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Today, one of the key metrics for sports leagues is engagement with social media. As the WNBA has seen remarkable growth in recent years, efforts have been made to determine which teams have resonated the most with fans online.On Thursday, Forbes pubilished an article highlighting the "social rankings" of WNBA teams this past season. According to this article, two research firms teamed up to quantify WNBA teams' "paid-media equivalent value created by organic posts, factoring in impressions, video views, and engagements." Unsurprisingly, the top five WNBA teams in "Social Value" feature some blockbuster personalities.Top 5 WNBA teams with highest social value#5: Chicago SkyEstimated Social Value: $6.35 millionChicago Sky v Las Vegas Aces - Source: GettyFor the past two years, the biggest star on the Chicago Sky's roster has been Angel Reese. Whether it's her highlights as the WNBA's queen of rebounding or her irresistible sound bites, Reese has played a huge role in the Sky's massive online presence.#4: Minnesota LynxEstimated Social Value: $7.54 millionAT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 - Kia WNBA Skills Challenge And WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest - Source: GettyOn the court, no Lynx player was as dominant this past season as Napheesa Collier. From the start of the 2025 campaign all the way to the bombshells she dropped in her exit interview, Collier ensured that the Lynx would be relevant on social media. In addition, the entertaining duo of Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman (collectively known as the "Stud Budz") took the internet by storm as well.#3: Las Vegas AcesEstimated Social Value: $7.64 millionLas Vegas Aces 2025 WNBA Championship Victory Parade And Rally - Source: GettyThe Aces' 2025 campaign played out like an underdog film. At one point, critics severely doubted their chances of going on a deep playoff run. But A'ja Wilson and her teammates were keen on defying the odds, and ultimately, the Aces' championship conquest proved that fans will always engage with a story arc of adversity and redemption.#2: Dallas WingsEstimated Social Value: $8.61 millionPhoenix Mercury v Dallas Wings - Source: GettyWhen the Wings selected Paige Bueckers as the first overall pick, they catapulted themselves into a higher level of relevance on social media. Bueckers' mind-blowing highlights, not to mention her fun-loving personality, have made the Wings an attraction unto themselves.#1: Indiana FeverEstimated Social Value: $55.04 millionIndiana Fever v Chicago Sky - Source: GettyTo this day, the "Caitlin Clark effect" is in full swing as the two-time All-Star has ensured the tremendous success of the Indiana Fever in social media metrics. Whether she's competing on the court or showcasing her charisma off the court, CC is the undisputed reason behind the Fever's utter domination in terms of Social Value.
