WNBA

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is shown with her back to the camera, running down the court with both hands up in celebration.

‘Pass her the ball’: Kayla McBride is turning Lynx games into three-point shooting clinics

By Terry Horstman / June 11, 2024

McBride posted one of the best two-game shooting stretches in WNBA history

Rickea Jackson speaks to the crowd via video board following the Los Angeles Sparks' win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Rickea Jackson, Sparks’ ‘sixth starter,’ plays key role in comeback win over Aces

By Cameron Ruby / June 11, 2024

Curt Miller: ‘I’m just really comfortable with her on the floor right now’

The New York Liberty starters walk together on the court without Courtney Vandersloot

Versatility, willingness to experiment and team culture propel Liberty

By Jackie Powell / June 11, 2024

New York Liberty won five games in eight days to clinch homecourt advantage in Commissioner’s Cup

Washington Mystics point guard Jade Melbourne yells in celebration after two quick 2-pointers. She points two fingers on each hand down at the ground.

21-year-old Jade Melbourne is a quick study for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 11, 2024

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough: ‘I forget how young she is because of her composure’

Mystics players in recent games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Making sense of the 0-12 Washington Mystics

By The Next / June 10, 2024

‘They’re sticking together. They aren’t blaming anybody. They’re not pointing fingers, they’re not splintering’

Tyasha Harris’ career-best start is helping to fuel the Connecticut Sun’s success

By Noa Dalzell / June 9, 2024

Stephanie White: ‘It’s still going to be a growth process’

Sky center Elizabeth Williams extends toward the hoop with both hands to shoot the ball

What Elizabeth Williams’ torn meniscus means for the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 9, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon: ‘It’s gonna take the whole team to bring what she brings’

Dallas Wings combo forward Maddy Siegrist rises midair with the ball in her hand to shoot over Connecticut guard Tyasha Harris while Sun forward DeWanna Bonner stands next to them with a raised arm trying to help contest the shot. Behind the three of them, a packed crowd in the stands for this WNBA game.

Sunday Notes, Week 4: Maddy Siegrist, Aaliyah Edwards adjusting to speed of the game

By Emily Adler / June 9, 2024

The Next’s weekly journey into trends and analysis from around the WNBA

The side of a Team USA player’s red and blue shorts, featuring a silver star and USA patch.

Reports: Team USA roster finalized for 2024 Olympics

By Sydney Wingfield / June 8, 2024

Reported roster has Taurasi in, Clark out

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one