WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

Cathy Engelbert teases more WNBA growth, mum on details for media rights, expansion

By Jesse Morrison / July 21, 2024

“These deals will be historic and a significant step forward.”

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston makes a move with the ball to get around a defender. The text "Revisiting the 2023 draft" 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: Revisiting the 2023 WNBA draft class

By The Next / July 20, 2024

How are players like Aliyah Boston, Jordan Horston and Diamond Miller faring in Year 2?

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray attempts a jump shot over the outstretched hand of Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins.

All-Star Allisha Gray has found freedom and joy with the Atlanta Dream

By Wilton Jackson / July 20, 2024

Gray: ‘Coming to Atlanta has allowed me to be the player I know I am’

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Where the new WNBA media rights deal sits among soaring metrics

By Roberta Rodrigues / July 20, 2024

Do the numbers in the reported deal match the WNBA’s considerable growth?

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray grins as she high-fives Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham.

‘Dinner on me’: How Allisha Gray swept WNBA 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge

By Jesse Morrison / July 20, 2024

Gray joins short list of players to win both contests, is first to do it in the same year

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots a right-handed jump shot as a Washington Mystics defender is late to close out.

Clark, Taurasi and Copper explain why they opted out of WNBA 3-Point Contest

By Jesse Morrison / July 19, 2024

Clark: ‘There’s going to be plenty of opportunities for me to do that’

Chicago Sky guard Lindsay Allen puts her hands on the shoulders of teammate Marina Mabrey as they walk to the bench during a stoppage in play. Both players are shown from behind.

How the Marina Mabrey trade paints a messy picture of the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / July 19, 2024

Does trading Mabrey to Connecticut end a vicious cycle?

A'ja Wilson and USA Basketball coaches are pictured at USA Basketball practice. The photo overlays the Locked on WBB logo, thumbnail images of host Jackie and guest Jesse, and the title "WNBA All-Star Weekend Preview."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview

By The Next / July 19, 2024

Jackie and Jesse preview the entire weekend including the Skills Challenge, 3×3 Exhibition, 3-Point Contest and the game itself

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner holds up four fingers with a confused look on her face.

WNBA players gear up for 2024 All-Star events

By Vishakya Deshpande / July 18, 2024

Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones to headline Friday’s events

Marina Mabrey dribbles the basketball

Marina Mabrey makes the Connecticut Sun a legitimate championship contender

By Noa Dalzell / July 18, 2024

The trade for the elite scorer puts the team in a win-now position