WNBA

Players on the Minnesota Lynx bench hold three fingers up in the air to celebrate a teammate, off screen, hitting a 3-pointer in a WNBA game. In front of them, a ref is pointing out to show she is counting, while a crowd celebrates behind.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: The good, the bad and the interesting — Lynx offense, Dream defense and Sun offense

By Emily Adler / June 2, 2024

Your weekly journey around the WNBA takes a couple deep dives into the top teams in the league … and also the Dream

Sky guard Diamond DeShields goes up for the block with her right hand while Connecticut guard Kaila Charles goes up for a layup

Diamond DeShields returns to basketball with a deeper calling

By Alissa Hirsh / June 1, 2024

DeShields ready to share her extraordinary perspective with growing Sky squad

During a game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Wings forward Monique Billings (25) jumps to shoot the ball over Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) who is defending.

Monique Billings is putting up career numbers with the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / June 1, 2024

‘All I can say is patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet’

The WNBA reveals the game ball for Commissioner's Cup qualifying games.

WNBA and Wilson reveal official game ball of Commissioner’s Cup

By Alexis Davis / May 31, 2024

Qualifying games for the fourth annual Commissioner’s Cup will begin June 1

Aces add former All-Star Tiffany Hayes to bolster guard depth

By Matthew Walter / May 31, 2024

Formerly-retired Hayes will boost Las Vegas’ depleted backcourt as the Aces await Chelsea Gray’s return

Graphic with photo of Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink (22) blocking a shot by Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) during a Sparks home game. Lower white text on orange background reads "LA Sparks Update". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Checking in on the 2–5 Los Angeles Sparks

By The Next / May 31, 2024

Sparks struggle with early injuries, but rookies show promise

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards is shown in profile, smiling broadly as she prepares to take a shot in warmups.

Rookie Aaliyah Edwards, Mystics’ ‘Duracell Bunny,’ makes WNBA transition look easy

By Jenn Hatfield / May 31, 2024

The league’s third-youngest player brings energy, consistency amid Washington’s struggles

Graphic with photo of Sug Sutton dribbling while looking to the right. White text below on orange background "Seeing Sug Sutton". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Sug Sutton at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sug Sutton beat the odds, wants WNBA players seen for who they are

By The Next / May 30, 2024

Sutton talks first full WNBA season, role with Phoenix Mercury, and more

Jordan Horston wears Jewell Loyd’s player-edition shoes. In an inset, Justice Swann, a boy who designed the shoes.

Jewell Loyd’s best friend’s kids design player-edition shoes for autism awareness

By Bella Munson / May 30, 2024

‘That story needs to be told’

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx runs up the court and high-fives teammate Kayla McBride against the Los Angeles Sparks

Napheesa Collier’s MVP-level play has fueled the Lynx’s hot start

By Lucas Seehafer / May 30, 2024

Gone are the days of spunky, overachieving Minnesota