WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Hot seat shake-up in Phoenix

By The Next / June 26, 2023

Missy and Jesse discuss the coaching change in Phoenix, interim head coach Nikki Blue —WNBA All-Star starter list

Nia Coffey walks out to the court before Atlanta's home game against New York on June 23

How Nia Coffey anchors the Atlanta Dream’s defense, a film study

By Hunter Cruse / June 26, 2023

‘It’s just about applying pressure, so I can be a threat on both ends of the floor’

Alyssa Thomas makes triple-double history after All-Star snub

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / June 26, 2023

It’s the second triple-double that Connecticut’s star point forward recorded this week

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins runs back on defense and points with her right hand to an unpictured teammate, crediting her for an assist.

Even in defeat, Washington Mystics show newfound consistency, offensive improvement

By Jenn Hatfield / June 26, 2023

Sunday’s scoreboard doesn’t tell the full story of Mystics’ growth this season

WNBA announces starters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Las Vegas

By Aya Abdeen / June 25, 2023

Stewart and Wilson named team captains for this year’s WNBA All-Star game

Phoenix head coach Vanessa Nygaard holds a clipboard while talking to Mercury players Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi, and Brianna Turner

Why the Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard

By Jesse Morrison / June 25, 2023

The Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard after a disappointing 17-31 run as head coach

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd dribbles with her left hand as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart defends.

Jewell Loyd finds her voice and unlocks her potential

By Rowan Schaberg / June 25, 2023

The departure of both Bird and Stewart following the 2022 season has now left Jewell Loyd to reinvent her role as the veteran leader of the Storm

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd drives past Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young in a WNBA game.

Sunday Notes, Week 5: What makes a good or bad offense, featuring Seattle and Atlanta — plus Jewell Loyd

By Emily Adler / June 25, 2023

Sunday Notes, your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for this week

New York Liberty guard Marine Johannès drives with her left hand while Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray trails her.

The mystique of New York’s Marine Johannès

By Jackie Powell / June 24, 2023

Why Johannès is one of the Liberty’s most fascinating players

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones gathers the ball at hip height during warmups, looking down at the ground.

How the Connecticut Sun are adjusting after Brionna Jones ruptures Achilles

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / June 24, 2023

Head coach Stephanie White opted for small ball in first game without Jones