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Five Washington Mystics players stand on the court waiting for action to resume. Their facial expressions are neutral to dissatisfied.

What explains the Washington Mystics’ early-season inconsistency?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2023

They’ve been up and down from quarter to quarter this season — but there’s still time to fix it

Rhyne Howard drives to the basket vs. the Las Vegas Aces

‘There’s always things you can celebrate’ for Atlanta Dream

By Hunter Cruse / June 12, 2023

Takeaways after Atlanta’s three-game home skid

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Mercury players, head coach Vanessa Nygaard address Dallas airport incident

By Jesse Morrison / June 12, 2023

Nygaard confirms Mercury organization will update travel safety protocols

Uncasville, Conn. - May 24, 2018: Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) warms up before a WNBA basketball game between the Sparks and the Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Institutional Knowledge: When the WNBA expands, it has to be Oakland

By Michelle Smith / June 11, 2023

Column: With multiple interested parties, and a painful history of having the rug pulled out, Oakland deserves this

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Players and coaches speak up about the Brittney Griner incident

By Aya Abdeen / June 11, 2023

Three of four WNBPA VPs have spoken out about the issue

WNBA Chicago Sky big Alanna Smith releases a 3-point jumper off her fingertips while in midair, as Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell lunges toward her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: How to beat the Sky, Ionescu’s improvements, Alanna Smith and Horston’s breakouts

By Emily Adler / June 11, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down cracks in the Chicago Sky’s defense, some breakout performances and the Xs and Os behind it all.

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) and Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 8, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

‘Things are coming together’ for the Connecticut Sun

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / June 11, 2023

Takeaways from the Connecticut Sun’s midweek home series against the Las Vegas Aces

Dallas' Satou Sabally fights for position against Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. (Photo Credit: The Dallas Wings)

Sights and sounds from the Dallas Wings’ annual Pride Night

By Arie Graham / June 11, 2023

The game was sold out on a day of recognition and support of the LBGTQ+ community

Which women’s college basketball teams are taking foreign tours in 2023?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 11, 2023

Plus, where teams will travel and what they’ll do overseas

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets