is now on a roll and has awarded the city of Toronto a new expansion team. The team is scheduled to debut in May 2026, one year after the San Francisco team owned by the Golden State Warriors begins play.

Parker calls the new role a ‘deeply personal next step’ in her Adidas journey.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the league's plans to start the charter program this season.

Trash-talking in sports dates back to the cavemen, who used to carve pictures into caves showing how they had conquered some beasts they were hunting.

One thing is certain about Angel Reese: she is not shy on or off the court. Reese, now a member of Chicago Sky is clearly in the process of preparing to impact the WNBA..

To say Caitlin Clark isn’t under any pressure would be the understatement of the year. Clark, who will play her first WNBA preseason game on Friday against the Dallas Wings,

Parker's winning ways are truly legendary. She won three WNBA championships, two national titles at Tennessee, and two gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics for Team USA. But wait, there's more. She also won five Russian League championships with BC UMMC Ekaterinburg during WNBA offseasons. 

Clark is on the brink of signing a 8 year deal with Nike which will be the most lucrative deal for a woman basketball player ever.

This is a great move for Nike and, of course, for Clark, who will earn the majority of money off the court while she plays in the WNBA.

As predicted by everyone and their brother, the Caitlin Clark effect turned its attention to the WNBA Draft and delivered huge ratings for ESPN.

"I got a little anxious there before the pick," Clark said "I've been dreaming of this moment since I was in second grade ... more than anything, trying to soak it in."

No secret here; Caitlin Clark will be the first pick in the sold-out WNBA draft.

DID YOU KNOW: The Iowa-South Carolina matchup became the second most-watched non-Olympic women’s sport event ever on U.S. TV

An average of 12.3 million viewers tuned in to watch Caitlin Clark Drop 41 against Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers.

Back to the Final Four Go The Iowa Hawkeyes

Consider this - the highest paid player in the WNBA makes just over $250K a year which means it would take her 20 Years to earn $5M in the WNBA.