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A leader in year-round women's basketball coverage, including WNBA, FIBA, NCAA and Olympic. swishappeal.com Header photo taken by Christina Merrion (and certified by Dawn Staley and A'ja Wilson).

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3h

"So, was the Fever’s 2025 season a success? That depends on how you look at it."

High expectations. Lots of injuries. An improbable playoff run.

@nemchocke.bsky.social reviews a Fever season full of twists and turns: buff.ly/PDIsSks

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What can be made of the Indiana Fever’s up-and-down 2025 season?

The Fever’s season didn’t go quite according to plan, but they still nearly reached their ultimate goal.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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Watch out! The Las Vegas Aces have rediscovered their swagger

The Aces escaped their season-long slumber, winning seven-straight games to surge up standings. How high can they rise?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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Minnesota Lynx-Las Vegas Aces is going to bring all the WNBA drama

The Aces put their 12-game winning streak on the line against the Lynx, who last beat them by 53 points.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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A loss of identity is haunting the Las Vegas Aces

The nightmarish season for the Las Vegas Aces continues. Seven games separated from their All-Star break reset, and the Aces are still struggling to find a balance as they continue to hover around…

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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Is the panic button too close in Vegas?

Over a month into the WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces have been besieged by inconsistency. In an effort to become a consistent, championship-caliber team, they made a bold trade.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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Is a lack of chemistry or something more ailing the Las Vegas Aces?

In a new-look WNBA flooded with young talent, are the Las Vegas Aces starting to fade away? Or, can the former champs rediscover their dominant ways?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

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It’s still early, but it’s time to admit that the Las Vegas Aces are done

A blowout loss at the hands of the expansion Golden State Valkyries makes it clear that the Las Vegas Aces, as constructed, are no longer championship contenders.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 1d

The Aces are, once again, #WNBA champions!

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Title No. 3 was their most improbable. And we, certainly, shared plenty of skepticism about the 2025 Aces, way too prematurely declaring the dynasty dead.

Here's a look back at the Aces' restoration of their dynasty. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

The 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces just completed one of the most impressive seasons in sports history

The Aces capture the franchise’s third title in four seasons, sweeping the Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

Twice, the Aces have had the opportunity to sweep their way to a title. Both times, they came up short.

Is the third time a charm? Can the Aces win championship No. 3 in sweeping fashion?

Here's what needs to happen for the Aces to complete the #WNBAFinals sweep: www.swishappeal.com/e/65752

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

Down 0-3 in the #WNBAFinals, the Mercury are in a bad spot. Plus, they will be without Satou Sabally.

But, there is a path to Phoenix accomplishing the improbable.

@ecreates88.bsky.social on how the Mercury can start their comeback: www.swishappeal.com/e/65778

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 2d

Catch up on the thrilling games, standout performances and more from the first week of 2025-26 #EuroLeagueWomen action.

Who came up big in Galatasaray's down-to-the-wire win? Is Fenerbahçe poised for another dominant season? What young player shined?

The beginning of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Women season didn’t disappoint

A thriller between Galatasaray and Schio highlights the first week of EuroLeague Women action.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3d

So, is A'ja now officially the #WNBA GOAT?

@zacklward.bsky.social examined A'ja's GOAT case: buff.ly/reNsYBK

And THEN she added to it, with 34 points, 14 rebounds and the game-winning shot to give the Aces a 3-0 lead in the #WNBA Finals.

Why A’ja Wilson already can be crowned the WNBA’s GOAT

You might be able to consider Las Vegas Aces M’VP A’ja Wilson the WNBA GOAT right now.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 3d

Game 3 of the #WNBAFinals delivered, with A'ja providing the exclamation point.

Her game-winner slammed the door on the Mercury comeback, lifting the Aces to a 3-0 lead and putting them a win away from title No. 3.

@ecreates88.bsky.social on everything that led up to A'ja's shot:

A’ja Wilson’s game-winner lifts the Las Vegas Aces to a 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals

After A’ja Wilson’s Game 3 game-winner, the Aces are now one win away from another title.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

In Game 3, the Aces have the opportunity to bury the Mercury and take a commanding 3-0 #WNBAFinals lead.

How can they do it? With a good start, more timely scoring from the backcourt and lots of A'ja Wilson.

