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WNBA Chicago Sky big Alanna Smith releases a 3-point jumper off her fingertips while in midair, as Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell lunges toward her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: How to beat the Sky, Ionescu’s improvements, Alanna Smith and Horston’s breakouts

By Emily Adler / June 11, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down cracks in the Chicago Sky’s defense, some breakout performances and the Xs and Os behind it all.

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) and Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 8, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

‘Things are coming together’ for the Connecticut Sun

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / June 11, 2023

Takeaways from the Connecticut Sun’s midweek home series against the Las Vegas Aces

Dallas' Satou Sabally fights for position against Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. (Photo Credit: The Dallas Wings)

Sights and sounds from the Dallas Wings’ annual Pride Night

By Arie Graham / June 11, 2023

The game was sold out on a day of recognition and support of the LBGTQ+ community

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets

Nine Phoenix Mercury players form a tight huddle in the lane near the free-throw line.

Phoenix Mercury, Griner are apparent targets of harassment at Dallas airport

By Aya Abdeen / June 10, 2023

Players, WNBPA call for heightened safety measures

Kelsey Plum drives during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 06, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

What to take away from the Aces’ first loss and four-game road trip

By Matthew Walter / June 9, 2023

“We’re starting to put the pieces together. I don’t think we are playing our best basketball. I think we’re growing on this road trip because we have been put on the ropes a little bit.”

Satou Sabally and the Dallas Wings' defensive-minded mentality have them in a groove early in the season. A photo of Sabally dribbling in a game against the Connecticut Sun with the episode title of "Wings Finding a New Groove" (Photo Credit: Chris Poss)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Wings finding a groove

By The Next / June 9, 2023

Isabel Rodrigues is joined by The Next’s Dallas Wings beat reporter Arie Graham to discuss Satou Sabally and all things Wings.

Kahleah Copper stands with her hands on her hips. White letters on an orange background say "Investment in Sky Town"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Investment in Sky Town

By The Next / June 8, 2023

What does the new Chicago Sky ownership group mean for the team and the league?

Shakira Austin puts her arm around Eric Thibault. White letters on orange text read 'big boy pants' in D.C.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Who’s wearing ‘big boy pants’ in Washington?

By The Next / June 8, 2023

Alex and Jenn discuss what’s going on in Washington D.C. from the sideline to Shakira Austin

Two pictures: on top, players for the Minnesota Lynx meet at the middle of the court after a game to huddle and wave to fans; on bottom, Jewell Loyd high-fives members of the Seattle Storm bench as she walks by them

‘Time for us to look at things differently’: On Seattle, Minnesota, rebuilding and fandom

By Emily Adler / June 8, 2023

Both Storm and Lynx on a path to future success