WNBA offseason

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen raises her right hand and points up ahead of her. She is alone in the frame, and her mouth is slightly open, like she might be saying something.

Fuel for the Fire: Why Lucy Olsen chose Townsville, Australia, to build on her rookie season in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / July 28, 2025

Olsen has played sporadic minutes for the Mystics but has stayed confident and ready

The Athletes Unlimited logo shines on the basketball court before a game.

Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball locks in elite early signees for 2026

By Sydney Wingfield / July 14, 2025

AU will return to Nashville for its fifth season

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton smiles while getting interviewed by the TNT broadcast postgame

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton joins Unrivaled and her new Liberty coach Andrew Wade 

By Jackie Powell / February 19, 2025

Laney-Hamilton and Wade look to take advantage of this time before WNBA training camp

A graphic showing Aaliyah Edwards, Kelsey Mitchell and Jordin Canada side-by-side in their respective WNBA jerseys. The text "Unrivaled drama" 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: Jordin Canada, Aaliyah Edwards talk WNBA free agency, Unrivaled

By The IX Basketball / January 30, 2025

Aaliyah Edwards on Unrivaled: ‘We’re competing against the best’

Dallas Wings big wing Satou Sabally has the ball out and above her head, as she releases a three-pointer, while Connecticut Sun big wing DeWanna Bonner lunges towards her with her arm outstretched in an attempt to contest the shot

The Next’s 2025 WNBA free agency predictions

By Emily Adler / January 26, 2025

Our staff predicts landing spots and contracts for top free agents in 2025

Aaliyah Edwards of the Washington Mystics and Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky contest the opening tip.

Washington Mystics begin uncertain offseason by getting No. 4 pick in WNBA draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 17, 2024

The Mystics have two top-six picks in the 2025 draft

Washington Mystics director of player development Sefu Bernard sits next to point guard Julie Vanloo after practice. He has a laptop on his lap. They look at the screen together, and Bernard gestures with one hand as he talks.

Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ player development

By Jenn Hatfield / September 11, 2024

It’s been a tough season for the Mystics, but they’re making deposits in their future

Chicago Sky point guard Julie Allemand drives from the top of the key towards the slot, as Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman runs after her to try to catch up

The Los Angeles Sparks add more current talent with Julie Allemand, Li Yueru trade

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 19, 2024

The Sparks’ guard-heavy roster gets even more crowded.

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 Emily Adler / January 21, 2024

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

New York Liberty forwards Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart try to block Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson's shot.

What we learned from the New York Liberty’s exit interviews

By Jackie Powell / October 21, 2023

Breanna Stewart will be cored, Liberty players respond to Kelsey Plum and more