Posts by The Next

Graphic with photo of Alanna Smith (8) celebrating and smiling toward the right during a game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Mercedes Russell walks with her back to the camera slightly in front of Smith. White text on orange background below reads "The Alanna Smith Lynx". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Alanna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold

June 11, 2024

Smith talks making it in the WNBA, Opals at the Olympics and more

Mystics players in recent games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Making sense of the 0-12 Washington Mystics

June 10, 2024

‘They’re sticking together. They aren’t blaming anybody. They’re not pointing fingers, they’re not splintering’

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots a left-handed jump shot, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards raises her right arm to try to contest it. The text "A rookie showdown" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

June 8, 2024

Edwards starred individually, but Reese and Cardoso got the win

A preview thumbnail for the Locked On Women's Basketball podcast about the 2024 Commisioner's Cup, featuring a bottom banner that reads "EAST COAST BATTLE: LIBERTY VS. SUN". Above that, the Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu dribbles the ball backwards through her legs as she is defended by DiJonai Carrington

Locked On Women’s Basketball: East Coast battle

June 7, 2024

Jackie Powell and Emily Adams break down the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup through the first few Cup games with an eye to a major upcoming matchup.

Graphic with photo of Rachel Banham dribbling the ball during a game between the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings. White text on orange background reads "Rachel Banham's got moves". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Rachel Banham at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Connecticut Sun’s Rachel Banham knows how to focus on what matters

June 6, 2024

Finding rhythm as a three point shooter, undefeated Connecticut Sun, thoughts on coaching and more!

Sandy Brondello in a New York Liberty game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sandy Brondello’s coaching ubiquity

June 5, 2024

Host Howard Megdal chats with New York Liberty and Team Australia head coach Sandy Brondello on how she manages to simultaneously do both

Graphic with close up profile photo of Caitlin Clark looking up. White text on orange background below reads "We've been covering the WNBA". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Gigi Speer and guest Sara Jane Gamelli at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Caitlin Clark and the bigger picture — WNBA coverage

June 4, 2024

Gamelli: ‘I’m glad to see people representing this sport, hopefully in the right way and seeing where it’s at right now’

Caitlin Clark in Fever game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: All the noise surrounding Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

June 3, 2024

Host Howard Megdal discusses the Indiana Fever’s tough start, questions surrounding Caitlin Clark, and the growing physicality in the league

Graphic with photo of Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink (22) blocking a shot by Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) during a Sparks home game. Lower white text on orange background reads "LA Sparks Update". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Checking in on the 2–5 Los Angeles Sparks

May 31, 2024

Sparks struggle with early injuries, but rookies show promise

Graphic with photo of Sug Sutton dribbling while looking to the right. White text below on orange background "Seeing Sug Sutton". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Sug Sutton at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sug Sutton beat the odds, wants WNBA players seen for who they are

May 30, 2024

Sutton talks first full WNBA season, role with Phoenix Mercury, and more