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Jackie Powell
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I have covered Women's basketball for Yahoo Sports, MSNBC,
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social‬. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
New reporting from me on Jonquel Jones' surgery. Source familiar says it's a minor surgery to correct ankle instability.

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October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
‪Later I asked her about Dawn Staley’s recent comments about the NBA glass ceiling, why the ceiling exists and if the ceiling even should matter amid the growth across the #WNBA. ‬

‪“A lot of time the people who are hiring, their jobs are on the line too.” (2/2)‬
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With the news coming out this morning about Alex Sarama officially hired by Portland, I want to share part of a chat I had with Becky Hammon yesterday.

First I asked her about who she thinks within NBA circles is most fit to coach in the #WNBA which was “a loaded question.” (1/2)
October 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A’ja Wilson skipping with her Finals MVP trophy.
October 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Cathy Engelbert presents the trophy to the Aces and boos ensue.
October 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
We’ve got some Abracadabra from the Mercury’s Golden Grannies.
October 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I always appreciate when Buckets does his best Freddie Mercury impression. There’s a special wrinkle at the end when he shows the crowd a sign that says:

Freddie Mercury > Phoenix Mercury
October 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I appreciate the Michelob Ultra DJ who played Frank Sinatra's "Strangers In the Night" by Frank Sinatra to introduce the Mercury as they came onto the floor. Quite an apropos song choice.
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I asked Cathy Engelbert pregame about how the #WNBA needs to be prepared to address its own injury epidemic.

Cc to @seehafer.bsky.social and his injury data base @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Here’s part of her answer.
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM