WNBA

Dallas Wings head coach Vickie Johnson walks down the sideline past mid-court, with a serious expression

Examining why the Dallas Wings fired Vickie Johnson

By Caylen Johnson / September 20, 2022

Biggest factors for next head coach include Collier’s role, Ogunbowale’s development

Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) and Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) kiss the championship trophy after winning the 2022 WNBA Championship series between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

‘We have to be scrappers’: How Las Vegas captured the 2022 WNBA title

By Matthew Walter / September 19, 2022

The Aces’ ‘buy-in factor… has been high’

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja raises the 2022 WNBA championship trophy. The rest of the Aces team celebrate around her, with their arms in the air.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 19, 2022: ACES WIN! ACES WIN! — Las Vegas capture franchise-first WNBA title in gritty victory over Connecticut

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 19, 2022

Chelsea Gray wins Finals MVP, Alyssa Thomas makes triple-double history

Preview thumbnail for the post-finals edition of the Loecked on Women's Basketball podcast. Photo of the Aces raising the WNBA championship trophy, with the title: "How the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA title"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Aces are champions

By The Next / September 18, 2022

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Jackie Powell for an instant reaction to the finals-clinching win by the Las Vegas Aces.

Sun big wing Alyssa Thomas (25) and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) in a jump-ball at the top of the key. Sun big wing DeWanna Bonner (24) boxes out Aces point guard Chelsea Gray (12), Sun point guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) boxes out Aces point guard Kelsey Plum (10), Sun off-ball guard Courtney Williams (10) and Aces wing Jackie Young (0) try to box each other out, and Sun big Jonquel Jones (31) boxes out Aces center Kiah Stokes (41)

Daily Briefing — Sept. 18, 2022: Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces return to Mohegan Sun for Game 4

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 18, 2022

What’s in the cards? Only time will tell.

Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones, Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray and Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas fight for a loose ball.

Balanced offense keeps Connecticut Sun’s championship dreams alive

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / September 17, 2022

An Alyssa Thomas triple-double usually means good things are happening offensively for the Sun, and that was the case in Game 3 of the Finals

From idol to rival: Comparing the careers of cousins DeLisha Milton-Jones and Haley Jones

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2022

The Next’s family rivalry series is back with a star-studded stack-up

Connecticut

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Balanced offense from Jonquel Jones and the rest of the Connecticut Sun force a Game 4 

By The Next / September 16, 2022

Natalie and Jacqueline discuss Game 3-JJ’s performance and what the Sun need to do in Game 4 to extend the series

How the Aces were out-toughed in a blowout Game 3 loss in Connecticut

By Matthew Walter / September 16, 2022

The Aces will need to improve their mindset if they want to win their first WNBA championship

Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) drives to the basket as Aces wing Jackie Young (0) defends. Sun center Brionna Jones (42) runs toward the basket on the opposite side of Young from Bonner.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 16, 2022: Oh wh-AT a night! Alyssa Thomas’ historic triple-double wills Connecticut to critical victory

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 16, 2022

Plus: All-WNBA teams unveiled