List of WNBA Mascots

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This is a list of Current WNBA Mascots in alphabetical order:

  • Note that the Atlanta Dream'sStarretired in 2020 and has not been replaced [14]

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  2. ↑ Keefer, Case (2021-05-20). "Commitment to Excellence: Aces are now part of the 'Raiders family'". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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  5. ↑ "Why are they called the Fever? Explaining the origin of Indiana's WNBA nickname, mascot | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  6. ↑ "Lightning, mascot of the Dallas Wings during the game against the..." Getty Images. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  7. ↑ Hatfield, Jenn (2022-04-12). "Inside the Washington Mystics' draft party". The Next. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  8. ↑ "Prowl". Minnesota Lynx. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  9. ↑ "Scorch". Phoenix Mercury. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  10. ↑ Tribune, Chicago Tribune | Chicago (2006-06-23). "Sky Guy: He's a real ladies' man". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  11. ↑ Staff, Crusader (2024-08-26). "Chicago Sky Introduce New Mascot, Skye the Lioness" . Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  12. ↑ "Sparks". The Mascot Company. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  13. ↑ "SPARKS: Sparky". www.wnba.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  14. ↑ dgoodman@henryherald.com, Darius Goodman (2020-02-28). "Star retires as Atlanta Dream Mascot". Henry Herald. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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