WNBA

Graphic with photo of Kianna Smith looking at the camera and holding a basketball over her right shoulder. White text on orange background below reads "Cover the WNBA for what it is." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Gigi Speer and guest Kianna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Process, playing overseas and pivoting with Kianna Smith

By The Next / June 13, 2024

Kianna Smith: “We want to be recognized for how hard we work, the talent that we produce on the floor, just the same way that any other sport is”

Diana Taurasi looks to pass to a teammates while playing for Team USA in a game against Tennessee

Trio of Phoenix Mercury Olympians brings unique perspectives to Team USA

By Tia Reid / June 13, 2024

Griner, Taurasi and Copper share what is means to make the coveted roster

Team USA in a huddle

What the Team USA selections mean to Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart

By Jackie Powell / June 13, 2024

How the duo learned they made the U.S. team that will compete in Paris

Ezi Magbegor drives against Kayla McBride

What Ezi Magbegor’s contract extension means for the Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / June 13, 2024

Skylar Diggins-Smith: ‘I think she’s just scratching the surface’

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during a game

Teammates enjoying the view of A’ja Wilson’s show-stopping performances

By Rob Knox / June 12, 2024

‘It’s hard to score at a high level and defend at a high level, and be a leader at a high level, and just lead our team. She steps up and does it every night’

Kalani Brown has security and is providing it for the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / June 12, 2024

Brown: ‘A five actually has a role here’

Brittney Griner smiling in a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner is back

By The Next / June 12, 2024

‘Her journey has been kind of an astounding story … I think she has a very driven mindset and unique motivation’

Chicago Sky players Elizabeth Williams, Angel Reese, Dana Evans and Marina Mabrey sit on the bench before the game starts

How do the Chicago Sky stack up in the WNBA after 10 games?

By Alissa Hirsh / June 12, 2024

Inside the Sky’s aggressive defense and spacing issues on offense

Jewell Loyd wears a red USA jersey, No. 4, and looks up, basketball in hands, to take a shot.

Jewell Loyd brings experience and confidence to U.S. Olympic squad

By Bella Munson / June 12, 2024

Loyd: ‘It’s nice to talk basketball on a different level’

Graphic with photo of Alanna Smith (8) celebrating and smiling toward the right during a game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Mercedes Russell walks with her back to the camera slightly in front of Smith. White text on orange background below reads "The Alanna Smith Lynx". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Alanna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold

By The Next / June 11, 2024

Smith talks making it in the WNBA, Opals at the Olympics and more