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New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton runs down the court, past the Seattle Storm bench.

What saying goodbye to Kayla Thornton means for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / December 7, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries selected Thornton in Friday’s expansion draft

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

By Matthew Walter / December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

Podcast promotion graphic with a photo of a Golden State Valkyries jersey and text overlay that reads "WNBA Expansion Draft Preview." There is a Locked On Women's Basketball logo in the top right corner with photos of Jackie Powell and Maria Marino.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA expansion draft preview

By The Next / December 6, 2024

Jackie Powell and Maria Marino discuss the format and make some predictions

Sun player Morgan Tuck looks up and smiles.

Connecticut looks to continue championship culture with Morgan Tuck and Rachid Meziane

By Gabby Alfveby / December 6, 2024

Tuck: ‘The goal is to keep us being really successful’

Now-Washington University in St. Louis head coach Lisa Stone shouts and extends her arms on the sideline. The text "Lisa Stone's latest challenge" 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: Lisa Stone, champion at every level, takes on Division III

By The Next / December 5, 2024

Coaching at Washington University in St. Louis is ‘a dream come true’ for Stone

Minnesota Lynx coaches Eric Thibault, Cheryl Reeve and Lindsay Whalen pose for a photo while standing on a podium in front of a blue backdrop with Lynx logos.

Eric Thibault, Lindsay Whalen bring enthusiasm and familiarity to Minnesota Lynx staff

By Terry Horstman / December 5, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘Once Cheryl [Reeve] called, it seemed like it was a perfect fit’

Jewell Loyd stands with a basketball hoop in the distance, wearing Seattle's black uniform, with her hands on hips.

Jewell Loyd requests trade from Seattle Storm after investigation into coaching staff ends

By Sydney Wingfield / December 5, 2024

The outside investigation cleared Storm head coach Noelle Quinn, assistant coaches

The logo for the Toronto Tempo

WNBA Toronto reveals Toronto Tempo as official name

By Hayley McGoldrick / December 5, 2024

Resch: ‘As Canada’s WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace’

Texas' Madison Booker dribbles the ball while guarded by Holly Kersgieter of Kansas.

Texas Longhorns notebook: Booker prepares to play former teammate, Carlton scores 30

By Isa Almeida / December 4, 2024

Texas’ Madison Booker is looking for a win over her former USA Basketball teammate, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo

Meghan McKeown is pictured holding an ESPN microphone alongside Duke women's basketball players in the podcast thumbnail above the title "Meghan McKeown is everywhere"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Meghan McKeown talks women’s sports media landscape

By The Next / December 4, 2024

McKeown discusses explosion of women’s basketball audience