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Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Haley Jones (30) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Players remain positive during the uncertain grind of signing hardship contracts

By Rob Knox / July 9, 2025

Haley Jones: ‘It’s just trying to give yourself grace throughout this period, stay positive and be grateful for every opportunity’

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Candace Parker addressing the crowd during her halftime jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Candace Parker savors her flowers as her uniform number is retired in emotional celebration

By Rob Knox / June 30, 2025

Parker: ‘I am humbled to have number three up there amongst the greatest’

The Minnesota Lynx logo at halfcourt at the Target Center

Basketball takes a back seat during emotional time for Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / June 25, 2025

Making sense of the intersection of tragedy and inspiration

Graphic with photo of Alana Beard during a press conference smiling and looking toward the left. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Alana Beard and host Howard Megdal at lower right. White, all-caps text on orange background at lower left reads "Alana: Hall of Famer"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Hall of Famer Alana Beard joins show, discusses WNBA legacy and future

By The IX Basketball / June 19, 2025

Beard: ‘I’m going to welcome all bandwagoners, because it’s only going to benefit everyone that’s involved’

Grace Berger dribbles.

Grace Berger discusses her ‘new experience’ with Sydney Flames

By Lukas Petridis / June 18, 2025

Berger also joined the Los Angeles Sparks on a hardship deal

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Minnesota Lynx to honor the esteemed career of Seimone Augustus this weekend

By Terry Horstman / June 13, 2025

Augustus: ‘Minnesota for me is … the foundation of me even finding my identity as a person’

Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts addresses reporters ahead of the June 9 game against the Golden State Valkyries, sitting in front of a black background with numerous Sparks logos.

The Los Angeles Sparks are trying not to repeat history: Here’s how they change their trajectory

By Cameron Ruby / June 12, 2025

Lynne Roberts: ‘We were really aggressive and fearless, and that’s what we have to play like’

At left, a photo of Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) talking with a referee during a game. At right, a photo of Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell calling out from the sidelines during a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right. White, all-caps text on orange background at lower left reads "Plum Assignments".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kelsey Plum objects; Richmond’s Aaron Roussell talks building a program

By The IX Basketball / June 10, 2025

Roussell: ‘I think our staff has so much pride in what we’re doing’

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Locked On Women’s Basketball: An early check-in on the 2024 WNBA draft class

By The IX Basketball / May 31, 2025

It’s Year 2 for Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson and more