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Podcast promotion graphic with a phoro of Li Yueru. Text overlay reads "Li Yueru wants out."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Li Yueru wants out

By Kathleen Gier / June 4, 2025

Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell break down the news out of Seattle, then Jacy Sheldon joins the show

Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) yells and flexes after a defensive play against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. on May 23, 2025.

Erica Wheeler’s personality and defense shine in new role with Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / June 3, 2025

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘She is very much like a ball of confetti, and we love that’

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Storm from the bench during the first half at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas on May 19, 2025.

Dominique Malonga’s measured and undemanding intro to the WNBA

By Bella Munson / June 1, 2025

Long-term expectations remain high despite strategic lighter minutes

Jewell Loyd dons a black face-mask against the Connecticut Sun.

Jewell Loyd, Las Vegas Aces still adjusting as WNBA season kicks off

By Kelly Johnson / May 30, 2025

Newest star in Las Vegas is steadily making waves with her new team

Alyssa Thomas (25) flexes her arms down and yells in celebration

Phoenix Mercury prevails in season-opening win

By Tia Reid / May 19, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury rout the Seattle Storm 89-51 with 47 combined points from Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas

Storm players Li Yueru (28), Zia Cooke (7), Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Alysha Clark (32) walk on the court in a game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 17, 2025 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

What went wrong in the Seattle Storm’s season opener

By Bella Munson / May 19, 2025

Players share immense disappointment in performance with few bright spots but commit to getting better from it

Phoenix Mercury big wing Alyssa Thomas smiles while jogging towards teammate Satou Sabally, who is seen from behind, as both hold out their hands to dap each other up.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 16, 2025

MVP, Rookie of the Year, and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

WNBA legend Sue Bird walks on a court after being named first women's national team managing director.

Sue Bird joins USA Basketball as first managing director

By Emily Caron / May 8, 2025

Bird will be in charge of selecting the women’s national team roster and coaches

Seattle Storm guards Alysha Clark and Skylar Diggins huddle with center Li Yueru and other teammates during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun on May 4, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

2025 WNBA season preview: Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / May 8, 2025

Uncertainty and possibility abound with a reworked roster

Dominique Malonga poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick to the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York, New York on April 14, 2025.

Seattle Storm 2025 Draft class led by French phenom

By Bella Munson / April 16, 2025

The No. 2 overall pick has the potential to be an all-time great player, and third-round picks have (slim) chances to make the roster