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Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault sits on press row, next to two women who are having a conversation.

What is the 20-80 scouting scale?

By Emily Adler / February 11, 2024

Translating the language of professional scouts into standard English

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Analyzing draft prospects for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa Pili

By The Next / February 10, 2024

On the latest episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, the hosts discuss draft predictions for Kamilla Cardoso and Alissa PIli

Graphic with photos of Natasha Cloud (left, Mystics), Kahleah Copper (center, Sky), and Rebecca Allen (right, Sun) during games. Text below reads "Mercury making moves." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Jesse Morrison at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Phoenix Mercury are making moves in 2024 WNBA free agency

By The Next / February 9, 2024

‘[Phoenix] needed somebody that’s really going to be that number one player’

A'ja Wilson discusses her new book.

For A’ja Wilson, the release of ‘Dear Black Girls’ has been a dream come true

By Jackie Powell / February 9, 2024

Inside Wilson’s book talk at Barnes and Noble Union Square

Los Angeles Sparks off-ball guard Lexie Brown releases a long jumper off fingertips, as two Connecticut Sun defenders watch on from a distance too far away to contest

Who will lead the Los Angeles Sparks without Nneka Ogwumike?

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 8, 2024

They’ll need veteran mentorship for a young roster, likely including several 2024 draft picks

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne is shown from the chest up, wearing a white Mystics uniform and looking straight down at the ground.

Why Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball

By Jenn Hatfield / February 8, 2024

Washington is left searching for answers to fill out its roster

Kahleah Copper traded to Phoenix Mercury: Turbulent free agency continues for Chicago Sky         

By Monique Newton / February 6, 2024

Trading Copper is the Sky’s equivalent of waving the white flag this free agency

Graphic with photo of Kahleah Copper (2) dribbling while being defended by Shakira Austin (0) during a game between the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics. Text below reads "Kah on the move; Meet Meghan". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Meghan Andersen and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kahleah Copper is headed to Phoenix Mercury; Meghan Andersen is elite

By The Next / February 6, 2024

What’s a Tuesday without a blockbuster WNBA trade and a rising star in Fairfield?

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones during a WNBA semifinals game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 28, 2021

The pros and cons of the Phoenix Mercury’s trade for Kahleah Copper

By Jesse Morrison / February 6, 2024

‘The opportunity to add a player of Kahleah’s caliber in the prime of her career is rare’ said Phoenix’s GM

Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner double-team Aces’ Chelsea Gray.

The Connecticut Sun will run it back with last year’s core

By Noa Dalzell / February 6, 2024

They re-signed Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner