WNBA

Inside the Minnesota Lynx’s weekend of reflection and celebration

By Terry Horstman / June 15, 2023

The team honored its All-25 team and retired Sylvia Fowles jersey

Chicago Sky Notebook: Alanna Smith’s career year, new additions join at the right time

By James Kay / June 14, 2023

Taylor Soule, Khaalia Hillsman offer much-needed support to busy starting lineup

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

Five Washington Mystics players stand on the court waiting for action to resume. Their facial expressions are neutral to dissatisfied.

What explains the Washington Mystics’ early-season inconsistency?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2023

They’ve been up and down from quarter to quarter this season — but there’s still time to fix it

Rhyne Howard drives to the basket vs. the Las Vegas Aces

‘There’s always things you can celebrate’ for Atlanta Dream

By Hunter Cruse / June 12, 2023

Takeaways after Atlanta’s three-game home skid

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Mercury players, head coach Vanessa Nygaard address Dallas airport incident

By Jesse Morrison / June 12, 2023

Nygaard confirms Mercury organization will update travel safety protocols

Uncasville, Conn. - May 24, 2018: Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) warms up before a WNBA basketball game between the Sparks and the Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Institutional Knowledge: When the WNBA expands, it has to be Oakland

By Michelle Smith / June 11, 2023

Column: With multiple interested parties, and a painful history of having the rug pulled out, Oakland deserves this

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Players and coaches speak up about the Brittney Griner incident

By Aya Abdeen / June 11, 2023

Three of four WNBPA VPs have spoken out about the issue

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.