WNBA

New York Liberty still working through growing pains at halfway point of 2023

By Jackie Powell / July 23, 2023

Even with tying best 20-game start in franchise history, plenty of work remains

Washington Mystics players put their hands together in a huddle. Point guard Natasha Cloud addresses the group.

What’s been going wrong with the Washington Mystics’ defense?

By Jenn Hatfield / July 23, 2023

Once the best defensive team in the WNBA, the Mystics have gotten away from that identity since Shakira Austin’s injury

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale holds her follow-through in midair, with a Minnesota Lynx defender lunging toward her, as the ball travels past her and toward the rim while players from both WNBA teams fight under the basket.

Sunday Notes, Week 8: Sun’s defense, Wings’ offense, hope in Seattle and Becky Hammon … the player?

By Emily Adler / July 23, 2023

It’s your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for this week

Incoming Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren sits at the podium, looking to his left, as he takes questions from reporters. A backdrop featuring many Mercury logos is visible behind him.

Inside new general manager Nick U’Ren’s first press conference with Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / July 22, 2023

‘When I thought about taking this job, it checks so many boxes’

Old Dominion point guard Ticha Penicheiro is shown dribbling the ball. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "The Passing Wizard" are 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: Ticha Penicheiro, the intersection of highlight culture and statistical production

By The Next / July 22, 2023

‘This was the greatest passer of all time’

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas is shown in profile, standing alone with her hands on her hips and gazing out in front of her.

Alyssa Thomas is taking over the Connecticut Sun record books

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / July 22, 2023

Thomas became the Sun’s all-time assists leader on Tuesday

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner playfully baits Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray during the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner, Dwayne Wade, expansion and what we learned from W All-Star weekend

By The Next / July 21, 2023

Chicago Sky beat reporter Annie Costabile joins host Jackie Powell to discuss recent WNBA news

Diamond Miller looks down the court on July 5th, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

1-on-1: Diamond Miller talks draft night and rookie season in Minnesota

By Hunter Cruse / July 20, 2023

‘I think the pace of play is pretty much the same for me’

Orange background with white text that reads Amanda Zahui B.'s joy

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Catching up with the Indiana Fever’s Amanda Zahui B.

By The Next / July 20, 2023

Howard and Amanda Zahui B. chat about her adjustment in Indiana, the growth of the WNBA draft and more

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Is Dallas Wings’ Latricia Trammell WNBA Coach of the Year?

By The Next / July 19, 2023

Howard and Jackie discuss the Liberty’s loss to the Dallas Wings — plus the Wings are on the verge of becoming a top team