Aya Abdeen
@ayabdeen.bsky.social
Ballislife NCAAW/WNBA Writer 👩💻 / Contributing writer for The Next. ASU Cronkite alum
I can't believe that in less than 2 months, 2016 will be a decade ago.
That year, I attended my first Phoenix Mercury game and began following the #WNBA. I am excited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary next May! 🥹
That year, I attended my first Phoenix Mercury game and began following the #WNBA. I am excited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary next May! 🥹
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I can't believe that in less than 2 months, 2016 will be a decade ago.
That year, I attended my first Phoenix Mercury game and began following the #WNBA. I am excited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary next May! 🥹
That year, I attended my first Phoenix Mercury game and began following the #WNBA. I am excited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary next May! 🥹
In my latest story for @ballislife.bsky.social , I break down the NBA's Top 5 most stunning examples ever.
From a major betting scandal during the Stern era to ongoing betting controversies, here are the top five most controversial scandals in NBA history. ⬇️
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From a major betting scandal during the Stern era to ongoing betting controversies, here are the top five most controversial scandals in NBA history. ⬇️
ballislife.com/news/nba/nba...
November 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In my latest story for @ballislife.bsky.social , I break down the NBA's Top 5 most stunning examples ever.
From a major betting scandal during the Stern era to ongoing betting controversies, here are the top five most controversial scandals in NBA history. ⬇️
ballislife.com/news/nba/nba...
From a major betting scandal during the Stern era to ongoing betting controversies, here are the top five most controversial scandals in NBA history. ⬇️
ballislife.com/news/nba/nba...
“I’m looking forward in coming back into the W and to an organization that prioritizes innovation and the growth of women’s sports,” Ashley Battle told @ballislife.bsky.social
Ashley Battle joins the Portland Fire as VP of Basketball Operations. #WNBA Read my latest 👇 ballislife.com/news/wnba/as...
Ashley Battle joins the Portland Fire as VP of Basketball Operations. #WNBA Read my latest 👇 ballislife.com/news/wnba/as...
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“I’m looking forward in coming back into the W and to an organization that prioritizes innovation and the growth of women’s sports,” Ashley Battle told @ballislife.bsky.social
Ashley Battle joins the Portland Fire as VP of Basketball Operations. #WNBA Read my latest 👇 ballislife.com/news/wnba/as...
Ashley Battle joins the Portland Fire as VP of Basketball Operations. #WNBA Read my latest 👇 ballislife.com/news/wnba/as...
A THREAD:
“I have an amazing fan base that loves to pour strength and courage into me, and I hope that they can do that and see that in the shoe. And I’m glad they love it as much as I do.” -A'ja Wilson told me in an exclusive interview.
“I have an amazing fan base that loves to pour strength and courage into me, and I hope that they can do that and see that in the shoe. And I’m glad they love it as much as I do.” -A'ja Wilson told me in an exclusive interview.
October 12, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A THREAD:
“I have an amazing fan base that loves to pour strength and courage into me, and I hope that they can do that and see that in the shoe. And I’m glad they love it as much as I do.” -A'ja Wilson told me in an exclusive interview.
“I have an amazing fan base that loves to pour strength and courage into me, and I hope that they can do that and see that in the shoe. And I’m glad they love it as much as I do.” -A'ja Wilson told me in an exclusive interview.
Just arrived at Mountain America Performance Center for today's exit interviews after the conclusion of the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season.
Follow along for updates. #WNBA
Follow along for updates. #WNBA
October 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Just arrived at Mountain America Performance Center for today's exit interviews after the conclusion of the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season.
Follow along for updates. #WNBA
Follow along for updates. #WNBA
I'm forever grateful for getting the opportunity to cover my first #WNBA Playoffs in my hometown this year!
I enjoyed getting the opportunity to talk all things Phoenix Mercury on @the9450.bsky.social and write stories across the league for @ballislife.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social!
I enjoyed getting the opportunity to talk all things Phoenix Mercury on @the9450.bsky.social and write stories across the league for @ballislife.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social!
October 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm forever grateful for getting the opportunity to cover my first #WNBA Playoffs in my hometown this year!
I enjoyed getting the opportunity to talk all things Phoenix Mercury on @the9450.bsky.social and write stories across the league for @ballislife.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social!
I enjoyed getting the opportunity to talk all things Phoenix Mercury on @the9450.bsky.social and write stories across the league for @ballislife.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social!
