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Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu high five each other

The confidence of Stewart and Ionescu helps Liberty secure semifinal Game 1 win

By Jackie Powell / September 30, 2024

Stewart: ‘I think I’ve just kind of grown from it’

Breanna Stewart shoots a jump shot over A'ja Wilson

Liberty’s length too much for Aces in Game 1 defeat

By Matthew Walter / September 30, 2024

Becky Hammon: ‘They came out and punched us in the nose’

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

Seattle Storm prepare to recruit Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams — again

By Bella Munson / September 30, 2024

Can the Storm build upon 2024 successes or will it face an offseason of massive turnover?

During a WNBA playoff game between Phoenix and Minnesota, Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands crouched over a prone teammate with a concerned look, while center Brittney Griner looks on next to her. A couple of refs walk by, everyone in front of a large on-court section of fans.

Sunday Notes, Week 16: Let’s talk about the future with Indiana, Phoenix and more

By Em Adler / September 29, 2024

What comes next for the four teams eliminated from the 2024 playoffs?

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shoots a 3-pointer from the corner. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum arrives too late from elsewhere on the perimeter to contest it.

Entering playoff rematch with Las Vegas, New York Liberty aren’t the same team as in 2023

By Jackie Powell / September 28, 2024

Jonquel Jones: ‘We’re coming out to prove them wrong and prove ourselves right’

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith shoots a right-handed layup. Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington tries to defend but is arriving too late to contest the shot.

Minnesota Lynx are ready for ‘knock-down, drag-out’ semifinals against Connecticut Sun

By Terry Horstman / September 28, 2024

It’s a playoff rematch from the 2023 first round, and the Lynx are out to rewrite the ending

Four Detroit Shock players put their fists together and smile for a photo. The text "Remembering some gals" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Forgotten teams in WNBA history

By The Next / September 28, 2024

How much do you know about teams like the 2000 Phoenix Mercury and the 2002 Orlando Miracle?

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson has her left arm extended, holding her follow-through, after shooting a 3-pointer.

They meet again: What the Las Vegas Aces need to do to beat the New York Liberty

By Matthew Walter / September 28, 2024

The WNBA semifinals feature a 2023 Finals rematch

Breanna Stewart dribbles the ball with her left hand while facing the camera. A few feet away, A'ja Wilson defends Stewart with her body turned to the right.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Aces vs. Liberty rematch

By The Next / September 27, 2024

Host and Liberty beat writer Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat writer Matthew Walter

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever took massive strides, but more work is needed

By Tony East / September 27, 2024

The Indiana Fever had a magical 2024 season, but they were swept out of the playoffs in a way that shows what they need to improve.