WNBA.com: Voices

WNBA.com caught up with many of the top prospects before, during and after the 2007 WNBA Draft in Cleveland. Many also checked in with Minnesota Lynx forward Tamika Williams during her live draft chat.

What the draft picks are saying: Before | After

Offseason Conversations

Throughout the offseason, a number of WNBA stars checked in with WNBA.com, including Chamique Holdsclaw and Sue Bird, both from overseas and while at home, to fill fans in on what they have been up to.

March: Nicole Ohlde

February: Anna DeForge | Candice Dupree | Kendra Wecker | Dominique Canty

January: Chamique Holdsclaw | Janel McCarville | Chelsea Newton

December: Brooke Wyckoff | Katie Smith

November: Sue Bird | Ruthie Bolton

IMing with: Loree Moore | Ebony Hoffman | Sophia Young

Player Features

Get to Know...

What They're Saying...

- Encounters with fans | New York City favorites
- Thanksgiving 2006 | Thanksgiving favorites
- Time to Relax | Favorite Arenas
- Dynamic Duo Socking It To Opponents
- No Place Like Home
- If There Were No WNBA...
- How the WNBA Can Grow and Reach New Fans
- What To Do in NYC

In Their Words...

- Who are the best-dressed players? | Photo gallery
- What it means to be an All-Star
- Class (of 2006) Act
- Dawn Staley’s Farewell Tour
- Weatherspoon Looks Back on A Decade of Greatness
- Johnson's Aid in Silver Stars’ Recovery Process
- Staley Passing The Torch
- Catching Up With Michelle Edwards
- Nothing Beats An Original

Game Recognizes Game...

- Favorite opponents
- Best backcourts
- Top teammate tandems
- Players' dream teammates
- Best 3-point shooters
- Favorite playmakers

WNBA Blog Squad

- Matt Wurst, WNBA.com Blog
- Donna Orender, WNBA President
- Linda Cohn, ESPN
- Doris Burke, ABC Sports
- Ann Meyers, Hall-of-Famer
- Ruth Riley, Detroit Shock
- Chantelle Anderson, Silver Stars

2006 Playoffs:
- Cheryl Ford | Yolanda Griffith
- Katie Douglas | Lisa Leslie
- Betty Lennox | Alana Beard
- Sheryl Swoopes | Tamika Catchings
- Diana Taurasi's stretch run

Archive:
- Janell Burse: Offseason in Prague (2006)
- Tanisha Wright: Back on Campus (2006)
- Lindsay Whalen: My Summer Vacation (2005)
- Tully Bevilaqua: Aussie Rules (2005)
- Sue Bird: From Russia, With Love (2005)
- Rebecca Lobo: Re-living the 2004 Finals (2004)
- NBA.com Blog Archive

Player and Coach Chats

12/13: Sun forward Nykesha Sales: "The offseason is going well, I'm resting and rehabbing. I've been working on getting my real estate license..." - More

11/7: Fever forward Tamika Catchings: "If I can help just one child, I know it was worth it. Of course, I hope to reach many more than one, and that is my goal..." - More

6/8: Sting guard Monique Currie: "All the veterans have been really helpful. Allison Feaster is always a positive voice in my ear, always trying to help me and I can always hear her voice. I'm very grateful for her help and all of the veterans..."- More

Player Chats Archive