Connecticut Sun

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers dribbles the ball while running up the court

Inside the Connecticut Sun’s reset and the fresh perspective pushing them forward

By Deyscha Smith / July 9, 2025

Aneesah Morrow: ‘We are going into every battle together, and that’s the most important thing’

A player jumps for the ball

How NaLyssa Smith will become a key component in the Aces’ success

By Kelly Johnson / July 7, 2025

Becky Hammon: ‘She’s a baller, she’s a hooper, she’s another big body’

Players jump in the air for the ball during tip-off.

Charter flights may have benefited the Sun the most

By Gabby Alfveby / July 7, 2025

Lindsay Allen: ‘It’s what we deserve as women athletes playing professionally’

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

The Sun form a huddle before the game.

Why can’t the Connecticut Sun play like the Valkyries?

By Gabby Alfveby / July 1, 2025

Tina Charles: ‘I can handle losses … but it’s just how it’s happening’

A thumbnail for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast (logo top right) episode titled across the bottom as "Biggest draft steal?" below a photo of Jonquel Jones in her time playing for George Washington.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jonquel Jones, the biggest draft steal?

By The IX Basketball / June 28, 2025

Our Locked On Women’s Basketball draft crew breaks down the draft stock of Jonquel Jones, who was picked No. 6 overall in 2016.

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is shown from behind. She is getting her right hand up high enough to block a hook shot from Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner in the paint.

WNBA Notes: From Te-Hina Paopao’s historic stretch to Shakira Austin’s second breakout

By Emily Adler / June 28, 2025

Shakira Austin has resumed her leap after years of injuries, and Te-Hina Paopao is joining elite company as a rookie sharpshooter.

Connecticut Sun wing Saniya Rivers blocks a jump shot by Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale using her outstretched fingertips. A packed arena is out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Good and bad defensive play from Saniya Rivers and NaLyssa Smith

By Emily Adler / June 22, 2025

Plus, what’s both different and familiar about Lexie Hull’s shooting form

Sights and sounds: DiJonai Carrington’s defensive masterclass against Connecticut

By Deyscha Smith / June 21, 2025

Koclanes: ‘Nai was fantastic in the second half, just with her effort on the glass’

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White

Indiana Fever advance to Commissioner’s Cup final, but win over Sun marred by officiating

By Tony East / June 20, 2025

White: ‘The game is fast now. Things are happening quickly. Everybody’s getting better except the officials’