WNBA

The preview image for the Locked on Women's Basketball Podcast episode about the Connecticut Sun after making big moves early in free agency

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Sun is not setting

By The Next / January 20, 2023

Jonquel Jones and Jasmine Thomas were traded away, and the Sun plan to build around Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones.

Ariel Atkins draws on a dry erase board with her left hand, and players surround her, watching intently.

Inside Ariel Atkins’ coaching stint at the NBA Academy Women’s Camp Latin America

By Jenn Hatfield / January 20, 2023

For Atkins, it was a chance to try out coaching — and give back to her sport

Chicago sky big Azurá Stevens dribbles while posting-up Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen, as Stevens puts a hand on Hines-Allen's hip and starts to spin around her

The Offseason Matrices: The Next’s 2023 WNBA offseason and free agency tracker

By Emily Adler / January 20, 2023

The Next’s 2023 offseason and free agency tracker is here! WNBA contracts and team interests, cap sheets, trades, coaching changes, and more.

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart stands with her hands on her hips, photographed from a side angle.

The Next’s 2023 free agency projections, part 2: Unrestricted free agents

By Emily Adler / January 20, 2023

Where will Stewie sign? Our team predicts it all.

Dallas Wings forward Kaela Davis defends Kristi Toliver driving towards the basket (Photo Credit: Domenic Allegra).

Free agency, prioritization and the toll on the WNBA’s middle class

By Isabel Rodrigues / January 20, 2023

‘I just don’t think we understood the magnitude of it’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Why is everybody so hard on the Dallas Wings? Natasha Howard and Allisha Gray deals 

By The Next / January 19, 2023

Howard and Arie chat all things Dallas Wings — including the latest news in free agency

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird enters the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She's wearing shades, gold chains and a dark blue velvet shirt.

Seattle Storm to retire Sue Bird’s jersey in 2023

By Emily Adler / January 19, 2023

The Storm announced Thursday that they will be retiring Bird’s No. 10 jersey on June 11, 2023

Courtney Vandersloot of the Chicago Sky shooting the ball in the second-round of the single-elimination game against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo Credit: John Mac

Courtney Vandersloot to meet with Lynx; Many suitors for Azurá Stevens

By Howard Megdal / January 19, 2023

The post-Fowles plan takes shape

Two images side-by-side. On the left, Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey dribbles the ball up the court. On the right, Seattle off-ball guard Gabby Williams points ahead while running up the court as teammates celebrate on the Storm bench to her right and fans celebrate beyond the baseline in the background.

The Next’s 2023 free agency projections, part 1: Restricted free agents

By Emily Adler / January 19, 2023

Projecting Pancake Gustafson’s landing spot and much more

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The WNBA is heading to Canada and is Courtney Vandersloot New York-bound? 

By The Next / January 18, 2023

Howard and James discuss the exhibition game between Chicago and Minnesota that is happening this season in Toronto — plus more