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WNBA Training Camps Spotlight Leadership, Redemption, and Rising Stars

As the 2025 season approaches, teams like the Sky, Lynx, Liberty, and Fever are leveraging veteran leadership, offseason growth, and renewed motivation to shape their campaigns.

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Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) dribbles in front of her head coach Nate Tibbetts against Mystics guard Ariel Atkins (7) during a game at the Footprint Center in Phoenix at Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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Overview

  • Angel Reese embraces her leadership role at the Chicago Sky, mentoring rookie Hailey Van Lith while improving her offensive game, including perimeter shooting.
  • Courtney Vandersloot returns to the Sky as a veteran leader and is described by coach Tyler Marsh as an extension of the coaching staff on the court.
  • Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and star Napheesa Collier channel the heartbreak of last year’s Finals loss into motivation, with all five starters returning to build on their chemistry.
  • The New York Liberty integrate Natasha Cloud into their lineup, with Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu setting aside past playoff rivalries to strengthen team dynamics.
  • Caitlin Clark leads an energized Indiana Fever training camp, reporting improved strength and confidence as the team builds chemistry with new veteran additions.