Akash Das

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Akash Das |Rishabh Bhatnagar

“Last year, I had to get ready on the plane, coming in from my practice, so it’s good to be able to just get glammed here,” Angel Reese told Harper’s Bazaar–and what a difference a year makes. Back on the Met Gala carpet for the second time, and just a day before turning 23, the WNBA’s style icon wasn’t just dressed to impress–she was dressed to own the night. Wearing a custom black Thom Browne ensemble, Reese gave the classic suit a bold, feminine twist, turning heads with every step.

6 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Akash Das |Irfan Kabeer

Caitlin Clark made her long-awaited return to the court after 222 days, and the energy in the building was off the charts. Whether it was destiny or just poetic timing, her comeback unfolded at the very place where her legendary run began: Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After choosing to skip the Unrivaled league to prioritize rest and recovery following a demanding season, Clark finally suited up again–and on May 4, Iowa’s golden girl was back.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Akash Das |Rishabh Bhatnagar

We’re just weeks away from another W season. The buzz, the drama, the buzzer beaters — it’s all coming back soon! And this time, one storyline stands out. All eyes will be on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Under new head coach Stephanie White, they look like a franchise that means business. The Fever made big moves this offseason. Now, they look like real contenders. Analysts are hyped. Fans are as well! And honestly, they have a very good reason to do so. The last time the Fever were on top? 2012.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Akash Das |Rishabh Bhatnagar

The WNBA preseason is heating up, and one team that’s definitely turning heads is the Dallas Wings. Drafting Paige Bueckers with the first pick? You know that’s going to stir up some serious excitement among fans. The city of Dallas now has another Luka Dončić to rally behind, and the future looks incredibly promising. WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes also weighed in, sharing her take on the massive impact the UConn legend could have on the Wings.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Akash Das |Rishabh Bhatnagar

“I definitely want to win, but I want to make sure I’m being developed to be the player that I want to be in the WNBA.” This is what LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson said when she announced her decision to stay in Baton Rouge for another year. A move no one saw coming. Everyone expected Flau’jae to join her teammate Aneesah Morrow and enter the WNBA draft. Johnson was a projected top 10 pick in most mock drafts, but she decided to stay. For some fans, though, the decision didn’t come as a total surprise.