WNBA

A close-up photo of Duke guard Jasmine Thomas in a game, leaning forward with her mouth slightly open in an O shape. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "All-time great defender" are 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: How did Jasmine Thomas fall to No. 12 in the 2011 WNBA Draft?

By The Next / September 1, 2024

Adler: ‘She might be the best point-of-attack defender I’ve scouted’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles the ball with her left hand just inside the 3-point line.

Ariel Atkins isn’t the Mystics’ point guard, but she’s facilitating more than ever

By Jenn Hatfield / September 1, 2024

Atkins is averaging a career-high 3.4 assists per game while leading Washington in scoring

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Emily Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith and several teammates walk off the court. Their backs are to the camera.

Skylar Diggins-Smith feels like she belongs in Seattle — and it’s showing on the court

By Bella Munson / September 1, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘I haven’t painted my masterpiece … but I definitely feel more settled in’

Fans cheer as they watch NCAA Tournament games at a Togethxr pop-up sports bar event.

Portland nears WNBA return in 2026 with new ownership group

By Vishakya Deshpande / August 31, 2024

Official announcement of Portland as WNBA’s latest expansion team is expected on Sept. 10

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Inside the Rookie of the Year race

By The Next / August 30, 2024

Chloe Peterson: ‘I see a lot of people comparing Angel and Caitlin head-to-head, and I don’t think that’s fair’

Indiana Fever forward Lexie Hull

The Indiana Fever are finally clicking as their veterans hit a stride

By Tony East / August 30, 2024

The Indiana Fever are playing great basketball of late, and both Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell are big reasons why

Ros Gold-Onwude and Zora Stephenson share the broadcast booth during the Liberty's game against the Storm on May 20, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ros Gold-Onwude)

Parallel paths led Zora Stephenson and Ros Gold-Onwude to New York Liberty broadcast booth

By Rob Knox / August 30, 2024

‘It’s a huge sisterhood’

White and orange Wilson basketballs with the WNBA logo on them are stored on a ball stand

Improved travel conditions make for a happier league

By Rob Knox / August 29, 2024

‘I never thought I would see charter flights in my career’

Sue Bird stands at a podium in front of a Seattle Storm backdrop with her new Sue Bird Court street sign on an easle to her left.

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe reflect on their Seattle journeys on Bird’s new street

By Bella Munson / August 29, 2024

Legendary Seattle Storm player has her legacy immortalized