injury recovery

Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham celebrates

Indiana Fever lose Sophie Cunningham for season, Caitlin Clark still banged up as Shey Peddy signs

By Tony East / August 20, 2025

The Indiana Fever lost three players to season-ending injuries in 10 days, with Sophie Cunningham being the third, Shey Peddy joined to help

Graphic with photo of Caitlin Clark on the sidelines during an Indiana Fever game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Jackie Powell and guest Lucas Seehafer at lower right. All-caps white text on orange background reads "WNBA Injury Epidemic".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The WNBA can’t stay healthy — Inside the causes and consequences of the injury epidemic

By The IX Basketball / August 1, 2025

Lucas Seehafer: ‘Injuries are becoming a very legitimate, large problem’

Two players face each other, one with a ball in her hands, on a basketball court

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jones is back, Meesseman has arrived and more

By The IX Basketball / July 23, 2025

Jones: ‘It felt great to be back out there’

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell takes a right handed layup against the Connecticut Sun on July 13.

Despite early-season derailment, Rae Burrell looks to pick up where she left off  

By Cameron Ruby / July 14, 2025

Burrell: ‘Any way I can help the team, I’m just trying to make sure I get that done’

Princeton players on the bench, including injured guard Madison St. Rose, rise to their feet and celebrate a play during a game against Harvard. Head coach Carla Berube walks down the sideline, looking over her shoulder at the action on the court.

Inside Princeton guard Madison St. Rose’s recovery from a torn ACL

By Jenn Hatfield / July 5, 2025

After getting hurt last November, St. Rose is expected to be ready for the start of her senior season

New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones has an intense look on her face as Sabrina Ionescu puts her hand out for Jones to slap.

What is the New York Liberty’s path forward with Jonquel Jones out at least a month?

By Jackie Powell / June 22, 2025

On Saturday, the Liberty announced that Jones would miss four to six weeks

Phoenix Mercury guard/forward Kahleah Copper dribbles the ball while a Connecticut Sun player tries to defend her.

How Kahleah Copper returning impacts how the Phoenix Mercury play

By Tia Reid / June 22, 2025

With Copper back, the Phoenix Mercury’s ‘Big Three’ finally gets to play together

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin controls the ball with her left hand. Her knees are bent, she has a wide base and her head is up. A defender is on her back.

Why Shakira Austin’s breakout game stood out for more than her 28 points

By Jenn Hatfield / June 21, 2025

The Washington Mystics center/forward is finding her footing after injuries — and showing everything she can do

Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore stands in the second row on the Mystics' sideline and claps her hands together. Wing Sonia Citron sits in front of her and sips on a blue recovery drink.

During ACL recovery, Georgia Amoore has been Washington Mystics’ extra coach and biggest fan

By Jenn Hatfield / June 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘So far, she hasn’t had a bad day’

Mist BC forward Aaliyah Edwards holds the ball high on her left side with two hands. She faces the basket and Laces BC center Stefanie Dolson guards her closely, with one hand up to dissuade a shot.

How lessons from Unrivaled could help four Mystics lead a revival in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / May 11, 2025

Austin, Dolson, Edwards and Sykes represented Washington in Unrivaled’s debut season this winter