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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles the ball while Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) defends her

Brittney Griner out, Alyssa Thomas in — what does it mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / January 29, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury add a perennial MVP candidate in Alyssa Thomas, but lose Brittney Griner, one of the faces of the franchise, to the Atlanta Dream

Team USA Diana Taurasi (L) with her right hand over her heart and Brittney Griner stand listening to the national anthem during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center

Why the Atlanta Dream are signing Brittney Griner in latest WNBA free agency frenzy

By Wilton Jackson / January 29, 2025

The 10-time WNBA All-Star will start a new chapter of her career in the 2025 season

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith and several teammates walk off the court. Their backs are to the camera.

How adding Jewell Loyd changes the Las Vegas Aces

By Kelly Johnson / January 29, 2025

A star who is familiar with blending into championship core heads to Las Vegas

A woman shoots a basketball

Locked On Women’s Basketball Bonus: Alyssa Thomas-Phoenix Mercury trade buzz

By The Next / January 28, 2025

Thomas appears to be on her way to Phoenix with Ty Harris, in exchange for Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen, and the 12th overall draft pick

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum dribbles the ball up the court with no defenders nearby.

What adding Kelsey Plum could mean for the Los Angeles Sparks 

By Cameron Ruby / January 27, 2025

Plum, a two-time WNBA champion, could engineer a turnaround for the Sparks on and off the court

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd is shown wearing a warmup shirt and looking off to her right.

Seattle Storm gain No. 2 pick and Li Yueru, lose Jewell Loyd in three-team trade

By Bella Munson / January 27, 2025

Possibility of drafting generational player outweighs losing Jewell Loyd for Seattle

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket

Column: Hey free agents, consider the Valkyries

By Michelle Smith / January 26, 2025

There are plenty of good reasons to join the league’s new expansion team

Dallas Wings big wing Satou Sabally has the ball out and above her head, as she releases a three-pointer, while Connecticut Sun big wing DeWanna Bonner lunges towards her with her arm outstretched in an attempt to contest the shot

The Next’s 2025 WNBA free agency predictions

By Emily Adler / January 26, 2025

Our staff predicts landing spots and contracts for top free agents in 2025

Chennedy Carter goes up for a layup with her right hand while the defense raises their hand

One-Year Wonder: Chennedy Carter will become an unrestricted free agent

By Alissa Hirsh / January 23, 2025

With a new coaching staff, the Sky will be going a different direction this offseason

Graphic with photo of Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko coaching during a game and yelling toward the court. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Karl Smesko and host Howard Megdal at center right. At lower center, white text on orange background reads "Dreaming Big".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko joins the show, explains WNBA vision

By The Next / January 22, 2025

Smesko: ‘I just thought, who knows if I’d ever get another opportunity of doing something like this’