2024 WNBA playoffs

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shoots a 3-pointer from the corner. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum arrives too late from elsewhere on the perimeter to contest it.

Entering playoff rematch with Las Vegas, New York Liberty aren’t the same team as in 2023

By Jackie Powell / September 28, 2024

Jonquel Jones: ‘We’re coming out to prove them wrong and prove ourselves right’

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith shoots a right-handed layup. Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington tries to defend but is arriving too late to contest the shot.

Minnesota Lynx are ready for ‘knock-down, drag-out’ semifinals against Connecticut Sun

By Terry Horstman / September 28, 2024

It’s a playoff rematch from the 2023 first round, and the Lynx are out to rewrite the ending

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson has her left arm extended, holding her follow-through, after shooting a 3-pointer.

They meet again: What the Las Vegas Aces need to do to beat the New York Liberty

By Matthew Walter / September 28, 2024

The WNBA semifinals feature a 2023 Finals rematch

Breanna Stewart dribbles the ball with her left hand while facing the camera. A few feet away, A'ja Wilson defends Stewart with her body turned to the right.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Aces vs. Liberty rematch

By The Next / September 27, 2024

Host and Liberty beat writer Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat writer Matthew Walter

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever took massive strides, but more work is needed

By Tony East / September 27, 2024

The Indiana Fever had a magical 2024 season, but they were swept out of the playoffs in a way that shows what they need to improve.

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas puts her hand up to block Napheesa Collier's shot.

The Connecticut Sun are one step closer to breaking through

By Gabby Alfveby / September 27, 2024

Alyssa Thomas: ‘This team is hungry’

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham holds the ball on her right side on the perimeter. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is in a defensive stance and guarding her tightly.

Underdog Phoenix Mercury see season end after two straight battles with Minnesota

By Tia Reid / September 27, 2024

Year 1 of the Nate Tibbetts era ends in a first-round playoff sweep

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) puts her arm and three fingers in the air, Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) in the foreground

Napheesa Collier keeps making history, and buckets, for the Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / September 27, 2024

Collier goes off for 80 points in first-round sweep of Phoenix

Sabrina Ionescu being interviewed after a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Updates from Los Angeles and New York

By The Next / September 25, 2024

‘The evolution of Sabrina Ionescu from elite player … to complete superstar was there last night’

Sabrina Ionescu walks back to the locker room and slaps a fan's hand.

‘Spider-Woman’ Ionescu dominates, carrying Liberty into WNBA semifinals

By Jackie Powell / September 25, 2024

Ionescu had multiple New York moments in the Liberty’s 91-82 victory over the Atlanta Dream