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Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

We’re getting a super gay basketball rom-com from a super gay creative team filled with Autostraddle’s favorite people! DREAMS DO…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

May 27, 2026

New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) guards Chicago Sky guard Courtney Williams (10) during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky

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WNBA Week 6: All-Star Reserves and Are We Mercury Fans Now?

The All-Star reserves have been announced, James Wade is leaving the Sky in the middle of the season, we’re already falling for Nikki Blue, and oh so much more!

Natalie and Heather Hogan

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Jul 3, 2023

Brittney and Cherelle Griner laugh during The Newlywed Game

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Watch Brittney and Cherelle Griner Play The Newlywed Game

“Why are you trying to go on Judge Judy??”

Heather Hogan

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Jun 30, 2023

Diana Taurasi #3 (L) talks with Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury (R) before the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at Barclays Center on June 18, 2023

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WNBA Week 5: All-Star Starters and Mercury Drama Bombs

Plus, you don’t want miss Carmen’s fits of the week! They’re extra gay!

Natalie and Heather Hogan

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Jun 26, 2023

Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings drives to the basket against Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center on June 11, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

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WNBA Week 4: Who’s Hot? Who’s Washed? Who’s the Best Dressed Gay of the Week?

Also, we still need answers on how the league is going to protect BG. Actual answers.

Natalie and Heather Hogan

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Jun 19, 2023

Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles watch as their jerseys are lifted to the rafters.

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WNBA Week 3: Legends Honored and All-Star Voting Commences

Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles have their jerseys retired — and you don’t want to miss Carmen’s very gay Fits of the Week!

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Jun 13, 2023

Brittney Griner walks up the court at a Phoenix Mercury game.

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Brittney Griner Was Accosted at an Airport, the WNBA and Phoenix Mercury Failed To Protect Her

How did the Mercury and the WNBA allow this to happen? Because, given the media attention that’s been swirling around Griner since her return home, this was completely predictable.

Natalie

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Jun 12, 2023

Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Chicago Sky during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on May 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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WNBA Week 2: The Unbeatable Aces, BG’s Resilience, Fit of the Week

“Hell, I’d suit up for the Mercury if BG asked.”

Heather Hogan, Natalie, and Carmen Phillips

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Jun 5, 2023

Chelsea Gray #12 and Candace Parker #3 of the Las Vegas Aces talk as they wait to check into a game against the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 28, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 94-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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WNBA Week 1: Aces Dominate, Sky Shine, Fever Win!

The first week of 2023 WNBA action has come to a close, and Natalie and Heather are here to run it down for you! Here’s where the league stands after…

Natalie and Heather Hogan

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May 30, 2023

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Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

WNBA Week 6: All-Star Reserves and Are We Mercury Fans Now?

Watch Brittney and Cherelle Griner Play The Newlywed Game

WNBA Week 5: All-Star Starters and Mercury Drama Bombs

WNBA Week 4: Who’s Hot? Who’s Washed? Who’s the Best Dressed Gay of the Week?

WNBA Week 3: Legends Honored and All-Star Voting Commences

Brittney Griner Was Accosted at an Airport, the WNBA and Phoenix Mercury Failed To Protect Her

WNBA Week 2: The Unbeatable Aces, BG’s Resilience, Fit of the Week

WNBA Week 1: Aces Dominate, Sky Shine, Fever Win!

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