WNBA

Team USA players, wearing their red jerseys, raise their hands in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Institutional Knowledge: FIBA looking to elevate its own World Cup in soccer’s shadow

By Michelle Smith / July 30, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a major success with major growth, and now it is FIBA’s turn to work on following suit.

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx runs up the court and high-fives teammate Kayla McBride against the Los Angeles Sparks

How WNBA players are reacting to Unrivaled, Stewart and Collier’s new offseason league

By Rob Knox / July 30, 2023

While some WNBA players enjoy going overseas, many have embraced Unrivaled as another offseason option

Washington Mystics wing Brittney Sykes in mid-air holds the ball away from her body while attempting a scoop layup around Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston, who is meeting Sykes in mid-air with an arm outstretched toward the ball, in a WNBA game

Sunday Notes, Week 9: Aliyah Boston as a defender, New York’s unique PnRs, and more!

By Emily Adler / July 30, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston growing as a defender, a deadly wrinkle in the Liberty offense, and more!

1999 No. 1 overall pick Chamique Holdsclaw poses for a photo with then-WNBA commissioner Val Ackerman. The phrases "A Super Wing Athlete" and "WNBA Retrospect" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Inside Chamique Holdsclaw’s greatness

By The Next / July 29, 2023

‘One of the most athletic guard/wing prospects that I’ve ever seen’

Orange background with white text that reads "Midseason awards"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Breaking down The Next’s 2023 WNBA midseason awards

By The Next / July 28, 2023

Em and Natalie discuss midseason MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Dana Evans is making a difference for Chicago Sky, future women’s basketball stars

By The Next / July 27, 2023

Howard and Dana Evans discuss her offseason plans, a bigger role for the 2023 season, coaching staff changes and more

How Latricia Trammell’s energy has transformed the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / July 27, 2023

‘Game day! Fire up!’

Atlanta Dream forward/guard Haley Jones (13) with the ball during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 15, 2023. (Photo Credit: Chris Poss, The Next)

1-on-1: Haley Jones talks rookie season experience and music interest

By Hunter Cruse / July 26, 2023

‘Winning to me means more than any individual stat or any individual accolade’

Las Vegas Aces guard Riquna Williams (2) shoots during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Las Vegas Aces’ Riquna Williams faces domestic violence charges

By Aya Abdeen / July 26, 2023

Aces guard cannot participate in team activities

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots during a matchup of top WNBA awards candidates between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA on May 27, 2023.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA midseason awards

By Emily Adler / July 26, 2023

MVP, Coach of the Year up for grabs; ROY is Boston’s to lose