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‘I think it really united us more’: Dream players find unity through statement

By Bailey Johnson / July 15, 2020

Through statement about the Black Lives Matter movement, the brand-new roster came together and found unity

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

How the Phoenix Mercury will play after offseason trade for Skylar Diggins-Smith

By Brendon Kleen / July 15, 2020

A new “Big Three” in Phoenix came with a major roster overhaul that left the Mercury younger and more versatile

Subscriber Exclusive: A chat with The Next founder Howard Megdal and Bria Felicien

By Bria Felicien / July 15, 2020

Subscribers will join Megdal and Felicien for a chat about the “bubble.”

Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith is back on the court

By Kim Doss / July 15, 2020

The second-year player is happy to return to the game she loves

Two women’s basketball players are making the rare leap from the Ivy League to the Big Ten

By Jenn Hatfield / July 14, 2020

Minnesota’s Laura Bagwell Katalinich and Maryland’s Katie Benzan took different paths to the Big Ten, but they’ll be conference rivals again this season

Breanna Stewart. (Chris Poss photo)

Breanna Stewart is ready for the WNBA season

By Derek James / July 14, 2020

After missing the 2019 season healing from injury, Seattle’s Breanna Stewart is ready to help the Storm return to form

Lynx aim to control the controllables during training camp

By Katie Davidson / July 14, 2020

COVID-19 shed light on unanswered questions during the first weekend of training camp. The Lynx remain vigilant as they search for normalcy.

Elena Delle Donne’s medical request to opt out of 2020 season is denied

By Jenn Hatfield / July 14, 2020

The 2019 WNBA MVP now faces a tough decision: risk playing, or forfeit her salary?

2020 is all about adjustments for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / July 14, 2020

Liberty take flexibility and the willingness to adjust from Brooklyn to Bradenton

The Connecticut Sun have a smooth transition into life at IMG Academy

By Natalie Heavren / July 13, 2020

The players are using the extra downtime to bond and get ready for the shortened season