trades

Jewell Loyd stands with a basketball hoop in the distance, wearing Seattle's black uniform, with her hands on hips.

Jewell Loyd requests trade from Seattle Storm after investigation into coaching staff ends

By Sydney Wingfield / December 5, 2024

The outside investigation cleared Storm head coach Noelle Quinn, assistant coaches

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Chicago Sky guard Lindsay Allen puts her hands on the shoulders of teammate Marina Mabrey as they walk to the bench during a stoppage in play. Both players are shown from behind.

How the Marina Mabrey trade paints a messy picture of the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / July 19, 2024

Does trading Mabrey to Connecticut end a vicious cycle?

Washington Mystics point guard Jade Melbourne yells in celebration after two quick 2-pointers. She points two fingers on each hand down at the ground.

21-year-old Jade Melbourne is a quick study for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 11, 2024

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough: ‘I forget how young she is because of her composure’

Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne walks down a hallway at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She is wearing a white T-shirt and black pants and has a backpack slung over her right shoulder.

Washington Mystics acquire Jade Melbourne, make other roster moves ahead of season opener

By Jenn Hatfield / May 12, 2024

The Mystics will roster 12 players, up from 11 in 2023

Dallas Wings guard Crystal Dangerfield has her eyes up as she dribbles the ball with her left hand.

What acquiring Crystal Dangerfield means for the Atlanta Dream

By Hunter Cruse / May 4, 2024

Atlanta adds reliable point guard in low-risk, high-reward trade

Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson.

Back in Connecticut, Moriah Jefferson has familiar championship dreams

By Noa Dalzell / March 2, 2024

‘Any time you’re in Connecticut, it feels like a family’

Graphic with photos of Natasha Cloud (left, Mystics), Kahleah Copper (center, Sky), and Rebecca Allen (right, Sun) during games. Text below reads "Mercury making moves." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Natalie Heavren and guest Jesse Morrison at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Phoenix Mercury are making moves in 2024 WNBA free agency

By The Next / February 9, 2024

‘[Phoenix] needed somebody that’s really going to be that number one player’

Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson goes up with the ball in one hand as she attempts a layup over a ducking Los Angeles Sparks point guard Chennedy Carter.

Connecticut Sun add Moriah Jefferson, Astou Ndour-Fall on busy Saturday

By Allie Griffith / February 3, 2024

Rebecca Allen departs in sign-and-trade

Indiana Fever center Queen Egbo holds the ball above her head while looking upcourt, as Washington Mystics big Elena Delle Donne holds an arm towards her to defend.

What the Indiana Fever are getting in Amanda Zahui B.

By Tony East / July 6, 2023

Queen Egbo to Washington, experience and shooting coming back to Indiana