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An orange and white banded WNBA basketball sits on a red court, with a white stripe on the court leading into blue court in the foreground

WNBA CBA negotiations hit milestone — with a catch

By Jacob Mox / December 3, 2025

A major development in salary cap negotiations on Monday, followed by some trade-offs reported across Tuesday and Wednesday

Brittney Sykes smiles and tilts her head above a sign that says "Pay The Players", a nod to the focus on revenue sharing at All-Star weekend.

Everything to know about the WNBA revenue sharing debate

By Jacob Mox / August 1, 2025

Where things stand now and the points of contention between the league and the WNBPA

Graphic with photo of Nneka Ogwumike (foreground) and Alyssa Thomas (background) wearing black t-shirts with white text that reads "Pay Us What You Owe Us". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. All-caps white text on orange background reads "Possible WNBA Strike".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Will the WNBA go on strike?

By The IX Basketball / July 31, 2025

Jacob Mox: ‘Really, the players ended up with a deal that just simply does not work for the current state of the finances of the WNBA’

A WNBA ball rests on the court, with the Wilson logo visible and aligned perpendicular to the court.

Updated: WNBA opens investigation into bonus payments for Las Vegas Aces players

By Aya Abdeen / May 18, 2024

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is paying each Aces player $100,000

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne is shown from the chest up, wearing a white Mystics uniform and looking straight down at the ground.

Why Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball

By Jenn Hatfield / February 8, 2024

Washington is left searching for answers to fill out its roster

Los Angeles Sparks guard Karlie Samuelson leaps off the bench and smiles as she's introduced in the starting lineup.

Washington Mystics fill holes but don’t land a superstar on Day 1 of free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 2, 2024

Samuelson, Richards, Vanloo and Engstler can’t replace Mystics legend Cloud

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

Indiana Fever center Queen Egbo holds the ball with two hands on the right side of her head, scanning the court as a Connecticut Sun player defends.

Why acquiring Queen Egbo makes sense for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 4, 2023

Swap of centers sends Amanda Zahui B. to Indiana

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?

Las Vegas Aces center Iliana Rupert (21) tries to block Minnesota Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa's close-range shot from behind.

What Natalie Achonwa’s pregnancy means for the Lynx

By Lucas Seehafer / November 23, 2022

Lynx will need frontcourt help with Fowles’ retirement, Achonwa’s pregnancy