core designation

Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings slides her feet to defend Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is trying to drive the ball with her left hand.

What does Monique Billings’ expansion draft selection mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / December 7, 2024

Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘She’s your professional vet’

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

Los Angeles Sparks guard Karlie Samuelson leaps off the bench and smiles as she's introduced in the starting lineup.

Washington Mystics fill holes but don’t land a superstar on Day 1 of free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 2, 2024

Samuelson, Richards, Vanloo and Engstler can’t replace Mystics legend Cloud

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Washington Mystics hold the keys to WNBA free agency

By The Next / January 19, 2024

Will Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Cloud still be Mystics for 2024?

Jewell Loyd, facing away from the viewer, raises her arms to celebrate a miraculous, game-winning, fadeaway, buzzer-beating three. Faintly visible in the background are a completely incredulous Dallas player and random staffer looking downwards with his hands on the back of his head.

Seattle Storm core Jewell Loyd

By Emily Adler / January 14, 2022

Much like Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Stanley Tucci, we must investigate the core

Sky leader Kahleah Copper shoots a jumper.

Chicago Sky apply core designation tag to 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper

By James Kay / January 13, 2022

Options abound as the sides prepare to negotiate