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The New York Liberty starters walk together on the court without Courtney Vandersloot

Versatility, willingness to experiment and team culture propel Liberty

By Jackie Powell / June 11, 2024

New York Liberty won five games in eight days to clinch homecourt advantage in Commissioner’s Cup

Washington Mystics point guard Jade Melbourne yells in celebration after two quick 2-pointers. She points two fingers on each hand down at the ground.

21-year-old Jade Melbourne is a quick study for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 11, 2024

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough: ‘I forget how young she is because of her composure’

Mystics players in recent games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Making sense of the 0-12 Washington Mystics

By The Next / June 10, 2024

‘They’re sticking together. They aren’t blaming anybody. They’re not pointing fingers, they’re not splintering’

Cierra Burdick holds a giant silver trophy and beams. She is also wearing a FIBA 3X3 medal over her USA uniform.

Team USA’s 3×3 Olympic team blends experience with versatility

By Scott Mammoser / June 10, 2024

Burdick, Brink, Van Lith and Howard headed to Paris

Tyasha Harris’ career-best start is helping to fuel the Connecticut Sun’s success

By Noa Dalzell / June 9, 2024

Stephanie White: ‘It’s still going to be a growth process’

Sky center Elizabeth Williams extends toward the hoop with both hands to shoot the ball

What Elizabeth Williams’ torn meniscus means for the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 9, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon: ‘It’s gonna take the whole team to bring what she brings’

Dallas Wings combo forward Maddy Siegrist rises midair with the ball in her hand to shoot over Connecticut guard Tyasha Harris while Sun forward DeWanna Bonner stands next to them with a raised arm trying to help contest the shot. Behind the three of them, a packed crowd in the stands for this WNBA game.

Sunday Notes, Week 4: Maddy Siegrist, Aaliyah Edwards adjusting to speed of the game

By Emily Adler / June 9, 2024

The Next’s weekly journey into trends and analysis from around the WNBA

The side of a Team USA player’s red and blue shorts, featuring a silver star and USA patch.

Reports: Team USA roster finalized for 2024 Olympics

By Sydney Wingfield / June 8, 2024

Reported roster has Taurasi in, Clark out

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots a left-handed jump shot, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards raises her right arm to try to contest it. The text "A rookie showdown" 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: Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

By The Next / June 8, 2024

Edwards starred individually, but Reese and Cardoso got the win