WNBA history

Four Detroit Shock players put their fists together and smile for a photo. The text "Remembering some gals" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Forgotten teams in WNBA history

By The Next / September 28, 2024

How much do you know about teams like the 2000 Phoenix Mercury and the 2002 Orlando Miracle?

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop with her left hand as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas tries to slide over and cut her off.

Minnesota Lynx ride momentum, anticipation into first-round playoff matchup with Phoenix Mercury

By Terry Horstman / September 21, 2024

Cheryl Reeve: ‘If we win our home games, we can be in the WNBA Finals’

Two photos are shown side-by-side. On the left, Duke guard Chelsea Gray poses for a photo in her uniform. On the right, Maryland forward Alyssa Thomas smiles as she hugs head coach Brenda Frese. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "2014 WNBA Draft gems!" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why were Alyssa Thomas, Chelsea Gray undervalued WNBA prospects?

By The Next / September 14, 2024

Two of the top players to come out of the class of 2014 were picked fourth and 11th overall

A close-up photo of Tiffany Hayes smiling at the 2012 WNBA Draft. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "How did she fall to No. 14?" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How Tiffany Hayes went from polarizing prospect to all-time draft steal

By The Next / September 7, 2024

The former second-round pick is in her 12th season in the WNBA

A close-up photo of Duke guard Jasmine Thomas in a game, leaning forward with her mouth slightly open in an O shape. The phrases "WNBA Retrospect" and "All-time great defender" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How did Jasmine Thomas fall to No. 12 in the 2011 WNBA Draft?

By The Next / September 1, 2024

Adler: ‘She might be the best point-of-attack defender I’ve scouted’

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Em Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Minnesota Lynx Hall of Famers Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus and Taj McWilliams-Franklin smile for a photo with Lynx president of business operations Carley Knox.

‘Just soak in this gratitude’: Minnesota Lynx ride winning streak, vibes into celebratory weekend

By Terry Horstman / August 24, 2024

Maya Moore’s No. 23 jersey will go into the Target Center rafters on Saturday night

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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Lindsay Whalen was a historic point guard prospect for the 2000s

By The Next / August 17, 2024

Em Adler: ‘These are things that humans don’t usually do, especially in this time and era’

Georgetown forward Rebekkah Brunson elevates during a game with two defenders on her. The phrases "The value of motor" and "WNBA Retrospect" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Are there parallels between Rebekkah Brunson, Angel Reese as WNBA Draft prospects?

By The Next / August 3, 2024

‘You’re betting on motor with Brunson’