free agency

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

Seattle Storm prepare to recruit Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams — again

By Bella Munson / September 30, 2024

Can the Storm build upon 2024 successes or will it face an offseason of massive turnover?

Washington Mystics general manager and then-head coach Mike Thibault stands with his arms crossed and a slight frown as he watches a game unfold.

What the Washington Mystics were looking for in free agency after two stars departed

By Jenn Hatfield / April 12, 2024

Mike Thibault: ‘We felt we needed to … reenergize ourselves’

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson attempts a shot through contact from Connecticut Sun guard Kelly Faris.

Stefanie Dolson returns to Washington Mystics, seven years after being traded

By Jenn Hatfield / March 13, 2024

Dolson will give Mystics a different look in the paint — and outside it, too

Kahleah Copper traded to Phoenix Mercury: Turbulent free agency continues for Chicago Sky         

By Monique Newton / February 6, 2024

Trading Copper is the Sky’s equivalent of waving the white flag this free agency

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

Chicago Sky still have major roster questions after start of WNBA free agency

By Monique Newton / February 4, 2024

Sky look to be entering rebuilding mode, but Ogwumike could change that

A photo of streaks of light criss-crossing through space, taken from a long exposure camera shot.

As WNBA free agency rolls on, let’s look at some depth charts

By Emily Adler / February 4, 2024

A vibes-based approach to taking stock of the most chaotic time of the year

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

Free agency predictions episode -- Mystics guard Natasha Cloud is pictured in a split frame photo besides Sparks guard Jordin Canada.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA free agency predictions

By The Next / January 26, 2024

Moves and predictions for a busy free agency period

Two of the most notable players in free agency face each other on the court: Washington Mystics big wing Elena Delle Donne defends Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith

The Next’s 2024 WNBA free agency predictions

By Emily Adler / January 21, 2024

Our staff predicts landing spots and contracts for top free agents in 2024