Stefanie Dolson

Washington Mystics general manager and then-head coach Mike Thibault stands with his arms crossed and a slight frown as he watches a game unfold.

What the Washington Mystics were looking for in free agency after two stars departed

By Jenn Hatfield / April 12, 2024

Mike Thibault: ‘We felt we needed to … reenergize ourselves’

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson attempts a shot through contact from Connecticut Sun guard Kelly Faris.

Stefanie Dolson returns to Washington Mystics, seven years after being traded

By Jenn Hatfield / March 13, 2024

Dolson will give Mystics a different look in the paint — and outside it, too

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

Sabrina Ionescu (20), Jonquel Jones (35), Betnijah Laney (44) and the rest of the Liberty huddle.

The WNBA in New York ‘hasn’t been like this in a long time’

By Jackie Powell / October 27, 2023

What the New York Liberty accomplished in 2023

There was no beauty in New York Liberty’s struggle on Wednesday night

By Jackie Powell / October 12, 2023

Ionescu: ‘We’re gonna have to figure it out this week’

Liberty forward Jonquel Jones runs with the ball following coming up with a steal.

Jonquel Jones’ dominance leads the Liberty to first finals appearance in 21 years

By Jackie Powell / October 2, 2023

How Jonquel Jones showcased her best self against her former team to win the series

‘Heart’: New York Liberty’s guiding principle

By Jackie Powell / September 12, 2023

‘To be a New York Liberty player you have to live and breathe that’

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart sits in a defensive stance to guard Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas on the perimeter.

2023 WNBA MVP race: The case for the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart

By Jackie Powell / September 6, 2023

‘She’s always gonna say the hard things’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Who’s the favorite: Breanna Stewart’s New York Liberty? A’ja Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces? 

By The Next / August 29, 2023

Howard and Jackie discuss Monday night game, Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty, how the Liberty won without JJ and Vegas’ concerns without Candace Parker in the mix

Courtney Vandersloot, Sandy Brondello, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu discuss the New York Liberty win over the Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 28, 2023. (Howard Megdal photo)

The Las Vegas Aces limited Jonquel Jones. The New York Liberty won anyway.

By Jackie Powell / August 29, 2023

‘In order for us to be great, you don’t want to rush it’