WNBA preseason

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith releases a free-throw-line jumper off her fingertips, while Washington Mystics defenders look on

The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 13, 2024

MVP, ROY and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey gets low on a drive to the hoop.

What if the Chicago Sky can defy expectations?

By Alissa Hirsh / May 12, 2024

Preseason rout of Liberty creates optimism around an underdog run

Indiana Fever forward/center Aliyah Boston and guard Caitlin Clark pose for a photo with their arms crossed in front of them. The text "Duo of the future!" 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: Takeaways from WNBA preseason games

By The Next / May 11, 2024

How do you even defend a Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston pick-and-roll?

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

By Emily Adler / May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Brittney Griner sits with two of her teammates on the Phoenix Mercury bench.

Brittney Griner shows signs of old self, rust in first WNBA game since 2021

By Jesse Morrison / May 13, 2023

‘To see her back is an absolute miracle’