Lauren Jackson

Jade Melbourne signing ushers in new Storm era

By Rowan Schaberg / February 21, 2023

Melbourne joins an extensive list of other Australians who have played in the Emerald City over the franchise’s 22-year history

2004 WNBA champion Simone Edwards passes away after battling ovarian cancer

By Aya Abdeen / February 17, 2023

WNBA champion Simone Edwards passes away at age 49

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird enters the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She's wearing shades, gold chains and a dark blue velvet shirt.

Seattle Storm to retire Sue Bird’s jersey in 2023

By Emily Adler / January 19, 2023

The Storm announced Thursday that they will be retiring Bird’s No. 10 jersey on June 11, 2023

WNBL

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA faces in the WNBL and Australian preview with Hayley Wildes, Part II 

By The Next / November 2, 2022

Isabel and Hayley Wildes discuss the WNBL in their Part II preview

WNBL

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA faces in the WNBL and Australian preview with Hayley Wildes, Part I

By The Next / November 1, 2022

Isabel and Hayley Wildes discuss all things WNBL as the 2022 season is approaching

USA's A'ja Wilson (9) goes for a left-handed layup over China's Li Yueru (14), who defends. Another Chinese player steps toward Wilson to defend.

Daily Briefing — Oct. 1, 2022: GOLDEN AGE — USA wins fourth consecutive World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named Tournament MVP, Alyssa Thomas named Best Defensive Player

Team USA players, wearing their red jerseys, raise their hands in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Why this World Cup win was different for Team USA

By Scott Mammoser / October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named World Cup MVP after Team USA’s 22-point win over China

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Team USA and the 2022 World Cup at its halfway point

By The Next / September 26, 2022

From A (Australia) to U-S-A, The Next’s Missy Heidrick and Isabel Rodrigues break down the FIBA World Cup so far

USA wing Kahleah Copper (36) defends France wing Gabby Williams (15), who looks for a teammate to pass to.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 21, 2022: Everything you need to know about the 2022 FIBA World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 21, 2022

Plus: Robert Sarver, caught sowing, finally reaps

Lou Brown (7), Cayla George (22) and Tiffany Mitchell (25) of the Melbourne Boomers cheer on their teammates from the sidelines.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 2, 2022: AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE — The WNBL comes to ESPN, 9Now

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 2, 2022

Lauren Jackson is a good omen