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Indiana Fever players huddle in the paint during a game, while Minnesota Lynx players huddle behind them at the free-throw line. A Lynx player is about to take free throws.

Sunday Notes, Week 4: Fever improve, Mercury collapse and a Dojkić breakout

By Emily Adler / June 18, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the Indiana Fever improving, the Phoenix Mercury falling, and the play of Ivana Dojkić.

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.

Brittney Griner exits early as things go from bad to worse for Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / June 14, 2023

Turnovers, rebounding issues persist — and now injuries are a concern, too

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Sue Bird’s jersey retirement, Seattle’s rookies and more

By The Next / June 13, 2023

Natalie and Rowan talk all things Seattle — Sue Bird’s jersey ceremony

WNBA Chicago Sky big Alanna Smith releases a 3-point jumper off her fingertips while in midair, as Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell lunges toward her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: How to beat the Sky, Ionescu’s improvements, Alanna Smith and Horston’s breakouts

By Emily Adler / June 11, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down cracks in the Chicago Sky’s defense, some breakout performances and the Xs and Os behind it all.

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets

Two pictures: on top, players for the Minnesota Lynx meet at the middle of the court after a game to huddle and wave to fans; on bottom, Jewell Loyd high-fives members of the Seattle Storm bench as she walks by them

‘Time for us to look at things differently’: On Seattle, Minnesota, rebuilding and fandom

By Emily Adler / June 8, 2023

Both Storm and Lynx on a path to future success

WNBA Seattle Storm point guard Jade Melbourne dribbles the ball up the court

Sunday Notes, Week 2: Chicago’s defense, Mystics’ offense and Jade Melbourne

By Emily Adler / June 4, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Tiffany Hayes and Rachel Banham’s shooting and Lexie Hull’s mechanics

How the Seattle Storm’s four rookies are adjusting to life in the WNBA

By Rowan Schaberg / June 1, 2023

‘Everything is faster, everything is more intense’

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin holds the ball above her head as she shoots a jumper, while Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches toward her with an outstretch arm to try to contest the shot

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Sun and Sparks are fun, Aces show cracks, Austin and Delle Donne dominate

By Emily Adler / May 28, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Chicago, Dallas and Seattle

Close-up photos of Seattle's Jordan Horston and Dallas' Satou Sabally are shown side-by-side. The text "Around the WNBA" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA rookie check-in, breakout players and more

By The Next / May 27, 2023

Plus, what’s gone wrong in Phoenix?