WNBA

Kayla Thornton looks emotionally at her championship ring while Jonquel Jones holds Thornton and smiles.

Inside the Liberty’s emotional reunion with Kayla Thornton and Ohemaa Nyanin

By Jackie Powell / May 28, 2025

Thornton and Valkyries GM Nyanin received rings to commemorate their contributions to the Liberty franchise.

Kahleah Copper (2) defends Caitlin Clark (22) while she holds the ball

How Indiana Fever will have to adjust with Caitlin Clark sidelined

By Tony East / May 28, 2025

Sophie Cunningham: ‘When one person goes down, a lot of people step up’

Leonie Fiebich drives the ball from the wing

Space to shine: FIBA’s World Cup calendar shift is a game-changer for WNBA players

By Rob Knox / May 27, 2025

Melbourne: ‘This is encouraging for many international players’

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton dribbles up the court with her left hand.

Seven things we’ve learned about the Golden State Valkyries through three games

By Michelle Smith / May 26, 2025

Early in their debut season, there are some promising patterns, but reality checks await

Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb is shown from the side as she prepares to shoot the ball.

Why getting Sami Whitcomb more shots is key to improving the Phoenix Mercury offense

By Tia Reid / May 26, 2025

Whitcomb is averaging just 6 points on six shots per game this season

Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen holds the ball with two hands. She leans back slightly to get more space from her defender as she looks to make a pass.

Myisha Hines-Allen is on a new path with the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / May 26, 2025

Hines-Allen: ‘This team has been good to me and good for me’

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson raises both arms and pumps his fists in celebration. Forward Aaliyah Edwards stands on the sideline behind him and makes the arm gestures that referees use to call a charge.

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held passes up the court as she begins to cut around Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler, who is defending her

WNBA notebook: Sonia Citron’s hot start, the return of Plum Ball and more

By Emily Adler / May 25, 2025

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the electric debut of Sonia Citron, Kelsey Plum’s heliocentrism, Aliyah Boston’s power and more

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes points with her left index finger. She tugs on her shorts with her right hand and is bending forward at the waist.

‘I wanted this’: Brittney Sykes embraces leading rookie-laden Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 24, 2025

It’s been a journey for Sykes learning how and when to lead. She’s figured it out, right when the Mystics need it most

Graphic with headshots of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers at left and Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen at right. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White all-caps text on orange background at lower right reads "Early Rookie Report".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA rookie report — How have Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen played early on?

By The IX Basketball / May 24, 2025

Evaluating how the league’s rookies are making an impact so far