WNBA

WNBA announces long-awaited schedule

By Tee Baker / April 14, 2021

32-game season tips off on May 14th

Everything you need to know about the 2021 WNBA Draft

By Tee Baker / April 2, 2021

April 15 virtual event will focus on health equity and league history

The 2021 Washington Mystics plan to party like it’s 2019

By Jenn Hatfield / October 13, 2020

Free agency will test Mike Thibault’s ability to keep his group together, though

The Next presents: Your 2020 WNBA salary cap sheets

By Howard Megdal / October 8, 2020

Prepare for an epic offseason with this team-by-team guide, as of October 8, 2020

Orange WNBA logo hoodie becomes best-selling WNBA item ever

By Dorothy J. Gentry / October 2, 2020

Sue Bird and Storm lead WNBA Jersey and Merchandise Sales

Wings’ Satou Sabally named to WNBA All-Rookie team

By Dorothy J. Gentry / September 27, 2020

“I have fulfilled my dream to play in the WNBA and I don’t take it for granted.”

Chennedy Carter makes 2020 All-Rookie team

By Bailey Johnson / September 27, 2020

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Jazmine Jones earns spot on WNBA All-Rookie team

By Jackie Powell / September 27, 2020

Jones becomes the 5th Liberty first year to receive All-Rookie honor

The Washington Mystics’ 2020 season will always be synonymous with social justice

By Jenn Hatfield / September 26, 2020

The Mystics’ existing culture of speaking out led the way

Candace Parker wins 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 24, 2020

MVP, Finals MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and now Candace Parker has some new hardware to add to the collection