Elena Delle Donne

The WNBA logo is seen on the court at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sept. 25, 2024 ahead of a WNBA playoff matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.

The biggest trade in NBA history just happened. What’s the WNBA equivalent?

By Emily Adler / February 2, 2025

It’s impossible to find a WNBA equivalent of how shocking this trade is. But if one happened, what would it even look like?

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

Side-by-side photos of Mike and Eric Thibault coaching the Washington Mystics. Mike Thibault points his left index finger and shouts to his players from the sideline. Eric Thibault stands on the sideline with his arms folded across his chest.

Washington Mystics part ways with Mike and Eric Thibault, will begin new era

By Jenn Hatfield / October 24, 2024

For the first time since 2012, there are no Thibaults coaching in Washington

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed jump shot as Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes arrives too late to get a hand up.

With career-high 36 points, Mystics’ Ariel Atkins reminds WNBA how elite she is

By Jenn Hatfield / July 15, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘It was probably just a bigger version of what she’s always done’

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during a game

Teammates enjoying the view of A’ja Wilson’s show-stopping performances

By Rob Knox / June 12, 2024

‘It’s hard to score at a high level and defend at a high level, and be a leader at a high level, and just lead our team. She steps up and does it every night’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles with her left hand toward the rim. Center/forward Shakira Austin sets a screen for her, facing the middle of the court.

2024 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 1, 2024

Ariel Atkins: ‘Everybody knows it’s different. But I think it’s OK’

Fans cheer as they watch NCAA Tournament games at a Togethxr pop-up sports bar event.

Togethxr creates community with popular events around NCAA Tournament

By Michelle Smith / April 8, 2024

It’s one thing for a team, league, or tournament to be able to sell tickets and generate excitement. It is an entirely different thing to offer experiences and events that add to the excitement and buzz of an event

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

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud walks off the court and looks to her right at fans cheering in the stands. She raises her right arm in acknowledgment.

‘She’s in the front of everything’: Natasha Cloud’s departure from Washington reverberates on the court and in the community

By Jenn Hatfield / February 4, 2024

The outspoken point guard was a fan favorite and one of the city’s longest-tenured athletes

Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike and DeWanna Bonner are all still unsigned in WNBA free agency, as of Feb. 2. (All photo credits: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why has WNBA free agency felt different in 2024?

By The Next / February 2, 2024

Rachel Galligan of Winsidr breaks down the moves that have happened and what’s still coming