|
National Basketball AssociationNBA | NBA Power Rankings | NBA Scores | Schedule | Standings | TicketsGet the latest NBA basketball news, scores, stats, standings and more on ESPN.com. |
|
More: NBA Rumors | NBA Players | Stats | NBA Draft | ESPN 360 |
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, 2009New ownership right fit for Dream
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comA bottom-line business person with a passion for the product, Kathy Betty sounds exactly like the type of owner the WNBA needs.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 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, 2009Catchings gets assist from teammates
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTamika Catchings was a rebound shy of a triple-double Thursday. But as good as she was, the Fever needed a complete team effort to hold off the Mercury and even the WNBA Finals 1-1.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Fever finally reach first WNBA Finals
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe future might be uncertain for the Fever franchise. But now, they're headed to their first WNBA Finals after finally solving the Shock roadblock and winning the East finals on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 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, 2009La. Tech has long road back to success
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comPrograms like Louisiana Tech spurred women's basketball growth. So it's ironic that the Lady Techsters now seem to be getting left behind.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009Comets will be missed, but the WNBA will go on
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comSaying goodbye to a franchise that helped make the WNBA successful is painful. But there are enough positives about the league to keep it going even through the toughest times.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Fowles and Parker both eligible for WNBA draft
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTennessee's redshirt sophomore Candace Parker has said she will not be entering Wednesday's WNBA draft, although technically she would be eligible. However, LSU junior Sylvia Fowles is also eligible -- thanks to the fact that she will turn 22 in this calendar year.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007A rational ratio?
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comShould we be concerned that of 14 head coaching positions in the WNBA, 11 are filled by men? Is that a problem? Does the 11-3 ratio matter? Of course.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Women 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, 2006Westhead, Mercury ready to run, run, run
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNew Phoenix coach Paul Westhead isn't too worried about what his team will look like the first few games of the season. His system takes a little while to evaluate -- and his players' lungs need a bit of time to adjust, too.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2006Tar Heels turn back time; Lady Vols left hurting
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe matchup, and even the outcome, wasn't totally surprising Tuesday in the Cleveland Regional. But UNC's composure and kids from Tennessee hurting at the final whistle were.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006As good as advertised? Parker has the potential
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comTennessee freshman Candace Parker is a different type of player than Chamique Holdsclaw. But like 'Mique, Parker could, perhaps, be the defining player of her college years.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2005Swoopes could open door for others to follow
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSheryl Swoopes' announcing she is gay will have a widespread and lasting impact on the women's basketball world.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS
Page | September 14, 2009
EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "nba today" make the list?