jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 4hone major key for the liberty is they completely took away olivia miles' rim attack during the regular season miles took more attempts at the rim than any other guard -- 7.9 per game in the first round she was just 1 of 7 at the rim 061
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 4hhow the liberty eliminated the lynx and became the first no. 8 seed to beat a no. 1 seed in a series in wnba history www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ly...cbssports.comLiberty oust Lynx from playoffs: How Minnesota became first No. 1 seed slayed by a No. 8 seed in WNBA historyThe Lynx showed little fight in the 87-71 loss on Tuesday night 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 11hthe caitlin clark experience is like no other my story on her chaotic, historic and brilliant game 2 to keep the fever's season alive www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ca...cbssports.comTop moments from Caitlin Clark's historic performance as Fever fend off elimination with Game 2 win over AcesClark became the first player in WNBA history with a 25-point, 15-assist game to help set up decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas 130
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026i spoke with olivia miles, her teammates and opposing coaches and players about how she became the unanimous rookie of the year and then i tried to figure out where her rookie season ranked all time www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ol...cbssports.comWas Olivia Miles a better rookie than Caitlin Clark? Comparing the WNBA's two best rookie guard seasons everMiles was named the unanimous Rookie of the Year on Monday ... so was her 2026 better than Clark's 2024? 111
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026winners and losers from the first day of the wnba playoffs www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA playoffs winners and losers: Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson have historic Game 1s; Liberty upset No. 1 LynxThe WNBA playoffs are here, and the Liberty wasted no time to pick up the postseason's first upset 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"you talked before the game about making things hard on them defensively... how would you grade that?" caitlin clark: "an F" aces shot 59.4% overall - 9-19 (47.4%) from 3 - 12-16 (75%) at the rim 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026wnba playoffs power rankings www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Playoff Power Rankings: Lynx enter postseason as favorite, but field is truly wide openJust seven games separate the No. 1 seed Lynx and No. 8 seed Liberty, the smallest gap since the playoff format changed 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026the seven games separating the lynx and liberty is the smallest gap between the 1 and 8 seeds since the wnba changed the playoff format in 2016 020
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026my dissertation on the 2026 wnba mvp race www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/20...cbssports.com2026 WNBA MVP ballot: Why A'ja Wilson deserves record fifth trophy over Olivia Miles, Caitlin ClarkWilson is on the verge of becoming the first five-time MVP in WNBA history and the first to win the award in three consecutive seasons 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026flau'jae johnson has lost more games in five months with the storm than she did in four years at lsu she's also set numerous franchise records and will earn a spot on the all-rookie team i spoke with flau'jae about her rookie season and what comes next www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/fl...cbssports.comHow Flau'jae Johnson flourished as a WNBA rookie despite Storm's historic losing seasonJohnson spoke to CBS Sports about adversity, Seattle's young core and Unrivaled 111
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026ranked the biggest threats to team usa in the world cup www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/fi...cbssports.comFIBA Women's World Cup: Which teams are the biggest threat to Team USA?Team USA will have to contend with the best international competition without A'ja Wilson 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026i spoke with brendan mckillop, the nba's director of elite basketball, and jalen suggs and khris middleton about the 25th anniversary of basketball without borders and the inaugural "next up" camp in istanbul www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bas...cbssports.comHow Basketball Without Borders continues to find new waves of international NBA talent after 25 yearsOn its 25th anniversary, Basketball Without Borders launched a new camp format for top international prospects this summer 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 31/08/20262026 wnba power rankings vol. xvi www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries enter FIBA break on a hot streak as Lynx get a 'wake-up call'When the WNBA's regular season resumes on Sept. 17, there will be just one week of action remaining 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026kelsey mitchell is averaging 24.8 points per game, leads the league in 3-point% and has a 64.1% true shooting that's 8.1% better than the league average here is my deep dive on how mitchell is authoring one of the greatest scoring seasons in wnba history www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/fe...cbssports.comHow Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is putting together one of the greatest scoring seasons in WNBA historyBreaking down the buckets, efficiency, consistency and playmaking behind Mitchell's record-breaking tear 083
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026frontcourt depth obviously going to be a major issue without smith. specific thing to watch will be the aces' rebounding 30.3% OREB rate with smith is equivalent to 9th in the league 20.3% OREB rate without smith is equivalent to worst mark in league history 120
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026what nalyssa smith's season ending injury means for the aces www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/na...cbssports.comWhy NaLyssa Smith's season-ending injury is a major blow to the Aces and their WNBA title chancesLas Vegas has won three of the last four WNBA titles, but Smith's injury is a significant setback 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026after her record-setting 26 rebounds on monday angel reese is tied for the second-most 20-rebound games in wnba history she's played at least 240 fewer games than everyone else in the top-five on the list 12911
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026wrote about the mvp race and answered three big questions -why is a'ja wilson such a massive favorite? -what would it take for someone to overtake wilson? -who has a chance to do so? www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA MVP race: Can Caitlin Clark or Olivia Miles stop A'ja Wilson from running away with her third in a row?Wilson is on an absolute tear this season, but she's not the only player making waves 200
