WNBA

Wearing red jerseys, five Washington Mystics players huddle a little past midcourt.

Despite winless start and missing playoffs, Washington Mystics ‘set a foundation’ in 2024

By Jenn Hatfield / September 22, 2024

Brittney Sykes: ‘Resiliency is an understatement’

A WNBA game with three players from the Washington Mystics stand together, two looking toward one side of the court and one looking the other way, while a ref and three members of the Chicago Sky stand behind them looking off the court.

Sunday Notes, Week 15: Let’s talk about the future, with Los Angeles, Chicago and more

By Emily Adler / September 22, 2024

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, the Sky, the Mystics, and the Wings

In a series with 10 Olympians, what will it take for the Las Vegas Aces to advance?

By Matthew Walter / September 22, 2024

The Aces will need all hands on deck to beat the Seattle Storm in this star-studded first round series

Tina Charles, smiling.

‘A new season’: Atlanta Dream’s journey and keys to defeating New York Liberty in Round 1

By Wilton Jackson / September 22, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘It’s a new season. We came here [New York] with our bags packed’

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop with her left hand as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas tries to slide over and cut her off.

Minnesota Lynx ride momentum, anticipation into first-round playoff matchup with Phoenix Mercury

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Cheryl Reeve: ‘If we win our home games, we can be in the WNBA Finals’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn bends over in a wide stance, stat sheet in hand, and relays information to her players from the sideline.

Noelle Quinn leads Seattle Storm into playoffs with heart, experience and wisdom

By Bella Munson / September 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It feels really good knowing that she knows what it feels like to be where we are’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson dribbles the ball with her right hand. The text "Final rookie recap of '24" 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: 2024 WNBA rookie recap

By The Next / September 21, 2024

The rookie class has been exceptional, from Caitlin Clark on down the draft board

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is shown with her back to the camera, running down the court with both hands up in celebration.

Lynx shooting partners Bridget Carleton and Kayla McBride ride historic seasons into playoffs

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Katie Smith: ‘They really do pull each other along and make it fun’

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark holds the ball in front of her as Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington defends her with her arms parallel to the ground and her legs in a wide stance.

How Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever match up with Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut Sun

By Tony East / September 21, 2024

A clash of styles in a rematch of the season opener

Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans holds the ball and calls to teammates for help as Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz guards her tightly.

‘We want Dana!’: Final year of Evans’ rookie contract fraught with instability

By Alissa Hirsh / September 21, 2024

Evans struggled with ‘outside noise’ and an inconsistent role in Chicago