WNBA

‘That’s my Batman’: Sights and sounds from Elena Delle Donne’s season debut

By Jenn Hatfield / August 23, 2021

The Washington Mystics star and two-time WNBA MVP showed some familiar moves, scoring 16 points in her first game since 2019

2K22 WNBA player ratings revealed

By Tee Baker / August 22, 2021

A WNBA player will be on the cover of NBA 2K for the first time

How the Minnesota Lynx course corrected after back-to-back losses

By Alyssa Graham / August 22, 2021

The Lynx ended their eight-game win streak with two losses to Connecticut, but they turned things around against the Sky.

The Washington Mystics’ playoff hopes — and bigger aspirations — come down to consistency

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2021

The Mystics played great in three straight first halves against Las Vegas and Phoenix — but then the wheels fell off

New York Liberty logo.

ALERT: Liberty to face Sparks without fans due to Hurricane Henri

By Howard Megdal / August 21, 2021

A disappointing, but safe call for fans

Sparks ‘showing a lot of resolve’ as road test looms

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 21, 2021

‘We’re definitely going to have to take this grit on the road’

The Next writers weigh in on Seattle Storm WNBA trade deadline options, potential deals

By Em Adler / August 20, 2021

A closer look at what the Storm could consider doing, and suggested return

Fever notes: Victoria Vivians, inconsistent offense, unexpected absences

By Ben Rosof / August 19, 2021

Looking to continue the momentum generated by a surprising three-game winning streak heading into the Olympic break, the Indiana Fever began the second “half” of their season with a west coast road trip. Although they’ve hung tight against their first two opponents, the Los Angeles Sparks and the Phoenix Mercury, they’ve been unable to string…

Tiffany Hayes on the floor against the Washington Mystics

How the Atlanta Dream can capitalize on their last sliver of hope

By Spencer Nusbaum / August 18, 2021

Exclusive info on the status of Chennedy Carter, Tiffany Hayes and a historically bad-but-improving defense

Aces' Liz Cambage takes a shot over Mystics' Tina Charles. Photo via Twitter, @LVAces.

Aces shake off golden rust, look toward championship

By Sydney Olmstead / August 17, 2021

A’ja Wilson will be the first to admit she’s tired, but she won’t let that stop her from helping her team win