WNBA

Who’s Next — The Next’s WNBA Draft Board v2.0

By Emily Adler / April 8, 2022

In-depth scouting reports on every potential major contributor

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard receives a pass during warmups.

Atlanta Dream trade for top pick with eyes ‘expected’ on Rhyne Howard, as Washington plans for the future

By Spencer Nusbaum / April 6, 2022

Washington looks to snag favorable pick in 2023; sources believe Dream will snag Kentucky’s Howard

Swin Cash, Lindsay Whalen headline the Hall of Fame Class of 2022

By Gabriella Lewis / April 5, 2022

The real winner of this year’s Hall of Fame induction? Immaculata University

Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley

Marianne Stanley, Lindsay Whalen and Swin Cash inducted into Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame

By Tony East / April 3, 2022

Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley has been inducted into the 13-person class of 2022, joining legends Lindsay Whalen and Swin Cash

Minnesota Lynx

Projecting the Lynx’s opening day roster

By Lucas Seehafer / April 2, 2022

Potential paths Minnesota may take

A headshot of Lexie Brown

Sparks add Lexie Brown in sign and trade

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 1, 2022

Brown, who has been a capable bench scorer and defender, will compete in camp for a roster spot.

How the Atlanta Dream picked a staff in 2022

By Spencer Nusbaum / April 1, 2022

Christie Sides, Paul Goriss and Barbara Turner to join Tanisha Wright’s staff

2022 WNBA Draft logo. (WNBA Media Central)

Inside the WNBA’s initial list of 2022 draft opt-ins

By Isabel Rodrigues / March 30, 2022

Hillmon, Howard, Smith all in; still waiting on Cunane

Introducing: Locked On Women’s Basketball, presented by The Next

By Howard Megdal / March 23, 2022

A daily women’s basketball podcast, with insight from the entire staff of The Next, is here

Jakia Brown-Turner, Kai Crutchfield, and Elissa Cunane face away from the camera and towards the court, jumping and celebrating.

Daily Briefing — March 22, 2022: SUPREM-ACC-Y — ACC teams cruise to Sweet Sixteen

By Emily Adler / March 22, 2022

Oklahoma where the Mabrey comes sweepin’ down the plain