WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: On rebuilding, fandom, the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm 

By The Next / June 21, 2023

Alex and Em talk about teams rebuilding, fandom and teams expectations

Las Vegas Aces offense attacking inside more as opponents try to stop Kelsey Plum

By Matthew Walter / June 21, 2023

“I get trapped every ball screen, it’s fricking annoying … This year, man, some days I feel like I’m in prison.”

A close-up photo of Kristi Toliver in profile on a game day. She is wearing a green top with a white collar instead of her Washington Mystics uniform.

Washington Mystics shut down Kristi Toliver due to injury, sign Abby Meyers

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

Toliver will miss at least two weeks with plantar fasciitis

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Kalani Brown finally getting to shine in WNBA for Dallas Wings 

By The Next / June 20, 2023

Howard and Kalani Brown chat about Baylor, the fan base and her return to the WNBA

On the Washington Mystics bench, forward Elena Delle Donne stands and makes a 3-pointer sign with her right hand; forward Tianna Hawkins sits and claps; and guard Ariel Atkins stands, yells and pumps her fists.

The how and why behind Washington Mystics’ Dawg of the Night award

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

‘It’s a teammate who saw something in you that night’

White Text on an orange background reads: W Rosters - A Talent Balance

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA rosters — veterans, rookies and more

By The Next / June 19, 2023

Missy and Alex discuss the WNBA’s talent balance

Sue Bird, her loved ones, and fans, watch her jersey float to the rafters of Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Steph Chambers, Getty Images.)

A look back at Sue Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony

By Rowan Schaberg / June 18, 2023

A record-breaking career is honored with a record-breaking celebration.

Indiana Fever players huddle in the paint during a game, while Minnesota Lynx players huddle behind them at the free-throw line. A Lynx player is about to take free throws.

Sunday Notes, Week 4: Fever improve, Mercury collapse and a Dojkić breakout

By Emily Adler / June 18, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the Indiana Fever improving, the Phoenix Mercury falling, and the play of Ivana Dojkić.

The giveaway item that all fans in attendance received at the Wings' African American Heritage Day game celebrating Juneteenth. Photo Credit: Arie Graham

How Dallas Wings celebrated Juneteenth on their African American Heritage Day

By Arie Graham / June 18, 2023

The organization continues to use their platform to recognize and support different groups

Washington Mystics guard Li Meng grins and makes a 3-point sign with her right hand as she runs back on defense.

Playing with ‘supreme confidence,’ Li Meng finds her groove with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 17, 2023

Li’s shooting has been a difference-maker for a struggling Mystics offense