WNBA

Photo of Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA expands to Portland

By The Next / September 18, 2024

‘Not only does Portland have a WNBA team, but the owners are paying $125 million for the privilege’

Ezi Magbegor uses all of her length to block Dearica Hamby's shot

‘She’s our defensive anchor’: Storm make case for Ezi Magbegor

By Bella Munson / September 18, 2024

Why Seattle sees Magbegor as worthy of DPOY

Graphic with photo of Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada driving toward the basket while being defended by Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler. Fever center Aliyah Boston follows behind Canada. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background below reads "Jordin Canada's Path". Head shots of guest Jordin Canada and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How Jordin Canada discovered WNBA happiness with the Atlanta Dream

By The Next / September 17, 2024

Canada: ‘Coming to Atlanta, it’s just been a full circle moment for me, just being valued and appreciated’

Haley Jones calls out a play for the Atlanta Dream, as she dribbles the ball up the floor.

Haley Jones continuing to grow in second year with the Atlanta Dream

By Rob Knox / September 17, 2024

‘I try to do the right things and be a good role model’

Las Vegas Aces point guard Sydney Colson passes from the slot to the short corner.

How Sydney Colson has impacted the Las Vegas Aces’ defense

By Matthew Walter / September 17, 2024

‘She stirs things up when she goes. She kicks the beehive’

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham yells while running during a a game against the Washington Mystics

What Sophie Cunningham’s extension means for the Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / September 17, 2024

Cunningham signed an extension through 2025, now one of just four players on the Mercury’s roster for next season

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin dribbles the ball with her left hand near the free-throw line as Atlanta Dream forward/center Lorela Cubaj tries to cut off her angle.

Washington Mystics shut down Shakira Austin as they continue to chase a playoff spot

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2024

A loss to Atlanta on Sunday means Washington doesn’t control its playoff destiny

The New York Liberty huddle during the WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Sunday Notes, Week 14: Probable playoff matchup previews

By Emily Adler / September 15, 2024

This week’s look around the WNBA, focusing on the lottery and breaking down the likely first-round matchups to come in the WNBA playoffs.

Several Washington Mystics players who are on the bench celebrate a play by shouting, making 3-point signs with their fingers and putting their hands in the air.

How the Washington Mystics climbed from 0-12 into playoff position

By Jenn Hatfield / September 14, 2024

Friday’s win at Atlanta was the Mystics’ seventh in nine games, pushing them into eighth place

Two photos are shown side-by-side. On the left, Duke guard Chelsea Gray poses for a photo in her uniform. On the right, Maryland forward Alyssa Thomas smiles as she hugs head coach Brenda Frese. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "2014 WNBA Draft gems!" are 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: Why were Alyssa Thomas, Chelsea Gray undervalued WNBA prospects?

By The Next / September 14, 2024

Two of the top players to come out of the class of 2014 were picked fourth and 11th overall