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026azzi fudd's right knee injury history: 2019: torn acl & mcl -- multiple surgeries 2022: unspecified -- missed 5 weeks 2023: unspecified -- missed 7 weeks 2023: torn acl & meniscus -- season ending surgery 2024: sprain -- missed 2 weeks 2026: soreness -- season ending surgery 111
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026stephanie white fired back at critics during an impassioned pre game statement tuesday www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/st...cbssports.comFever coach fires back at critics after Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington incident: 'Go to hell'Stephanie White gave an impassioned statement before the Fever's game against the Liberty on Tuesday night 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026one of my favorite stories ive gotten to do talked to chelsea gray, becky hammon and ticha penicheiro about behind the back passes www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ch...cbssports.com'It keeps you on your toes': How Chelsea Gray's mastery of behind-the-back passes has fueled the Aces dynasty'I don't think there's anyone in the game on both sides, men and women, who can do the things that Chelsea Gray can do,' A'ja Wilson said 041
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026ultimate wnba trade deadline guide www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comUltimate WNBA trade deadline guide: Buyers, sellers, trade candidates and how the new CBA impacts it allThe WNBA trade deadline is Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. ET 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026in honor of the wnba's 30th anniversary spoke to more than a dozen all stars in chicago about their first wnba memory, the legends they wish they could have played with and the leagues future www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA 30th anniversary: All-Stars reflect on their first WNBA memories, past legends and the league's future'That's going to be me out there one day,' Natasha Howard thought after going to a Detroit Shock game in middle school 030
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026i spoke to sarah strong in chicago at basketball without borders camp for an exclusive interview on how international basketball has shaped her career www.cbssports.com/womens-colle...cbssports.comHow growing up in Europe helped mold UConn star Sarah Strong into college basketball's best playerStrong, the 2026 Naismith Player of the Year, spoke with CBS Sports at the Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp 021
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/07/2026dispatch from chicago on elena delle donne getting to experience the new wnba she helped create www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/el...cbssports.comElena Delle Donne reflects on massive WNBA growth after triumphant return to All-Star Weekend'You just keep your head down, keep working and trust in the process,' the two-time MVP said 031
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026i went to chicago to talk to awa fam and the storm about the spanish phenom's whirlwind start to her wnba career www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/aw...cbssports.com'It was easy, really': Inside Awa Fam's speedy transition from Spanish champ to Seattle Storm rookie sensationThe 6-foot-4 center just turned 20, but has already proved she was well worth the No. 3 pick in the draft 030
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026midseason grades for all 15 wnba teams www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA midseason grades: Gabby Williams, Valkyries soar into 'A' tier, Fever continue to confound, Sky falterWith half of the season in the rearview mirror, let's check in on all 15 teams 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026winners and losers from the lamelo ball trade www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lam...cbssports.comLaMelo Ball trade winners and losers: Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards the best backcourt mate of his careerMinnesota took a huge -- and risky -- swing by trading for Ball, a uniquely gifted playmaker 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026caitlin clark left wednesday's game with a back injury after what stephanie white said were "two cheap shots" "i still say the one thing that we keep asking for is consistency," white said. "she is not called the same way everybody else is called" www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ca...cbssports.com'Utterly disrespectful': Fever coach Stephanie White calls out Mercury for 'cheap shots' on Caitlin ClarkMercury forward Alyssa Thomas put her fist into Clark's neck during a scramble for a loose ball 192
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026kelsey plum will miss at least four weeks with a leg injury wrote about the historic season she was having and what her absence will mean for the sparks who are trying to end their playoff drought www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ke...cbssports.comKelsey Plum out at least four weeks with leg injury: How it happened, what it means for Sparks' playoff hopesPlum was having a historic season and on a mission to end the Sparks' playoff drought 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026wnba quarter season awards www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA quarter-season awards: Clear favorites for MVP and Rookie of the Year, plus a surprising Wings standoutWith a quarter of the season in the books, let's take a look at who's starred so far 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026wnba quarter-season grades for all 15 teams from the lynx (a+) to the mercury (f) www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA quarter-season grades: Olivia Miles, Lynx acing the test, Fever face huge questions, Sparks fizzle outWith at least 10 games in the books for every team, let's see who's found the answer key 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026"better make this because i missed my free throws," caitlin clark said when asked what was going through her head on her game winner "my hands got a little clammy, but still went in, i guess" www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ca...cbssports.comCaitlin Clark hits first game-winner of WNBA career following rough stretch for FeverClark missed some crucial free throws and it looked as though the Fever were on their way to another loss, before Clark cashed a 31-footer with 1.2 seconds left 041