What a read right here 👇 #WNBA #WNBAFinals
October 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What a read right here 👇 #WNBA #WNBAFinals
One of my wildest moments in my young sports journalism career. A'ja Wilson sat behind me and was interacting with media members 😂 #WNBAFinals
Mind you, I'm 22 years old and just graduated from college this spring😅😅
Mind you, I'm 22 years old and just graduated from college this spring😅😅
October 11, 2025 at 7:38 AM
One of my wildest moments in my young sports journalism career. A'ja Wilson sat behind me and was interacting with media members 😂 #WNBAFinals
Mind you, I'm 22 years old and just graduated from college this spring😅😅
Mind you, I'm 22 years old and just graduated from college this spring😅😅
A great observation on what went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals today by @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social
In order to stay alive in the seven game series, the Mercury will need a lot more from their bench. #WNBA
In order to stay alive in the seven game series, the Mercury will need a lot more from their bench. #WNBA
October 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
A great observation on what went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals today by @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social
In order to stay alive in the seven game series, the Mercury will need a lot more from their bench. #WNBA
In order to stay alive in the seven game series, the Mercury will need a lot more from their bench. #WNBA
“We weren’t good on both sides of the ball today. They definitely had our number today. Fortunately for us, it’s best to 7. If it’s best to 5, we could be facing elimination. We got to watch the video. We’re going home, we have 2 home-court advantage games, and we have to be better.” -Alyssa Thomas
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
“We weren’t good on both sides of the ball today. They definitely had our number today. Fortunately for us, it’s best to 7. If it’s best to 5, we could be facing elimination. We got to watch the video. We’re going home, we have 2 home-court advantage games, and we have to be better.” -Alyssa Thomas
"Las Vegas’ zone didn’t just affect Copper. It bothered Phoenix star forward Alyssa Thomas as well. Despite finishing with a near triple-double (15 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists), Thomas only had 5 second-half points." #WNBA
October 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Las Vegas’ zone didn’t just affect Copper. It bothered Phoenix star forward Alyssa Thomas as well. Despite finishing with a near triple-double (15 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists), Thomas only had 5 second-half points." #WNBA
I warned all of you back in May why the Phoenix Mercury was being overlooked as a #WNBA Championship contender.
I was at their media day back in May when the players talked about their position less basketball system.
Read more here on Ballislife: ballislife.com/phoenix-merc...
I was at their media day back in May when the players talked about their position less basketball system.
Read more here on Ballislife: ballislife.com/phoenix-merc...
September 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I warned all of you back in May why the Phoenix Mercury was being overlooked as a #WNBA Championship contender.
I was at their media day back in May when the players talked about their position less basketball system.
Read more here on Ballislife: ballislife.com/phoenix-merc...
I was at their media day back in May when the players talked about their position less basketball system.
Read more here on Ballislife: ballislife.com/phoenix-merc...
She believe she could, so she did!
Covering this year's #WNBA playoffs has been a dream of mine since I started following the league nine years ago.
I'm so proud and grateful to be a part of the Phoenix Mercury's Finals run! 👩💻🏀
2018 ➡️ 2025
Covering this year's #WNBA playoffs has been a dream of mine since I started following the league nine years ago.
I'm so proud and grateful to be a part of the Phoenix Mercury's Finals run! 👩💻🏀
2018 ➡️ 2025
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
She believe she could, so she did!
Covering this year's #WNBA playoffs has been a dream of mine since I started following the league nine years ago.
I'm so proud and grateful to be a part of the Phoenix Mercury's Finals run! 👩💻🏀
2018 ➡️ 2025
Covering this year's #WNBA playoffs has been a dream of mine since I started following the league nine years ago.
I'm so proud and grateful to be a part of the Phoenix Mercury's Finals run! 👩💻🏀
2018 ➡️ 2025
Here's an angle I got of Cheryl Reeve's ejection last night #WNBA
Two Lynx fans, I believe, were yelled at by Reeve, who also cursed at some fans in the stands.
Two Lynx fans, I believe, were yelled at by Reeve, who also cursed at some fans in the stands.
September 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here's an angle I got of Cheryl Reeve's ejection last night #WNBA
Two Lynx fans, I believe, were yelled at by Reeve, who also cursed at some fans in the stands.
