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Locked on Women’s Basketball: A new era in WNBA front offices

By The Next / November 18, 2022

Host Jackie Powell is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the front office changes we’ve seen in the past two months

Fever head coach Christie Sides is featured on a Locked on Women's Basketball graphic that says "Choosing Sides" alongside a thumbnail of host Howard Megdal.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides talks new role, how she got here

By The Next / November 17, 2022

The longtime assistant has finally received a head coaching job

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Curt Miller talks building the Los Angeles Sparks, Connecticut Sun memories

By The Next / November 16, 2022

Howard and coach Curt Miller chat about Connecticut and his time there — plus his vision for LA

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

How Candace Parker’s planned WNBA return impacts the Chicago Sky

By James Kay / November 16, 2022

‘Right now, yeah, I’m game’

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics head coach and general manager Mike Thibault smiling.

Mike Thibault retires as Washington Mystics head coach, will remain general manager

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2022

Eric Thibault slides into head coaching role after 10 years on his father’s staff

Connecticut Sun set to hire Stephanie White as new head coach

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / November 14, 2022

White led the Fever to the WNBA Finals in 2015 as a first-year coach

Major explosion occurs in Istanbul, a hub for top women’s basketball players

By Isabel Rodrigues / November 13, 2022

On Nov. 14, a source confirmed the safety of all WNBA players in the region to The Next.

Representatives from the four teams in the 2023 WNBA draft lottery, including Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (third from left), stand behind podiums and await their fate.

Why the Washington Mystics see a bright future even after losing draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 13, 2022

The Mystics will pick fourth in the 2023 WNBA Draft—one year after taking Shakira Austin at No. 3

Preview thumbnail for the post-lottery episode of the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast. Pictured is Aliyah Boston of South Carolina, along with the title of "Boston to Indiana?"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Fever win 2023 lottery

By The Next / November 12, 2022

With Boston to Indiana as close to a lock as can be, what does that mean for the rest of the nation’s top draft prospects after the lottery?

Lynx secure the No. 2 pick, further aligning the stars for a monster offseason

By Lucas Seehafer / November 12, 2022

The Lynx are in as good a position as any team to see a significant turnaround next season.