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Graphic with photo of New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu raising her hands in the air towards the crowd during a game against the Aces. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background at lower right reads "New York Basketball: Energy". Head shots of host Gigi Speer and guest Grace Lanier at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why is New York basketball full of energy?

By The Next / August 20, 2024

All things New York basketball, from the Liberty to incoming high school recruits

Myisha Hines-Allen goes up with the ball in her right hand in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center

Minnesota Lynx add toughness, versatility with veteran Myisha Hines-Allen

By Terry Horstman / August 20, 2024

The veteran brings plenty of rebounding and championship experience

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) drives to the basket during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chris Poss | The Next)

How the Atlanta Dream reasserted themselves as playoff contenders

By Wilton Jackson / August 20, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘I like to think I’m a bucket’

Lexie Hull celebrates a shot with her arms in the air

Indiana Fever come out swinging after Olympic break

By Talia Goodman / August 19, 2024

Christie Sides: ‘I’m so proud of our team’

Minnesota Lynx forwards Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith celebrate with a chest bump after Smith made a basket and drew a foul against the Washington Mystics.

Minnesota’s identity was on full display in back-to-back wins over the Mystics

By Terry Horstman / August 19, 2024

The Lynx matched last season’s win total with 13 games left

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas dribbles the basketball on the perimeter, looking to attack.

What playing at TD Garden in Boston means for the Connecticut Sun

By Gabby Alfveby / August 19, 2024

Alyssa Thomas: ‘Going to Boston is a huge step to a market that is bigger’

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’