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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Just who are the New York Liberty? And how does Crystal Dangerfield define them? 

By The Next / July 5, 2022

Howard and Jackie discuss New York Liberty’s past of couple games struggles

Brittney Griner is pictured in purple and orange Phoenix Mercury jersey, wearing the number 42.

Daily Briefing — July 5, 2022: ‘Please don’t forget about me’: Brittney Griner sends letter directly appealing to the White House

By Isabel Rodrigues / July 5, 2022

Big night for the Sparks

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Aerial Powers stands behind the hoop, looking out towards the crowd, with her right hand out and above her head, pointing to the ground to indicate an and-one

Daily Briefing — July 4, 2022: GOLD LYNX — Aerial Powers’ career-high leads Minnesota wallop of Las Vegas on thrilling Sunday

By Emily Adler / July 4, 2022

AP scores 32 on the night Minnesota retires #32

New York Liberty point guard Crystal Dangerfield begins a crossover off her left foot, as she surveys the court to her right

The gaps that Crystal Dangerfield fills for the Liberty

By Jackie Powell / July 3, 2022

How the 2020 Rookie of the Year Crystal Dangerfield has become invaluable for the Liberty

Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough waits to check into a game against the Chicago Sky at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘You’re having an impact on winning’: The maturation of Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

By Jenn Hatfield / July 3, 2022

Not many players have had a WNBA career like Walker-Kimbrough’s, filled with ups and downs, an MVP, and a GOAT

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, mid-air, shoots a reverse layup, while Minnesota big Damiris Dantas and center Sylvia Fowles stand behind her with their arms outstretched in an attempt to block the shot, and Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson stands in front of Diggins-Smith looking up and watching

Daily Briefing — July 3, 2022: All-Star Draft Drama

By Emily Adler / July 3, 2022

There was a game in Chicago, too, that one team showed up for

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) before a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 26, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

Dallas Wings mailbag: Offense, defense and Charli Collier

By Arie Graham / July 2, 2022

When there is mail delivered by Wings, it is about important things

While standing firmly on the ground, Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan holds her right arm out to her side and blocks a layup attempt from a mid-air, out-of-control Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Aerial Powers

What’s behind Aerial Powers’ offensive struggles?

By Lucas Seehafer / July 2, 2022

Powers is in the middle of the worst offensive season of her career. But her good moments suggest how she can right the ship

Las Vegas Aces forwards Dearica Hamby and A'ja Wilson talk on the court during a preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 1, 2022. (Photo credit: John McClellan | The Next)

Daily Briefing — July 2, 2022: All-Star Prep Academy

By Isabel Rodrigues / July 2, 2022

Newly crowned All-Star starters and reserves alike make noise ahead of Saturday’s Selection Special

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart controls the ball as she dribbles around Minnesota Lynx combo forward Jessica Shepard

EuroLeague offseason updates: Breanna Stewart and Emma Meesseman sign with Fenerbahçe

By Antonio Losada / July 2, 2022

After losing in the EuroLeague final last season, it looks like title or bust for Fenerbahçe in 2022-23