Skylar Diggins-Smith

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks with the media ahead of a playoff game between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA returns to Canada for exhibition game May 5. Will northern expansion follow?

By Aya Abdeen / March 7, 2024

Engelbert: ‘Globalizing the game is an important part of our strategy’

Nneka Ogwumike stands in a bright yellow blazer holding a Storm jersey emblazoned with the number three and Ogwumike's last name. She stands next to Skylar Diggins-Smith who holds a jersey with her own last name and the number four on it.

Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike talk why Seattle, excitement, and high expectations

By Bella Munson / February 28, 2024

Dedicated practice facilities, high expectations, and Jewell Loyd highlight how Seattle signed two all-time greats

Skylar Diggins-Smith stands in a gym, talking to Bridget Pettis who has her back turned to the camera, basketball under her arm.

How Bridget Pettis helped Skylar Diggins-Smith return to the court

By Bella Munson / February 27, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘I didn’t feel like I wanted to keep playing’

Nneka Ogwumike stands in profile view with her hair in a bun and a white headband as she looks up into the distance.

Nneka Ogwumike signing completes Seattle’s turnaround into immediate contender

By Bella Munson / February 6, 2024

One of the WNBA’s all-time great players adds both impressive offense and defense that will undoubtedly further elevate the Storm

Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike and DeWanna Bonner are all still unsigned in WNBA free agency, as of Feb. 2. (All photo credits: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why has WNBA free agency felt different in 2024?

By The Next / February 2, 2024

Rachel Galligan of Winsidr breaks down the moves that have happened and what’s still coming

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith prepares to jump in the air for a right-handed layup.

Skylar Diggins-Smith signing spells bright future for Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / February 1, 2024

Seattle sign one of the league’s best point guards with plenty of cap space to spare

Two of the most notable players in free agency face each other on the court: Washington Mystics big wing Elena Delle Donne defends Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith

The Next’s 2024 WNBA free agency predictions

By Em Adler / January 21, 2024

Our staff predicts landing spots and contracts for top free agents in 2024

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 13, 2024

With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.

Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins — the top three picks in the 2013 WNBA Draft — pose for a photo. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "League-Changing Lottery" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Griner, Delle Donne, Diggins-Smith and the elite 2013 WNBA Draft

By The Next / October 7, 2023

How highly did our Saturday podcast crew rank this trio of stars as WNBA prospects?

Nikki Blue on the sidelines as the Phoenix Mercury take on the Washington Mystics on July 23, 2023.

What went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / September 17, 2023

‘It was extremely frustrating, at times impossible’