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Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces forward Alysha Clark smile at each other during a game.

In defeat of Aces, New York Liberty ‘didn’t panic’ — and clinched a playoff spot

By Jackie Powell / August 18, 2024

Stewart: ‘We just played a little bit smarter for the rest of the game’

A rendering of the to-be-constructed Chicago Sky practice facility in the nighttime under the clouds.

No more ballin’ on a budget: Chicago Sky react to announcement of new practice facility

By Alissa Hirsh / August 18, 2024

Dana Evans: ‘I’m happy that they’re making that a priority because that means we’re their priority’

Graphic with photo of Lindsay Whalen wearing a headset and talking to reporters after a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background at lower left reads "Unstoppable on the Drive". Smaller white text above reads "WNBA Retrospect".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Lindsay Whalen was a historic point guard prospect for the 2000s

By The Next / August 17, 2024

Em Adler: ‘These are things that humans don’t usually do, especially in this time and era’

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break

Locked On Women's Basketball episode header. Picture of Dearica Hamby and Mark Davis. Text overlay reads "Inside The Investigation of the Aces."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Las Vegas Aces investigation

By The Next / August 16, 2024

Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal discuss his latest reporting for The IX

Phoenix Mercury wing Kahleah Copper dribbles the ball

Kahleah Copper’s Olympic success bolsters the Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / August 16, 2024

Nate Tibbetts: ‘I think she’s entered her prime’

Marina Mabrey pulls a WNBA basketball off a ball rack during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge

Marina Mabrey is stoked for her Connecticut Sun debut

By Gabby Alfveby / August 16, 2024

Mabrey: ‘I’m here to win a championship’

The Dallas Wings will be made whole again

By Arie Graham / August 15, 2024

Jaelyn Brown, Maddy Siegrist and Satou Sabally have been medically cleared to play

A WNBA ball rests on the court, with the Wilson logo visible and aligned perpendicular to the court.

WNBPA executive committee election results announced

By Sydney Wingfield / August 14, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘Stepping into this role is an honor, and it’s important to me to represent the phenomenal players in our league’