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 08/06/20262026 wnba power rankings vol. v www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's rookie record to keep Lynx at No. 1Elsewhere, the Dream are still struggling against winning teams and the Fire are burning out 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026that's the way that the world goes round you're up one day the next you're down its half an inch of water you think you're gonna drown that's the way that the world goes round www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ca...cbssports.comCaitlin Clark praises 'resilient' teammates as Fever silence critics with bounce-back win over Dream'This was probably one of the best floor games that I've played in my time in the W,' Clark said after the game 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026ahead of the spurs and knicks' historic finals rematch i did a deep dive looking back at their first meeting let's revisit the 1999 finals www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba...cbssports.comRevisiting the 1999 Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals ahead of historic 2026 rematchTim Duncan led San Antonio to the trophy last time; now Victor Wembanyama will try to do the same 100
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 01/06/20262026 wnba power rankings vol. iv www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Caitlin Clark's no-good week tanks Fever, while Lynx surge into No. 1 spotClark's defense (or lack thereof) is becoming a headline and Indiana is hurting for it 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 29/05/2026becky hammon went off on the refs following the aces' loss to the wings on thursday "a'ja wilson shoots one free throw. chennedy carter, zero, jackie young, zero. i'm f---ing tired of that bullshit... we're not getting the same whistle. give me my fine" www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/gi...cbssports.com'Give me my fine': Aces coach Becky Hammon blasts WNBA refs for free-throw disparity after loss to Wings'When Awak Kuier shoots more free throws than A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young and Chennedy Carter all combined, that's a problem,' the coach said 120
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026wrote about how the first place lynx have defied expectations without napheesa collier www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/mi...cbssports.comHow the first-place Minnesota Lynx are defying expectations and finding success without Napheesa CollierThe offseason didn't go to plan for Minnesota, but Cheryl Reeve has her squad on top anyway 0142
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026natasha cloud still doesn't have an answer for her "interesting" free agency process but is thankful that jeff pagliocca had the "balls" to sign her www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/na...cbssports.comNatasha Cloud still doesn't have an answer for 'interesting' free agency, but she's ready for the Sky anywayCloud signed with Chicago after an extended stay on the market this offseason 010
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026the sky announced tuesday that rickea jackson will miss the rest of the season with a torn acl wrote about what the injury means for jackson and the sky www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/sk...cbssports.comSky forward Rickea Jackson out for season after tearing left ACL: How it happened, what it means for ChicagoJackson, who was traded to Chicago in the offseason, looked to be having a breakout season 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 18/05/20262026 wnba power rankings vol. ii www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Revamped Chicago Sky already finding success after offseason roster shuffleThe Sky are off to their best start since 2023, but the Liberty are holding on to their No. 1 spot 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026"there's selfishness in this locker room" "body language never whispers" "the film's gonna convict" new wings coach jose fernandez went off last night after his team's loss to the lynx in a fascinating press conference www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/se...cbssports.com'There's selfishness in this locker room': Dallas Wings coach puts team on blast after second-straight loss'Championship teams, they don't care who starts, they don't care how many minutes they play,' Jose Fernandez said 011
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026marine johannes is already 6-12 on off the dribble 3s obviously super early but she's gonna have the freedom to chase one of the best otd 3point seasons in wnba history since 2010 (as far back as synergy data goes) no one has ever averaged even 2 made otd 3s/g for a full season 130
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 11/05/20262026 wnba power rankings vol. i www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Valkyries come out of opening weekend strong as league kicks off 30th seasonOfficials, meanwhile, are on the clock as the WNBA tries to find a balance to the on-court physicality 030
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 09/05/2026winners and losers from wnba opening night www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA opening night winners and losers: Breanna Stewart launches MVP campaign in dominant Liberty winElsewhere, Sonia Citron made a statement for the Mystics and Canada showed out for the Tempo's debut 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026ranked the top 30 players in the wnba entering the 2026 season www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/20...cbssports.com2026 WNBA Player Rankings: How A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, more stack up entering league's 30th seasonAs the WNBA's 30th season begins, we're ranking the top 30 players in the league right now 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026ajsa sivka has signed for kentucky how will the former no. 10 pick help the wildcats and what does it mean for the sky? www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ke...cbssports.comKentucky signs Ajša Sivka: No. 10 pick in 2025 WNBA Draft heads to school after sitting out Sky's seasonSivka will postpone her WNBA debut again and instead start her college career 000
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026the wnba released the annual gm survey today wrote about some key takeaways including the most notable result: gms picked paige bueckers over caitlin clark as the one player they'd want to start a franchise with www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/20...cbssports.com2026 WNBA GM survey: League execs prefer Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark as franchise cornerstoneClark is coming off an injury-plagued season, while Bueckers excelled as a rookie 220
jack maloney @jackmaloneycbs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026wnba preseason power rankings www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...cbssports.comWNBA Power Rankings: Aces open 2026 season at No. 1, with Liberty, Fever and more threateningOpening night tips off Friday, but not every team is created equal 010