Two Lynx fans, I believe, were yelled at by Reeve, who also cursed at some fans in the stands.
Loud as heck!! My goodness 🤯
September 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Loud as heck!! My goodness 🤯
One year a part at PHX Arena #WNBA
September 19, 2024- Diana Taurasi's last home game after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury
September 19, 2025- Kahleah Copper's clutch shot puts the Phoenix Mercury into the semifinals in a thrilling win over the New York Liberty
September 19, 2024- Diana Taurasi's last home game after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury
September 19, 2025- Kahleah Copper's clutch shot puts the Phoenix Mercury into the semifinals in a thrilling win over the New York Liberty
September 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
One year a part at PHX Arena #WNBA
September 19, 2024- Diana Taurasi's last home game after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury
September 19, 2025- Kahleah Copper's clutch shot puts the Phoenix Mercury into the semifinals in a thrilling win over the New York Liberty
September 19, 2024- Diana Taurasi's last home game after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury
September 19, 2025- Kahleah Copper's clutch shot puts the Phoenix Mercury into the semifinals in a thrilling win over the New York Liberty
"Mindset is go get it. Let's go to New York and get it. There's no other mindset." -Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper to my question about the team's mindset heading into Brooklyn for Game 2 of the first round series against the New York Liberty. #WNBA
September 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"Mindset is go get it. Let's go to New York and get it. There's no other mindset." -Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper to my question about the team's mindset heading into Brooklyn for Game 2 of the first round series against the New York Liberty. #WNBA
@kgier.bsky.social asked Nate Tibbetts about the Phoenix Mercury going 3-0 in the homestand. They have won five straight games. #WNBA
September 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM
@kgier.bsky.social asked Nate Tibbetts about the Phoenix Mercury going 3-0 in the homestand. They have won five straight games. #WNBA
I had the opportunity to interview @wgoldenstate.bsky.social guards Veronica Burton and Kate Martin before the Valkyries took on the Mercury in Phoenix last Friday!
Go check out my exclusive interviews for @ballislife.bsky.social 👇 #WNBA
Go check out my exclusive interviews for @ballislife.bsky.social 👇 #WNBA
August 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I had the opportunity to interview @wgoldenstate.bsky.social guards Veronica Burton and Kate Martin before the Valkyries took on the Mercury in Phoenix last Friday!
Go check out my exclusive interviews for @ballislife.bsky.social 👇 #WNBA
Go check out my exclusive interviews for @ballislife.bsky.social 👇 #WNBA
I asked Nate Tibbetts about what will be the Phoenix Mercury's key to limiting the Atlanta Dream from heading to the free throw line throughout today's matchup. #WNBA
August 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I asked Nate Tibbetts about what will be the Phoenix Mercury's key to limiting the Atlanta Dream from heading to the free throw line throughout today's matchup. #WNBA
I asked Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko about whether Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard will be available for today's game vs. Phoenix Mercury.
Here's his response: #WNBA
Here's his response: #WNBA
August 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I asked Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko about whether Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard will be available for today's game vs. Phoenix Mercury.
Here's his response: #WNBA
Here's his response: #WNBA
Today was my first time being targeted on X, formerly known as Twitter, by one of the fans when I pointed out why DeWanna Bonner is receiving a lot of negativity for leaving the Indiana Fever.
I also had to turn off replies on the post so I don't receive a lot of hate on the tweets.
I also had to turn off replies on the post so I don't receive a lot of hate on the tweets.
July 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Today was my first time being targeted on X, formerly known as Twitter, by one of the fans when I pointed out why DeWanna Bonner is receiving a lot of negativity for leaving the Indiana Fever.
I also had to turn off replies on the post so I don't receive a lot of hate on the tweets.
I also had to turn off replies on the post so I don't receive a lot of hate on the tweets.
I purchased them both from eBay, and I'm so lucky I got them before they disappeared. 🥹
Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings are two of my all-time favorite #WNBA players, and I'm lucky I brought these bobbleheads!!
Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings are two of my all-time favorite #WNBA players, and I'm lucky I brought these bobbleheads!!
July 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I purchased them both from eBay, and I'm so lucky I got them before they disappeared. 🥹
Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings are two of my all-time favorite #WNBA players, and I'm lucky I brought these bobbleheads!!
Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings are two of my all-time favorite #WNBA players, and I'm lucky I brought these bobbleheads!!