WNBA

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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Lindsay Whalen was a historic point guard prospect for the 2000s

By The Next / August 17, 2024

Em Adler: ‘These are things that humans don’t usually do, especially in this time and era’

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break

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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Las Vegas Aces investigation

By The Next / August 16, 2024

Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal discuss his latest reporting for The IX

Marina Mabrey pulls a WNBA basketball off a ball rack during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge

Marina Mabrey is stoked for her Connecticut Sun debut

By Gabby Alfveby / August 16, 2024

Mabrey: ‘I’m here to win a championship’

The Dallas Wings will be made whole again

By Arie Graham / August 15, 2024

Jaelyn Brown, Maddy Siegrist and Satou Sabally have been medically cleared to play

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston address the media.

Indiana Fever notebook: Caitlin Clark’s passes, defense a key focus and more Olympic break news

By Tony East / August 14, 2024

A home run derby, visits to the Indiana State Fair and defense all part of the Fever’s Olympic break

Connecticut Sun starters form a huddle during a game.

How the Connecticut Sun spent their summer vacation

By Gabby Alfveby / August 13, 2024

Championship focus, but also some beach time

Dearica Hamby, wearing purple and yellow Sparks jersey, drives to the basket against Lynx forward Naphessa Collier, wearing white and blue.

Dearica Hamby sues Las Vegas Aces, WNBA for alleged discrimination 

By Sydney Wingfield / August 12, 2024

A new lawsuit alleges discrimination, intimidation and retaliation after the announcement of Hamby’s pregnancy

Graphic with photo of Caitlin Clark (22) and Kelsey Mitchell (0) high-fiving during an Indiana Fever game. White text on orange background below reads "Playoffs on high Fever alert". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Missy Heidrick and guest Tony East at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Playoffs on high Fever alert

By The Next / August 12, 2024

Despite inconsistencies, Fever eyeing first WNBA playoff appearance since 2016

Before a game, Connecticut Sun strength and conditioning coach Analisse Rios taps an orange and white basketball held by Sun center/forward Astou Ndour-Fall.

Sideline superheroes: The medical providers taking care of WNBA players

By Abby Gordon / August 11, 2024

‘It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle,’ Minnesota Lynx head athletic trainer Chuck Barta says