Moriah Jefferson

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

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart leans back with the ball high above her head as she begins to shoot a fadeaway jumper, while New York Liberty big Natasha Howard leans toward her with an arm outstretched to try to block the shot.

The Next’s 2022 WNBA midseason awards

By Em Adler / July 11, 2022

Stewart, Wilson in tight MVP race; Howard leads ROY pack

Minnesota

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Here come the Minnesota Lynx

By The Next / July 7, 2022

Since Moriah Jefferson joined the Lynx she’s been probably playing the best basketball of her career

Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson goes up with the ball in one hand as she attempts a layup over a ducking Los Angeles Sparks point guard Chennedy Carter

‘Mrs. Triple-Double’: Moriah Jefferson is excelling with the Lynx

By Lucas Seehafer / June 29, 2022

Jefferson is the 10th player in WNBA history — and the first Minnesota Lynx — to register a triple-double

Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson goes up with the ball in one hand as she attempts a layup

Daily Briefing — June 29, 2022: MoJeff Mo Problems

By Em Adler / June 29, 2022

All-Star Game reserves revealed

Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard dribbles from the key around the arc as she looks towards the corner, while Connecticut Sun defenders stand upcourt of her in defensive stances

EuroLeague offseason updates: Italy is stocking up on talent

By Antonio Losada / June 25, 2022

Italian clubs are building strong sides for the 2022-23 season — and will Breanna Stewart play in Italy, too?

Dallas Wings guard Moriah Jefferson talks remotely with the media from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on July 11, 2020. (Screenshot from a Dallas Wings Zoom)

Lynx tab Moriah Jefferson, Evina Westbrook as solutions to their early-season woes

By Lucas Seehafer / May 14, 2022

A week into the season, Minnesota has overhauled its roster and emerged with nearly a brand-new team

Sabrina Ionescu dribbles aggressively around a defender in a WNBA game

Daily Briefing — May 14, 2022: Chaos across the WNBA

By Em Adler / May 14, 2022

And lots of Saturday reading recommendations to open your weekend

Dallas Wings guard Moriah Jefferson talks remotely with the media from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on July 11, 2020. (Screenshot from a Dallas Wings Zoom)

The Dallas Wings waive hometown star Moriah Jefferson

By Arie Graham / May 10, 2022

‘The direction we’re going is not the direction that is for her,’ head coach Vickie Johnson said