Features

Nine Phoenix Mercury players form a tight huddle in the lane near the free-throw line.

Phoenix Mercury, Griner are apparent targets of harassment at Dallas airport

By Aya Abdeen / June 10, 2023

Players, WNBPA call for heightened safety measures

Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle stands alone, holding the ball at shoulder height and preparing to shoot.

State of the Program: Coquese Washington excited about Year 2 at Rutgers

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / June 10, 2023

Rutgers hopes that four new players elevate the program in 2023-24

Kelsey Plum drives during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 06, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

What to take away from the Aces’ first loss and four-game road trip

By Matthew Walter / June 9, 2023

“We’re starting to put the pieces together. I don’t think we are playing our best basketball. I think we’re growing on this road trip because we have been put on the ropes a little bit.”

Satou Sabally and the Dallas Wings' defensive-minded mentality have them in a groove early in the season. A photo of Sabally dribbling in a game against the Connecticut Sun with the episode title of "Wings Finding a New Groove" (Photo Credit: Chris Poss)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Wings finding a groove

By The Next / June 9, 2023

Isabel Rodrigues is joined by The Next’s Dallas Wings beat reporter Arie Graham to discuss Satou Sabally and all things Wings.

A referee holds a ball in the 2023 Final Four. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Inside the NCAA’s new women’s basketball rules for 2023-24 season

By Cameron Ruby / June 9, 2023

Rule changes target flopping, reduce restricted area and open door for more replays

Kahleah Copper stands with her hands on her hips. White letters on an orange background say "Investment in Sky Town"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Investment in Sky Town

By The Next / June 8, 2023

What does the new Chicago Sky ownership group mean for the team and the league?

Shakira Austin puts her arm around Eric Thibault. White letters on orange text read 'big boy pants' in D.C.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Who’s wearing ‘big boy pants’ in Washington?

By The Next / June 8, 2023

Alex and Jenn discuss what’s going on in Washington D.C. from the sideline to Shakira Austin

Two pictures: on top, players for the Minnesota Lynx meet at the middle of the court after a game to huddle and wave to fans; on bottom, Jewell Loyd high-fives members of the Seattle Storm bench as she walks by them

‘Time for us to look at things differently’: On Seattle, Minnesota, rebuilding and fandom

By Emily Adler / June 8, 2023

Both Storm and Lynx on a path to future success

Cheyenne Parker’s breakout season defined by motherhood and mentality

By Gabriella Lewis / June 8, 2023

‘By any means’ guides the veteran’s season

Long journey paying off for Sug Sutton so far in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / June 7, 2023

Sug Sutton is back in the WNBA for the first time since 2020 and is excelling for the Phoenix Mercury