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PODCAST: Amanda Zahui B. talks Black Lives Matter, contours of a WNBA return

By Howard Megdal / June 11, 2020

An expansive conversation about the current moment

C. Vivian Stringer announced as finalist for New Jersey Hall of Fame

By Ben Rosof / June 11, 2020

The coaching veteran recognized among the Garden State’s finest

Sue Bird, Layshia Clarendon and more sign letter asking NCAA not to host events in Idaho

By Bela Kirpalani / June 11, 2020

The athletes’ request comes after Idaho passed a law which bans transgender girls from participating in high school sports.

2020 Season Simulation: Atlanta Dream at the almost-halfway point

By / June 10, 2020

The Dream rank ninth in the WNBA at 7-10 at the end of June

WNBA players, former Sparks GM Penny Toler speak out about WNBA proposed plan

By Ari Chambers / June 9, 2020

In a video posted to Instagram, Toler said, “In my opinion, the players should receive their whole salary.”

You can change how women’s basketball is covered in America

By Howard Megdal / June 9, 2020

Become a paid subscriber to The Next. Here’s why.

The definitive Vanderquigs family stats comparison

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2020

Breaking down Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, and Sam Quigley Smith’s storied careers

Crunching the Numbers: 2020 WNBA Rosters

By Kurtis Zimmerman / June 7, 2020

With rosters set in place last week ahead of the May 26 deadline, how do the numbers shake out?

MVC Player Tracker: Dozens of new faces foster move forward after unfinished season

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 6, 2020

From maintaining dominance to navigating unfamiliar starting fives, track all the player movement (or lack thereof) in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tierra Ruffin-Pratt discusses systemic racism, police brutality

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 5, 2020

Los Angeles Sparks star speaks to The Next about her work on Black Lives Matter