Can the Monarchs be saved in Bay Area?

Sacramento’s Maloof brothers — among the biggest backers of the WNBA since its inception — cited growing financial issues with the Kings for folding the Monarchs. The league quickly began speaking to interested parties in Oakland for possibly relocating the franchise.

How long will Lieberman’s latest gambit last?

As a human being I try to avoid questioning the motives of other fellow members of my species. But one of the most publicity-hungry individuals in the women’s hoops tribe truly knows how to steer attention her way. On a certain level, it is to be admired. Especially with a headline that asks this question. [...]

Minnesota Lynx wins WNBA draft lottery

The Minnesota Lynx have had high draft picks before, which have been used to snare Seimone Augustus, a previous No. 1 pick, among other notables. Thanks to a previous trade with the New York Liberty, the Lynx’ chances of winning the 2010 lottery improved, and on Thursday, Minnesota prevailed again, and nailed down the No. [...]

Keeping the Dream alive in Atlanta

The WNBA’s most improved team isn’t going anywhere with Thursday’s announcement that Kathy Betty will become managing partner of the Atlanta Dream. She takes over from Ron Terwilliger, who had put his majority investment stake up for sale, spurring concern that the team might bolt after only two seasons, and after reaching the WNBA playoffs. [...]

Lauren Jackson stays in Seattle

The Australian superstar ends the suspense and elects to remain with the Storm, signing a one-year deal after flirting with a move to Phoenix.

USC hires Michael Cooper as coach

The Los Angeles Sparks coach will guide the WNBA team this summer, then make his college coaching debut later in the fall. Is this another sign of trouble ahead for the WNBA? Earlier this week, I explored matters facing the league over at Blue Star Basketball.

Gloomy outlook for the WNBA

Reducing roster sizes is just one action taken by the WNBA to rein in expenses during an economic recession. Bob Corwin rounds up some other ominous signs that could endanger the long-term future of the league, whose fate is tied to the health of its benefactors at the NBA.

Holdsclaw returns to the WNBA

It’s been brewing for some time, but the Atlanta Dream has made it official: Chamique Holdsclaw has ended her two-year retirement from the WNBA. The former Tennessee All-American, 31, who last played for the L.A. Sparks in 2007, then embarked on an international playing career, has publicly discussed her battles with depression. With former Washington [...]

Taking care of the WNBA fan base

Over at Pleasant Dreams, an argument in favor of the WNBA treating its core customers a lot better, rather than spending dwindling marketing resources on chasing newer fans they’ve never really captured: “One gets the suspicion that the WNBA doesn’t particularly like its core audience and if a magic wand could be waived and all [...]

McCoughtry’s in the house, now what?

The Atlanta Dream used the No. 1 pick wisely — there were so many very good options at the top of the list — but the team’s still got plenty of major questions that won’t be answered until the season starts. Will Nikki Teasley be the answer at point guard? Can Michelle Snow shore up [...]