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A three-picture collage of the leading WNBA MVP vote-getters: on top-left, Breanna Stewart releases a deep jump shot over the outstretched arm of a defender; on the top-right, A'ja Wilson shoots a fadeaway jumper over a defender; on the bottom, Alyssa Thomas.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: MVP

By Emily Adler / September 25, 2023

Do you think they’ll cut the trophy in half horizontally or vertically?

How will the Liberty respond to playing their ‘worst game of the season’?

By Jackie Powell / September 25, 2023

What contributed to the New York Liberty’s stunning game one semifinal loss to the Connecticut Sun

Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen smiles and high-fives teammate DeWanna Bonner as she is introduced before a game.

Rebecca Allen thrives in New York Liberty playoff game — but for the Connecticut Sun

By Howard Megdal / September 24, 2023

Longtime Liberty mainstay critical to Sun win in Game 1 on the road

Nikki Blue coaches during a Phoenix Mercury at Washington Mystics game on July 23, 2023.

Nikki Blue in the running for permanent Phoenix Mercury head coach

By Jesse Morrison / September 24, 2023

“This is the place that I feel like I deserve to be a head coach.”

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier reacts to a made basket in game two of Minnesota's playoff series against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Kayla McBride celebrates in the foreground.

The Minnesota Lynx’s wild ride comes to an end

By Terry Horstman / September 24, 2023

Reeve, Collier, reflect on the growth of the Minnesota Lynx in 2023

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and guard Kelsey Plum high-five.

What to watch for in the Las Vegas Aces’ semifinal series against the Dallas Wings

By Matthew Walter / September 24, 2023

Key matchups on the perimeter and in the paint, plus an X-factor for the Aces

Connecticut Sun forward/guard DeWanna Bonner holds her arms out to the side, palms facing up, as she reacts to what just happened on the court.

Behind DeWanna Bonner’s leadership, Connecticut Sun are ready for WNBA semifinals

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / September 23, 2023

Sun lean on one of the most experienced veterans in the game

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale clenches her fists and shouts in celebration during a game.

How the Dallas Wings can beat the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals

By Arie Graham / September 23, 2023

‘If we just stay true to who we are … we’re going to have a great chance’

A photo of Maya Moore in her UConn uniform cheering on her team from the bench. White text in all caps over an orange background reads, "The GOAT wing prospect."

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What made Maya Moore a great wing prospect?

By The Next / September 23, 2023

‘She’s one of the smoothest athletes to ever walk the Earth’

A screenshot from the video game NBA 2K24 featuring a team selection screen where the chosen teams are the Las Vegas Aces but with A'ja Wilson five times and the Atlanta Dream with Rhyne Howard five times.

Choosing the 2023 WNBA MVP with video games and clones

By Jacob Mox / September 23, 2023

Welcome to the WNBA Clone League, a truly absurd endeavor