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Members of the New York Liberty walk away down the court, including Marine Johannès, Jonquel Jones, Kennedy Burke, Sabrina Ionescu, and Natasha Cloud, toward Breanna Stewart who has a towel around her neck. The Liberty coaching staff waits in the background, in front of an out-of-focus packed crowd.

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future, with New York, Golden State and more

By Emily Adler / September 20, 2025

Four more teams have concluded their 2025 season, so it is time to check in on their outlooks moving forward

Wasington guard Sonia Citron dribbles toward the rim past Alyssa Thomas, who is trying to turn and follow. Another Mystics player stands behind Thomas, while a packed crowd on the sideline and endline watch on out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Sparks frontcourt decisions, hot shooting from Sonia Citron, Jewell Loyd

By Emily Adler / August 30, 2025

Plus: Checking in on WNBA lottery odds

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

Connecticut Sun guard Leïla Lacan dribbles the ball past a Los Angeles Sparks defender who has her hands up in an attempt not to foul. Other Sparks look on from the background, in front of a blurry arena crowd.

WNBA Notes: Leïla Lacan debuts, Steph White confuses

By Emily Adler / July 26, 2025

Plus more Mike Thibault wizardry

A picture taken from the 2022 WNBA Draft, looking out across tables with potential draftees and their friends and families, and a stage with an orange WNBA branded podium and screens showing the night's draft picks so far.

WNBA Notes: Reviewing the 2022 draft board

By Emily Adler / July 19, 2025

Plus, Las Vegas’ first time on the tankathon chart

Chicago forward Angel Reese dribbles toward the viewer while Minnesota guard Natisha Hiedeman faces her in a defensive stance while shuffling backward. Next to them, Sky guard Rachel Banham is screening Lynx big Jessica Shepard away from Reese. Dozens of rows of a tightly packed crowd sit in the background and to the side of the court.

WNBA Notes: Breaking down the Angel Reese breakout

By Emily Adler / July 13, 2025

How Tyler Marsh changed her role and supercharged her game

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

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