WNBA

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin reaches with her right hand to contest a left-handed layup by New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot.

How the Washington Mystics are evolving late in the season as stars get healthy

By Jenn Hatfield / August 26, 2023

Mystics race to recapture on-court chemistry as clock ticks down to playoffs

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

How Aliyah Boston keeps getting better for the Indiana Fever

By Tony East / August 25, 2023

‘She just keeps on getting better and working harder’

White text over an orange background that reads "shooting [camera emoji] the WNBA"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What’s it like being a WNBA photographer?

By The Next / August 25, 2023

Domenic Allegra discusses his photography journey and favorite memories

Rae Burrell, Los Angeles Sparks

Rae Burrell is making the most of her opportunities this season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 23, 2023

After a rookie year cut short, the Sparks second-year wing is experiencing life in the WNBA for the first time

Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve sits at the podium and addresses the media. Her arms are crossed in front of her and resting on the table, and a backdrop behind her features Lynx and Mayo Clinic logos.

Cheryl Reeve on building culture, success and The Bubble

By Lucas Seehafer / August 23, 2023

Reeve sits down with The Next to discuss her approach to coaching and winning

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during a game

A’ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53-point masterpiece

By Aya Abdeen / August 23, 2023

“She runs like a deer, jumps like a cat and catches as if she were a Spider-Man.”

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Washington Mystics induct Nikki McCray-Penson into Hall of Fame, injury update

By The Next / August 22, 2023

Natalie and Jenn discuss Nikki McCray-Penson’s legacy, Hall of Fame ceremony and Mystics injury update

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault, Thomas Penson Jr. and Thomas Penson stand beside a framed jersey honoring Nikki McCray-Penson, the Pensons' late mother and wife.

‘A wonderful thing to witness’: Washington Mystics induct the late Nikki McCray-Penson into Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2023

Former teammates paid tribute to McCray-Penson as current players absorbed a piece of Mystics history

Phoenix forward Michaela Onyenwere of the Phoenix Mercury brings the ball up the court in Mercury white jerseys.

Michaela Onyenwere regaining groove this season with Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / August 21, 2023

‘I’ve seen her grow the most from her 3-point shooting. And expanding her game and being able to be an inside player and an outside player’, Blue said

Elizabeth Williams is pictured in Chicago Sky warmups driving to the basket for a layup. She's wearing a white headband and blue sneakers.

Elizabeth Williams and the power of voice

By Monique Newton / August 21, 2023

Williams: ‘Just be true to yourself’