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A group of Las Vegas Aces players including A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Aaliyah Nye gather in the paint while Wilson helps pick NaLyssa Smith pick herself up off the ground. A referee stands next to them looking on, while a pair of Minnesota Lynx players are talking to each other behind the group. Packed arena stands are out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Aces riding high, Storm facing offseason decision

By Emily Adler / August 23, 2025

Our regular look around the WNBA breaks down the Aces’ historic hot streak, what Domnique Malonga means for Seattle’s future, and more

Emma Meesseman goes into her shooting motion as a member of the New York Liberty in her first WNBA game in years.

Inside Emma Meesseman’s acclimation to the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / August 7, 2025

Sabrina Ionescu: ‘This is Liberty basketball, and you fit in’

Napheesa Collier, in the foreground in her black and green jersey, yells in celebration in front of the basket

Lynx take down Liberty in overdue first meeting of 2024 Finals opponents

By Terry Horstman / August 1, 2025

Collier: ‘It’s just the two top teams going against each other

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’

Jonquel Jones returns to the starting lineup for the Liberty and does a dance to signify that.

The return of Jonquel Jones allows the Liberty to play ‘bossy’ again

By Jackie Powell / July 23, 2025

Fiebich: ‘I’m just so happy for her to be back and be healthy and for us to be bossy on the court again’

Emma Meeseman smiles while moving her left arm toward her head.

Liberty snag Emma Meesseman and add wing depth with Stephanie Talbot

By Jackie Powell / July 21, 2025

Liberty will add Emma Meesseman and have signed Stephanie Talbot to remake their roster in the second half of the WNBA season

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton is shown from the waist up, looking to her right and smiling during a game.

Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton is soaking everything in at 2025 All-Star weekend

By Gabby Alfveby / July 19, 2025

Thornton is the first All-Star in Golden State’s short history

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) brings the ball up the court during the WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.

As Jonquel Jones returns, will the New York Liberty get their groove back?

By Jackie Powell / July 15, 2025

Ionescu: ‘You’re going to have to find a way to win and dig really deep’

Golden State Valkyries players cheer from the bench in the team's win over Indiana on July 9, 2025.

Golden State Valkyries aren’t just laying a path — they’re blazing one

By Michelle Smith / July 11, 2025

Dunn: ‘That community wanted a team, and that makes a huge difference’

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kayla Thornton’s new role as go-to player for Valkyries leads to an All-Star nod

By Michelle Smith / July 6, 2025

The 32-year-old forward has seized the opportunity with Golden State and become a first-time All-Star