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Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith releases a free-throw-line jumper off her fingertips, while Washington Mystics defenders look on

The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 13, 2024

MVP, ROY and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne walks down a hallway at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She is wearing a white T-shirt and black pants and has a backpack slung over her right shoulder.

Washington Mystics acquire Jade Melbourne, make other roster moves ahead of season opener

By Jenn Hatfield / May 12, 2024

The Mystics will roster 12 players, up from 11 in 2023

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey gets low on a drive to the hoop.

What if the Chicago Sky can defy expectations?

By Alissa Hirsh / May 12, 2024

Preseason rout of Liberty creates optimism around an underdog run

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton shoots a jump shot in front of her bench. Two of her teammates stand in anticipation as they watch the flight of the ball.

Cheryl Reeve wants Bridget Carleton ‘hunting threes’ this season for Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / May 12, 2024

Minnesota’s most tenured sharpshooter looks to continue momentum from overseas success

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman cradles the ball while extending her arm to shoot a layup around the reach of Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams during a WNBA preseason game.

Sunday Notes, preseason edition: Concerns in Atlanta and Dallas

By Emily Adler / May 12, 2024

Plus, observations about Indiana, Minnesota and Phoenix

Indiana Fever forward/center Aliyah Boston and guard Caitlin Clark pose for a photo with their arms crossed in front of them. The text "Duo of the future!" is 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: Takeaways from WNBA preseason games

By The Next / May 11, 2024

How do you even defend a Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston pick-and-roll?

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso holds the ball with two hands as she looks to go up for a shot. LSU forward Angel Reese extends her right arm over Cardoso's head to contest the shot.

2024 WNBA season preview: Chicago Sky

By Talia Goodman / May 11, 2024

Plenty of fresh faces on the roster and in leadership

A close-up photo of UConn's Paige Bueckers showing her straight on, slightly bent over and looking in front of her. The text "Paige Bueckers is a Rare Gem" is 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 rare gems in Minnesota helped build pro women’s basketball

By The Next / May 10, 2024

‘These are shining examples that have helped lead us … to where we are now’

Nika Mühl crouches in a defensive stance with her arms out wide. She focuses intently on the ball that a male practice player is dribbling at her.

Seattle Storm notebook: Mercedes Russell returns renewed, Nika Mühl comes prepared

By Bella Munson / May 10, 2024

The six-year veteran and the rookie will both be impactful reserves for the Storm

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the podium at the 2021 WNBA playoffs

WNBA Toronto franchise set to enter the league in 2026

By Vishakya Deshpande / May 10, 2024

Toronto will become home to the WNBA’s 14th franchise