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WNBA is better than ever

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Whatever issues the WNBA might face at the gate and at the bank, Saturday's All-Star Game proved the WNBA product is better than ever before.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009

All-Stars know each other well

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Breaking down the Eastern Conference

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

How will Indiana fare without Tamika Catchings early on? Can New York reach the playoffs for a second straight year? Will Detroit huddles be more harmonious than ever? Graham Hays takes a team-by-team look at the East.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

Looking beyond the top three picks

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Whether this year's draft goes down as a chapter heading or a footnote in the ongoing history of the WNBA will have a lot to do with more than just the top three picks.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

A few teams could get multiple players selected in first round

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Might Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina and Rutgers each get two first-round picks in Wednesday's WNBA draft? Graham Hays pitches his first-round mock draft.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Role players lead Fever in series-clinching win

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Trailing 22 points in the second quarter, the Fever began to get plays from players who had been overshadowed in the first round. And in the end, Indiana pulled off the biggest comeback in WNBA playoff history.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007

DeForge the star but Catchings the catalyst in Game 2 win

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Anna DeForge had another huge scoring performance Saturday. But upon closer inspection, Tamika Catchings was the one who ignited Indiana's Game 2 rout of Connecticut.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2007

Sun just good enough to win Game 1

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The Sun weren't perfect in Game 1 on Thursday night, at times doing their best to give the game away. But in the end, they were better than Indiana.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Can Fever finally score first win of season over Sun?

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From Connecticut's total domination of the Fever this season to Indiana's postseason psyche with or without Tamika Catchings, the Fever-Sun series packs plenty of drama.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2007

Sun's resurgence sounds a bit Greek to us

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

At one point, the Sun's playoff hopes this season seemed beyond repair. But Mike Thibault's retooled bench, including Greek rookie Evanthia Maltsi, helped turn everything around.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2007

Longtime teammates helping Phoenix soar

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Sure, Green Bay boasts one of sports' best treasures in Brett Favre. But it's also home to seniors Nicole Soulis and Natalie Berglin, who have played together since eighth grade and have led the Phoenix to No. 24 in the nation.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2007

Looking a lot like Laimbeer, Shock dig in for win

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

On Sunday, the Shock played just like their coach lives -- with a lot of swagger. And now, Detroit is headed back to the WNBA Finals for the second time in Bill Laimbeer's tenure.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2006

Five burning questions for the WNBA Finals

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The battle of the boards is an easy one. But what other X-factors will the Shock and Monarchs face?

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2006

Often inconsistent Dydek stands tall in Sun win

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The Sun's balance came through again in Saturday's Game 2 win over Detroit. But instead of the usual suspects, 7-foot-2 Margo Dydek embraced the starring role.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2006

Point guard or scoring threat? Smith conquers both

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

She's one of the game's best pure scorers -- who also happens to be Detroit's point guard. Thursday, she toed the line perfectly, tallying 17 points and five assists.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006