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A close-up of Azzi Fudd smiling, with the headline 'Azzi Fudd is a star'

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Where would Azzi Fudd rank in the 2023 WNBA Draft?

By The Next / November 19, 2022

And what’s behind all the injuries we’re seeing this season?

Thumbnail preview for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode about the changing of WNBA front offices

Locked on Women’s Basketball: A new era in WNBA front offices

By The Next / November 18, 2022

Host Jackie Powell is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the front office changes we’ve seen in the past two months

Fever head coach Christie Sides is featured on a Locked on Women's Basketball graphic that says "Choosing Sides" alongside a thumbnail of host Howard Megdal.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides talks new role, how she got here

By The Next / November 17, 2022

The longtime assistant has finally received a head coaching job

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Curt Miller talks building the Los Angeles Sparks, Connecticut Sun memories

By The Next / November 16, 2022

Howard and coach Curt Miller chat about Connecticut and his time there — plus his vision for LA

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

How Candace Parker’s planned WNBA return impacts the Chicago Sky

By James Kay / November 16, 2022

‘Right now, yeah, I’m game’

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics head coach and general manager Mike Thibault smiling.

Mike Thibault retires as Washington Mystics head coach, will remain general manager

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2022

Eric Thibault slides into head coaching role after 10 years on his father’s staff

Connecticut Sun set to hire Stephanie White as new head coach

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / November 14, 2022

White led the Fever to the WNBA Finals in 2015 as a first-year coach

Aliyah Boston carries the ball as she strides past a defender and towards the rim

Indiana Fever win WNBA Draft Lottery for the first time in franchise history

By Tony East / November 13, 2022

The Indiana Fever finally won the WNBA Draft Lottery on Friday for the first time in franchise history

Major explosion occurs in Istanbul, a hub for top women’s basketball players

By Isabel Rodrigues / November 13, 2022

On Nov. 14, a source confirmed the safety of all WNBA players in the region to The Next.

Representatives from the four teams in the 2023 WNBA draft lottery, including Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (third from left), stand behind podiums and await their fate.

Why the Washington Mystics see a bright future even after losing draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 13, 2022

The Mystics will pick fourth in the 2023 WNBA Draft—one year after taking Shakira Austin at No. 3