@ecreates88.bsky.social has more the Aces' Game 3 approach: www.swishappeal.com/e/65622

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

Down 0-2 in the #WNBAFinals, the Mercury are lucky this is a best-of-seven series.

Turning this into a long series starts in Game 3. And it starts with Alyssa Thomas.

How full-force AT can get the Mercury the Game 3 victory: www.swishappeal.com/e/65597

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 4d

"Is she the GOAT now? Is she just on track to be the GOAT? And what will she do next?"

With the Aces up 2-0 in the #WNBAFinals, questions about A'ja Wilson's all-time greatness are unavoidable.

@zacklward.bsky.social goes deep on whether A'ja is already the GOAT: buff.ly/reNsYBK

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Why A’ja Wilson already can be crowned the WNBA’s GOAT

You might be able to consider Las Vegas Aces M’VP A’ja Wilson the WNBA GOAT right now.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025-26 #EuroLeagueWomen competition begins tomorrow.

Need to know which club your #WNBA favorites are playing for? Want a club to follow and support throughout the season?

@nemchocke.bsky.social has everything you need to know: www.swishappeal.com/e/65450

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

The Lynx were supposed to be still playing right now. But, they're not.

So, how do we make sense of a Lynx season that ended short of the ultimate goal?

On what was, what's next and more for MIN: www.swishappeal.com/e/65513

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5d

It's October. And there's nothing more horrifying than A'ja Wilson, especially for an opposing defense.

The Mercury discovered that in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals, when Wilson was unstoppable.

@ecreates88.bsky.social breaks down the inevitability of A'ja: buff.ly/BJOvymI

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How A’ja Wilson broke the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

Thanks to a dominant display by A’ja Wilson, the Aces are halfway to a WNBA title.

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 6d

A 20-point first half from A'ja. A 21-point quarter from Jackie. Assists galore from the Point Gawd.

The Aces' "Big 3" overwhelmed the Mercury in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals.

On everything that went right for Vegas and wrong for Phoenix: buff.ly/84Ql1GX

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The Las Vegas Aces flexed their championship swagger as they dominated the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray delivered the Aces a dominant win over the Mercury in Game 2 of the Finals.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 7d

An 0-1 playoff deficit is familiar territory for the Mercury.

That experience, along with the team's overall strengths, should have them confident heading into Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals.

@nemchocke.bsky.social on how Phoenix can even the series: buff.ly/NFOCHT7

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The Mercury lost Game 1 of the Finals in heartbreaking fashion, but they’re still optimistic

The Mercury may be down, but they’re far from out. Here’s how Phoenix can even the WNBA Finals at 1-1.

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 7d

A lot of Dana Evans, some unexpected zone defense and a timely Kiah Stokes cameo helped the Aces escape with a win in Game 1 of the #WNBAFinals.

What must they maintain, as well as improve upon, to take a 2-0 series lead?

More on the Aces' two-way formula for Game 2: buff.ly/zgfM5TB

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With defensive accountability and offensive star power, the Las Vegas Aces can take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals

After escaping with a Game 1 win, what needs to happen for the Aces to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals?

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 9d

A'ja was her M'VP self in 3 regular-season wins against the Mercury, averaging 25 points and almost 16 rebounds.

However, to ensure A'ja's advantages lead to a 3rd title, the Aces need top-notch play from their supporting stars.

@nemchocke.bsky.social on LV's #WNBAFinals formula: buff.ly/qczybca

Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 9d

The Mercury's "Big 3" has taken them all the way to the #WNBAFinals in their first season together.

Can they now topple the Aces and raise the trophy?

@ecreates88.bsky.social on what needs to happen in Game 1 for PHX to complete their championship chase: buff.ly/HlRTXV4

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 9d

The Aces' in-season turnaround has them back in the #WNBAFinals. Can they capture a 3rd title? Or, do the Mercury have what it takes to take the trophy?

@joshfeltonnn.bsky.social breaks down the 3 key questions that will determine the 2025 #WNBA champion: buff.ly/lsZcPo6

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Three key things to watch when the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury meet in the 2025 WNBA Finals

When the Aces and Mercury meet in the WNBA Finals, these questions will determine the winner.

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