WNBA: Top 5 Storylines Shaping the 2025 Season

1. The Liberty Might Be Even Better Than Last Year

Fresh off a 2024 WNBA championship, the New York Liberty are showing no signs of slowing down. Veteran guard Natasha Cloud kicked off the season with Player of the Week honors, while Jonquel Jones is averaging a double-double and drilling 43% of her threes. Even though Breanna Stewart isn’t scoring as much, she’s shooting a career-best 53% from the field. Add reliable bench support from Kennedy Burke and Marine Johannès, and this team looks even more polished than their title run.

2. Caitlin Clark’s Injury and Legendary Comeback

A quad strain temporarily sidelined Caitlin Clark after a hot start that included a triple-double in her debut. Without her, the Indiana Fever faltered. But Clark made her return count—dropping 32 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, and 7 threes against the defending Liberty, handing them their first loss of the season. Her performance confirmed what fans already knew: she’s the most electric player in the league right now.

3. Napheesa Collier’s WNBA MVP Case Is Heating Up

Napheesa Collier is having a career-defining season for the Minnesota Lynx. She’s leading the league in scoring with 24.4 points per game, while also setting personal bests in steals and blocks. She’s matched A’ja Wilson’s record for fastest to 150 points and 50 rebounds (just six games) and continues to deliver dominant 20-10 performances. If she stays on this pace, the MVP trophy may have her name on it.

4. The Golden State Valkyries On Rampage

The expansion Golden State Valkyries are just 5-5, but they’re leading the league in buzz. With sellout crowds at Chase Center and the highest average attendance in the WNBA, the Valkyries are a marketing and cultural success in their debut season. Veterans like Tiffany Hayes are helping keep them competitive, but it’s the atmosphere and fan engagement that are truly game-changing.

5. Paige Bueckers Is Living Up to the WNBA Hype

The No. 1 overall pick, Paige Bueckers, has wasted no time making her mark with the Dallas Wings. Through her first six games, she averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.7 rebounds. A brief concussion and illness slowed her down, but not for long. She roared back with 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting, proving she’s ready to carry a franchise for years to come.

From rising stars to historic comebacks and off-court fanfare, the 2025 WNBA season is already a classic in the making.

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