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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 15h

The Las Vegas Aces are your 2025 WNBA Champions.

That's three in four years. Dynasty status.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22h

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22h

Per the league, here is the voter breakdown of first and second ALL-WNBA teams.

Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson receiver 72/72 votes for all first team.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23h

My votes.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23h

The WNBA announced the First and Second All WNBA Teams:

First Team

Allisha Gray
Napheesa Collier
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson

Second Team

Sabrina Ionescu
Aliyah Boston
Paige Bueckers
Nneka Ogwumike
Jackie Young

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 2d

The WNBA announced the first and second All-Defensive Teams:

First:
Napheesa Collier
Alanna Smith
Alyssa Thomas
Gabby Williams
A’ja Wilson

Second:
Aliyah Boston
Veronica Burton
Ezi Magbegor
Breanna Stewart
Rhyne Howard

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 9d

Sophie Cunningham:

"Not really a fan of our leadership at the W. I just think they're failing us.... as players. I think it's pretty strong coming from her [Collier].... I think it's pretty shameful that she always makes it about her [Cathy] when it should have nothing to do with her."

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 9d

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox said Kelsey Mitchell will be the priority in free agency.

"The priority will be Kelsey Mitchell and making sure she remains in a Fever Jersey."

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 10d

Stephanie White says Kelsey Mitchell has "a lot of lower body cramping" and is currently at the hospital getting fluids.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 10d

Per the league, here is the updated WNBA Finals schedule between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.

Vegas gets home court advantage for Games 1 + 2

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to the Las Vegas Aces who are headed to the WNBA Finals.

Huge shoutout to Stephanie White and the Fever on an incredible season full of grit and determination.

The Aces will face the Mercury in the finals. Early predictions?

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 10d

INBOX: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a statement in regards to Napheesa Collier’s exit interview comment.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 11d

NEWS:

Versant announced a media rights agreement (11 years) to broadcast WNBA Games

USA Network will present at least 50 WNBA regular-season & playoff games each season (Beginning 2026).

The coverage on USA will cover Wednesday night doubleheaders.This will include a pre & post-game show.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 12d

Per the league here is the updated schedule for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 17d

What a gritty victory for the Mercury. Down 20, they take it to overtime, and beat the Lynx 89-83 on the road.

Great heads up play by Sabally there.

Series is tied 1-1

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 17d

Per the league, Atlanta Dream General Manager Dan Padover has been named the 2025 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year.

This marks a record third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award for Padover. Padover was first with 12 ballots, Nick U'ren with 9 ballots +Jamila Wideman with 3 ballots.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 18d

WNBA head coach vacancies:

New York Liberty
Seattle Storm
Toronto Tempo
Portland Fire

Thoughts? Predictions?

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 18d

INBOX:

The New York Liberty announced today that head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season.

Wow.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 19d

The Seattle Storm announced they have parted ways with former head coach Noelle Quinn. Her contract will not be renewed, and the search for a new coach will begin immediately.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 20d

Per the league, A'ja Wilson is the 2025 WNBA MVP. Here is the breakdown.

1. A'ja Wilson ( My vote)
2. Napheesa Collier
3. Alyssa Thomas
4. Allisha Gray
5. Kelsey Mitchell

This is Wilson's 4th MVP & second in a row. She received 51 1st-place votes & 21 2nd-place votes.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 20d

Per the league, Naz Hillmon is the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Hillmon received 44 votes. Well deserved.

Natisha Hiedeman earned 22 votes

I voted for Natisha Hiedeman.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 21d

Per the league, here are the 2025 WNBA MVP Finalists:

Napheesa Collier
Allisha Gray
Kelsey Mitchell
Alyssa Thomas
A’ja Wilson

I had had all 5 players ranked in my MVP top 5 as well.

The MVP will be announced on Sunday at 11:30am ET

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22d

Updated playoff schedule per the league.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22d

Alanna Smith and A’ja Wilson tied for 2025 WNBA Defensive Player of the year. I voted for Alanna Smith.

Wilson and Smith received 29 votes. Gabby Williams earned 9 votes.

This marks the first time in league history that the award has been shared by multiple players.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23d

Per the league, Natalie Nakase is the WNBA Coach of the Year.

I also voted for her.

Nakase earned 53/72 votes.

Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) received 15 votes.

Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) received two votes each.

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