Skylar Diggins-Smith

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith prepares to jump in the air for a right-handed layup.

Skylar Diggins-Smith signing spells bright future for Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / February 1, 2024

Seattle sign one of the league’s best point guards with plenty of cap space to spare

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

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 13, 2024

With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.

Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins — the top three picks in the 2013 WNBA Draft — pose for a photo. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "League-Changing Lottery" are 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: Griner, Delle Donne, Diggins-Smith and the elite 2013 WNBA Draft

By The Next / October 7, 2023

How highly did our Saturday podcast crew rank this trio of stars as WNBA prospects?

Nikki Blue on the sidelines as the Phoenix Mercury take on the Washington Mystics on July 23, 2023.

What went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / September 17, 2023

‘It was extremely frustrating, at times impossible’

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith holds her jumper form while looking offscreen towards the hoop. Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen stands right in front of her with an arm up in front while also looking in that direction.

Still no definitive end to Skylar Diggins-Smith saga with Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / September 12, 2023

Taurasi: ‘Next question’

Review: ‘FLEX’ provokes in ways that most fictional storytelling around women’s basketball has not

By Jackie Powell / August 13, 2023

Playwright Candrice Jones and director Lileana Blain-Cruz nail the entertaining and heartfelt conflict.

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith prepares to jump in the air for a right-handed layup.

Skylar Diggins-Smith claims Phoenix Mercury restricting access to facilities on maternity leave

By Jesse Morrison / August 3, 2023

Interim head coach Nikki Blue sidesteps question pregame

Skylar Diggins-Smith’s return to the court remains a mystery

By Jesse Morrison / June 27, 2023

‘We know as much as you’

How injuries will impact opening day roster for Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / May 19, 2023

Phoenix Mercury could start the 2023 WNBA season with just eight active players