WNBA

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop with her left hand as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas tries to slide over and cut her off.

Minnesota Lynx ride momentum, anticipation into first-round playoff matchup with Phoenix Mercury

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Cheryl Reeve: ‘If we win our home games, we can be in the WNBA Finals’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn bends over in a wide stance, stat sheet in hand, and relays information to her players from the sideline.

Noelle Quinn leads Seattle Storm into playoffs with heart, experience and wisdom

By Bella Munson / September 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It feels really good knowing that she knows what it feels like to be where we are’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson dribbles the ball with her right hand. The text "Final rookie recap of '24" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA rookie recap

By The Next / September 21, 2024

The rookie class has been exceptional, from Caitlin Clark on down the draft board

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is shown with her back to the camera, running down the court with both hands up in celebration.

Lynx shooting partners Bridget Carleton and Kayla McBride ride historic seasons into playoffs

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Katie Smith: ‘They really do pull each other along and make it fun’

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark holds the ball in front of her as Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington defends her with her arms parallel to the ground and her legs in a wide stance.

How Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever match up with Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut Sun

By Tony East / September 21, 2024

A clash of styles in a rematch of the season opener

Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans holds the ball and calls to teammates for help as Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz guards her tightly.

‘We want Dana!’: Final year of Evans’ rookie contract fraught with instability

By Alissa Hirsh / September 21, 2024

Evans struggled with ‘outside noise’ and an inconsistent role in Chicago

Los Angeles Sparks guards Zia Cooke, Odyssey Sims and Crystal Dangerfield smile and cheer from the bench.

Los Angeles Sparks hang onto hope despite last-place finish

By Cameron Ruby / September 21, 2024

After drawing over 11,000 fans per game this season, Sparks want to give them more to celebrate in 2025

Diana Taurasi smiles while running on the basketball court

‘If this is it’: Diana Taurasi celebrated during Phoenix’s regular season finale

By Tee Baker / September 20, 2024

Sights and sounds from a Footprint Center farewell

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks at a press conference.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: What we know about Portland

By The Next / September 20, 2024

The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin joins Natalie Heavren to talk about Portland welcoming a new team

Los Angeles Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon dribbles the ball for the Sparks in a game against the Seattle Storm.

WNBA veteran Layshia Clarendon, league’s first openly nonbinary player, retires after 12 seasons

By Emily Caron / September 20, 2024

Clarendon spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks