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Who has had the best offseason? The worst? Grading the first six teams (alphabetically) on their offseason moves so far. (Photo Credit: Domenic Allegra)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Free agency grades, Part 1

By The Next / February 10, 2023

Jackie is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to grade the first half of the league’s offseason moves.

Parker to the Aces Preview Thumbnail of Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces

By The Next / February 3, 2023

Matthew Walter and Natalie Heavren discuss the flurry of big moves from the Aces. Plus: Kiri Oler joins to chat about her latest story on the WBL’s Lisa Thomas

Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot dribbles in the backcourt with her left hand while looking upcourt.

After accidental Instagram post, Courtney Vandersloot to sign with New York Liberty

By Emily Adler / February 2, 2023

Super team in New York? Super team in New York

The Wings trade Allisha Gray to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks

By Arie Graham / January 22, 2023

Dallas acquired the third overall selection in the upcoming 2023 WNBA Draft from the Dream and their 2025 first-round selection.

The preview image for the Locked on Women's Basketball Podcast episode about the Connecticut Sun after making big moves early in free agency

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Sun is not setting

By The Next / January 20, 2023

Jonquel Jones and Jasmine Thomas were traded away, and the Sun plan to build around Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones.

Chicago sky big Azurá Stevens dribbles while posting-up Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen, as Stevens puts a hand on Hines-Allen's hip and starts to spin around her

The Offseason Matrices: The Next’s 2023 WNBA offseason and free agency tracker

By Emily Adler / January 20, 2023

The Next’s 2023 offseason and free agency tracker is here! WNBA contracts and team interests, cap sheets, trades, coaching changes, and more.

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart stands with her hands on her hips, photographed from a side angle.

The Next’s 2023 free agency projections, part 2: Unrestricted free agents

By Emily Adler / January 20, 2023

Where will Stewie sign? Our team predicts it all.

Two images side-by-side. On the left, Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey dribbles the ball up the court. On the right, Seattle off-ball guard Gabby Williams points ahead while running up the court as teammates celebrate on the Storm bench to her right and fans celebrate beyond the baseline in the background.

The Next’s 2023 free agency projections, part 1: Restricted free agents

By Emily Adler / January 19, 2023

Projecting Pancake Gustafson’s landing spot and much more

Alysha Clark (22) high-fives her Washington Mystics teammates as she takes the court during lineup introductions.

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / January 4, 2023

Improving the offense is top priority for GM Mike Thibault

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

What Diana Taurasi’s 2023 return means for the Mercury — and Skylar Diggins-Smith

By Alex Simon / November 6, 2022

One question is answered, but many remain in Phoenix entering offseason