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Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) leads a pregame huddle ahead of a game against the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C on May 29, 2024 (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Naz Hillmon is steadying Atlanta amid rocky 7-10 start

By Hunter Cruse / July 1, 2024

How forward Naz Hillmon is making her impact for the Dream on and off the court through the team’s early struggles

SEC logo is pictured as Locked on Women's Basketball thumbnail over title "Moving day in college sports"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: College athletics conference realignment

By The Next / July 1, 2024

Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Blair Kerkhoff to discuss changes in college athletics

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson holds out her hand with three fingers up to celebrate hitting a 3-pointer in a WNBA game

Sunday Notes, Week 7: All-Star picks, Storm suffocate Sun and more

By Emily Adler / June 30, 2024

Your weekly look at trends around the W

South Carolina celebrates after winning NCAA tournament

Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off to feature reigning champion South Carolina Gamecocks

By Alyssa Meda / June 30, 2024

The Tip-Off will feature big NCAA names like the South Carolina Gamecocks and Iowa State Cyclones and provide some early tests.

Minnesota Lynx president of business operations Carley Knox and head coach Cheryl Reeve smile and pose for a photo with a custom Lynx jersey made for Knox. The jersey reads "Grand Marshal" with the number 24.

What it means to Minnesota Lynx’s Carley Knox to be grand marshal of Twin Cities Pride Parade

By Terry Horstman / June 29, 2024

‘I just feel like I’ve been fighting this fight for so long’

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is facing the camera as she talks with guard Diana Taurasi, who is facing her with her back to the camera. The text "One concern for every WNBA team" 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: One concern with every WNBA team in 2024

By The Next / June 29, 2024

New York’s ceiling, Minnesota’s size are a few question marks

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey dribbles between her legs while looking at the hoop.

How Marina Mabrey leads the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 29, 2024

Isabelle Harrison: ‘She always has some shit to say, but like in the most competitive way’

A photo of several Minnesota Lynx players celebrating on the court after a win. The text "Lynx update" 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: A Minnesota Lynx update after Commissioner’s Cup championship

By The Next / June 28, 2024

Horstman: ‘This team shares the ball better than any basketball team … I’ve watched’

Alyssa Thomas embraces college coach Brenda Frese

Alyssa Thomas’ journey from Terrapin to Team USA

By Scott Mammoser / June 28, 2024

Sun forward is first Maryland alum from Frese era to make a U.S. Olympic team

Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton warms up by shooting a basketball

Veronica Burton has found the perfect home in Connecticut

By Noa Dalzell / June 28, 2024

An impactful defender, Burton has already contributed to winning