WNBA

Courtney Vandersloot, wearing a black Chicago Sky uniform, holds the ball with two hands near her right shoulder. She is looking over the shoulder of Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald, who is in white.

Why first-ever WNBA game at the United Center was bittersweet for Chicago Sky

By Hope Perry / June 8, 2025

The Sky lost Courtney Vandersloot to a knee injury, then lost to the Indiana Fever

Two photos are shown side-by-side. At left, Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne rises for a right-handed layup under heavy pressure from New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich. At right, Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen prepares to release a right-handed reverse layup and looks behind her at the rim.

How a ‘Breakfast Club’ is giving Kiki Iriafen, Jade Melbourne the ingredients for success this season

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2025

The Washington Mystics duo is benefiting from 8 a.m. workouts with assistant coach Barbara Turner

A photo of Indiana Fever stars Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark standing next to each other and smiling widely. Boston points in front of her with her right hand. The text "Best young cores" 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: Ranking the WNBA’s best young cores, 2025 edition

By The IX Basketball / June 7, 2025

Indiana takes the top spot, but who’s next?

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd holds the ball in front of her face as she shoots a jump shot. She is shown from the side, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

WNBA Notes: Problems with Teaira McCowan’s effort, Jewell Loyd’s 2-point shooting and Indiana’s roster-building

By Emily Adler / June 7, 2025

Plus, checking in on the teams that might be bound for the draft lottery

Natisha Hiedeman pantomimes sleeping

Natisha Hiedeman’s star is shining brighter and brighter in Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / June 7, 2025

Alanna Smith: ‘T is hooping right now’

Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans faces off against Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley.

Dana Evans makes a splash with the Las Vegas Aces as Commissioner’s Cup begins

By Kelly Johnson / June 7, 2025

In just six games, Evans has been a consistent presence off the bench

A thumbnail for the Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast episode, titled across the bottom in white text on an orange background reading "EuroBasket's impact on the Valkyries " below an image of Valkyries forward Temi Fagbenle attempting to shoot as her shot is blocked by a defender from behind.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How EuroBasket will impact the Valkyries

By The IX Basketball / June 6, 2025

Why EuroBasket will lead to a very difficult month for the Golden State Valkyries

Natasha Cloud brings up the ball with Breanna Stewart trailing her.

Why Natasha Cloud’s transition to the Liberty has looked seamless

By Jackie Powell / June 6, 2025

Cloud’s transition to the Liberty has made her a better player in 2025

The Phoenix Mercury huddle with their arms wrapped around each other during a game against the Minnesota Lynx

How comebacks have played a key role in Phoenix Mercury start

By Tia Reid / June 6, 2025

Tibbetts: ‘We’ve been resilient. We continue to fight,’

Aneesah Morrow shoots the basketball.

Aneesah Morrow brings next-gen spark to the Sun

By Gabby Alfveby / June 6, 2025

Rachid Meziane: ‘She brings something that we don’t have to coach’