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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

Graphic with a photo of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and rookie Angel Reese at the 2024 draft. Text overlay reads "Cathy Engelbert's misstep on CNBC."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments on CNBC matter

By The Next / September 13, 2024

Jackie Powell and Maggie Hendricks discuss the comments, responses and what they would have liked to see

Napheesa Collier and Bridget Carleton of the Minnesota Lynx box out Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston

An imperfectly perfect road trip for the Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / September 12, 2024

Lynx earn three straight road wins, despite first-half struggles

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots the basketball

What A’ja Wilson’s historic season means to Aces, WNBA

By Sydney Wingfield / September 12, 2024

Alysha Clark: ‘Marvel at it now’

Kennedy Burke attempts a layup for the New York Liberty with LA Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot defending her.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kennedy Burke talks Liberty’s title push

By The Next / September 12, 2024

‘It’s tough going from team to team and just finding your role’

Connecticut Sun players gather in a circle before a game against the Las Vegas Aces.

Breaking down the Connecticut Sun’s fight for seeding

By Gabby Alfveby / September 12, 2024

Marina Mabrey: ‘We want to go into the playoffs rolling’