WNBA

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Minnesota Lynx Hall of Famers Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus and Taj McWilliams-Franklin smile for a photo with Lynx president of business operations Carley Knox.

‘Just soak in this gratitude’: Minnesota Lynx ride winning streak, vibes into celebratory weekend

By Terry Horstman / August 24, 2024

Maya Moore’s No. 23 jersey will go into the Target Center rafters on Saturday night

Indiana Fever guards Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark sit at a table and speak with reporters. A backdrop showing the Fever logo is behind them.

How backcourt duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell is guiding Indiana Fever to wins

By Tony East / August 24, 2024

Clark: ‘That chemistry … has taken time, but I think we’re really starting to get it down’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens dribbles up the court with her left hand against the Connecticut Sun.

In a turbulent year for Los Angeles Sparks, Talbot and Stevens provide vital stability

By Cameron Ruby / August 23, 2024

The pair of veterans received 1-year contract extensions earlier this week

Members of the Minnesota Lynx wave to fans following a victory

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Minnesota Lynx update

By The Next / August 23, 2024

Lynx players return to WNBA competition following Olympics

A thumbnail photo of Angel Reese passing Caitlin Clark the ball at the WNBA All-Star game is the backdrop to the Locked On Women's Basketball logo and the title: Momentum of women's basketball

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA is gaining momentum

By The Next / August 22, 2024

How will the league sustain its unprecedented growth?

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Connecticut Sun guard-forward waves hand up in the air to celebrate and urge the crowd to get louder after a made layup.

Sights and sounds from a historic day at TD Garden

By Gabby Alfveby / August 21, 2024

TD Garden game marked a turning point in the history of women’s basketball

Locked On Women’s Basketball: A look at the LA Sparks from the inside

By The Next / August 21, 2024

‘From that moment, I felt a passion to change that at all levels of the game’

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Odyssey Sims dribbles in transition.

Odyssey Sims brings energy, leadership to the Sparks during hardship contract

By Cameron Ruby / August 21, 2024

“I stay ready. I stay in the gym”