WNBA

Worn basketball that reads "Wilson" on the top and "WBL" on the bottom.

Ball movement: Using the game’s history to pay it forward

By Kiri Oler / July 26, 2024

Legends of the Ball celebrates the rich history of women’s professional basketball

Minnesota Lynx players Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier, and Coach Cheryl Reeve pose at center court of Target Center

Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris

By Terry Horstman / July 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘I know everyone’s coming for blood’

Graphic with photo of Shakira Austin and Ariel Atkins celebrating during a Washington Mystics game. Text below reads "How Shakira Made it to the W". Locked on Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshot of host Gigi Speer at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Shakira Austin birthday episode

By The Next / July 25, 2024

Reacting to the latest player added to Unrivaled, going deep on Shakira Austin’s career and trajectory

An orange and white Wilson basketball with the WNBA logo on it sits on the blue Connecticut Sun basketball court.

Where to watch WNBA games under new media-rights deal

By Sydney Wingfield / July 25, 2024

The new deal starts in 2026

Kia Nurse drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun defense of Alyssa Thomas and Dijonai Carrington.

Why Sparks fans should be hopeful, by the numbers

By Cameron Ruby / July 24, 2024

The second half of the season will be fun

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo smiles, sticks her tongue out, and holds both hands with her thumbs and two fingers sticking out.

Julie Vanloo is quietly rewriting rookie records with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 24, 2024

‘She’s someone who deserves to be here and has shown that every single day’

Graphic with photo of Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, and Caitlin Clark celebrating during the 2024 WNBA All-Star game. They are wearing black, orange and purple Team WNBA jerseys. White text on orange background below reads "WNBA All-Star + Mental Health". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Gigi Speer and guest JuJu Gotti at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA All-Star and rookie mental health

By The Next / July 23, 2024

All-Star recap, Allisha Gray makes her mark, Team USA preview and more!

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The past, present and future of Caitlin Clark

By The Next / July 22, 2024

‘The whole landscape of women’s college basketball went crazy, in very large part for her’

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner stands alongside Mercury's furry purple mascot named Scorch

Ellie is putting the rest of the WNBA’s mascots on notice

By Kiri Oler / July 22, 2024

‘Obviously, it’s Ellie’

Arike Ogunbowale and Team WNBA teammates celebrate her hitting a 3-pointer in the 2024 All-Star Game

Sunday Notes, Week 9.5: Arike Ogunbowale again downs Team USA, Jordan Horston for MIP, Marina Mabrey on the move

By Em Adler / July 21, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA looks at the first major in-season trade in nearly a decade and more.