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Washington Mystics players stand in a huddle before a game against the Phoenix Mercury. They have their arms around each other, and the arena is dark except for a spotlight on the court.

Can the Washington Mystics’ offense shoot them into the playoffs?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 2, 2025

Defense wins championships, as the saying goes, but offense might determine whether the Mystics make the playoffs

Graphic with photo of Caitlin Clark on the sidelines during an Indiana Fever game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Jackie Powell and guest Lucas Seehafer at lower right. All-caps white text on orange background reads "WNBA Injury Epidemic".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The WNBA can’t stay healthy — Inside the causes and consequences of the injury epidemic

By The IX Basketball / August 1, 2025

Lucas Seehafer: ‘Injuries are becoming a very legitimate, large problem’

Napheesa Collier, in the foreground in her black and green jersey, yells in celebration in front of the basket

Lynx take down Liberty in overdue first meeting of 2024 Finals opponents

By Terry Horstman / August 1, 2025

Collier: ‘It’s just the two top teams going against each other

Brittney Sykes smiles and tilts her head above a sign that says "Pay The Players", a nod to the focus on revenue sharing at All-Star weekend.

Everything to know about the WNBA revenue sharing debate

By Jacob Mox / August 1, 2025

Where things stand now and the points of contention between the league and the WNBPA

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Haley Jones (30) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Haley Jones’ versatility proving key to Wings’ frontcourt identity

By Grant Afseth / August 1, 2025

Koclanes: ‘She’s a Swiss Army knife — you can plug her in anywhere’

Graphic with photo of Nneka Ogwumike (foreground) and Alyssa Thomas (background) wearing black t-shirts with white text that reads "Pay Us What You Owe Us". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. All-caps white text on orange background reads "Possible WNBA Strike".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Will the WNBA go on strike?

By The IX Basketball / July 31, 2025

Jacob Mox: ‘Really, the players ended up with a deal that just simply does not work for the current state of the finances of the WNBA’

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (L) and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (R) are pictured as the podcast thumbnail image for Locked On Women's Basketball episode

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA Finals rematch

By The IX Basketball / July 30, 2025

Liberty and Lynx face off on Wednesday night

Cameron Brink huddles with Los Angeles Sparks teammates while wearing a purple and gold warm-up uniform.

Sights and sounds from Cameron Brink’s return to action

By Cameron Ruby / July 30, 2025

Lynne Roberts: ‘It’s a hard injury to come back from, mentally, physically, and she’s done it with a smile on her face’

Graphic with photo of Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale smiling during a game for the Dallas Wings. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshot of host Howard Megdal at lower right. All-caps white text on orange background reads "Paige + Arike = Unlocked?"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale find rhythm for Dallas Wings

By The IX Basketball / July 29, 2025

Plus, Valkyries reporter Matthew Walter and KPIX’s Zena Keita cover the impact of Kayla Thornton’s season-ending injury for Golden State

Sandy Brondello waves to the Phoenix Mercury crowd.

How Australia has powered the history of the Phoenix Mercury

By Aya Abdeen / July 29, 2025

Sandy Brondello: ‘So many of us have been here’