WNBA

Monique Akoa Makani celebrates making a 3-pointer while teammates celebrate behind her.

How a rookie quartet is powering Phoenix Mercury playoff push

By Jesse Morrison / September 3, 2025

A closer look at the first seasons of Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa

Gabby Williams blocks a layup attempt by Minnesota Lynx center Alanna Smith with her left hand.

Seattle Storm make case for Gabby Williams to be Defensive Player of the Year

By Bella Munson / September 2, 2025

Nearing the WNBA single season steals record is just one reason why Williams is a top defender

A group of Las Vegas Aces players including A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Aaliyah Nye gather in the paint while Wilson helps pick NaLyssa Smith pick herself up off the ground. A referee stands next to them looking on, while a pair of Minnesota Lynx players are talking to each other behind the group. Packed arena stands are out of focus in the background.

How the Las Vegas Aces are ‘playing the right way’ to the playoffs

By Kelly Johnson / September 2, 2025

After a slow start, the Aces became the second team to clinch a WNBA playoff spot

Golden State Valkyries players Veronica Burton, Kate Martin, Janelle Salaun, Temi Fagbenle and Iliana Rupert high-five each other after a game. They are standing roughly in a circle, wearing black uniforms with light purple numbers and white trim.

At present, the Valkyries are set up for the playoffs

By Michelle Smith / September 1, 2025

Golden State’s magic number – the combination of Golden State wins and Los Angeles losses to secure a playoff spot, the first in league history for an expansion team, sits at three.

Indiana Fever forward Chloe Bibby

How a phone call moved Indiana Fever’s Chloe Bibby to happy tears in the middle of the night

By Tony East / August 30, 2025

Indiana Fever Chloe Bibby took a longer path than others to break into the WNBA. Now, she’s making her chances count.

Wasington guard Sonia Citron dribbles toward the rim past Alyssa Thomas, who is trying to turn and follow. Another Mystics player stands behind Thomas, while a packed crowd on the sideline and endline watch on out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Sparks frontcourt decisions, hot shooting from Sonia Citron, Jewell Loyd

By Emily Adler / August 30, 2025

Plus: Checking in on WNBA lottery odds

Valkyries Forward Janelle Salaun looks out at the crowd. She is shown from the front with a large but out of focus crowd behind her.

How Janelle Salaün became a basketball star in 11 years

By Matthew Walter / August 30, 2025

Iliana Rupert: ‘She always had this killer mode, but now she’s efficient with it’

Graphic with photo of Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart sitting side by side on the bench during a New York Liberty game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Madeline Kenney and host Jackie Powell at lower right. All-caps white text on orange background at lower right reads "Struggles in New York"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The IX Basketball bids farewell to Locked On — Diagnosing the New York Liberty

By The IX Basketball / August 29, 2025

Howard Megdal: ‘This is a place where you’ve had the opportunity to meet all of the vital people in the women’s basketball space’

Basketball players all dressed in blue huddle at half court

Minnesota must bounce back quickly after shell-shocking collapse against Seattle

By Terry Horstman / August 29, 2025

Lynx gave up 21-point lead in just their second home loss of the regular season

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard dribbles the basketball wearing a white Dream jersey and headband as she looks away from the camera.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Tensions rise in Atlanta

By Deyscha Smith / August 28, 2025

Rhyne Howard: ‘Don’t get here and switch up because of one player’