WNBA rosters

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

UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards holds her right arm in the air and points as she runs down the court.

Mystics get instant impact with UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards in WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 16, 2024

Washington also adds Gonzaga’s Kaylynne Truong and 19-year-old Belgian Nastja Claessens

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The Next staff picks: Top stories and podcasts of 2023

By Isabel Rodrigues / December 22, 2023

Whether it be college, pro or international hoops, our writers reflect on a year of work in women’s basketball

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed free throw.

Ariel Atkins signs two-year extension with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 15, 2023

A WNBA champion and All-Star, Atkins has spent her entire career in Washington

A photo of Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper shooting over Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller is the centerpiece of the image. The text "Outlooks for Storm, Lynx, Sky" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Outlooks for Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx and more

By The Next / June 10, 2023

Seattle embraces youth movement, while Minnesota bets on vets

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

By Emily Adler / May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere

Alysha Clark (22) high-fives her Washington Mystics teammates as she takes the court during lineup introductions.

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / January 4, 2023

Improving the offense is top priority for GM Mike Thibault

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Chicago Sky face some difficult roster decisions

By The Next / April 29, 2022

Howard and James discuss all things Chicago Sky training camp

Christyn Williams Media Day 2022

What Christyn Williams’ injury means for the 2022 Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / April 21, 2022

Williams to miss season; Katie Benzan signed

Answering six ‘Stics offseason questions

By Jenn Hatfield / October 18, 2021

DC faces a crucial offseason