2023 WNBA awards

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart sits in a defensive stance to guard Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas on the perimeter.

WNBA announces All-WNBA First and Second Teams

By Aya Abdeen / October 15, 2023

Stewart, Thomas and Wilson lead the way; four players make their first All-WNBA teams

Indiana center Aliyah Boston, the unanimous Rookie of the Year, stands on the court in front of two Fever teammates during pregame player introductions while surrounded by smoke.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team

By Em Adler / October 1, 2023

A shocking turn of events as Aliyah Boston sweeps the vote

A three-picture collage of the leading WNBA MVP vote-getters: on top-left, Breanna Stewart releases a deep jump shot over the outstretched arm of a defender; on the top-right, A'ja Wilson shoots a fadeaway jumper over a defender; on the bottom, Alyssa Thomas.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: MVP

By Em Adler / September 25, 2023

Do you think they’ll cut the trophy in half horizontally or vertically?

A screenshot from the video game NBA 2K24 featuring a team selection screen where the chosen teams are the Las Vegas Aces but with A'ja Wilson five times and the Atlanta Dream with Rhyne Howard five times.

Choosing the 2023 WNBA MVP with video games and clones

By Jacob Mox / September 23, 2023

Welcome to the WNBA Clone League, a truly absurd endeavor

As Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington releases a layup with her arm parallel to the floor, Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson blocks it. Both players are shown in mid-air with their backs to the camera, their hands sandwiching the ball.

A’ja Wilson named 2023 WNBA DPOY, headlines All-Defensive teams

By Cameron Ruby / September 22, 2023

A’ja Wilson wins second consecutive WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, headlines 10-player defensive selections for 2023.

A three-picture collage of the leading WNBA Most Improved Player vote-getters: on top, Jordin Canada dribbles past a Connecticut Sun defender who has fallen over; on the bottom-left, Satou Sabally drives baseline into the paint; on the bottom-right, Alanna Smith looks surprised.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

By Em Adler / September 20, 2023

Jordin Canada takes the internal vote from The Next staff

A three-picture collage of the leading WNBA Sixth Player of the Year vote-getters: on top, Alysha Clark shoots a 3-pointer; on the bottom-left, Dana Evans fights to keep ahold of the ball as she weaves through traffic; on the bottom-right, DiJonai Carrington makes the "count it" gesture to celebrate an and-1.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: Sixth Player of the Year

By Em Adler / September 17, 2023

Former starter Aces combo forward Alysha Clark earns the honor

A three-image collage of the WNBA's leading Coach of the Year candidates on their respective sidelines: Stephanie White, Latricia Trammell and Cheryl Reeve.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA awards: Coach of the Year

By Em Adler / September 16, 2023

First-year Sun head coach Stephanie White takes home the hardware

Collage with the three candidates covered in the 2023 WNBA MVP Week series in Locked On Women's Basketball: Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA MVP Week recap

By The Next / September 13, 2023

Making cases for Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) walks down court facing the camera at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Locked On Women's Basketball logo and small photos of host Howard and guest Matthew are placed to the left. "MVP Week: A'ja Wilson " is written in white text on an orange background at the bottom of the photo.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2023 WNBA MVP Week — The case for Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson

By The Next / September 7, 2023

‘She is trying to make a dynasty’