2022 WNBA playoffs

New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu runs up the court while looking towards the sideline, beating her chest, and yelling in celebration

Daily Briefing — Aug. 18, 2022: Thin crust > deep dish  — Sabrina Ionescu powers New York to upset win in Pizza War

By Em Adler / August 18, 2022

Chelsea Gray put it away for the Aces

Aces

What the Aces need to do to advance to their fourth straight WNBA semifinals

By Matthew Walter / August 17, 2022

While Phoenix knocked Las Vegas out of last year’s playoffs this season’s opening round series has a much different feel to it

Locked on Women’s Basketball: 2022 WNBA Playoffs stats to know, predictions and hot takes

By The Next / August 17, 2022

Howard Megdal Founder/Editor of The Next discusses a series-by-series breakdown and predictions for the first round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs

‘We’re the Underdogs?’: How the Liberty can upset the Chicago Sky

By Jackie Powell / August 17, 2022

Can familiarity breed success?

Chicago Sky combo guard Allie Quigley holds her jump-shot form as the ball travels from her hands towards the rim, while Washington off-ball guard Alysha Clark holds an outstretched arm towards her from a foot away to weakly contest the shot. Other Mystics defenders stand in the background watching

Three things you need to know heading into Chicago Sky’s first-round matchup against the New York Liberty

By James Kay / August 16, 2022

Li Yueru will miss the rest of the season

Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) goes for a layup over Sky big Azura Stevens (30). Sky forward Ruthy Hebard (24) boxes out nearby.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 14, 2022: SEASON FINALE — Six-game showdown with WNBA playoffs implications wraps regular season

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 14, 2022

Who will make it through? Who will be the No. 1 seed? Only time will tell

Locked on Women's Basketball podcast thumbnail for the 2022 Mystics playoff preview featuring a picture of Washington's Alysha Clark

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Mystics playoff preview

By The Next / August 12, 2022

Host Missy Heidrick is joined by Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield to discuss the team as the 2022 WNBA playoffs approach

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) before a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 26, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

What losing Arike Ogunbowale means for the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / August 12, 2022

The team must compete for the remainder of the season without its star guard

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride holds the ball at the top of her dribble while looking upcourt, while defenders reach toward her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 11, 2022: New York, Minnesota move into playoff position

By Em Adler / August 11, 2022

Choose your own playoff adventure tool inside!

Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (9) goes for a finger-roll layup. Storm center Tina Charles (31) and off-ball guard Gabby Williams (5) stand close behind, while point guard Sue Bird (10) and big win Breanna Stewart (30) stand at the top of the key. Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) stands behind Williams, while big Elena Delle Donne (11) stands behind Stewart.

Daily Briefing — July 31, 2022: Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics punch playoff tickets

By Isabel Rodrigues / July 31, 2022

Plus: Kelsey Mitchell to miss remainder of season with foot injury.