Han Xu

2023 WNBA season preview: New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / May 18, 2023

‘There’s just this commitment to wanting to be great’

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Em Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

What Han Xu re-signing with the Liberty means for 2023

By Jackie Powell / February 19, 2023

New York’s bench conundrum gets some more intrigue

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Stew York: Breanna Stewart to the New York Liberty

By The Next / February 1, 2023

Howard and Jackie chat about their reaction to Stew York — what Breanna Stewart brings to the Liberty

China's Han Xu (15) looks up towards the ceiling with a smile. The shot clock on the basket behind her reads zero, as Australian players walk away towrads the bench.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 30, 2022: China, USA advance to the World Cup Final after colossally different matches

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 30, 2022

China snuck a two-point victory over Australia, while the USA bulldozed Canada with a 40-point blowout.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Team USA and the 2022 World Cup at its halfway point

By The Next / September 26, 2022

From A (Australia) to U-S-A, The Next’s Missy Heidrick and Isabel Rodrigues break down the FIBA World Cup so far

The French U23 3x3 team poses with the trophy and medals after winning the 2022 FIBA Nations League Final.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 17, 2022: FIBA Nations League, Women’s Series headline thrilling week of 3×3 play

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 17, 2022

Plus: World Cup roster updates

Four pictures in a collage: on top, Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young has the ball at the top of her dribble while looking out the court; on the bottom-left, Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson; on the middle of the bottom, Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor celebrates a teammate's three from the bench, while the crowd celebrates in the background; on the bottom-right, New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu holds the ball above her head while releasing a jumper

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

By Em Adler / August 29, 2022

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player is Las Vegas’ Jackie Young

Dallas point guard Veronica Burton has the ball at the top of her dribble, crouched over and looking across the court from near the high corner of halfcourt, while Wings off-ball guard Jasmine Dickey sprints down the sideline in front of her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 2, 2022: Second-half WNBA shooting trends

By Em Adler / August 2, 2022

What happens to Fever with Kelsey Mitchell out?

Liberty

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Han Xu comes through for New York Liberty, Tina Charles dominates for Seattle Storm

By The Next / July 25, 2022

Jackie Powell is here to discuss with host Howard Megdal about the New York Liberty’s win against Chicago and more