Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Disappointment meets pragmatism
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt's sad and disappointing to say goodbye to a WNBA city that has produced a three-time champion. But the Shock's relocation to Tulsa reminds us that the WNBA is a business.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Laimbeer ready to make jump to NBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn seven seasons as a WNBA coach, Bill Laimbeer became so much more than a "Bad Boy." And everything he accomplished in Detroit helped prepare him to start a coaching career in the NBA.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Economy tests already frugal WNBA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLike most businesses in these difficult economic times, the WNBA has been forced to cut costs and make changes. But, especially because extravagance has never been part of the WNBA, the league continues to grow despite the financial climate.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009No. 1 overall pick still a mystery
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe college season has come to an end. And for seniors, it means shifting attention toward Thursday's WNBA draft and who might go first overall.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Plenty of work to do, but new owner seems a good start
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA is going out on a limb with expansion. But J. Ronald Terwilliger, owner of Atlanta's new WNBA team for the 2008 season, seems to believe in the product -- a must for an independently owned franchise.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Here's to hoping Parker stays put for the long haul
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTen years ago, Pat Summitt helped Peyton Manning decide whether to return to Tennessee for his final year of eligibility. With rumors flying that Candace Parker might leave early, this expert hopes Summitt can be as convincing again.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007Women coaches given many early opportunities
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWomen have gotten a good amount of head-coaching opportunities in the WNBA. But in recent years, the league has tilted strongly toward hiring NBA-affiliated men with little or no background in women's hoops.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Everybody's talking playoffs
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith the exception of one team, everybody's talking playoffs as the season resumes.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2004Bad Boy makes good
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comBill Laimbeer is the guy who helped stabilize a franchise that some figured was on the flat-line list.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2003Let's make a deal
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWe've gotten used to watching our favorite college kids go pro in the U.S. Could that really come to an end?
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2003After major progress, time for minor tweaks
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe WNBA has made a lot of progress. Now if the league can just get everybody in camp on time.
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