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A close-up photo of Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne about to take a shot in warmups.

What’s next for Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics?

By Jenn Hatfield / October 13, 2023

Delle Donne will be a free agent in January, and the Mystics are at a crossroads

Graphic with photo of Elena Delle Donne on the Mystics bench smiling and giving a hand-signal for three from the bench. Text overlay reads "Will Mystics build around EDD?"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA free agency — Will Washington Mystics build around Elena Delle Donne?

By The Next / September 21, 2023

Howard and Jenn discuss the road ahead for the Washington Mystics

Chicago sky big Azurá Stevens dribbles while posting-up Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen, as Stevens puts a hand on Hines-Allen's hip and starts to spin around her

Stephanie Talbot and Azurá Stevens ready to build in Los Angeles

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 12, 2023

The veteran sharpshooter is eager to bring her talents to the Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury wing Diamond DeShields dribbles from deep in the backcourt towards midcourt.

How the Diamond DeShields trade impacts the Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / February 12, 2023

The Phoenix Mercury had to make a move to clear cap space this offseason. Where does this trade leave them?

Who has had the best offseason? The worst? Grading the first six teams (alphabetically) on their offseason moves so far. (Photo Credit: Domenic Allegra)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Free agency grades, Part 1

By The Next / February 10, 2023

Jackie is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to grade the first half of the league’s offseason moves.

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces

By The Next / February 3, 2023

Matthew Walter and Natalie Heavren discuss the flurry of big moves from the Aces. Plus: Kiri Oler joins to chat about her latest story on the WBL’s Lisa Thomas

Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot dribbles in the backcourt with her left hand while looking upcourt.

After accidental Instagram post, Courtney Vandersloot to sign with New York Liberty

By Em Adler / February 2, 2023

Super team in New York? Super team in New York

The Wings trade Allisha Gray to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks

By Arie Graham / January 22, 2023

Dallas acquired the third overall selection in the upcoming 2023 WNBA Draft from the Dream and their 2025 first-round selection.

The preview image for the Locked on Women's Basketball Podcast episode about the Connecticut Sun after making big moves early in free agency

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Sun is not setting

By The Next / January 20, 2023

Jonquel Jones and Jasmine Thomas were traded away, and the Sun plan to build around Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones.

Chicago sky big Azurá Stevens dribbles while posting-up Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen, as Stevens puts a hand on Hines-Allen's hip and starts to spin around her

The Offseason Matrices: The Next’s 2023 WNBA offseason and free agency tracker

By Em Adler / January 20, 2023

The Next’s 2023 offseason and free agency tracker is here! WNBA contracts and team interests, cap sheets, trades, coaching changes, and more.