WNBA expansion

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?

Fans cheer as they watch NCAA Tournament games at a Togethxr pop-up sports bar event.

Portland nears WNBA return in 2026 with new ownership group

By Vishakya Deshpande / August 31, 2024

Official announcement of Portland as WNBA’s latest expansion team is expected on Sept. 10

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas dribbles the basketball on the perimeter, looking to attack.

What playing at TD Garden in Boston means for the Connecticut Sun

By Gabby Alfveby / August 19, 2024

Alyssa Thomas: ‘Going to Boston is a huge step to a market that is bigger’

A close-up photo of UConn guard Paige Bueckers in an athletic stance. The text "Can Golden State land Paige?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Can the Golden State Valkyries land Paige Bueckers?

By The Next / August 5, 2024

‘If you’re Golden State, you would absolutely love … [to] have a chance with the ping-pong balls to get Paige’

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

Cathy Engelbert teases more WNBA growth, mum on details for media rights, expansion

By Jesse Morrison / July 21, 2024

“These deals will be historic and a significant step forward.”

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese dribbles the ball with her left hand, facing no defensive pressure.

How the WNBA really feels about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

By Rob Knox / June 25, 2024

Elizabeth Williams: ‘I don’t think we’re complaining about eyeballs on our league’

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

Golden State announces official team name, logo

By Sydney Wingfield / May 14, 2024

The newly minted Valkyries will take to the sky in 2025

Graphic with a photo of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the ownership group of the new Golden State expansion team at the team's announcement press conference. Text below reads "The Portland Problem: Part 2"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Is WNBA expansion in jeopardy? The Portland Problem, Part 2

By The Next / November 12, 2023

‘Whatever it is, they’re never gonna find … a better market to expand to than Portland.’

Graphic with photo of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert at a press conference for the 2023 WNBA Finals. Text below reads "The Portland Problem: Part 1"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Is WNBA expansion in jeopardy? The Portland Problem, Part 1

By The Next / November 10, 2023

‘Portland [would’ve been] a logical fit’