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Graphic with photo of Rhyne Howard (10) shooting over her defender, Natasha Cloud (9), during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Washington Mystics. Text below reads "Rhyne's Rise". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Dan Padover and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Dan Padover’s Atlanta Dream sequence with new additions joining Rhyne Howard

By The Next / February 20, 2024

Dream GM talks adding veteran experience, versatility in free agency

Chicago Sky point guard Julie Allemand drives from the top of the key towards the slot, as Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman runs after her to try to catch up

The Los Angeles Sparks add more current talent with Julie Allemand, Li Yueru trade

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 19, 2024

The Sparks’ guard-heavy roster gets even more crowded.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is pictured over the title text that reads, 'Best PG prospect ever?'

Locked on Women’s Basketball: A deep dive into Caitlin Clark’s WNBA draft prospects

By The Next / February 17, 2024

‘I run out of things to say about Caitlin Clark’s offensive game’

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the podium at the 2021 WNBA playoffs

WNBA will have 13 teams in 2025, says commissioner Cathy Engelbert

By Tony East / February 17, 2024

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed a wide variety of topics at NBA All-Star weekend.

Steph Curry (L) and Sabrina Ionescu (R) are pictured in side-to-side thumbnails over the label "Stephen vs. Sabrina in Indy"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What the Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-point shootout means for women’s sports

By The Next / February 16, 2024

Ionescu and Curry to face off during NBA All-Star weekend

Sabrina Ionescu points to the court.

Stephen vs. Sabrina is so much more than ‘Battle of the Sexes’ 50 years later

By Jackie Powell / February 15, 2024

What are the implications of this first-of-its-kind shootout between a WNBA and NBA player?

L to R: Boomer (Indiana Pacers mascot), Steve Simon (Pacers Sports & Entertainment co-owner), Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Herb Simon (Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner), Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner), Rick Fuson (PS&E COO/President), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever legend and former general manager, on Indiana’s NBA All-Star committee. Photo credits: Tony East, The Next

How WNBA is leveraging NBA All Star Weekend like never before

By Aya Abdeen / February 15, 2024

WNBA CMO Phil Cook shares how the weekend plan came together

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Imani McGee-Stafford is ready to make her WNBA comeback

By The Next / February 14, 2024

Howard Megdal sits down with Imani McGee-Stafford to discuss her return to the WNBA and her unique legacy in the league

Utah's Alissa Pili dribbles the ball with her left hand and uses her right arm to try to fend off a defender.

Prospect Pulse: What do WNBA scouts think of Utah’s Alissa Pili?

By Hunter Cruse / February 11, 2024

‘She’s big, strong and agile; I had no idea she was that mobile’

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault sits on press row, next to two women who are having a conversation.

What is the 20-80 scouting scale?

By Emily Adler / February 11, 2024

Translating the language of professional scouts into standard English